Events of the Hollow
2007 Events
March 17-18, 2007
The Virginia Classic
www.llamalife.com/classic/
Lexington, Virginia
Sue attended The Virginia Classic this year as Show Superintendent so there really wasn't much of an opportunity for showing! We did arrange to bring Nottingham Hollow's Archer and had our friend Veronica Dolpp show him in the Yearling Fawn Huacaya class where he took 4th place in a class of six. There were a total of 377 alpacas entered in the show this year so it was a pretty busy weekend!
April 20, 2007
4th Annual Shearing Day at Nottingham Hollow!
On April 1st we had our new crias and females shorn at nearby Wildwood Alpacas by Darren Kennedy who is a professional shearer out of New Zealand. We like to have the crias professionally shorn for the first time. They will be nicely grown out in time for the fall shows! It made sense this year to treat their dams to shearing at the same time since we needed to bring them with us due to nursing.
On April 20th, a Friday, we will be shearing our males here at Nottingham Hollow. Dawn, from Mada Vemi Alpacas will be doing the shearing. She's coming fresh from a shearing clinic and we know she will do a great job! The Sheriff's fleece has already been sold and we are hoping we will get some good yarn from the other fleeces - especially from Friar Tuck's since his previous fleece took first place in the VAOBA Alpaca Expo last November.
May 19-20, May 26-28
June 2-3, June 9-10, June 16-17
The Virginia Renaissance Faire
www.varf.org
Lake Anna Winery
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Alpacas in the Renaissance you ask? Click here for "our" story!
"Discover the magic in the age of chivalry and romance as the Renaissance comes to life once again in Virginia. The Queen's Progress offers the rare opportunity to escape from your daily routine and step back in time by visiting a charming English country village. Frolic among nobles and fools, merchants and peasants, minstrels and dancers. Join artisans, craftspeople, and food merchants in a day overflowing with fun and history.
"Poppet's Glade offers a special world for children. Each afternoon, every child can receive a royal greeting after the Queen arrives into the village. There are arts and crafts, puppetry, and participation in interactive fairy tales for the thrill of being on stage. Children will love playing historical games such as 9 Man's Morris and Pell Mell. Or, they can even be knighted by Queen Elizabeth herself!"
August 23-26, 2007
The Caroline County Fair
Ladysmith, Virginia
Located at The Virginia Bazaar, Exit 110 in Ladysmith.
On Friday, August 24th, Sue will be at the fair with The Sheriff of Nottingham Hollow and Nottingham Hollow’s Archer. Come by the alpaca exhibit and do some crafts with us!
September 29th & 30th
National Alpaca Farm Day
Alpacas of Nottingham Hollow
Join us at Nottingham Hollow for one of your “National Alpaca Farm Day” stops! We will have Open Farm Day on both days between the hours of 10am and 4 pm. Come and meet our alpacas and chat with us to learn more about our fuzzy friends! Refreshments available.
September 27 - October 7, 2007
The Virginia State Fair
Richmond, Virginia
October 13 - 14, 2007
The Works: Turn Your Fiber into Finished Products!
Alpacas of Nottingham Hollow
Just $200.00 per person for this 2 day fiber workshop. Pre-registration is necessary!
Download registration form here.
In this beginner’s workshop, Dawn Dolpp of Mada Vemi Alpacas will teach the process of transforming fiber into finished products. This weekend workshop is referred to as "The Works" because you'll try your hand at skirting, carding, wet felting, needle felting, and more. This hands-on workshop gives you the opportunity to learn about fiber arts while gaining the skills needed to complete various projects. All supplies are included and you'll get to take home all the projects you've made.
Refreshments will include breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday with plenty of beverages all throughout the day.
Directions: From I-95 take Exit 118 – head east on route 606 toward the Stonewall Jackson Shrine. You will cross over railroad tracks and the shrine will be on your left. Continue on 606 and take the third left onto route 609 – Macedonia Road. We are about 3 miles down Macedonia Road- you will pass the Macedonia Baptist Church on the right and shortly thereafter you will see 6500 Macedonia Road on your left. Turn into the driveway and go slow – winding drive.
Download registration form here.
October 26-28, 2007
2nd Annual VAOBA Alpaca Expo Halter and Fleece Show
Deep Run Hunt Club
Manakin-Sabot, Virginia
Halter Judges:
- Wade Gease, males (huacaya and suri)
- Kevin O'Leary, females (huacaya and suri)
- Ruth Inglefield, performance and clinic
Fleece Judge:
The Deep Run Hunt Club showground is conveniently and centrally located near Richmond, Virginia, just 3 miles off the I-64 exit and about 7 miles west of the I-64 / I-295 intersection.
For more information and answers to any questions please email: show@alpacasofnottinghamhollow.com.
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