National Alpaca Farm Days in Review

White River Alpacas, made the news! Alpacas Make the News

We had a beautiful weekend for our Open Barn. It was sunny, warm and ‘Paca Perfect! The alpacas, as expected, were a big hit – even with the local news station.

We must report that the voting contest became skewed when Unicorn decided to have her cria on opening morning. We thought Pablo might become the “Farm Favorite” with his outgoing personality and unique spots.

He was one of the farm favorites

But then Grace’s 3 week old cria had spots too…

"Marble" needs a name

but then Unicorn had her newborn on Opening Day, and all bets were off. He was definately the “farm favorite”.

This was the Farm Favorite

Our barn was totally transformed into a shopping area…

Shopping area in the barn

With new hand dyed yarn, felted pictures and table runners…

Felted scarf, felting kits and Ashford Fiber art supplies

and this one of a kind faux felted scarf.  The wind was strong on Sunday making it difficult to keep things in place and take photographs, but such are the challenges of country living!

I also had my book for sale, “That Kind of Day” about my horse, Sunshine as well as Ashford’s fiber art books.

My rugs were displayed, but not right for photos, and as always, the notecards were a big hit. 

Carla had her Comfort Caps and her new stlyle of Happy Heads for sale…

… and overall, it was a great day!

From the Heart Comfort Caps & Happy Heads

 

Meet April LABELLEFLEUR

April was born on April 1, 2009 – yep, April Fool’s Day. But she is no joke. She is a stunning pure white (mayble that’s the joke. Both parents are fawn!) female that will also be in our fall show string.

April needed a “Show Stopper” name, but naturally she must be called April. It tooks me months, but I finally arrived with a name that suited both her date of birth and was show worthy. LaBelleFluer is French for “The Beautiful Flower”. It had the flair I thought she needed!

This is April's baby photo. You should see her now!

 

Cast your vote for the “Most Adorable” during National Alpaca Farm Days

Here are just a few of the crias that you can vote on for “Most Adorable”. They have just completed their halter training and some are preparing for the fall show season.

 

National Alpaca Farm Days

We’re very busy here on the farm getting ready for National Alpaca Farm Days. The barn is clean thanks to a local youth group. They worked very hard to clean the panels, gates and add a new floor. Maybe they should come and work INSIDE my house!!!

Last year was such a success with well over 100 people coming, that this year we’ve added a couple of new activities.

VOTE for your favorite alpaca in several different categories including “Most Adorable” – always a favorite, “Show Stopper”, Yarn Pick/favorite color” and “Farm Favorite”. We’ll tally up the results and post them here and on our website.

We also have a new arrival that needs a name. He’s a rare appaloosa and could very well grow into the “Shop Stopper” category and he needs an appropriate name.