Member Stories

Foster's Trail & Alpaca Farm | Tennessee

After moving to a rural property to get away from growth, traffic and urban sprawl, we wanted to start a business on our land that would be profitable and enjoyable. …

Hasselbring's Harmony Ranch | Missouri

The sight of a full fleeced Suri running in the field is simply breathtaking. They are living art. ...

Man in the Moon Farm, LLC | Virginia

From the time we first saw an alpaca in 1999, to the time we purchased our first four in 2012, alpacas were in the back of our minds as a possibility for the future of our farm. …

Heart & Soul Alpacas and Spinnery | Montana

Heart & Soul Alpacas and Spinnery is a full service alpaca ranch located in the Sierra Foothills in California. …

Red Granite Ranch Ltd | Colorado

From the very beginning we began making purchases and breeding decisions that would allow us to build a herd of elite alpacas. …

Skyfiber Ranch, LLC | Virginia

Our purpose is to produce superb breeding and show quality alpacas from exceptional and diverse genetic lines.

Healing Springs Suris LLC | Oklahoma

When I started looking at alpaca fiber and ALL the benefits I discovered the Suri alpaca and fell in love. …

Shalimar Alpacas | New York

Shalimar Alpacas joins a passion for fiber with a passion for breeding beautiful, high quality alpacas. …

Wild Hair Alpacas LLC | Colorado

We were looking for a semi-retirement business and discovered alpacas. ...

Buck Brook Alpacas | New York

Buck Brook Alpacas is a family-run farm started in 2013. The farm was started for several reasons but the main reason was our love of animals. ...

Cas-Cad-Nac Farm, LLC | Vermont

We started Cas-Cad-Nac Farm some 16 years ago at the same time that we were starting our family. …

Skyline Alpacas | Oregon

As both a weaver and knitter, fiber and textiles have been a part of my life for over 30 years. The search for quality yarns drew me to an interest in raising fiber-producing animals. …

Greenbriar Farm — MAM Consulting Associates, Inc | Wisconsin

We are involved in the community and have hosted numerous ag groups, veterinarian students, birthday parties, small groups and individuals. We love talking to people about alpacas. …

Kendall Creek Farms Alpacas | Pennsylvania

Our first interest in the alpaca is for their proper care and the advancement of the breed; and you will find us more than willing to share our knowledge toward that cause. …

Starshire Ranch | Washington

Starshire Ranch began with Merino and Targhee sheep. As a spinner and knitter and exploring new fiber we soon added alpacas. ...

Amber Autumn Alpacas | Oregon

Our world-class collection of alpacas is the result of our belief that the future of the alpaca industry lies in the acquisition of the world’s finest genetics. …

Spring Grove Alpaca Ranch | Pennsylvania

Who would've thought we'd be here where we are now? ...

Alpaca Country Estates Ranch and B&B | Oregon

Visit our picturesque ranch in Terrebonne, Oregon, where we strive for a green planet, design alpaca products, and have top-line alpacas of every color! …

Bought my first three alpacas as a hobby back in 2015, and with the tutelage of some incredible mentors, I have created a seedstock heard of 84 animals. I took a color championship in my first show, and it was on, I was hooked. …

Big Timber Alpacas, LLC | Oregon

We are a sustainable suri and huacaya alpaca farm whose breeding program focuses on proven elite white and color genetics to produce Champion alpaca seed stock bloodlines.. …

Triple Diamonds Alpaca Ranch | Michigan

With over 10 years of experience in the Alpaca industry, Triple Diamonds Alpaca Ranch can be considered one of the leading alpaca ranches in the Midwest. …

Structured Chaos Farm | Texas

Our ranch was started with the mission of wanting to provide a safe and rewarding working environment for adults with special needs. ...

Irish Meadows Alpaca Farm | Iowa

The recipe for our success? Start with an outstanding foundation herd, and add excellent customer service. …

Applewood Lane Alpacas | Wisconsin

Check out our champion breeding stock, shop in our small gift shop, or take spinning lessons using roving from our own herd at Applewood Lane Alpacas! …

Classic Alpaca | Wholesale

Classic Alpaca employs over 80 women in two production facilities to meet our customers’ requirements for quality and style. ...

Flying Iron Ranch | Colorado

Flying Iron Ranch is located on the western slope of Colorado and specializes in breeding, showing, and selling the highest quality from the Jeremiah, Zephyrus and Quechua lines …

Tierra Prometida Alpacas | Texas

I LOVE the alpaca industry! Over the past 15 years my family has had the opportunity to grow up learning to nurture these amazing animals. …

Xanadu Farm Alpacas | Colorado

20 years ago I decided to retire from my successful law practice and to choose an entirely different second career. ...

Alpacas of the Heartland LLC

We originally joined the alpaca industry because we took one look at the cute, adorable face of an alpaca and instantly fell in love. …

Suri & Company of Fern Creek Farm | Missouri

Following a dream that started in 2008, Suri & Company has evolved into a farm dedicated to breeding and raising alpaca that have the “complete package”. …

Morgan's Fortunato Farm | West Virginia

The priority at Morgan’s Fortunato Farm has always been on quality, above all else, and on exceptional genetics. …

Liberty Alpacas | Washington

Liberty Alpacas started raising alpacas in 2007 and we haven't looked back! We jumped right in, became very involved in showing our first season, and joined our local association. …

Long Hollow Suri Alpacas/New Era Fiber | Tennessee

It all started because my poor husband spent hours and hours mowing our five acre tract. We just had to do something! Then we saw a piece on Animal Planet about alpacas. …

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March 19–21, 2021

AOA National Alpaca Show

Sponsored by Alpacas of Moose Creek Ranch and Red Granite Ranch

Join us in Grand Island, Nebraska, as hundreds of alpacas compete in the show ring! Learn about alpacas, shop at one of the many vendors selling alpaca products, or grab an alpaca selfie!

Friday–Saturday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

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July 9–11, 2021

Natural Fiber Extravaganza

Powered by Alpaca Owners Association, Inc.

Hundreds of alpaca fans and fiber artists from across the country will converge in Lebanon, Tennessee, to celebrate natural fiber through hands-on workshops, seminars, live animals, and vendors.

Friday–Saturday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.