SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
Note: Additional events may be added.
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8:00 am |
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NOON |
CHARTER MEMBER / WORKERS CHECK-IN
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NOON |
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6:00 pm |
CONCIERGE & REGULAR CHECK-IN LINES OPEN
Vet Check and Show Check-In; Stalling
EXPO Food Concession Open
Vendor set up
Auction Entry set up
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EVENING |
HOTEL CHECK-IN & DINNER
See list of nearby restaurant recommendations.
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8:00 am |
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ALL DAY |
HOSPITALITY ATRIUM OPEN
Coffee, donuts, water
Farm video viewing
Comfort Zone seating and Pike's Peak views
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8:00 am |
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ALL DAY |
EXPO FOOD SERVICE
Breakfast, snacks, drinks
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9:00 am |
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ALL DAY |
VENDOR BOOTHS OPEN FOR SHOPPING
Around facility perimiter
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9:30 |
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10:30 |
SEMINAR: Herd Improvement Strategies for the Alpaca Industry, It's About the Data
Presented by Dick Walker, President Suri Network and Brett Kaysen, CSU
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10:45 |
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11:45 |
SEMINAR: Getting the Most out of Purchasing From an Alpaca Auction
Presented by Laurye Feller, Sunset Hills Farm Alpacas
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12:00 |
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LUNCH
Provided by the National Alpaca Sweepstakes Auction
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12:00 |
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8:00 pm |
BAR OPEN
Provided by the Sweepstakes Auction Group.
Entertainment:
Live Musicians - Kuntur Taky - from Machu Picchu, Peru
Slide Show - The Peruvian Ruins Gang
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12:30 |
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PREVIEW
Live animal auction preview on stage.
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2:00 |
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4:00 |
HANDS-ON PREVIEW IN ALPACA PENS
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4:30 |
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WELCOME
Auction introductions
Entertainment: Peruvian Musicians: Kuntur Taky - from Machu Picchu, Peru
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5:00 |
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ALPACA AUCTION BEGINS
Bar open - free drinks
Heavy Hors D' Oeurves served to the tables
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7:00 |
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AUCTION CHECK-OUT
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7:30 |
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DESSERT & COFFEE
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9:00 pm |
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FACILITY CLOSES FOR THE NIGHT
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8:00 am |
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ALL DAY |
EXPO FOOD SERVICE OPEN
Breakfast - burrito specialties
Drinks, snacks
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8:00 am |
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ALL DAY |
HOSPITALITY ATRIUM OPEN
Coffee, water, goodies
Comfort Zone seating and Pike's Peak views
Video viewing of Charter Member & Sponsor Farms
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9:00 |
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EXHIBITOR MEETING: IN SHOW RING
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9:30 |
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ALL DAY |
VENDOR BOOTHS OPEN FOR SHOPPING
Photographer booth open
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9:30 |
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5:00 pm |
DIVISION "A" SHOW CLASSES - to completion
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10:30 |
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12:00 pm |
SEMINAR: Web Design ...for Alpaca Breeders
Presented by Joe Preston, AlpacaElite.com
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12:00 |
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EXPO FOOD SERVICE: LUNCH
Fresh sandwiches & salads
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1:30 |
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4:30 |
FIBER ARTS CLASS
Details TBA
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4:00 |
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5:30 |
ENTER NEW SHOW DIVISIONS
Show Office
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5:00 |
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END OF JUDGING for Saturday
Vendor booths close
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6:00 |
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9:00 pm |
SATURDAY NITE FUN - EMBASSY HOTEL BALLROOM
Bar & Reception and Live Auction fun
Peruvian Musicians: Kuntur Taky - from Machu Picchu, Peru
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8:00 am |
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ALL DAY |
EXPO FOOD SERVICE OPEN
Breakfast, drinks
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8:00 am |
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ALL DAY |
HOSPITALITY ATRIUM OPEN
Coffee, donuts, water, goodies
Farm video viewing
Comfort Zone seating and Pike's Peak views
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9:00 |
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ALL DAY |
VENDOR BOOTHS OPEN FOR SHOPPING
Photographer booth open
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9:00 |
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ALL DAY |
SHOW DIVISIONS "B", "C", "D" - to completion
Special Competitions
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9:00 |
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12:00 pm |
FIBER ARTS CLASS
Details TBA
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10:30 |
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12:00 pm |
SEMINAR: Web Design ...for Alpaca Breeders
Presented by Joe Preston, AlpacaElite.com
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12:00 |
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EXPO FOOD SERVICE: LUNCH
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AWARD CEREMONY - Following completion of all Classes
Check-out and Departure
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Our special thanks to all participants, sponsors, volunteers, and vendors.