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Alpacapalooza This Weekend!

Alpacas in the Fields

The Alpaca Association of Western Washington is celebrating its 9^th year of Alpacapalooza, described in its press release as "Three Days of Peace, Love, and Livestock" which will be held in the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup, Washington, this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 30-April 1^st.

Free to all, this event is open to the public on Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm and then on Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm. Whether you are a fan of alpacas or just curious about these interesting creatures, you are sure to enjoy this event.

Alpacas look like a cross between llamas and lambs with a fluffy head and body. They are closely related to llamas, both coming from the Andes of South America. Alpacas are raised for their fleece, which is turned into wool for garments and other useful items. The fiber has a soft quality not unlike cashmere.

There will be craft demonstrations including fiber arts competitions, halter and fleece shows, unusual items to buy, and a fashion show. They will also be collecting food items for Northwest Harvest.

If you'd like to know more about these interesting creatures or Alpacapalooza, visit www.alpacawa.org

(Thanks to Shirley Thom and the Alpaca Association of Western Washington for permission to use photographs and additional information on the event.)

Posted by Irene Potter on 03/29/2007 04:55 PM

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9 Comments on Alpacapalooza This Weekend!

Irene, aplacapalooza? LOL. That's the kind of thing I'd expect to find at a Lilith 'fair'. ;)

Cheers, -B

03/30/2007 09:21 PM

by Bryce Mohan (Bryce Mohan Photography)

I can see it now, a bunch of sweet faced alpacas in tie-dye with little ribbon wreaths on their heads, ready for their photo op :-) I've been looking to get off the Localism post fence for weeks now and this was perfect!

03/30/2007 10:14 PM

by Irene Potter (John L. Scott)

Hi Irene,

They look very cute, but they also look like they could use some food? Are they light eaters or are the just that weight all the time?

03/31/2007 06:34 AM

by Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (RE/MAX Premier Associates)

Hi Neal: These alpacas have just been sheared so they will look a little skinny. Sheep look the same way after you take off the wool coat.

03/31/2007 11:09 AM

by Irene Potter (John L. Scott)

Interesting, are they yours?

04/02/2007 08:30 AM

by Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (RE/MAX Premier Associates)

No, I've just got 2 kitty cats.

04/03/2007 01:35 PM

by Irene Potter (John L. Scott)

Your funny ,do you always incorporate real estate into the pet industry?

Although sometimes clients can be real animals!

04/05/2007 10:07 AM

by Neal Bloom-Realtor ® Assoc.-CRS-Weston FL (RE/MAX Premier Associates)

LOL! I love mixing real estate and pets (or pets and real estate!) My newest animal client, who is a real animal, is Mason, who is the friendliest pit bull I've ever met. My concern is making sure he is treated ok and not like a scary monster while his family's home is on the market.

04/05/2007 11:15 PM

by Irene Potter (John L. Scott)

Irene, this sounds like fun...sorry it is too far for me to drive. Hug an Alpaca for me!

04/08/2007 02:48 PM

by Theresa Cavanaugh (Global Realty Marketing)

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