AlpacaGram 11.73 | New Year, New Updates For The AOA Show System

New Year, New Updates for the
AOA Show System

2025 kicks off strong with the first AOA show in January. Throughout the year, you'll find many more opportunities to engage with the industry at shows across the country. Don’t miss your chance to participate! Shows provide a valuable opportunity to learn, volunteer, network, promote your farm, and build lasting friendships with fellow alpaca owners.

When you participate, you represent your farm, your alpacas, the show, and the entire alpaca industry. Ensure your alpacas are "Show Ring Ready" and your team demonstrates "Show Ring Professionalism"—handle with care, show great sportsmanship, and dress appropriately (white top, dark skirt or pants).

AOA National High Point Award Results

Mark your calendars! The 2025 High Point placing results for shows after June 1, 2024, will be released in January 2025, with final winners announced in July 2025.

What's New for the 2025 AOA Show System?

Here are a few highlights:

• Updated language for Grey and Roan color classes.
• Farms with 20 or fewer AOA-registered females (aged 18 months to less than 15 years) now qualify for Small Breeder classes.
• Alpacas registered as non-breeders can now enter halter or fleece classes.
• Owners may enter up to four alpacas per breed type, gender, age division, and color designation.

The 2025 Show System Handbook contains all updates marked in bold. Purchase the handbook from the shopping cart or view it digitally.

Make 2025 your best show season yet! We can’t wait to see you and your alpacas in the ring. Let’s work together to promote excellence and grow the alpaca industry!