The Australian Alpaca National Show is returning to the Bendigo Showgrounds from 16-18 August providing visitors with free, furry fun over three days.
This is the premier event of the Australian alpaca industry and a chance to witness the very best alpacas and products from around the country in an unforgettable showcase. Australia has one of the largest registered breeding herds in the world with more than 180,000 alpacas and is the world leader in quality fleece production.
Over the three days, there will be over 600 entries from craft items through to our furry friends parading. including 300 magnificent Suri and Huacaya alpacas, to be judged by the esteemed international judge Barbara Hetherington (UK), and Australia’s own Natasha Clark, Jillian Elwers, and Jude Anderson.
Feast your eyes on nearly 200 alpaca fleeces, displaying the finest quality that breeders across Australia have to offer as well as captivating art, photography, youth, and craft sections, with exhibits from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Western Australia.
There will also be an art and photography exhibition where artist Darren Crothers will be judging and awarding the ultimate ‘paca pic’.
This Australian Alpaca National Show is free and open to the public with opportunities to purchase alpaca goodies, wander through the trade show to learn about the growing Australian alpaca industry and agritourism.
Visitors can even book a farm stay with these fuzzy friends to redeem at their convenience. Guests can also watch the alpacas’ parade in their finest fleece and see the judging process to learn what makes the ultimate alpaca.
Parking will be available at the showgrounds and clear signage directing to the excitement.
To learn more about alpacas and the Australian Alpaca National Show, please visit https://alpaca.asn.au/
