Your Fleece Show Plans Start Here
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.
Spin-Off
See how your fleece performs in the real world.
Submit two ounces of fleece and receive hands-on evaluation from skilled spinners. Judges assess uniformity, handle, and spinning ease. You will receive a hand-spun sample along with detailed feedback you can use in your breeding program.
- Eligible Fleeces: Shorn on or after January 1, 2025
- Registration Deadline: June 1
- Entries Due: June 13
Fleece Show
Compete on a national stage.
Held July 14–18 in Florence, Kentucky, the 2026 AOA National Fleece Show brings together top fleeces from across the country. It's also your opportunity to earn double points.
- Early Bird Deadline: June 15
- Final Registration: June 27
Innovative Fleece Assessment (IFA)
Match your fleece to its best end use.
IFA takes a practical approach, sorting fleeces by grade and providing insight into how each fleece is best used—from garments to other finished products.
- Registration Deadline: June 27
- Fleeces cannot be entered in both IFA and the Fleece Show
Fiber Arts & Skeins
Show what alpaca fiber can become.
From hand-spun skeins to finished fiber art, this competition highlights craftsmanship and creativity using alpaca fiber.
- Registration Deadline: June 27
As you begin shearing and sorting this season's clip, take a moment to set aside your top fleeces and decide where they fit best. Each entry is a step forward for your program and for the industry as a whole.
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