Australian Alpaca Association National Show in Bendigo, Victoria | Community organisation

Australian Alpaca Association National Show

Locality: Bendigo, Victoria

Phone: +61 2 6151 2073

Address: 42 - 72 Holmes Road 3550 Bendigo, VIC, Australia

Website: https://alpaca.asn.au/2021-national-alpaca-show

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25.01.2022 Amid the confusion that surrounds many facets of our life at the moment, we would like you to know that our planning for the National Show in Melbourne continues and, subject to any direction to the contrary, the show is still planned to go ahead on 28 30 August. The Board intends to review the decision in May, primarily taking into account the health and welfare of our members based on the situation as it stands at that time. As you all know, that situation and available i...nformation is currently changing on a daily basis but we all hope for a greater level of stability and positivity by the end of June. This review will also be combined with a watchful eye on the financial commitment required to proceed. Meanwhile, the convenors continue with the behind the scenes details to prepare for the show. This naturally includes fund-raising activities to support the show and we will continue to accept your sponsorship commitment with payment to be collected after 1 July when entries open. All being well, we can all get together again in August. Mark the dates on your calendar! Paul Haslin and Lyn Dickson, Convenors

24.01.2022 AAA National Show - Supreme Suri - Baarrooka Fa Lisbon ET - (exhibited by Baarrooka Alpaca Stud)

22.01.2022 Sponsorship packages are available to suit all budgets. Please email Lyn - [email protected] for a Sponsorship information sheet

22.01.2022 One of my favourite photos from the show, this is a picture of breeders looking at and getting their hands on the Champion animals....No better way to learn than to see what’s winning

22.01.2022 Congratulations to the Most Successful exhibitor Halter Suri & Huacaya at our National Show 2019 Baarrooka: Most Successful Suri Exhibitor Precision: Most Successful Huacaya Exhibitor Congratulations to both these Studs for a fabulous effort!

19.01.2022 The show organising team are working hard to bring this event but it can’t happen without financial support. A wide range of sponsorship opportunities are available with something to suit every budget. Contact Lyn Dickson for advice on the best available option for your promotional exposure planning and preparation time is short and favourite sponsorship positions will fill fast! Choose from: Major sponsor support (Gold, Silver and Bronze packages) Age Champion or Reserve C...hampion sponsorship Colour Champion sponsorship Fleece section sponsorship Donation of goods or services for fund-raising auction See more

19.01.2022 Congratulations to Julie Wilkinson, Annette Woodgate and Rachel Burnett who were the lucky winners of the $100 vouchers donated by The Llama and Alpaca Jewelry Store

18.01.2022 National Show Junior Judging Competition. Congratulations to Christie Hayward on wining Champion Junior Judge. Congratulations to Jonee Phillips on Reserved Champion Junior Judge

17.01.2022 AAA National Champion Huacaya Mature Male: Merungle BH Triumph M(Exhibited by Merungle)

16.01.2022 National Show 2020 EXTRA TRADE SITES NOW AVAILABLE! Our first set of trade sites sold out quickly, so we have just released an additional six sites. With a significant paper craft expo running next door, we can expect a healthy flow of craft-minded folk to visit our pavilion. This is an ideal opportunity for alpaca product and yarn retailers to take advantage of these qualified customers. Call or email Paul soon as there won't be any more when these are gone.... Paul 0417 264 219 [email protected] See more

16.01.2022 Download the show catalogue here https://alpacaevents.com.au//uploa/show_catalogue-52-2.pdf

15.01.2022 A great big thank you to these 5 studs. They have unhesitatingly put their hands up (and in their pockets) to be our foundation major sponsors for the 2020 National Show. Because of their generosity and spirit of participation, we are able to get on with the job of bringing a top class National Alpaca Show to the Melbourne Showgrounds in August. There is, of course, plenty of room for much more sponsorship support at a range of levels. If it is important to you that we presen...t a world-class event, get in touch with Lyn ([email protected]) and find a level of involvement that fits your budget and your industry profile. Sponsor a championship in the age sections or maybe the colour championship of your preference. Your early commitment gives you the best selection of the sponsorship options and the greatest opportunity for industry exposure in the lead up to the show. If you have any questions about the 2020 National Show your convenors are always available for a chat, meanwhile watch this page for news and information. Paul Haslin 0417 264 219 [email protected] Lyn Dickson 0413 586 838 [email protected]

15.01.2022 Great new website

14.01.2022 Product, Art & Photo Competition This is a shout out to all photographers, visual artists and fibre artists. The 2020 AAA National Show is coming! This pinnacle event on the Australian alpaca calendar will be held on the weekend of the 29th & 30th August in Melbourne. If you love alpaca and are passionate about creating an exquisite end product using alpaca fibre then start preparing your exhibits!... This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your photography and artwork with the focus on alpaca and your skill at creating a high quality end product using beautiful and versatile alpaca fibre. There will be 29 various classes available to enter with 10 Championships, 10 Reserve Championships and 3 Supreme Awards up for grabs to be in with a chance, all you need to do is start creating and enter the competition! The full schedule of classes and entry information will be published soon. Entries will be open to AAA Members and non-members closer to the Show. Contact Bronwyn Munn - [email protected] for further enquiries. Photo of 2018 Champion Exhibit, felted sculpture created by Angela Smith

