

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.
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NEW EVENT FOR 2025!
Live Auction
Due to the popularity of auctions, a live version will be available to vendors and exhibitors during the social Meet & Greet and Best Head Contest on Saturday evening. The generosity of our auction donors greatly benefits the entire alpaca community. Donors of our 2025 live auction are listed below. This list will be updated as items are received. Proceeds from the live auction will go to the Alpaca Research Foundation. Contact Wade Gease to donate to our live auction.
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Hand Loomed Wall Hanging by the famous Quechua Group of Nilda Callanaupa
Nilda is known for her organizational work of gathering Quechua Indian ladies to work together to produce items to preserve the variety of hand looming and knitting techniques of their Peruvian culture. This is a one-of-a-kind treasure depicting their landscape and way of life.
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Hand Felted Alpaca
This unique 34” tall alpaca was a highlight of a trade show booth that just gravitated people towards it! A truly special find and can be an attractive accent to your store or Market booth! Needle-felted alpaca yarn crates the textured Huacaya look. See images below.
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Your Choice of Two Alpaca Fur Queen Size Blankets/Wall Hangings
Top bidder gets to choose either the full gray or checkered Alpaca Fur blanket. They can be used as wall hangings, covering on a couch or over a bed. See images below.
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An Original Peruvian Leather and Alpaca Fabric Designer Handbag
Show off on your travels with this attractive 21” x 12” x 6.5” leather/fabric handbag. It is beautifully finished with inside lining and multiple pockets. See images below.
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Alpaca Farm Care Kit
Includes two Adult-size jackets for older alpacas during winter months and two Juvenile coats to use for times needed after shearing or for fall cria. Also, two new toenail trimmers and a hand shear for trimming up leg hair, top knots and tails!





