The Empire Alpaca Association is very proud to sponsor this show. We know our many volunteers will put together an awesome event. We have assembled three impressive judges for the show. The rings will be judged by, Jude Anderson, Jill MacLeod & Sharon Loner. This is a departure from the norm for the Extravaganza, we have typically had four rings at this awesome event but in the new economic reality and also in response to trying to make the show more economical for our exhibitors, we have removed one ring at the show and will have the 2011 event with three judges. Our intent was to make the show slightly cheaper for our supporters and we have accomplished that wish. This year you can buy up to 10 stalls for 190 dollars a stall that is 10 dollars cheaper for stalls 1-5 and 60 dollars cheaper for stalls 6-10. We have also changed the pricing structure for the Youth Performance classes this year. So much so that we made them free for the kids. If you are interested in signing up children for youth classes, entries are made in the name of the child on the specified entry form.

Other events planned during the weekend include: educational seminars with exciting topics, which will interest first timers, as well as, seasoned veterans; Friday Night Meet and Greet Reception; Saturday Cocktail Party and a Herdsire Showcase, so farms may spotlight the men in their barns. This year we are excited to be again running a silent Auction, in which all of the proceeds will benefit a selected alpaca related non-profit.

On behalf of the Show Committee, I would like to invite you to come to this event to showcase your breeding program and to hob knob with your fellow alpaca owners. Keep your eye on your inbox because we will be announcing very soon the dates for the Registration to open for all Breeders as well as the opening date for our top 5 sponsor levels, so be ready and we will see you in Syracuse.

See the "Highlights" below for additional information and check back to this site in August when we posted additional detailed information. Sincerely,

Scott Young
Show Coordinator

Judges and preliminary assignments: Jude Anderson all male Huacayas black through white, all Huacaya production and Huacaya male judge's choice; Jill MacLeod black through white huacaya females, Huacaya production and Huacaya female judge's choice, all Suri Classes. Sharon Loner all other huacaya males & females, all huacaya production, both Huacaya Judge choice classes and all performance classes. Judging will be done on a 60/40 basis.

Online registration opens: August 20th between sometime between 7:00AM & 9:00AM.

Pricing: Stall actually get cheaper in 2011 which will be 190 per stall for up to 10 stalls this year and entry prices remain the same which is 38 dollars. Empire members receive a $25 discount on the first stall. Also all Youth classes are absolutely free, however, adult performance classes require a 25 dollar entry fee. Credit cards are accepted.

Sponsorships: Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, Platinum and Gold Sponsors can register early before anyone else as well as more awesome benefits. See also information below under the Saturday Night Cocktail Party in case you are interested in sponsoring that event. For more information on sponsorships, click on the sponsor information at the right or above.

Vendors: Expanding the number of clothing vendors and creating a "vendor village" where all of the vendors will be located. Vendors will sign up online this year.

Selling at stalls: Exhibitors are permitted to sell items from their farm display stalls

Fiber Corner: Place where we will have fiber arts demonstrations throughout the weekend for members and the public.

Expanded marketing efforts: To attract more public to the show, your stalls, the Product Booth and the vendors, we are expanding our marketing efforts to attract more public.

Annual Meeting: The Annual Meeting for Empire Alpaca Association will take place Saturday at approximately 6:00 PM, after the rings close for the night.

Saturday Night Cocktail Party: We will do the cocktail party again this year after the annual meeting in the show rings with heavy hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. If your farm is interested in hosting the cocktail party ($2,500 sponsorship), you will receive all of the benefits of a Platinum sponsor PLUS several additional benefits including promotional signs and materials at the cocktail party and a free Platinum sponsorship ($500 value) at the 2012 Educational Symposium & Fleece Event.

Seminars: Education seminars will be available free to the public and exhibitors.

Silent Auction: Breedings to top herd sires and various alpaca products and supplies will be auctioned off. Please contact me at CuykendallFarms@aol.com if you wish to make a donation.

Show Superintendent: Melissa Young-Crozet is returning as the show superintendent.