DIVISION 14: LLAMAS-ALPACAS-FIBER
CLASS AMOUNT WHEN TO ENTER
1-51 $40.00 At time of entry online
52-53 No Charge (with a paid entry class) Enter upon arrival
54-58 $25.00 At time of entry online
59-67 No Charge (with a paid entry class) At time of entry online
68-96 $8.00 At time of entry online
97-102 No Charge (with a paid entry class) At time of entry online
103-121 $10.00 At time of entry online
122-130 $8.00 At time of entry online
Debbie Arendas
Director
DEPARTMENT STAFF
Entries close June 21 at 1 p.m. 1
Classes with no charge will not have premium payouts. Classes with no charge can only be entered if you have paid an entry into another class.
All terms and conditions are subject to change, including, but not limited to premiums.
ONLINE ENTRY
You MUST enter online at www.ohiostatefair.com. Exhibitors should keep their exact login information (username/password).
Junior Exhibitors: You must provide information for either your FFA advisor or 4-H County Extension Professional. The junior exhibitor’s entry will not be finalized until the confirmation is received back from either the FFA Advisor or 4-H County Extension Professional.
Late Entry (Open ONLY): June 21 at 1:01 p.m-July 10 you will contact the Ohio State Fair Entry Department at 614- 644-4052.
You will be charged $75 late fee, plus animal charge. NO late entry for the junior show.
This is an ILR-SD Sanctioned Show and is an ILR Championship Show.
2026 Ohio State Fair Llama Show is a double point halter show in classes 1-53; two sets of ribbons will be awarded in those classes.
Showmanship, performance and fiber shows will be single point classes.
Any questions?
Debbie Arendas 330-774-2513
Karen Brown 330-646-7482
SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, JULY 28
8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. — Arrival
10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. — Registration
3:00 p.m. — Youth Judging (prior entry)
Auction items, llama project books, fiber items in place
5:30 p.m. — Dinner in arena (reserve ahead) Exhibitor's Meeting follows the dinner
6:30 p.m. —Judged competition and fun: Use this time to get your animal used to the ring (provide own animal)
Little Tykes Obstacle — ages 2 — 6
Musical Rugs — ages 5 — 10, 11 - 18, and 19 and over
Paper Lead Rope Race — ages 7 — 11
Paper Lead Rope Race — ages 12 — 15
Paper Lead Rope Race — ages 16 and up
Paper Lead Rope Obstacle — ages 16 —22
Paper Lead Rope Obstacle — ages 23 & up
Leaping Llama Contest
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
8:00 a.m. — "Opening Ceremonies" for all exhibitors, crew members, family, friends, and our animals.
Presentation of "Project Book" Awards
Presentation of "Youth Judging" Awards
Ground Driving
Trail Pack Classes
String Pack
Companion Public Relations
Freestyle Obstacle
Class Order will be:
Masters - Advanced – Senior – Intermediate - Junior – Novice (ILR & 4-H classes will show together and be placed separately)
6 p.m. - Costume Contest - class #67 (prior entry)
THURSDAY, JULY 30 AT 8 A.M.
Presentation of "Fleece On" Awards with animals
Advanced Adult Showmanship
Novice Adult Showmanship
ILR Senior Youth Showmanship
ILR Intermediate Youth Showmanship
ILR Junior Youth Showmanship
4-H/FFA Senior Youth Showmanship
4-H/FFA Intermediate Youth Showmanship
4-H/FFA Junior Youth Showmanship
Alpaca Halter
Female Suri Llama Halter
Male Suri Llama Halter
Female Silky Llama Halter
Male Silky Llama Halter
Nonbreeder
Female Classic Halter
Male Classic Halter
Female Light Halter
Male Light Halter
Female Medium Llama Halter
Male Medium Llama Halter
Female Heavy Llama Halter
Male Heavy Llama Halter
Produce of Dam
Get of Sire
Best of Show Female
Best of Show Male (includes Nonbreeder)
4-H AND FFA RULES
Youth may only participate in either the Ohio 4-H/ FFA divisions (must be a resident of Ohio enrolled in Llama project in your county) OR the ILR youth division, not both.
