The Alpaca Association of Western Washington is celebrating its 9th 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 1st.
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.)
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