April 26 & 27, 2025
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Photo at the Alliant Energy Center New Holland Pavilion I taken by Mike Morack at a past Great Midwest Alpaca Festival.
The 2025 GMAF/WISAFF Show Logistics
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Hotel Information
The last weekend in April is busy with numerous events in Madison, so you are advised to make your hotel reservations as soon as possible. Many hotels are already booked in the area.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson is our host hotel, 400 River Place, Monona. Use this link to make reservations online at the discounted rate of $149/night. You may also call direct at 608-221-0055. Ask for the Alpaca and Fiber Festival rooms to receive the discounted rate. Features an indoor pool and free buffet breakfast.
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A second host hotel is AmericInn by Wyndham Madison South, 101 W Broadway, Monona. You must call to make reservations, 608-467-4791. King rooms at $145/night, Double Queen $150/night.
Deadline for the hotels' discounted rates is April 4.
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​A list of other nearby accommodations can be found here, but many could already be filled to capacity.
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Contact the Alliant Energy Center to reserve a campsite or an RV hook-up.
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COVID-19: The show will comply with any applicable COVID recommendations at the time of the show.
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 at Whistling Valley Farm, 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 at Whistling Valley Farm, 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
Wade Gease, The Alpaca Guy, Live Auction & Press Coordinator
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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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