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Welcome to the Western New York Alpaca Show. The show will be held at the beautiful historic Empire City Farms in Cuba, NY on July 14 and 15 2007. This weekend is a busy one in Cuba, as it is reunion weekend, so we are anticipating the potential for significant public attendance. In addition to the AOBA certified show, there will also be a fiber festival celebrating fiber, fiber artistry, and handcrafted workmanship that will be taking place at the same location during the weekend.

Below, you will find all of the general information you need to register and make plans for the show. We hope to see you there!

If you have any general questions regarding the show, please contact the Event Coordinator:

Greta Gregory
716-945-0434
info@pinepeaksalpacas.com

 

New York State Health Requirements

New York State Animals

• Valid NYS Intrastate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection ( CVI – Form AI61 ) within 30 days of July 15, 2007.
• Uniquely identified by Microchip at the base of the left ear; and the alpaca’s ARI name and microchip number must appear on CVI.

Animals from outside New York

• Interstate Health Certificate within 30 days of July 15, 2007.
• Negative Tuberculosis test, axillary method must be used and so noted on the health certificate for animals over 12 months and within 60 days of entry.
• Negative Brucellosis test, for animals over 6 months and within 30 days of July 15, 2007.
• Uniquely identified by microchip at the base of the left ear; and the alpaca’s ARI name and microchip number must appear on CVI.

Additional Health Requirements

• Negative BVD PCR test or VI test documented on CVI.
• It is strongly suggested that all animals attending are vaccinated for rabies within one year of the show.
• Exhibitors are required to bring a copy of the CVI form to the show. The copy will be kept by the show superintendent for permanent show records. Exhibitors should keep the original CVI with them for travel purposes.
  
  The Point of Contact for questions regarding BVD testing is Greta Gregory
  Phone: 716-945-0434
  Email: info@pinepeaksalpacas.com

Do not call the AOBA Office or AOBA Show Division Office regarding the BVD testing as only our Point of Contact can answer your questions.

Directions to Show Site:

From the East: I-86 West to Exit 28. Go left on 305 (South St.) for 1.1 miles. Show site is on the left at Empire City Farm, 105 south St. Cuba, NY 14727

From the West: Take 1-86 East to Exit 28. Go Right on 305 (South St,) for 1.0 miles. Show site is on the left at Empire City Farm, 105 south St. Cuba, NY 14727
 

Area Hotels

Hotels in the area book quickly - with the busy season we are unable to obtain “block rooms” at all hotels. Here are some hotels in order of distance from the show site.

• Econolodge in Cuba (3 miles away) We have a block of 7 rooms at a rate of 89.99 per night, including continental breakfast. They only had smoking rooms left but he said that he would be glad to open the windows to air them out. Reservations need to be made by 6/7/07 to get the rate above. The address for the motel is 1 North Branch Rd, Cuba, NY 14727. Phone number 585-968-1992.
• Hampton Inn (16 miles away at Exit 26) 25 rooms - discount $99 up to June 22 - 716-375-1000
• Best Western (18 miles away at Exit 25) - 716-372-1300
• Country Inn and Suites (18 miles away at Exit 25 ) - 716-372-7500

Saturday Night Pig Roast

The fun will continue under the tents for those who wish to stay. Purchase dinner tickets for after Saturday’s show when registering for the show. The meal will be pork, salad dishes and soft drinks. Cost will be $20.00 person.

Sponsorship Information

• Gold Sponsor – $400 – Full page color ad in the show book, and 3x8 ft banner ring-side.
• Silver Sponsor – $250 – 1/2 page color ad in the show book.
• Bronze Sponsor – $150 – 1/3 page black and white ad in the show book.
• Business Card Sponsor – $25 – business card black and white ad in the show book.
• Class Sponsor - $30

All sponsors will be listed on the ABWNY webpage

Show Entry Fees

• Animal stall- $50.00
• Display stall- $75.00
• Alpaca entry fee- 40.00
• Fleece entry fee- $35.00
• Non AOBA show member add $60.00 to fees
• Herdsire Showcase fee- $50
• Electrical hookup (for fans, displays etc.) $20 per stall
   

Stall Information

• All stalls are 10'X8', there is a limit of 3 juveniles or 2 adult alpacas per stall, 7 juveniles or 5 adults in a double stall.
• There is a limit of 6 stalls per farm including the farm display stall.
• It is the exhibitor's responsibility to keep the exhibition area clean at all times. Exhibitors may advertise their sales list and sell alpacas at the stalls. However, no sale of alpaca related merchandise by exhibitors will be permitted at stalls or booth.
• Stall space will be assigned first come, first serve, determined by post-mark.
• All aisles are to be kept clear for movement of traffic through tents.
   

