Events!

Contact us for further details about any of the below events at onceuponafarm@msn.com.

* Once Upon A Farm Alpacas Shearing, May 10, 2008 10am - 4pm Come enjoy the excitement on shearing day. Watch the alpacas receive their yearly haircut and go from super fluffy to sleek and slim. There will also be several crias (baby alpacas) to see. We will be offering several mini seminars throughout the day - General Introduction to Alpacas at 11:00pm. Alpaca Fiber, Yarn and Artistry at 12:00 pm. The Business of Alpacas at 2:00pm. Fiber artists will be demonstrating & answering your questions about fiber arts throught the day. The Farm Store will be open to purchase your special alpaca garments. Mention the website for a 5% savings. This is a rain or shine event as we have indoor facilities.

* AOBA National Alpaca Conference and Show, May 2008, Salt Lake City Utah.

* Strawberry Festival, June 2008 Come to the Strawberry Festival to see the alpaca booth with alpacas, garments and fiber artists. Located at Camp Mill House for mentally and physically challenged children. This festival is run by the Greene Township Lions and is the main fundraising event for the camp. The funds raised go to help children attend camp during the summer. This is a great festival, very family oriented with lots to see and do. 9am - 5pm

* Michigan International Alpaca Fest, Saturday and Sunday, September 20-21,2008. (contact us for Directions) We will be attending and showing several of our alpacas and client's alpacas. Stop by to learn about the alpacas and have a good time with us!

Once Upon A Farm Alpacas Fall Alpaca Farm Tour Day, September 27 & 28, 2008 12pm - 5pm. (Contact us for times of specific topic discussions or just plan to spend the day with us) Always wanted to stop by, but have never called to set a time, then this is the day to come by for a visit. We will be working with the alpacas through out the day and having various seminar topics to discuss with you to help you learn as much information about raising alpacas and the business of alpacas. Come learn from Jen and her 20+ years of breeding, raising, and showing various animals. Learn about different business aspect from Randy who is a CPA and enjoys corporate Finance and anyone who wants to talk business. We would love to help you make the right decisions for you!

 * Heartland Classic Alpaca Show, Saturday and Sunday, October 4-5, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (contact us for Directions) We will be attending and showing several of our alpacas and client's alpacas. Stop by to learn about the alpacas and have a good time with us!

 * Autumn Alpaca Affair, Saturday, October 11, 2008. (contact us for Directions and an informational flyer) This is a wonderful learning event in its 3rd year where we have put together a series of seminar topics and many different alpaca breeders and of course alpacas! This is a must for anyone looking into purchasing alpacas.

*Ag Days in St Joseph County, March 27 - 29, 2009 Contact us for further details at onceuponafarm@msn.com. We will be at the St. Joseph County 4H Fair Grounds with various farm animals for a day of learning the animals, how they are cared for, and what we use them for. This is an indoor event and wonderful for the family to attend. Friday morning is busy with field trips from local schools. Stop by and see the alpacas!

* Check back later for dates and additions on our 2008-2009 events