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The Deep South Alpaca Connection Proudly presents the Sixth Annual LA Deep South Alpaca Show at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe, LA. The Ike is a 57,000 sq. ft. climate controlled arena with packed dirt floor. The host hotel, Hilton Garden Inn, is across the street with a group rate of $99, which includes a $5.00 hot breakfast buffet. Help us to meet our goal of over 300 alpacas in this new facility and win a beautiful lace ribbon and a crystal trophy!

 

November 12-14, 2010


Show pictures are here! Click on the link to the left titled "Show Photos"

 

Here you will find information about:

 

Deadlines

What's New

Show Location

Online Registration Links

Fleece Show

Events Schedule

Stalling

Sponsorship Info

Show Book Advertising

Your Advertising Material

Directions/Hotels

Vendors

Volunteers

 

Thank you to all sponsors, vendors, and exhibitors as well!  See you at the show!

What's New

  • Crystal Awards presented to the halter championship classes.

  • New Location -- Ike Hamilton Expo Center, West Monroe, LA.

  • New Show Date -- November 12-14, 2010

  • Check-in  Friday, November 12, 2010 at 12 p.m.

  • Fleece Show Judging - Friday, November 12

  • Online registration & credit card payments.

Color Champion Award

Award Ribbons

We would like to say, "Thank you"
to our judges for this year:

Halter Show - Lisa Shimeld
Fleece Show - Lisa Shimeld

   

Deadlines

  • Showbook Ads - October 24, 2010

  • Halter & Fleece Online Entry deadline is  - October 31, 2010

  • Mail-in Fleece must be received by Monday, November 8, 2010

NEWSFLASH...

 

The show directors are Tom Kania, Co-Event Manager & Barn Manager; Danette McCleary, Show Super-intendent; and Sandy Steffy, Co-Event Manager

   

Online Registrations

Halter & Fleece Show Registration

Show Location

Ike HamiltonIke Hamilton Expo Center
West Monroe, LA
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501 Mane St.

West Monroe, Louisiana 71292


Fleece Show

Enter 1-2 fleeces at $35 each fleece.

Enter 3 fleeces, 3rd fleece 15% off or $29.75.

Enter 4 fleeces, the 4th fleece is free, but include $6.00 for AOBA recording fee. 

When registering for the fleece show, the online system will not handle the discount 3rd or 4th fleece. Please make the adjustment manually when payment is made. The third fleece is $29.75 and the 4th fleece is $6.

Mail your fleeces to Kally Dennig, 2497 Hwy. 569, Ferriday, LA 71334-4458 to arrive by Monday, Nov. 8. Please include a pre-paid shipping label with an additional $5 per box to cover the cost of return shipping. Please no stamps.  Judges choice fleece will receive a ribbon and crystal trophy.

A printable PDF version of the Fleece Show Instructions can be downloaded on our Forms page.

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Schedule of Events

A printable PDF version of the Schedule of Events can be downloaded on our Forms page.

FRIDAY, November 12, 2010
12 pm - 9:00 pm Exhibitor/vendor check-in.  Alpaca vet check, microchip & color check.
8 am - 5 pm Fleece Judging Starts
10:00 pm Building closes, doors lock
 
SATURDAY, November 13, 2010
  8:30 am ***Mandatory Exhibitors Meeting***
   9:00 am Show Starts, Vendors open
 12:30 pm Lunch Break
    5:00 pm Halter Show ends for the day
    6:00 pm Saturday night banquet* at the Waterfront Grill for exhibitors and vendors
   
 
Sunday, November 14, 2010
8:30 am Halter Show starts
  Vendors open.
12:00 pm Lunch break
1:00 pm Halter Show resumes.
3:00/4:00 pm End of show.
   
 

*Banquet Information
The Saturday night banquet starting at 6 pm will be located at the Waterfront Grill, 5201 DeSiard St., Monroe.  Directions: Take I-20 East. Take the Bastrop Exit Hwy. 165 North. Take the DeSiard St./ULM exit & turn Right onto DeSiard St. Waterfront Grill is on the left on the banks of Bayou DeSiard.

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Stalling & Rates

Animal Stalls - $120.00; Display Stalls - $90.00; Halter Fee - $40.00

Stalls are 10x10 panels on packed dirt floor. Please bring stall mats for the alpacas and display stall.

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Sponsorship Information

Diamond Sponsor - $1000

  • full page color ad in show book

  • preferred stalling & 3 free animal stalls and free display stall

  • farm name prominently displayed in all advertising, on LDSAS website, and name tag recognition. 

  • banner displayed at ring-side supplied by exhibitor.

  • stall sponsorship sign

  • sponsorship of 3 halter or championship classes

  • advertising item placed in welcome packet

Platinum Sponsor - $850

  • half page color ad in show book

  • preferred stalling & 2 free animal stalls and free display stall

  • farm name prominently displayed in all advertising, on LDSAS website, and name tag recognition. 

  • banner displayed at ring-side supplied by exhibitor.

  • stall sponsorship sign

  • sponsorship of 2 halter or championship classes

  • advertising item placed in welcome packet

Gold Sponsor - $650

  • half page color ad in show book

  • preferred stalling & 1 free animal stalls and free display stall

  • farm name prominently displayed in all advertising, on LDSAS website, and name tag recognition. 

