Entrance is free and the hugely popular alpaca showing classes will be going on all day.
This event will start at 9.30 a.m. with some of the top breeders from all over the UK displaying their beautiful alpacas for visitors and offering their expert advice on how to keep them.
120 will compete under cover, for rosettes and sashes in an event run under the strict rules and guidance of the British Alpaca Society and presided over by the world-respected judge, Tim Hey.
NEW for this year - FUN classes for Junior Handler, Handsomest Boy Alpaca and Prettiest Girl Alpaca - so bring along your pet alpacas to win rosettes and prizes!
There are numerous trade stands displaying and selling alpaca and associated goods, lots of information and helpful advice for new and established alpaca owners. The Border Mill will display their yarn, buy fleeces and answer any questions on the processing of fleece at their mini-mill. The York & District Guild for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers will have an exhibition of woven and knitted products made from alpaca fibre for you to admire and buy. There will also be stands of alpaca feeds, paddock equipment, all terrain vehicles, alpaca transport, socks and scarves, duvets etc.
So come along and enjoy yourself at this year's Yorkshire Alpaca Show!
Why not take a break at Valley View Farm cottages as we are just a 20 minute drive from Thirsk giving you the opportunity to spend a day at the Yorkshire Alpaca Show.
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