Agritourism has grown from a niche trend into one of the fastest-growing segments of leisure travel—and alpaca farms are perfectly positioned to benefit. More travelers are seeking authentic, memorable experiences, and few destinations offer the charm, education, and personal connection of a working alpaca farm. Here's what's driving the interest and how Alpaca Owners Association members can turn that demand into overnight visitors.
Agritourism continues to grow, and alpaca farms are well positioned to offer safe, memorable experiences. From guided tours to hands-on encounters, these activities help educate the public, support local agriculture, and create new revenue streams.
But inviting guests onto your property also introduces new responsibilities. As the preferred insurance provider of Alpaca Owners Association, Farm Family offers coverage options designed for agricultural operations, including those that welcome visitors.
Learn how to get more visitors, more attention, and more value from your National Alpaca Farm Days event using tools, timelines, and tips included with your registration.
Embraced by members of the Alpaca Owners Association (AOA), Harvest Hosts has become a beacon of opportunity for alpaca farms across the nation. Among these enthusiastic Hosts are Arella Farm, LLC in Lamar, Mississippi, and Sawdust Alpacas, LLC in Fallon, Nevada, who have been Hosts since 2021.
This picture says it all. On this day we were hosting an event and with all that is going on in the world, I looked around and EVERYONE had the biggest smile on their face. It was wonderful.
That was the day I knew we needed Alpacas in our lives.
RVers are everywhere, traveling up and down every interstate. They are adventurers by nature and looking for unique experiences in the places they stay.