4-H/FFA classes will be offered for Ohio youth showing llamas in 4-H or FFA. To qualify, a youth must be a member of their county's 4-H or FFA program and be enrolled in the Llama and Alpaca Project #132. Youth must show their project llama or alpaca at the Ohio State Fair. Youth under the age of 12 participating in this program are not allowed to show intact males over 18 months of age.
CLASSES
Classes offered will be showmanship, freestyle obstacle, trail pack and companion public relations. The showmanship classes will be judged separately from the ILR classes. Performance classes will be run with the ILR classes and be placed separately from the ILR classes.
Points will be tabulated according to the exhibitor’s placings in all youth-eligible classes. These classes include (1) showmanship, (2) companion public relations, (3) freestyle obstacle, (4) trail pack.
Grand and Reserve Performance Champion awards will be presented for all 3 age divisions. Youth must enter at least 3 classes to be eligible for Grand and Reserve Grand Champion.
Companion public relations and freestyle obstacle are required. The third class used will be the higher points in either showmanship or trail pack.
SHOW INFORMATION
Llamas and alpacas will be housed in the Gilligan Complex (underneath where on grounds parking is located). This is an equine/livestock building with 10x10 stalls that have electricity close to each stall. The floor is concrete and has no mats. Water and wash stalls are located both inside and outside of the building. You may bring a fan for your stalls if you wish, no fans will be provided.
Please do not over crowd animals in stalls
Be sure to bring enough high velocity fans and extension cords and multiple plugs. The plastic box fans will not help keep your animals cool.
Keep ALL stalls neat and clean looking at all times.
Bring a broom to keep the area clean around your stalls.
Please do not hang curtains or solid structures that restrict air flow. Bedding for your animals can be whatever you desire for concrete flooring. You do not need to clean out your stalls before leaving.
Arrival time is 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 28. Show begins at 3:00 p.m.
All unloading will be at the doors on the west side of the building. Animals and tack stalls will be assigned. Tack stalls will need to be shared. You may also put tack outside of your animal stalls. Halter only animals may arrive until 7 p.m. Wednesday by contacting Debbie. Please be aware the fair will be open to the public at this time. Exhibitor’s with special concerns must contact Debbie at 330-774-2513 (text or call).
RULES
All llamas showing in halter or fleece classes must be registered or listed with the ILR (including Non-breeders). Non-breeders, which are not designated as such on their Registration Certificate, must have a veterinarian certificate verifying the animal is a gelding, vasectomized male, or a spayed or non-reproductive female. Llamas and Alpacas being shown in Performance or Youth Classes only must have an ILR tracking number to obtain points if they are not registered or listed. The cost is $10 per year and you must obtain this number from the ILR before submitting your entry form.
Ohio 4-H youth ages as of January 1 are Junior (ages 8-11); Intermediate (ages 12-15); Senior (ages 16-18) Youth age divisions for all ILR performance classes, showmanship, and youth judging: Junior (ages 7-11); Intermediate Youth (ages 12-14); Senior Youth (ages 15-19).
Llamas and alpacas must be entered online with their exact name as listed on the Registration Certificate. Every exhibitor must have their own entries - including youth.
Entry fee is per class. No charge for nursing babies under 5 months. No fee for animal stalls, farm display or tack stalls. There is an ILR $3 per animal/per show fee. All halter llamas fee will be $6 because of the show being a double point show, alpaca halter fees are $3. "Fiber Products Only" - exhibitors must pay one $3 ILR fee for all items entered if no animals are entered. A shorn fleece ILR $3 fee is also charged per fleece when that animal is not entered. These ILR fees will be paid at registration at the show.
Anyone who shows an animal and receives premiums, either as a Junior Exhibitor or Open Exhibitor, MUST have entered and paid entry fee.
