California Classic Round Up 2015

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1 California Classic Round Up 2015 AOBA Certified Level II Alpaca Show Full Fleece Halter, Spin-Off Competition April 11-12, 2015 Dixon Fairgrounds Dixon, CA ***Early Bird Registration Deadline: March 2, 2015! ***Registration Deadline: March, 23, 2015! *** No Changes after April 1, 2015 We invite you to participate in a Premier Spring Alpaca Show Event. Come to the easy to access Dixon Fairgrounds for an exciting Full Fleece Halter show AND Performance Demonstration. Spin-Off Enter your 2 oz. fleece samples to be judged in the Spin-Off. Show Benefit Auction with some of the West Coasts Hottest, Newest Herdsires! Great Vendors!! Shearing available on Saturday/Sunday!! Good advertising among the local populace. All the ingredients for a truly memorable weekend! Halter Judge: Sharon Loner Spin-Off Judges: Reno Spinning Guild s David Armstrong and Toni Cottenn Judging to be: 60% Fleece - 40% Conformation

2 Event Schedule Event Contact Information (Continued) Friday April 10: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Alpaca Check-in 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Open Hospitality Night in the Barn! Saturday April 11: 8:00 AM Exhibitor meeting Huacaya & Suri Full Fleece 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Spin-Off Entries open for viewing 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM People s Choice Competition Opens 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Show opens 5:30 PM TO? Classic Round-up Barbeque Sunday April 12: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Full Fleece Halter Judging continues 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Spin-Off Entries open for viewing Noon Auction & People s Choice Close 5:00 PM Show Closes Event Contact Information: Event Managers Show Superintendent Spin-Off Coordinator Teisha Starr Bronner, Desert Lotus Ranch Tstarr21@gmail.com (702) Freda McGill, Bayou Creek Alpacas carl_freda@msn.com (303) Kay Rodriguez, Lazy K Ranch krodriguez@lazyk-ranch.com (919) Herdsire Service Auction Sponsorship Manager Sponsor Coordinator Vendor Manager Advertising Manager Silent Auction Fundraiser Show Program Manager Vet Check-in Coordinator Hospitality Manager Sandy Wallace, Alpacas of Marin woodwan@earthlink.net (626) Bruce Nelson, Ahh Sweet Alpacas sweetalpacas@cs.com (707) Sandy Wallace, Alpacas of Marin woodwan@earthlink.net (626) Deb Galway, Menagerie Hill Ranch grdndctr@solanowireless.com (707) Lynda Cunningham, Serenity Valley Alpacas svalpacas@gmail.com (831) Barn Managers Volunteer Coordinator Bruce Nelson, Ahh Sweet Alpacas sweetalpacas@cs.com (707) Don Schmid, Integrity Alpacas & Fiber Lynda Cunningham, Serenity Valley Alpacas svalpacas@gmail.com (831) Registration Packets Announcer Teisha Starrr Bronner, Desert Lotus Ranch Tstarr21@gmail.com (702) All alpacas entering the show grounds must show proof of a negative PCR test (virus not found) for BVD. Test results must be on the certificate of veterinary inspection. All alpacas must be microchipped and microchip# listed on the certificate of veterinary inspection. Alpacas shall not be allowed into the show area until the test results and the microchip# have been validated. CALIFORNIA CLASSIC EVENT INFORMATION For EVERY alpaca that enters the fairgrounds, regardless if it is in the show or not, an ORIGINAL AND COPY of a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection completed within 30 days of the last day of the show (March 12, 2015) and must be presented at check-in. The copy will be kept by the Halter Superintendent!! The alpaca ARI name & microchip number for EVERY alpaca entering the show grounds MUST be recorded on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. Alpacas transported from out of state must adhere to the California State livestock transportation laws, please