  • banner displayed at ring-side supplied by exhibitor.

  • stall sponsorship sign

  • sponsorship of 1 halter or championship classes

  • advertising item placed in welcome packet

Silver Sponsorship - $500

  • third page color ad in show book

  • preferred stalling & 1 free animal stalls and free display stall

  • farm name prominently displayed in all advertising, on LDSAS website, and name tag recognition. 

  • stall sponsorship sign

  • sponsorship of 1 halter class

  • banner displayed at ringside supplied by exhibitor

  • advertising item placed in welcome packet

Bronze Sponsorship - $350

  • business card page color ad in show book

  • preferred stalling and 1 free animal stall and free display stall

  • farm name prominently displayed in all advertising, on LDSAS website, and name tag recognition. 

  • stall sponsorship sign

  • advertising item placed in welcome packet

  • sponsorship of 1 halter class

Class Sponsor - $25

Please email your ads to art@qualityprintingwm.com and cc to me at silverwaters@bayou.com by October 31, 2010.

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The Deep South Alpaca Connection would like to give special thanks to the following sponsors for their generous support of the Sixth Annual LA Deep South Alpaca Show :

DIAMOND SPONSORS:

Salt Creek Alpacas, Inc.

PLATINUM SPONSORS:

 


GOLD SPONSORS:

  


SILVER SPONSORS:

 


BRONZE SPONSORS:

 

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Show Book Advertising

Show books will be distributed to all exhibitors.  Ads will be color. File format is TIFF, EPS, JPEG,  or high resolution PDF file.  Minimum resolution is 300 dpi.  NO WEB IMAGES!

Ad page sizes are:

  • Full page - 7.5" ax 10"

  • Half page - 7.5" ax 5"

  • Third page - 7.5" ax 3.33"

  • Business Card - 3.75" ax 2.5"

Show Book rates are:

  • Full Page Ad - $175

  • One-half Page Ad - $100

  • One-third Page Ad - $75

  • Business Card Ad - $25

  • Two Page Middle - $375

  • Inside Front Cover - $200

  • Inside Back Cover - $200

Ads for the show book catalog must be emailed to: cindyq@qualityprintingwm.com

Any questions about your ad should be directed to Cindy at 318.325.3829.  ABSOLUTE AD DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 31, 2010.

A printable PDF version of the Sponsorship Information and Show Book Advertising  can be downloaded on our Forms page.

 

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Your Advertising Material

Your flyer, pen, calendar, or any advertising item will be placed in the welcome packet for each farm.  Please mail your item to 383 Smith-Bible Rd., Delhi, LA 71232 by November 1. Cost is $25.00.

 

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Directions & Hotels

Directions to Hilton Garden Inn & Ike Hamilton Expo Center:

Hilton Garden Inn
400 Mane St.
West Monroe, LA 71291
318.398.0653

Please call the Hilton by November 7 to make your room reservation & mention that you are with the alpaca show to get the group rate of $99 plus free hot breakfast buffet.

Take exit 113 and follow signs to Ike Hamilton Expo Center. Hilton Garden Inn is across the road.

Quality Inn
503 Constitution Ave.
West Monroe, LA 71292
318.387.2711

Rates: $69 for a double & $67 for a king*

*Please call the hotel directly by November 7th to make your room reservations and mention that you are with the "Alpaca Show" to get the special show rate.

Exit off I-20 at Exit 114 (Thomas Rd.) and go South.  Turn right on Constitution Ave. Quality Inn is on the left.

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Vendors

 

Alpaca Dream Wear

Andean Tradition

 

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Volunteers

 

Show Volunteers Needed. Volunteers are an integral part of any show.

To volunteer in making the LDSAS a success please contact Sandy Steffy at sandstef@charter.net or call 985.264.1956

Here are the people currently listed to volunteer for the 2010 show.  If you are interested in helping out with the available spots, please call!  We will begin the planning stages for the 2010 show shortly.  Thank you!

EVENT COORDINATOR: Evelyn Richardson of Silver Waters Alpaca Ranch Silverwaters(at)bayou.com 318-722-6365
SHOW SUPERINTENDENT: Danette McCleary of Rockin' School House Ranch  
EVENT MANAGER: Sandy Steffy of Whisper Soft Alpaca Farm
Tom Kania of Our Field of Dreams
 
Advertising and Media Coordination: Denise Reiling of Reiling Ranch    
Auction Coordinator: *** needed    
Barn Manager(s) Tom Kania of Our Field of Dreams
   
Color Compliance Checking: *** 4 people needed    
Fleece Superintendent: Kally Dennig of Cushy Alpacas    
Gate Steward: Renee Nesbit
Hotel Accomodations: Rena Stetner of Reflections Alpacas    
Judges: Halter - Lisa Shimeld
Fleece - Lisa Shimeld
   
Show Announcer: Michael Alpert of Awesome Pacas and Pyrs    
Show Clerk: Amy McCroskie of A&A Alpacas    
Show Program: ***needed    
Sponsorship Coordinator: Amy McCroskie    
Vendor Coordinator: *** needed    
Volunteer Coordinator: Evelyn Richardson of Silver Waters Alpacas    
       

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We hope to see you at the show! 

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