Animal substitutions are not permitted from the original entry unless an animal becomes ill and prior permission is obtained from the show director (330-774- 2513). The request for substitution must be accompanied by a veterinarian certificate verifying injury or illness and email to Debbie Arendas at llamadeb@aol.com
A youth may show only one animal in performance and may not share animals for showing. Youth under the age of 12 may not show an intact male over 18 months in any class. Youth may show only in 4-H/FFA or ILR classes - not both. Youth showing in 4-H/FFA must be Ohio youth, enrolled in a Llama/Alpaca project in their county. Youth participating in the judging contest are expected to dress appropriately as if they were an actual judge. This includes footwear.
Llamas and alpacas who have changed status (from novice to advanced or masters) in any performance classes prior to this show time must change to the appropriate class during registration. This pertains to any and all open shows and show associations.
There will be no class changes of any kind, including wool length.
NO companion llamas/alpacas or dogs permitted.
Premium and/or awards are subject to forfeiture by an exhibitor for violations of the Ohio State Fair Livestock Llama Division rules and regulations.
Llamas and alpacas entered in the show must be stalled on site on Tuesday, July 28 to participate in the show. Llamas in ONLY halter classes must arrive by 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 29. Any exceptions must be cleared thru the show superintendent at 330-774-2513.
Animals may go home following their last class. All animals are to leave the fairgrounds on Thursday.
Any concerns please contact Debbie.
Questions? Debbie Arendas at 330-774-2513, llamadeb@aol.com. or Karen Brown at 330-646-7482, campwme@hotmail.com
If entering under farm name, please list * as first name and farm name in the last name field.
You must pay for the llama entry fee at the time of entry.
Out of state animals must have a CVI (certificate of veterinary inspection) within 30 days of the show and must be microchipped. Health papers will be checked.
LLAMA HALTER CLASS
SEX AND AGE DIVISIONS — Males/Females
Juvenile: 5-12 months
Yearling: 13-24 months,
Two Year Old: 25-36 months
Adult: 37 months and over
Note: On a llama's date of birth, they move up to the next older class.
SURI FEMALES
CLASS ENTRIES
1 Juvenile Female
2 Yearling Female
3 Two-Year Old Female
4 Adult Female
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
SURI MALES
CLASS ENTRIES
5 Juvenile Male
6 Yearling Male
7 Two-Year Old Male
8 Adult Male
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
SILKY FEMALES
CLASS ENTRIES
9 Juvenile Female
10 Yearling Female
11 Two-Year Old Female
12 Adult Female
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
SILKY MALES
CLASS ENTRIES
13 Juvenile Male
14 Yearling Male
15 Two-Year Old Male
16 Adult Male
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
CLASSIC FEMALES
CLASS ENTRIES
17 Juvenile Female
18 Yearling Female
19 Two-Year Old Female
20 Adult Female
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
CLASSIC MALES
CLASS ENTRIES
21 Juvenile Male
22 Yearling Male
23 Two-Year Old Male
24 Adult Male
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
LIGHT WOOL FEMALES
CLASS ENTRIES
25 Juvenile Female
26 Yearling Female
27 Two-Year Old Female
28 Adult Female
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
LIGHT WOOL MALES
CLASS ENTRIES
29 Juvenile Male
30 Yearling Male
31 Two-Year Old Male
32 Adult Male
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
MEDIUM WOOL FEMALES
CLASS ENTRIES
33 Juvenile Female
34 Yearling Female
35 Two-Year Old Female
36 Adult Female
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
MEDIUM WOOL MALES
CLASS ENTRIES
37 Juvenile Male
38 Yearling Male
39 Two-Year Old Male
40 Adult Male
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
HEAVY WOOL FEMALES
CLASS ENTRIES
41 Juvenile Female
42 Yearling Female
43 Two-Year Old Female
44 Adult Female
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
HEAVY WOOL MALES
CLASS ENTRIES
45 Juvenile Male
46 Yearling Male
47 Two-Year Old Male
48 Adult Male
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
NON-BREEDER LLAMA
These classes are for geldings, vasectomized males and spayed or non-reproductive females. These llamas must have verification of this printed on their registration certificates by the ILR or a veterinary certificate stating the same.
