April 24 & 25, 2027
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ABOUT
GMAF/WisAFF & GLAA
Sign up here to volunteer for the show. Questions? Contact:
Dustin & Alissa Werner
Show Board of Directors
Margery Morack, Greenbriar Farm, President and Sponsor Coordinator
Wade Gease, The Alpaca Guy, Vendor, Seminar & Publicity Coordinator
Jan Clingman, Lodi Alpacas, Treasurer, Webmaster
Becky McMillan, Magic Willows Alpacas, Vendor, Seminar & Publicity Coordinator
Jerry Campbell, Justorian Alpacas, Barn Manager
GLAA Board of Directors
Kevin Stoer, Londondairy Alpacas, President
Elden Harms, Token Creek Alpacas, Vice President
Chris Rogers, Whisper Meadows Alpacas, Secretary
Jan Clingman, Lodi Alpacas, Treasurer
Margery Morack, Greenbriar Farm, Member at Large
Show Volunteers
Dustin and Alissa Werner, Lucky Clover Farm, Volunteer Coordinators
Elden Harms, Token Creek Alpacas, Chair, Ad Hoc Committee
Mindy Huitt, Galpaca Farm, Silent Auction Coordinator
Dr. Raul Landeo, Hillsboro Alpaca Ranch, Veterinarian
For press inquiries contact Lynne Johnson at 608-698-3431 or lrjohnson48@gmail.com.
SAVE THE DATE!
Two shows in one fun-filled weekend!
The Great Midwest Alpaca Festival
Wisconsin Alpaca & Fiber Fest
April 24 & 25, 2027
Alliant Energy Center's New Holland Pavillion
1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI 53713
The Great Midwest Alpaca Festival and the Wisconsin Alpaca & Fiber Fest, a double alpaca halter show, walking fleece show, and fiber fest rolled into one free, fun weekend, returns next year to the Alliant Energy Center's New Holland Pavillion 1. Set for April 24 & 25, 2027, this family event is open free to the public. However, the Alliant Energy Center charges a $10 parking fee. More than 400 alpacas will compete in two show rings where judges evaluate how well the animal moves, how balanced it is on its feet, and overall conformation. In the walking fleece show, the judge grades the alpaca's prime fleece.
Fiber arts classes demonstrating the many uses of alpaca fiber, and seminars on nutrition and health will cover animal husbandry. More than 40 unique vendors will offer everything from raw fleece and roving to yarn, socks, sweaters, teddy bears, jewelry, soaps , wooden bowls, baskets and pottery.
Many contribute to the success of GMAF and WisAFF
Sponsors, vendors and donations to the silent auction
contribute to the success of the combined Great Midwest
Alpaca Festival and the Wisconsin Alpaca & Fiber Fest.
We are grateful for their support. Those exhibitors who sign
up for sponsorships are ardent supporters of the show and
benefit greatly from their sponsorships, which showcase
their breeding operations and promote their award-winning
alpacas. Fiber arts classes are offered throughout the weekend.
A schedule of classes and seminars will be published closer
to the date of the show.
There's nothing like a selfie with an alpaca to remember
how special these captivating creatures are. Have your
picture taken with an alpaca in our popular SELFIE booth.
Signs throughout the facility direct visitors to the booth
where you can pose with an alpaca!
More than 40 vendors will offer everything from raw
fleece and roving to yarn, socks, sweaters, teddy bears, jewelry,
soaps, wooden bowls, baskets and pottery.
Silent auction items will be on display for bidding throughout
the weekend with results announced at noon on Sunday.
Proceeds from the silent auction go to the alpaca research.
The Great Midwest Alpaca Festival (doing business as the Wisconsin Alpaca & Fiber Fest) is a nonprofit association registered in the state of Wisconsin.
I agree to hold harmless the Alliant Energy Center, Dane County, and the Great Midwest Alpaca Festival Board of Directors and committee members as well as the Great Lakes Alpaca Association Board of Directors from any damage or loss, or liability of any kind whatsoever.
Directions
The Alliant Energy Center is located at the gateway to downtown Madison, WI, just off the Beltline (Hwy 12 & 18), on John Nolan Drive. It is just five minutes from Interstate 90/94 via Hwy 12 & 18, minutes from the Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison’s State Street area, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and 15 minutes from the Dane County Airport.
The Alliant Energy Center is situated near three major metro areas – 250 miles from Minneapolis, MN, 145 miles from Chicago, IL, and 75 miles from Milwaukee, WI.
From Chicago (South)
I-90 to exit 142A, west on Hwy. 12/18, 5 miles to Rimrock Rd. exit 262
From Green Bay (North)
I-90 to exit 142A, west on Hwy. 12/18, 5 miles to Rimrock Rd. exit 262
From Milwaukee (East)
I-94 West, I-90 South to exit 142A, west on Hwy. 12/18 to Rimrock Rd. exit 262
From Minneapolis (West)
I-90 South to exit 142A, west on Hwy. 12/18 to Rimrock Rd. exit 262
From Des Moines (South)
I-80 East to I-380 North, north on Hwy. 151 to Hwy. 12/18E, exit at Rimrock Rd. exit 262
Entrances
There are four entrances to the Center: the Main Gate from Rimrock Road on the Southeast; the Nolan Gate from John Nolen Drive on the East; the Olin Gate from Olin Avenue on the North; and the Rusk Gate from Rusk Avenue on the South.
All show activities will be located in the New Holland Pavilion 1, a new addition to the Alliant Energy Center Campus. To reach the New Holland Pavilion 1, use either the John Nolan or Main Entrance.
