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Welcome...

... to the Fifth Annual LA Deep South Alpaca Show. We're in the new 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 free hot breakfast buffet. Help us to meet our goal of over 300 alpacas in this new facility and win a beautiful lace ribbon!

November 13-15, 2009

Here you will find information about:

Fiber Arts & Skein Competition

Events Schedule

Online Registration Links

Sponsorship Info

Show Book Advertising

Your Advertising Material

Directions/Hotels

Volunteers

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

Award Ribbons

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

Halter Show - Lisa Shimeld
Fleece Show - Lisa Shimeld
Spin Off, Skein & Fiber Arts - Jennifer Folkman

Deadlines

Spin-off entries must be received by August 15th.
Showbook Ads - October 24, 2009
Halter & Fleece Online Entry deadline is - October 31, 2009
Skein & Fiber Arts must be received by October 31, 2009
Mail-in Fleece must be received by Monday, November 9, 2009

What's New

New Location -- Ike hamilton Expo Center, West Monroe, LA
New Show Date -- November 13-15, 2009
Check-in Friday, November 13, 2009
Fleece Show Judging - Friday, November 13
Fiber Arts & Skein Competition
Online registration & credit card payments.

Show Location

Ike Hamilton Expo Center, West Monroe, LA [MAP]

501 Mane St.

West Monroe, Louisiana 71292

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Stalling

*All alpaca pens used in the show are for sale at discount prices and to be picked up after the show.*

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Fiber Arts & Skein Competition

Please read the competition instructions, then complete and submit the Registration Form.

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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 13, 2009
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 14, 2009
8:30 am	*Mandatory Exhibitors Meeting*
9:00 am	Vendors open
12:00 pm	Lunch Break
1:00 pm	Herdsire Showcase
	Halter Show resumes immediately after
5:00 pm	Halter Show ends for the day
6:00 pm	Saturday night banquet for exhibitors and vendors

Sunday, November 15, 2009
8:00 am	Halter Show starts
	Vendors open.
12:00 pm	Lunch break
	Herdsire Showcase, if necessary
1:00 pm	Halter Show resumes.
4:00 pm	Vendors close
	End of show.

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Online Registrations

Halter & Fleece Show Registration

Spin-off Registration

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Sponsorship Information

Diamond Sponsor - $2000

two page color ad in show book
preferred stalling & 5 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 5 championship classes
two free banquet tickets
advertising item placed in welcome packet
free 15 animal entry fees & AOBA recording fees
free hotel night

Platinum Sponsor - $1000

full page color ad in show book
preferred stalling & 4 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 4 halter or championship classes
two free banquet tickets
advertising item placed in welcome packet

Gold Sponsor - $700

half 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
two free banquet tickets
advertising item placed in welcome packet

Silver Sponsorship - $500

third 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.
stall sponsorship sign
sponsorship of 1 halter or championship classes
banner displayed at ringside supplied by exhibitor
two free banquet tickets
advertising item placed in welcome packet

Bronze Sponsorship - $300

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
two free banquet tickets
sponsorship of 1 halter class

Class Sponsor - $25

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

DIAMOND SPONSORS:

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(at)qualityprintingwm(dot)com.

Any questions about your ad should be directed to Cindy at 318.325.3829. ABSOLUTE AD DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 24, 2009.

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 reserv

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: Single & Double - $67.00*

*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 of $67.00,

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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Volunteers

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

To volunteer in making the LDSAS a success please contact Evelyn Richardson at silverwaters(at)bayou(dot)com or 318.722.6365

Gate Stewards:

November 14 ~

9:00 till 10:30 am
10:31 till 12:00 am
1:00 pm till 2:30
2:31 pm till 5:00

November 15 ~

9:00 till 10:30 am
10:31 am till 12:00
1:30 pm till 3:00
3:31 pm till 5:00

Ring Stewards:

November 14 ~

9:00 till 10:30 am
10:31 am till 12:00
1:00 pm till 2:30
2:31 pm till 5:00

November 15 ~
9:00 till 10:30 am
10:31 am till 12:00
1:00 pm till 2:30
2:31 pm till 5:00

Ribbon Presenter:
Color Checkers:
Microchip Checkers:

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We hope to see you at the show!

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