CLASS ENTRIES
49 Working and Fleece Non-Breeder 1-2 years old
50 Working and Fleece Non-Breeder 3-8 years old
51 Working and Fleece Non-Breeder 9 years and over
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
GROUP LLAMA CLASS
Produce or Get entry is completed in the Llama Office NOT online. Fill it out with the correct name of the Sire/Dam, the owner of that Sire/Dam, and registration number. Turn this form back into the Llama Office with the $6.00 ILR fee per entry. Offspring must have been shown in their respective halter classes. You may submit as many entries as you want. You will be issued a separate show number for each entered group.
CLASS ENTRIES
52 Produce of Dam, TWO offspring by the dam.
53 Get of Sire; Three offspring by the same male, and at least two different dams
ALPACA HALTER CLASS
CLASS ENTRIES
54 Huacaya Females — All ages and all colors. Do not need to be registered. No points or premiums awarded.
55 Huacaya Males — All ages and all colors. Do not need to be registered. No points or premiums awarded.
56 Suri Females — All ages and all colors. Do not need to be registered. No points or premiums awarded.
57 Suri Males — All ages and colors. Do not need to be registered. No points or premiums awarded.
58 Non-Breeders — All ages and all colors. Do not need to be registered. No points or premiums
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
Classes may be split by age if entries warrant.
SHOWMANSHIP
Exhibitors may use either llamas or alpacas in showmanship classes.
CLASS ENTRIES
59 Advance Adult Showmanship. Handler 20 years and older. Has previous experience showing in sanctioned shows as a youth or an adult for 4 years or more.
60 Novice Adult Showmanship. Handler 20 years and older. Is inexperienced in showing in sanctioned shows as a youth or adult, or has shown less than 4 years. Once placing first or second in this class the handler must move up to the advanced adult showmanship class
61 ILR Junior Youth Showmanship. Handler ages 7-11 years old.
62 ILR Intermediate Youth showmanship. Handler ages 12-14 years old.
63 ILR Senior Youth showmanship. Handler ages 15 - 19 years old.
64 YRP 4-H/FFA Junior Youth showmanship. Handler ages 8-11 years old
65 YRP 4-H/FFA Intermediate Youth Showmanship. Handler ages 12-15 years old
66 YRP 4-H/FFA Senior Youth Showmanship. Handler ages 16-18 years old
Classes 64, 65 and 66 will receive an award from the Youth Reserve Program.
COSTUME
CLASS ENTRIES
67 Open Costume. Handler any age. A typed or printed one minute narrative must be submitted to the clerks upon your arrival at registration time. (Note: This is a judged class and must be included on your online entry.)
COMPANION PUBLIC RELATIONS
An animal may not be used in more than one Public Relations class. A youth may show only one animal in a Youth Public Relations class. Youth may show a different animal in Advanced or Novice.
CLASS ENTRIES
68 Masters - A Masters animal is defined as an animal who has earned 8 or more Grand Championships, or 7 Grand Championships and 2 Reserve Championships in Advanced in any Show Association or Open Show with a minimum of 5 in the division.
69 Advanced — An Advanced Animal is defined as an animal who has earned 6 or more Grand or Reserve Championships in any Performance division (Novice, Open, or Youth) in any Show Association or Open Show with a minimum of 5 in division.
70 Novice — A Novice Animal is defined as an animal who has not earned 6 or more Grand or Reserve Championships in any Performance division (Novice, Open, or Youth) in any Show Association or Open Show with a minimum of 5 in division.