13.01.2022 Did you attend the Australian Alpaca Nationals? We'd love your feedback on the survey!

13.01.2022 We are very disappointed to announce that the National Show will not go ahead in its usual format in 2020. Unfortunately, the show cannot proceed due to the COVID-19 physical distancing rules. With 2 judges, handler and ring steward around the one animal we would be unable to protect our judges and exhibitors in the ring. The Board wanted to give our members as much notice as possible as we are aware that some of you may be thinking about booking accommodation and making travel arrangements. Keep an eye out for details about a "mega" fleece show to be held towards the end of 2020.

12.01.2022 Special announcement: the 2020 National Alpaca Show will be heading to Melbourne! The AAA Board would like to announce the 2020 National Alpaca Show will be held at the Melbourne Showgrounds, on 28-30 August 2020. Paul Haslin has been appointed by the Board to return as convenor of the 2020 Nationals, with Lyn Dickson as co-convenor.... Keep an eye out - more information and sponsorship details will be available soon!

11.01.2022 AAA National Champion Huacaya Adult Female: Goldleaf Lyrical Song (Exhibited by Auravale Alpacas)

11.01.2022 Despite our disappointment that there will be no National Show in 2020, there is a bright spot on the horizon. The AAA will be holding a National Fleece Challenge! For more information, see the AAA website - https://alpaca.asn.au//news/aaa-national-fleece-challenge/

11.01.2022 AAA National Champion Suri Mature Male: Baarrooka Bamboo Blonde (Exhibited by Baarrooka)

10.01.2022 If you would like to volunteer at the show, please contact Paul [email protected] We would particularly like to hear from you if you are able to assist with venue set up on Wednesday 26 August and/or Thursday 27th August. Registration of interest from members with experience in Ring Stewarding, Marshaling and Ring Announcing will also be welcome.

09.01.2022 AAA National Show - Supreme Huacaya - Dural Tiny Dancer - (exhibited by Dural Alpaca Park)

09.01.2022 AAA National Champion Huacaya Senior Female: Dural Wonder Women (Exhibited by Dural)

08.01.2022 National Show Youth Paraders. Congratulations to Samantha Hayward on Supreme Champion in the Open Division and also Winning New South Wales Mastertrainer Award Congratulations to Mikayla Stewart on Supreme Champion in the Preliminary Division.... Congratulations to Katelyn Holznagel on winning the Queensland Mastertrainer Award Congratulations to Tameryn Kimber on winning the Victorian Mastertrainer Award

06.01.2022 The alpaca nationals getting national media attention!

06.01.2022 Our 2020 National Show judges are: Angela Preuss and Shane Carey for halter classes Adrienne Clarke for fleece classes ... Judge details for youth events will be advised in due course

04.01.2022 AAA National Champion Huacaya Senior Male: Yaringa Grand Duke Ferdinand (Exhibited by Yaringa)

04.01.2022 After sweeping the top pavilion and finally locking up, my two helpers BJ and Nateisha and myself got to The Rock at 8pm absolutely exhausted!! Where do I start with the thank you’s... My Convenor’s, Debra Trostian (fleece) Rosie Francis (Art & Product) Rebecca Darren Hard (Fashion Parade) Jillian Holmes (Youth) Trevor Pavlovich (Trade Stands) Angela Smith (sponsorship, Craft corner Q & A sessions) and all their teams, Ian Frith, Harvey Gollan, Benny, Warren & son (Sponsorshi...p, pens, signage, catalogue printing) Georgina Jones, Eden Roszkiewicz , Chloe Lattanzio , Bianca Coleman , Olivia Collett and Marion Worthy (pens), Lyn Dickson for Judging the Young Judges Competition, Katie Thomas for Judging the Paraders Competition, Mathew Smith (First Aid) The Office, Amanda Olthof and Tanya, ( so much back office and promotional work, perpetual trophies & more) Shane Read, Sue Harris, Peter Sultan, Geoff Smith, Judges Peter, Natasha and Shane, Robert Kennedy-Gane, my fabulous BJ and Nateisha, Love you all couldn’t have done it without you, together we pulled off a damn good show! I hope I haven’t missed anybody, my brain is pretty tired! Now, over to the next Convening team See more

02.01.2022 AAA National Champion Huacaya Mature Female: Ep Cambridge Sin City (Exhibited by Malakai/Ashbourne)

01.01.2022 The National Fleece Challenge is now open for entries - for all of the information you need, click below

01.01.2022 We anticipate a healthy flow of visitor traffic at the 2020 National Show, following on from over 3000 members of the public at the 2019 show. Our trade sites are positioned to take best advantage of this. Sites are limited so email Paul at [email protected] for your trade site information sheet.

01.01.2022 Entries Opening Soon. For more information go to the AAA Webpage https://alpaca.asn.au/2021-national-alpaca-show/