Alpaca Farm and Alpaca Lifestyle

Events!

Once Upon A Farm Alpacas - Shearing Day
May 7, 2011 9:30am - 3pm 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 - Alpaca Fiber, Yarn and Artistry at 11:00 am, General Introduction to Alpacas at 1:00pm, The Business of Alpacas at 2:00pm. Fiber artists will be demonstrating & answering your questions about fiber arts throughout 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. *** Do you have an interest in alpacas? Contact us about helping with the alpacas for the day. We would be happy to have you learn how to handle alpacas and care for them on shearing day.

* AOBA National Alpaca Conference and Show, May 2011, Colorado

Once Upon A Farm Alpacas - Fall Alpaca Farm Tour Day
end of September 2011 (check back for specific dates & Hours). 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 animals including 8 years with the alpacas. Learn about different business aspect from Randy who is a CPA, 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 2011 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!

*Ag Days in St Joseph County, end of March, 2012 Contact us for further details at info@onceuponafarmalpacas.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! Friday 9am - 6pm, Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sunday 11am - 4pm.

* Indiana Alpaca Invitational, Saturday and Sunday, April ?, 2012 in Fort Wayne, 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!

* Check back later for dates and additions on our 2011 - 2012 events

Once Upon A Farm Alpacas
23887 Roosevelt Rd
South Bend, IN 46614

Phone: 574.288.7699

alpacas@onceuponafarmalpacas.com