71 ILR Senior Youth — Handler ages 15-19
72 ILR Intermediate Youth — Handler ages 12 -14
73 ILR Junior Youth — Handler ages 7-11
74 4-H/FFA Senior Youth — Handler ages 16-18
75 4-H/FFA Intermediate Youth - Handler ages 12-15 years old
76 4-H/FFA Junior Youth - Handler ages 8-11 years old
TRAIL PACK
CLASS ENTRIES
77 Masters - A Masters animal is defined as an animal who has earned 8 or more Grand Championships, or 7 Grand Championships and 2 Reserve Championships in Advanced in any Show Association or Open Show with a minimum of 5 in the division.
78 Advanced —An Advanced Animal is defined as an animal who has earned 6 or more Grand or Reserve Championships in any Performance division (Novice, Open, or Youth) in any Show Association or Open Show with a minimum of 5 in the division.
79 Novice —A Novice Animal is defined as an animal who has not earned 6 or more Grand or Reserve Championships in any Performance division (Novice, Open, or Youth) in any Show Association or open show with a minimum of 5 in division.
80 ILR Senior Youth — Handler 15 through 19 years old. A training pack (2 cinches) may be used.
81 ILR Intermediate Youth — Handler 12 through 14 years old. A training pack (2 cinches) may be used.
82 ILR Junior Youth — Handler 7 through 11 years old. training pack (2 cinches) may be used.
83 4-H/FFA Senior Youth — Handler 16 through 18 years old. A training pack (2 cinches) may be used.
84 4-H/FFA Intermediate Youth — Handler 12 through 15 years old. A training pack (2 cinches) may be used.
85 4-H/FFA Junior Youth — Handler 8 through 11 years old. A training pack (2 cinches) may be used.
86 String Pack — Open to youth and adults. May use animals previously shown in any pack class. Exhibitor must have at least two animals in string and no more than four. No ILR points awarded and not included in point tabulation for performance grand and reserve champions.
87 Ground Driving- Open to youth and adults. Exhibitor must provide their own ground driving equipment - no carts. No ILR points awarded and not included in point tabulation for performance grand and reserve champions.
An animal may not be used in more than one Pack class (excluding string pack). Exhibitors must provide a pack with two cinches, and fill material to bulk packs out. Weight is optional on animals over 36 months old in adult classes. Youth classes must carry no weight. Alpacas must wear a pack proportionate in size to their body. A youth may show only one animal in a youth class.
FREESTYLE OBSTACLE
CLASS ENTRIES
88 Masters - A Masters animal is defined as an animal who has earned 8 or more Grand Championships, or 7 Grand Championships and 2 Reserve Championships in Advanced in any Show Association or Open Show with a minimum of 5 in the division.
89 Advanced —An Advanced Animal is defined as an animal who has earned 6 or more Grand or Reserve Championships in any Performance division (Novice, Open, or Youth) in any Show Association or Open Show with a minimum of 5 in the division.
90 Novice —A Novice Animal is defined as an animal who has not earned 6 or more Grand or Reserve Championships in any Performance division (Novice, Open, or Youth) in any Show Association or open show with a minimum of 5 in division.
91 ILR Senior Youth — Handler 15 through 19 years old.
92 ILR Intermediate Youth — Handler 12 through 14 years old.
93 ILR Junior Youth — Handler 7 through 11 years old.
94 4-H/FFA Senior Youth — Handler 16 through 18 years old.
95 4-H/FFA Intermediate Youth — Handler 12 through 15 years old.
96 4-H/FFA Junior Youth — Handler 8 through 11 years old.
An animal may not be used in more than one Obstacle class.
A youth may show only one animal in a youth obstacle class.
YOUTH JUDGING
CLASS ENTRIES
97 Junior Youth (ages 7-11 years)
98 Intermediate Youth (ages 12-14 years).
99 Senior Youth (ages 15-19 years).
Get animals settled in and registration completed by 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 28 to participate in this class. Questions: Becky Raber, 614-787-5206. Proper attire is required for this class. Youth are expected to dress as if they are a judge. Bring a pen and clipboard. No adults allowed in ring and no ringside coaching is permitted.
