Annual Buckeye Alpaca Show * Summit County Fairgrounds 2026
About Buckeye Alpaca Fall Fest 2026
The 9th annual Buckeye Alpaca Fall Fest is a regional celebration of the alpaca industry, focused on welcoming and mentoring breeders of all sizes and experience levels. Organized by Buckeye Alpaca Show, Inc., a 501(c)(3) public charity, the show has donated $120,000 to date to the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine for large-animal veterinary scholarships.
日期和地点
Show dates: November 7–8, 2026. Registration opens September 1. Location: Arena Complex, Summit County Fairgrounds, Tallmadge, Ohio (northeast Ohio near Akron). Admission and parking are free.
程式
The Fall Fest integrates small-breeder classes with regular halter classes so peer groups are judged separately, then come together for championships. Offerings include:
- Small breeder halter classes
- Youth and adult performance classes
- Walking fleece show classes
- Live auction Saturday evening
- Meet & greet / exhibitor parties Friday and Saturday evenings
- Friday education sessions (3:30–5:00 PM) with Senior Judge Wade Gease and industry speakers
Stall and display spaces are available (9' × 9' stalls and display space). Vendor and farm sponsorship packages are offered.
聯繫
Details, registration, and sponsorship information are on the official Fall Fest site.