National Alpaca Show Schedule

War Memorial Coliseum

4000 Parnell Avenue
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805

All times in EDT

AOA National Show
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Registration Desk Open
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.AOA Booth and Store Open
  • Silent and Live Auction Item Drop-off
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Exhibitor and Alpaca Check-in (Sponsors and Volunteers Only)
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Vendor Check-in and Setup
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Registration Desk Open
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.AOA Booth and Store Open
  • Silent and Live Auction Item Drop-off
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Exhibitor and Alpaca Check-in
8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Vendor Check-in and Setup
4:30 p.m.Judge Color Verification (all grey and roan alpacas must be color verified) • Show Ring

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Happy Hour sponsored by Peruvian Link Co.

  • Held at the War Memorial Coliseum
  • Special raffle sponsored by Peruvian Link Co.
  • Cash Bar and Light Food
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Barn Open
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.AOA Booth and Store Open
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Online Herdsire Auction Bidding Open by AOA Booth
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Silent Auction Bidding Open by AOA Booth
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Vendors Open
8:00 a.m.Exhibitor Meeting • Show Ring
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Full Fleece Halter Competition • Huacayas and Suris
  • Starting with Grey

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Walking Fleece Competition

  • Starting with Fawn and Light

2:00 p.m.

Skirting Demonstration with Wini Labrecque

4:00 p.m. (varies per ring)

Champion and Reserve Winners Show and Tell

  • Meet back in each show ring after the judging finishes to see the Champions up close.

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Cocktail Reception

  • Held at the War Memorial Coliseum
  • Complimentary Wine and Beer

6:30 p.m.

Fundraiser Banquet and Auction sponsored by The Futurity by Celebrity Sales

  • Held at the War Memorial Coliseum
  • Ticket Required
  • Buffet Dinner with Cash Bar

6:50 p.m.

James G. King and Shining Star Award Presentations

7:20 p.m.

Fundraiser Auction

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Barn Open
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.AOA Booth and Store Open
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Online Herdsire Auction Bidding Open by AOA Booth

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Silent Auction Bidding Open by AOA Booth

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Vendors Open

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Showmanship & Youth Halter

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Walking Fleece Competition

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Full Fleece Halter Competition

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Alpaca 101

  • Are you a new alpaca owner or considering buying alpacas? Hang onto your seat as Scott Miller shares his 30 years of experience with alpacas. Free to the public. Stop by the AOA booth for directions to the class.

12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Costume and Performance Competitions • Youth and Adult

  • Starting with Costume

2:00 p.m.

Skirting Demonstration with Wini Labrecque

4:00 p.m. (varies per ring)

Champion and Reserve Winners Show and Tell

  • Meet back in each show ring after the judging finishes to see the Champions up close.
7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Barn Open
7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.AOA Booth and Store Open

8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Silent Auction Bidding Open by AOA Booth

8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Online Herdsire Auction Bidding Open by AOA Booth
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Vendors Open

8:00 a.m.

Walking Fleece Awards

8:00 a.m.

Youth Judging Competition

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Full Fleece Halter Competition
9:30 a.m.Silent Auction Closes
12:00 p.m.Online Herdsire Auction Closes
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Award Presentations
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Alpaca and Vendor Move-out