LLAMA/ALPACA PROJECT BOOKS
CLASS ENTRIES
100 Junior Youth (ages 8-11) Award
101 Intermediate Youth — (ages 12-15) Award
102 Senior Youth—(ages 16-18) Award
If you plan to bring your animal "Project Book(s)" to the fair, please indicate the correct class in which it will be entered on your online entry. You must enter an animal in the show to enter your book. Books must be completed in the youth's handwriting - not the parents or advisors. Nor should it be typed. You will be judged on neatness, knowledge of your project, activities you and your animal participated in, etc. Do not submit scrapbooks or any other materials with your Project Book. Write the name and date of your county fair on the front of your Project Book. Ribbons and awards to winners. There is no entry fee to enter your project book.
LLAMA/ALPACA AWARDS
LLAMA/ALPACA AWARDS
Grand Champion Masters Performance Animal
High point animal in Masters Trail Pack, Masters Companion Public Relations and Masters Freestyle Obstacle. Animal must be entered in all three.
Reserve Champion Masters Performance Animal
Second highest point animal in Masters Trail Pack, Masters Companion Public Relations and Masters Freestyle Obstacle. Animal must be entered in all three.
Grand Champion Advanced Performance Animal
High point animal in Advanced Trail Pack, Advanced Companion Public Relations, and Advanced Freestyle Obstacle. Animal must be entered in all three.
Reserve Champion Advanced Performance Animal
Second highest point animal in Advanced Trail Pack, Advanced Companion Public Relations, and Advanced Freestyle Obstacle. Animal must be entered in all three.
Grand Champion Novice Performance Animal
High point animal in Novice Trail Pack, Novice Companion Public Relations, and Novice Freestyle Obstacle. Animal must be entered in all three.
Reserve Champion Novice Performance Animal
Second highest point animal in Novice Trail Pack, Novice Companion Public Relations, and Novice Freestyle Obstacle. Animal must be entered in all three.
LLAMA/ALPACA YOUTH AWARDS
Two awards will be given in each category.
One for Ohio 4-H/FFA youth and one for ILR youth.
For 2026 there will also be 2 special belt buckle awards in memory of Sue Overturf and Don McFarland. One belt buckle will be awarded to an ILR youth and the other one to a 4-H/FFA youth. The award will be based on a versatility score including showmanship, youth performance, costume and youth fiber.
Award is being sponsored by Deb Bergmann, Soft Hearts Alpaca Farm
Grand Champion Performance Junior Youth
Highest scoring Junior Youth in Junior Youth Companion Public Relations, Junior Youth Freestyle Obstacle, and Junior Youth Trail Pack or Junior Youth Showmanship.
Reserve Champion Performance Junior Youth
Second highest scoring Junior Youth in Junior Youth Companion Public Relations, Junior Youth Freestyle Obstacle, and Junior Youth Trail Pack or Junior Youth Showmanship.
Grand Champion Performance Intermediate Youth
Highest scoring Intermediate Youth in Intermediate/ Novice Youth Companion Public Relations, Intermediate/ Novice Youth Freestyle Obstacle and Intermediate/ Novice Youth Trail Pack or Intermediate/Novice Youth Showmanship.
Reserve Champion Performance Intermediate Youth
Second highest scoring Intermediate Youth in Intermediate/Novice Youth Companion Public Relations, Intermediate/Novice Youth Freestyle Obstacle and Intermediate/Novice Youth Trail Pack or Intermediate/ Novice Youth Showmanship.
Grand Champion Performance Senior Youth
Highest scoring Senior Youth in Senior/Advance Youth Companion Public Relations, Senior/Advanced Youth Freestyle Obstacle, and Senior/Advanced Youth Trail Pack or Senior/Advanced Youth Showmanship.
Reserve Champion Performance Senior Youth
Second highest scoring Senior Youth in Senior/Advance Youth Companion Public Relations, Senior/Advanced Youth Freestyle Obstacle, and Senior/Advanced Youth Trail Pack or Senior/Advanced Youth Showmanship.
