News and Events

Ballintotas Alpacas shares its products at many local venues. Call or email for dates and details for any of the events listed.

	Taste of the Valley: Ballintotas Alpacas is pleased to showcase a range of products that can be created from Alpaca fibre. Visit us at the Spring show, Arnprior Fairgrounds, 10 Gavin Street, and the Fall show, Cobden Fairgrounds, to see locally grown and produced products. Enjoy a great opportunity to feel raw alpaca fibre and see the transition from fibre to rovings, to yarn, to product.

Navan Fair:

Again this year, the Navan Fair will be hosting the Alpaca Composite Show and the Alpaca Fleece Show. Fleeces will be judged in advance of the composite show. In a composite show, the fleece
and animal are judged separately and the scores are combined to rank the animals. Come and feel th prize winning alpaca fleece and listen to the commentary of the ring judge. For more information, log on to www.navanfairalpacashow.ca .

Rural Ramble:

Ballintotas Alpacas is proud to again be part of the Ottawa Valley Rural Ramble. Bring the family and come out to enjoy the Alpacas in their natural environment. Learn about these amazing creatures, browse our product display, and treat yourself to the luxury of alpaca!

Galetta Gift Loft:

Join us in Galetta for the the First Annual Galleta Gift Loft Artisans’ Show.  Just in time for Christmas, think alpaca products for those special people on your list, and come and view the beautiful fare from local community artisans.

Cobden Farmers Market Christmas Craft Show:

A great opportunity to find that perfect gift for everyone on your list!  This craft show takes place over two days in Cobden.  There are doorprizes and food available as well as an amazing collection of wares from local vendors and producers.

Alpaca Ontario Show

Orangeville Ontario. This annual show features two days of alpaca sights and sounds. Not only is this an opportunity for farms across Ontario to showcase the results of their breeding program, it also features vendors, ‘Alpaca 101’ educational seminars for the public, fibre displays and demonstrations. A great opportunity to get ‘hands on’ with some of the finest alpacas and alpaca breeders in Ontario! For more information, log on to www.alpacaontario.ca.