AlpacaGram 12.13 | Registration for the 2025 AOA National Fleece Show is open!

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Registration for the 2025 AOA National Fleece Show is open!

Spin-Off

The Spin-Off Competition invites participants to submit two ounces of fleece for evaluation by skilled spinners. Judges spin the fleece by hand, providing detailed feedback on its quality, such as its uniformity and ease of spinning. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable insights into your fleece and receive a hand-spun sample.

Fleeces shorn on or after 1/1/2024 are eligible to compete in the Spin-Off Competition. The deadline to register for Spin-Off is May 16, and entries must be received no later than May 20.

Fleece Show

The 2025 AOA National Fleece Show is being held in Florence, Kentucky, July 17–20.

As shearing season quickly approaches, it’s time to start thinking about which fleeces to enter into the competition. Don’t forget, you’ll earn double points at the AOA National Fleece Show! Early Bird pricing is available until June 16, and general registration ends on June 28.

Innovative Fleece Assessment

The Innovative Fleece Assessment (IFA) is a scientific method of fleece judging that focuses on the potential end product of the fleece. The most important part of this approach is that fleeces are sorted by grade and feedback includes a summary of the uses for which that fleece is best suited.

Registration for IFA will remain open until June 28. The Fleece Show and IFA Show have separate registration links. Please note that a single fleece cannot be entered into both shows.

Fiber Arts & Skeins

Show off your skill and creativity by submitting your creations to the National Fiber Arts & Skeins show. Entries must consist of 50% alpaca fiber and should be shipped separately from fleece entries. Registration will be open until June 28. Entries can be shipped or brought directly to the show.