NOTE: Youth must be entered and show in Companion Public Relations, Trail Pack and Freestyle Obstacle with the same animal. A different animal may be used for Showmanship.
The Composite Award
The purpose of this award is to recognize animals with both exceptional conformation and fleece, along with encouraging participation in both halter and fleece.
You must enter the composite class on the online entry to be eligible for this award. Class #172
The award combines points awarded for both halter and fleece on or shorn fleece classes. If an animal is a champion in their halter class, those halter points will be used.
LLAMA/ALPACA FIBER CLASSES
ENTRIES ENTRY FEE
Shorn Fleeces $10.00 each
Fleece on Class $10.00 each
Yarn $8.00 each
Llama Products $8.00 each
Composite $10.00 each
The purpose of the "Llama/Alpaca Fiber Show" is to encourage the ability to harvest quality llama and alpaca fleeces for commercial, textile use, hand spinners, knitters, felters, crocheters, and weavers. This includes objectively looking at nutrition, pasturage health and grooming procedures. Classes encourage everyone, from young people to adults, to exhibit their llama and alpaca fiber creations!
Fiber Show Steward — Cherreen Thompson
Judge — TDB
All fiber items must be in place by Tuesday, July 28, 4:00 p.m., Gilligan Complex, and shall remain in place until closure of the Llama/ Alpaca and Fiber Show. Please bring them to the check-in table in the Fiber Area. The animal does not change classes until the day after his date of birth. Please provide an entry tag for each entry. Entry tags can be found at http:// www.lamaregistry.com/ShowDivision/Show Division Forms
ILR-SD grading ribbons will also be awarded in all of the shorn and products divisions.
If no animal entered in show, an ILR-SD fee of $3 for all items must be paid at check in.
If you would like to participate in the fiber portion of the show and are not attending please send all fleeces, yarn, projects or products to Cherreen Thompson with a $10 check.
She will transport them to the fair, have them judged, and return to you.
SHORN FLEECE
Any fleece entered shall be discriminated against and subject to disqualification if the fleece shows any definite defect including the following:
1.Poorly prepared, containing excessive dirt and plant material, tags, burrs, etc.
2.Any sign or stage of insect infestation.
For the shorn fleece, do not include the dirty base of the neck. Start at withers and continue to dock of tail; then down the sides, but not under the belly.
For uniformity, boxes will be available but must remain on site. Fleeces must be brought to the show in a clear plastic bag, provided by owner, to protect fiber while on display.
A copy of each animal's Registration Certificate must accompany the fleece brought to the show for display. A photo of the animal is desirable, but not required.
An entry tag should be filled out for each entry and brought to the show. Give animal's birthdate, gender, date of shearing, date of previous shearings and owner information.
CLASS ENTRIES
103 Llama — Shorn Single Coat — 5 through 23 months
104 Llama — Shorn Single Coat — 24 months and over
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
105 Llama — Shorn Double Coat — 5 through 23 months
106 Llama — Shorn Double Coat — 24 months and over
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
107 Llama — Shorn Suri — 5 through 23 months
108 Llama — Shorn Suri — 24 months and over
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
109 Alpaca — Huacaya —5 through 23 months
110 Alpaca — Hucaya —24 months and over
111 Alpaca – Suri – 5 through 23 months
112 Alpaca -Suri- 24 months and over
FLEECE ON CLASS
The purpose of Fleece On is to provide the opportunity for llama owners to have a professional evaluation and score of the fleece on the animal. Llamas can be judged either shorn or unshorn.
Hands on judging will be done on an individual basis on Wednesday, July 29 after opening ceremonies in the Fiber Display area. More details will be given at the Exhibitor Meeting. The placings for the Fleece On classes will be awarded in the Show Arena, Thursday, July 30. We encourage you to bring your animals to the show ring at 8 a.m. for awards.
