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ALPACAPALOOZA 2007: THREE DAYS OF PEACE, LOVE, AND LIVESTOCK
The raising and breeding of alpacas is a multi-million dollar industry in the State of Washington. 
The Alpaca Association of Western Washington (AAWW), a non-profit organization that supports the alpaca industry, is proud to present the Tenth Annual edition of Alpacapalooza, Saturday and Sunday, April 4-6, 2008, at the Western Washington Fairgrounds in Puyallup, WA. 

Open to the public 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday and Saturday, and 9:00 AM –2:00 PM Sunday.  Admission is FREE

Alpacapalooza is a Halter and Fleece Show certified by the national Alpacas and Owners Breeders Association, and is one of the largest regional alpaca shows in the country. 160 farms will participate, with more than 800 alpacas on display and for sale.  These are enchanting animals!
Alpacapalooza attractions include:

• Judged Alpaca Halter and Fleece shows, featuring the cream of the regional alpaca herds.   
• Handcrafters: fiber arts contest and fiber demonstrations, and judged fleeces
• Educational exhibits and sales seminars
• Beautiful and unusual retail items for sale: fleece, yarn, clothing, home décor products, and much, much more