General Information

SHOW INFORMATION

◊ The Best of the US Alpaca show is a level IV AOBA Certified halter show. All animals entered in the halter classes will be evaluated using a comparative method on a 50/50 basis respectively for fleece and conformation.  All rules or amended rules of the 2010 AOBA Show Division Handbook will be followed.  We encourage you to join the AOBA Show Division and become familiar with the contents of the handbook.

 

◊ Animal substitutions will be allowed from the original Halter class entry form if permission is obtained from the show superintendent, Peg Stephens at pegstephens@earthlink.net or 812-294-4880.  Permission must be obtained PRIOR to arriving at the show.   There will be a substitution fee of $25.00 per substitution.

 

◊ The Ohio Expo Center will not have an emergency telephone number available for our event.  In the event of an emergency, Sheri Deily may be contacted on her cell phone at 580-919-1753 or Eric Tapager at 440-759-1124.  This number is to be used for emergency purposes only.

 

◊ No animals or exhibitors will be permitted on site prior to Friday, March 12.  Check in will begin at 10 am.  All exhibits and animals must be removed from the Ohio Expo Center premises by 10 pm on Sunday, March 14.  There will be no exceptions.

 

◊ Camping is located off of 17^th Ave., and will be available for $30.00 per night.  It will be on a first come, first serve basis with no reservations. Tent camping is not allowed.   There are no water hook ups or restrooms available.  There is electric and sewer.  It is quite a walk from the camping area to the Bricker building.

 

◊ 10x12 vendor spaces will be available for $275.00, which includes electricity.  Please contact Sheri Deily at 580-919-1753 or sheri@bestoftheusalpacashows.com. You may also download a Vendor Registration form at www.bestoftheUSalpacashows.com.

 

◊ The stalls will be 7’ X 14’ and cardboard bedding will be provided. Stall fees are $175.00 per stall, limit of 5 stalls per farm. No more than three (3) yearling or four (4) juvenile alpacas will be allowed per stall.  There will be no division of stalls.  If you are sharing a stall with another farm, please indicate that on the registration form.  Please have one farm register for all stalls, including your display stalls for both farms.  If you register separately, there is no guarantee that you will be stalled together.  You must be entered in the show to rent a stall.  All alpacas must be registered for a class.  Due to space limitations, we cannot allow companion animals.

 

◊ Farm displays are welcomed and encouraged.  Farm displays are 7’ X 14’ and are limited to one display stall per farm.  Fire safety and facility rules do not allow farm displays to extend into the aisles.  No tables, chairs, or other display items will be permitted in the aisles.  Farm displays are intended to promote your farm, not retail sales.  No more than 10% of your booth may be devoted to retail sales.  If you need more space, please rent a vendor stall.

 

◊ Stall space is limited and assignments made on a first-come, first serve basis, by postmark, and in accordance with the layout available to the best fit the of the space and layout design.  Sponsors will receive preferred stalling based on the level of sponsorship with the best stalling going to the highest sponsors.  Sharing of sponsorships will not be permitted.  Only the farm that purchased the sponsorship will be permitted in the sponsorship stalls.

 

◊ Feed and hay must be provided by the exhibitor.

 

◊ Electricity and water are available at strategic points throughout the stall area.  Please bring your own electric cords for fans, lights, etc.   Fans are permitted in the stalls but not in the aisle way.  A tack aisle will be located directly behind your stalls for storage of all your belongings.  This aisle is closed to the public.  It is the responsibility of each farm to keep this area clean at all times.  Please make sure that all personal belongings are secured.  The Best of the U.S. Shows, LLC and its representatives will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.

 

◊ A card will be provided on each stall for security and emergency purposes.  Please fill out the emergency contact and hotel information and affix the card to your stalls. 

◊ All attendees will be assessed a $5.00/day parking fee generally collected for admission to the Ohio Expo Center. Event parking passes (3-day) are available for $12.00 at the admission gate.  You may purchase this pass upon arrival at the Expo entrance gate on Friday, March 12^th.

 

◊ All animals must be checked by a vet provided by the show and must be free of any signs of illness before being admitted into the building and shall be stalled for the remainder of the show.  The Ohio Expo Center prohibits dogs in the building.  No roller blades, roller skates, or skate boards, etc. are allowed in the Ohio Expo Center.

 

◊ Parents are responsible for their children.  Children must be kept under supervision at all times.

 

◊ Volunteers are always needed and welcome.  If you would like to volunteer with any aspect of the show, please contact Sheri Deily a sheri@bestoftheusalpacashows.com or by calling 580-919-1753.

 

◊ An auction will be held at the conclusion of the show on Saturday, March 13.  All exhibitors are invited and encouraged to attend.  Please see the auction portion of the website for a schedule of events and details about the auction and the auction lots.

 

Best of the US Alpacas Shows is not responsible

for the accuracy of Ohio Expo Center or recommended hotels pricing.