2024
Year of the Alpaca
We invite you to discover the charm of Alberta's alpaca farms.
Did you know...
Known for their friendly and gentle disposition, alpacas are a joy to be around, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and peace.
Alpacas boast a soft and hypoallergenic fleece that comes in a spectrum of natural colors, from ivory to rich mahogany.
Alpacas and Llamas at Open Farm Days
- Get a chance to ask questions, gain 1st-hand knowledge about what makes alpacas so unique, and watch them in the pasture and up close.
- Get a chance to handle fiber shorn from the alpaca this past spring, and samples from the various stages of processing fiber into yarn.
- Watch a fiber spinning demonstrations.
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Alpaca and Llama Experiences
Saturday and Sunday
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Aurora Alpacas
In or near: Sturgeon County
Saturday
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Big Country Agricultural Society
In or near: Oyen
Saturday and Sunday
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Blooms on 7 Flower Farm
In or near: Sherwood Park
Saturday and Sunday
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Deep Roots Farm
In or near: Lacombe, Lacombe County
Saturday and Sunday
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Granary Road Active Learning Park & Farmer's Market
In or near: Foothills County
Saturday
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Kneehill County
In or near: Kneehill County
FAQ
Alpacas are sheared once a year in the spring, producing on average between five to 10 pounds of fibre a year. The main yield is from their “blanket”, or the part of the alpaca’s coat that comes from the barrel of its body.
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