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AlpacaGram 13.25

AlpacaGram 13.25 | Reminder: Meet The 2026 AOA Board Candidates

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Join us for a live candidate webinar to hear directly from those running for the board, learn more about their perspectives, and ask questions. Your participation helps support an informed and engaged membership.

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Huacaya Alpacas on Lead

AlpacaGram 13.24 | 2026 AOA Photo & Video Contest is Now Open

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The 2026 AOA National Photo & Video Contest is open, and we're inviting you to capture what makes your alpacas unforgettable.

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Huacaya Fleece and Suri Fleece

AlpacaGram 12.23 | Your Fleece Plan Starts Here

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Registration for the 2026 AOA National Fleece Show is open, and now is the time to decide how your fleece will be evaluated, showcased, and rewarded.

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AlpacaGram 13.22 | Meet the 2026 AOA Board Candidates

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Join us for a live Q&A with the 2026 AOA Board Candidates. Member participation keeps our organization strong. We encourage all eligible members to take part in the election process and help guide the future of AOA.

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AlpacaGram 13.21

AlpacaGram 13.21 | Start Your 2026 Fiber Testing Submissions

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Collect your samples now to be included in the 2026 EPDs.

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AlpacaGram 13.20 | Registration for the 2026 AOA National Fleece Show is Open!

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The AOA National Fleece Show highlights the full value of alpaca fiber—from raw fleece to finished products. Competitions include fleece judging, spin-off, fiber arts, skeins, and Innovative Fleece Assessment (IFA).

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AlpacaGram 13.19 | Thank You For A Great National Show

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The 2026 Mazuri AOA National Alpaca Show, presented by Cedar & Sage Alpacas, Red Granite Ranch, and Tierra Prometida Alpacas in Fort Wayne, Indiana, was truly one for the books — and if you were there, you already know it. If you weren't, we hope this gives you a little taste of what you missed (and maybe nudges you to start planning for Tulsa in 2027!)

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AlpacaGram 13.18

AlpacaGram 13.18 | Phone Bidding Closes at 6 p.m. EDT for the National Auction

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The AOA National Alpaca Show Fundraiser Auction begins tonight at 7 p.m. EDT, and bidders at home can participate through phone bidding or watch the auction live on Facebook.

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AlpacaGram 13.17

AlpacaGram 13.17 | Bid From Home in the National Fundraiser Auction Friday

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The AOA National Alpaca Show Fundraiser Auction takes place Friday evening in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and phone bidding allows you to participate even if you cannot attend in person.

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AlpacaGram 13.16

AlpacaGram 13.16 | 2026 AOA Board Election and Petition Nomination Process

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Meet the selected candidates for the 2026 AOA Board election and review petition deadlines, voting eligibility, and key dates.

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