3 contact your veterinarian for details. We recommend that all alpacas be treated with appropriate de-worming medication within 21 days of the show event. Due to health and safety considerations, all on-site alpacas in the show barn must meet the minimum age requirements of 6 months. Microchip Identification It is the responsibility of the owner of every alpaca entering the venue of an AOBA certified show to corroborate the identity of each alpaca. The identification of each alpaca is by microchip. PLEASE verify your alpaca s microchip AT THE TIME you have your Certificate of Veterinary Inspection completed. If you have an unusual microchip, please bring your own reader to read/show the microchip at the show. Barn Pen assignments will be made in order of registration receipt and in accordance with overall space requirements. Pens are 8 x 8 or 8 x 16. Sponsors have first stalling preference. Stall flooring will be the arena floor, which is packed sand/dirt. Show management recommends you bring mats. Stall must be cleaned out before you leave. Display spaces are only available for Sponsors. We are requesting that folks PLAN on staying until 5:00pm. IF you know you will need to leave sooner you MUST arrange your leave time prior to the beginning of the show with the Event Manager: Charlene Schmid. Parking Free parking for Exhibitors will be on a grassy area to the West. When you check in we will direct you. Public can park for free in the back of the fairgrounds near the park. Open Barn Night! Here is an opportunity to walk around and meet your fellow exhibitors and the vendors. There will be several ranches and vendors offering hospitality thru out the barn. The show hospitality table will be open with coffee, water, and juice Saturday and Sunday. And STILL plenty of time for you to head off and enjoy a lovely dinner dining out! California Classic Round Up Barbeque! A classic evening will be in store Saturday night! Come enjoy some great Barbeque with fine wines, beer and soda with LOTS of time to visit with your fellow Alpaca Breeders at the show! We will enjoy our Barbeque in the center of the Event conductive to great fellowship and conversations and of COURSE very competitive bidding on the UC Davis Endowment/Scholarship Silent Auction and Show Benefit Auction, as well as buy product from some of our great vendors! Show Benefit Auction The Classic will host a Show Benefit Auction!! A number of top quality HOT NEW herdsires will be available for you to bid on for a breeding service, as well as other items. If you would like to nominate your top quality herdsire (or other item) to the Show Benefit Auction, please contact the Show Benefit Auction manager: Sandy Wallace at woodwan@earthlink.net for details on the selection process. Vendors Vendor space assignments will be made in order of registration receipt. All pens have electrical, but extension cords must be provided by vendors. All vendors MUST provide a CA Resale License Permit number (list this permit number on the Vendor Registration form). Vendor Manager:, charleneschmid@me.com, (530) Shearing! $35 Russell Ratti will be available to shear your alpacas by reservation. Please reserve before the show at heartandsoulspinnery@gmail.com. Advertising in the Show Program Promote your alpaca business by placing an ad in the Show Program! Ad sizes available: ¼ page, ½ pages, and full page color ads. We will have extra show programs to hand out to the public! ¼ page = $50, ½ page = $75, full page = $150. Deadlines for show program advertising (includes payment and artwork) is received by March 21, To submit artwork: file directly to Dianna Jordan at DLJORDAN@live.com. Accepted file format includes TIF, GIF, JPEG, and PDF files. Refund & Substitution Policy Pen Space: A full refund for pen space will be issued, minus a $25.00 handling fee, if notification is received prior to March 22, No refunds issued after March 22, 2015 except on a case-by-case basis for extraordinary circumstances as determined by Event Manager. Halter Show: A full refund for Halter Show entries will be issued, minus a $25.00 handling fee, if notification is received prior to March 22, No refunds issued after March 22, 2015 except on a case-by-case basis for extraordinary circumstances as determined by Event Manager. Substitution/Addition Policy: There is a $15.00 charge for Halter Show substitutions/additions between the dates of March 22, 2015 and April 1, No substitutions after April 1, 2015 except on a case-by-case basis for extraordinary circumstances as determined by the Halter Show Superintendent. Fees are to be paid either prior to or during check-in at the show. Please make payment for substitution fees via check. No cash accepted. No substitutions allowed after April 1, Spin-Off: There are no refunds for entry cancellations except on a case-by-case basis for extraordinary circumstances as determined by the Spin-Off Superintendent.

4 Show Sponsorships If you think the Classic is a great show and you would like to demonstrate your support PLEASE become a show sponsor. We have some great thank-yous planned for our sponsors: Display space, banners ringside, and LOTS of recognition. Please see the Sponsor Level Flyer available on the website, If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, complete a Classic Sponsor Form. Contact Charlene Schmid at charleneschmid@me.com for more information on Show Sponsorships. Silent Auction Please consider donating an item to the UC Davis Endowment/Scholarship Silent Auction this year! It need not be Alpaca related, but something that others would like to bid on! Jewelry, Art, Travel, Clothing, Farm Items, items that you have found indispensable in your alpaca business! We would really like to see all Calpaca members attending donate something. Please complete the UC Davis Silent Auction Form. All money raised from the Classic Silent Auction will go to benefit the UC Davis Endowment Fund. Contact:, Sandy Wallace (woodwan@earthlink.net). IMPORTANT DEADLINES TO REMEMBER!! Early Bird Registration for Pen Space (must include Halter Show Entry Form) postmarked no later than March 2, 2015 Regular Registration for pen space & Halter Show entries postmarked no later than March 23, 2015 No Changes after April 1, 2015 (ALL CHANGES $15 PER CHANGE WITH APPROVAL BY FREDA MCGILL) Spin-Off Registration deadline postmarked no later than February 21, 2015 Dixon Fairgrounds, California DIRECTIONS From the South, take I-5 North to I-80 West. Approximately 15 miles, Exit onto CA-113 S/Lincoln Hwy toward Dixon/Currey Rd Slight right onto N 1st St (signs for CA-113) 655 S. First Street. Turn left on Chestnut Street, then right on Hall Park Drive Gate is at your immediate right. From the North, take I-5 S Keep right to continue on CA-113 S, follow signs for Davis Merge onto CA-113 S/I-80 W, Exit onto CA-113 S/Lincoln Hwy toward Dixon/Currey Rd Slight right onto N 1st St (signs for CA-113) 655 S. First Street. Turn left on Chestnut Street, then right on Hall Park Drive Gate is at your immediate right. From the West, take I-680 N Keep right at the fork follow signs for I-80 E/Sacramento & merge onto I-80 E Take the Midway Rd/Lewis Rd exit Slight right onto Midway Rd Slight right to stay on Midway Rd (across railroad tracks) Turn left onto CA-113 N/Rio Dixon Rd Continue to follow CA-113 N to 655 S. First Street Turn left on Chestnut Street, then right on Hall Park Drive Gate is at your immediate right.

5 Lodging Information: HOST HOTELS: Best Western Plus Dixon Inn 1345 Commercial Way, Dixon, CA (707) $ King or $ Double Queen/ non-smoking Call and ask for the California Classic group rate. Small pets $15 per day Stairs only...book EARLY TO GET FIRST FLOOR Breakfast included Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Vacaville, CA 151 Lawrence Drive Vacaville, CA (888) Fax: (707) **Early Bird Registration Deadline: March 2, 2015** **Registration Deadline: March 23, 2015** **No changes after April 1, 2015** $98 p/night for King or Queen/double non-smoking Call and ask for the California Classic group rate. Group Code (EG2) NO PETS Breakfast Included and Internet complimentary 10 Minutes from Fairground **Must book by March 20, 2015 to ensure this rate