Friday, August 27, 2010

11:00 am:

Farm opens to the public
Registration and Breeders Edge® Bucks Raffle tickets available
Alpacas available for viewing

12:00 - 1:30 pm:

Luncheon Buffet*

1:00 - 5:30 PM:

Seminars and Auction Preview:

2:00 - 3:30 PM: Alpaca Fiber: From The Farm To The Store
Alonso Burgos, Pacomarca S.A. General Manager

This seminar will focus on fiber from the animal to the finished product identifying best uses for different qualities and colors.

5:45 - 8:30 PM:

New Orleans cuisine
Alpacas available for viewing
Alpaca Auction Bingo!

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Fat Tuesday Celebration & Costume Party

8:30 am:

Farm opens to the public
Registration and Breeders Edge® Bucks Raffle tickets available
Alpacas available for viewing

8:30 am:

Coffee and pastries

8:30 a.m. - noon:

Seminars and Auction Preview:

8:30 am - 10:00 a.m.: Breeding Alpacas for the Textile Industry: The Pacomarca Experience - Alonso Burgos, Pacomarca S.A. General Manager

This seminar will focus on breeding for fleece excellence.

10:30 a.m. - noon: Present State of Alpaca Textile Industry - Alonso Burgos, Pacomarca S.A. General Manager

This seminar will focus on the present state of the alpaca textile industry with American production possibilities.

12:00 - 1:00 PM:

Luncheon Buffet & Costume Contest*

1:00 - 2:30 PM:

Auction Preview and Cocktails

2:30 PM:

BREEDERS EDGE® AUCTION

4:00 PM to 7:00 p.m.:

Heavy hors d'oeuvres*

Sunday, August 29, 2010

8:30 a.m.:

Farm opens to the public
Private treaty sales
Animal pick up

8:30 a.m.:

Coffee and pastries