Welcome!!!
We are pleased to present the second
annual Indiana Alpaca Invitational! Indiana Alpacas, Inc is
a private organization of Indiana alpaca breeders created with
the goal of founding, organizing and managing alpaca related
events within the State of Indiana with the intention of benefiting
the alpaca industry and related charities.
Our first year was a huge success! Over
1100 alpacas from across the country came to compete. Our Silent
Auction and Herdsire Breeding Auction raised nearly $10,000
for local FFA and Young Farmers chapters and for Purdue University.
As a first-time show, we certainly had our hiccups, but overall
most participants agreed that the IAI was a well organized,
first class show. Be ready for some changes that will make this
year’s IAI show even better!
In 2009, we will be limiting the size
of the show so that everyone attending can be in the Main Expo.
While it may mean that not everyone will be able to attend,
we feel that the somewhat smaller size will be appreciated by
all. We are also changing the host hotel. This year, the Holiday
Inn right across the street from the Coliseum will be complete.
This hotel will have a shuttle available, a full restaurant
and an indoor pool!
New for 2009 is a Fleece Show! This
is a great way to let last year’s show string rest while
they continue to win ribbons. We are excited to add this component
to the show that is so vitally important to our industry. Remember,
a fleece can be shown for a full year after it was shorn (see
AOBA Show Rules).
Of course, we plan to pamper our sponsors
even more! In 2008, sponsors enjoyed preferred check-in along
with many other benefits.
You don’t
have to be a sponsor to have a great time. Everyone will be
able to take advantage of the local FFA and Young Farmers volunteers
that will be there again to help unload the trailers. And let’s
not forget the fantastic location! The Allen County War Memorial
Coliseum is wonderful, spacious, and conveniently located.
Let the Indiana alpaca breeders, and
the city of Fort Wayne, show you how life can be great in the
Midwest!
Dates
to Remember
Sponsorships
available first-come basis
Registration opens:
January
2, 2009
Early
Bird Entry Closes:
March 1, 2009
Showbook Ads Due:
March 2, 2009
Photo
Contest Entries Due:
March 2, 2009
Show
Check-in:
April 3, 2009
Show:
Free Admission
Open to the Public
