April 25 & 26, 2026
Photo by Mike Morack at a past Great Midwest Alpaca Festival.
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
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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
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The 2026 Great Midwest Alpaca Festival
and the Wisconsin Alpaca and Fiber Fest
Welcome to Madison! The Wisconsin Alpaca & Fiber Fest and The Great Midwest Alpaca Festival, a double alpaca halter show, walking fleece show, and fiber fest rolled into one free, fun event, returns this year to the Alliant Energy Center's New Holland Pavillion 1 April 25 & 26. It is one of the most popular alpaca shows in the Midwest.
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This family event is free and open to the public. The Alliant Energy Center does have a $10 parking fee.
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Many contribute to the success
of the WisAFF and GMAF shows
Sponsors, vendors and donations to the silent auction
contribute to the success of the combined Wisconsin
Alpaca & Fiber Fest and The Great Midwest Alpaca Festival.
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 artists and enthusiasts enjoy the show by
supporting the vendors. Yarn, roving, raw fleece, socks,
sweaters, teddy bears, soap, pottery and baskets are
featured in addition to many other items.
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If you're interested in any of the fiber arts classes being
held throughout the weekend, check the offerings here
and sign up for a class.
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There's nothing like a photo with an alpaca to remember
how special these captivating creatures are. Have your
picture taken with an alpaca in our popular SELFIE booth.
Look for signs directing you to the booth where you can
pose with an alpaca! It's only $5 for two people.
And be sure to visit the more than 40 vendors located
throughout the building. 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 the Alpaca Research Foundation.
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The Great Midwest Alpaca Festival (doing business as the Wisconsin Alpaca & Fiber Fest) is a nonprofit association registered in the state of Wisconsin.
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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.
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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.
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