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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.
2025 Show Schedule
Friday, April 25 (Exhibitors & Vendors)
Noon-6 p.m. – Exhibitor Check-in, Vet Check & Color Check
Noon-6 p.m. – Vendor setup
4-8 p.m. – Breeders' Meet and Greet
6 p.m. – Judges' Color Verification
6:15 p.m. – Exhibitor Meeting
9 p.m. – Doors close for the day
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Saturday, April 26
7 a.m. – Doors open to exhibitors and vendors
8 a.m. – Judging begins
8 a.m. – Doors open to public
8 a.m.-5 p.m. – Vendor area open
8:30-10 a.m. –
9 a.m.-4 p.m. – "Just Weave: An Introduction to Weaving," Nancy Wilson,
Laurie Thalacker and Mark Aycock. Class fee: $95
9-10:30 a.m. – "A Taste of Drop Spindle Spinning." Class fee: $40
10:30 a.m.-noon –
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. –
12:30-2 p.m. –
1-2:30 p.m. –
2:30-4 p.m. –
5 p.m. – Judging concludes and doors close to the public
6 p.m. – Hospitality and Social Mixer
9 p.m. – Doors close for the day
Sunday, April 27
7 a.m. – Doors open to exhibitors and vendors
8 a.m. – Judging resumes
8 a.m. – Doors open to the public
8 a.m.-3 p.m. – Vendor area open
8-9:30 a.m. –
9-10:30 a.m. –
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. –
10-11:30 a.m. –
1-3 p.m. –
3 p.m. – Show concludes
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For more complete information on fiber arts sessions and to sign up for a class, visit the Fiber Arts section.
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