CLASS ENTRIES
113 Llama — Fleece on Single Coat — 5 through 23 months
114 Llama — Fleece on Single Coat— 24 months and over
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
115 Llama — Fleece on Double Coat — 5 through 23 months
116 Llama — Fleece on Double Coat— 24 months and over
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
117 Llama — Fleece on Suri — 5 through 23 months
118 Llama — Fleece on Suri — 24 months and over
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
119 Coat on – Classic Coat – 5-23 months
120 Coat on – Classic Coat – 24 months and over
Grand Champion
Reserve Grand Champion
121 Composite Class – You must enter this class to be considered eligible for the Composite Award.
YARN
The purpose of the yarn classes is to evaluate the skill of hand spinning. Skeins must be hand spun by the exhibitor. Yarnmust consist of llama and/or alpaca fiber only. Exception is Class 122- Versatility Spinning. Skeins must be two or more ounces in weight. A statement of the yarn's intended use must be included on a note card. Do not include any identifyinginformation on this card. In order to be judged, the yarn should be wound on a two yard niddy-noddy and gentlyfigure-eight tied in four places. Put in a zip lock bag for protection while on display. Do not twist into a tight skein; leave hanging loosely. Fiber may be 100% llama or 100% alpaca or a combination of the two. If combination, notation shouldbe made. Llama and alpaca fiber must be pure and natural, but may be dyed. Must be hand spun by exhibitor. Indicate ona note card whether spun on a spinning wheel or hand spindle and identify the method of processing whether commercial (by a mill) or by hand. Ribbons will be given to five places. Premiums will be determined at a later date
CLASS ENTRIES
122 Novice Spun Two Ply: Plain or Slub Yarn. For spinners with two years or less of experience. Open to all ages. (Points Class)
123 Spun Yarn: Plain or Slub Yarn. This class is for spinners with two years or more experience. Open to all ages. (Point Class)
124 Dyed Yarn: Any ply. On a note card, indicate the type of dye used and the technique used to dye the yarn. Open to all ages.
125 Versatility Spinning: Notions may be used in this class, such as novelty metallic threads, beads, etc. Entry of three or more separate skeins using different spinning techniques. If skeins are not all llama or alpaca note percentage of otherfiber used. Include note card describing yarns and uses for each skein. Submit card with skeins. Open to all ages.
LLAMA AND ALPACA PRODUCTS
Products may contain 10-15% of their whole in another fiber. You must mark it as a blend, what the other fiber is and how much of it is in your finished product. Products are to be handmade by the exhibitor. A small amount of embellishment is allowed, such as a button, bead or novelty yarn. Professionally spun yarn permitted but must be identified in the item description. Fiber must be natural, but may be dyed. Medium used may be knitting, crocheting, weaving, felting or roving artistry. Put item in clear plastic for protection while on display.
Include with each project on a note card: 1) description of the fiber used and percentage of fiber that is not llama or alpaca; 2) why you made this particular item; 3) how long you've practiced this skill; 4) other information helpful to the judge.
Ribbons will be given to five places Premiums will be determined at a later date.
CLASS ENTRIES
126 Youth Project: (18 yrs. and under) Products can be knitted, crocheted, felted, or woven, using raw fleece, yarn, or roving. On a note card give why you choose to make this product, how you learned this skill, how long you have practiced this skill, and your age. Submit card with Product. (Points Class)
127 Felted Product: On a note card tell how your product was felted (hand, needle, wet, knit, crochet, etc.) and how long you have practiced this skill. Submit card with product. Open to all ages. (Point Class)
128 Knitted Product: On a note card tell about your product, yarn used, and how long you have practiced this skill. Submit cardwith product. Open to all ages. (Points Class)
129 Crocheted Product: On a note card tell about your product, yarn used, and how long you have practiced this skill. Submitcard with product. (Points Class)
130 Woven Product: On a note card tell about your product, yarn used, and how long you have practiced this skill. Submit card with your product. Open to all ages. (Points Class)
Questions regarding Fiber Show:
Cherreen Thompson
567-249-5294 (cell)
honnaleellamas@hotmail.com
The General Rules for the Ohio State Fair will be forthcoming.
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