Stall Sharing:

1. Both Farms A and B will need to complete their own Reservation and Halter Entry Forms.
2. Farm A should reserve and pay, with their own check or cash, for all of the stalls plus their own entries and extras.
3. Farm B should state on their Reservation Form that they are sharing with Farm A and pay, with their own check or cash, for their own entries and extras.
4. Farm B should then pay their share of the stall(s) directly to Farm A.
5. The ABWNY board members or superintendent or anyone else associated with the Western New York Alpaca Show will not be responsible for any problem or injuries that may occur when sharing stalls.
    

Show Information

• All Show related questions should be directed to the Show Superintendent, Cindy Vars at 607-478-5254 or email at cindy@autumnhillalpacas.com.
• No animal substitutions will be allowed from the original entry form, unless an animal becomes ill and permission is obtained from the Show Superintendent. Permission must be obtained prior to arriving at the show. There will be a $10 change fee for each change made to your show registration after payment has been made.
• The show will be run in accordance with the 2007 rules of the AOBA Alpaca Show Division Handbook. We encourage you to join the Show Division and become familiar with the handbook.
• All alpacas shall be presented for judging with a plain halter and lead rope. The handlers attire should be conservative, neat and appropriate for the class. Farm names or alpaca names can not be displayed on the exhibitor or animal during the class.
• Nursing mothers may not be accompanied in the show ring by their crias.
•  All alpacas entered must be registered with the Alpaca Registry, Inc. Per 2007 AOBA Alpaca Show Division rules no pending papers will be accepted.
• All alpacas must be entered in the name of the owner as listed on the ARI Registration Certificate. Animals that are in the process of being purchased or certificates that have not been transferred must have Buyers Permission to Show Form, signed by the owner that is listed on the certificate.
• An alpaca, not in complete control by the exhibitor, may be excused from the ring by the Judge.
• There is a $60 AOBA fee for all farms that are not AOBA Show Division members. It is $60 per farm, not per animal. There is a $6 AOBA Show Division fee for every animal entered in the show, that fee is reflected in your $40.00 entry fee.
• An owner can only enter 3 alpacas per breed type, per gender, per color designation, per age division. Example: An owner can only show 3 white, huacaya, yearling, males.
• Send completed entry forms (paper or online) with a copy of ARI registration papers. Please use the most current ARI Color Chart and color rules in the AOBA Show Division Handbook to determine the color of each animal. An alpaca will not be entered if there is incomplete or missing information.
• Entries must be postmarked by May 18th,2007 for the regular fee of $40.00 halter class & $35 fleece entry.
  • Mailed in Entries: (download forms from alpacabreedersofwny.com) Send Registration form, Check, ARI Registration Certificate, Buyers Permission to Show Form and, if applicable, a copy of the Fleece Show Entry Tag.
  • Online Registrations: (available at alpacabreedersofwny.com ) Send Check, ARI Registration Certificate, Buyers Permission to Show Form and, if applicable, a copy of the Fleece Show Entry Tag.
  • Mail to: Cindy Vars Show Superintendent 3763 Barrett Rd Andover, NY 14806
  • Make Checks payable to ABWNY (Alpaca Breeders of Western New York)
• Pending space availability, the Superintendent will accept mail in entries postmarked from May19th through June 10th, 2007, for a late fee of $55.00 per animal for halter and $45 for Fleece.
• When confirmation is sent to each exhibitor a schedule will be included. It will explain arrival and departure times, lists of seminars and timing for the entire weekend.

If you are a ABWNY member and wish to sell items in the ABWNY store booth. Contact Dave and Cindi McLaughlin for more information at 716 433-1198.