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2019 AAWO Spin-Off

Hello, Midwest alpaca owners
I am the SpinOff coordinator for the Alpaca Association of Western Oregon (AAWO). We are holding a competition in conjunction with our exhibit at the Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival and are ready to accept entries.

Contestants submit a two-ounce sample of their alpaca's fleece. An experienced spinner spins half of it into a small skein of yarn and evaluates the fleece based on first impression, cleanliness, uniformity, handle, lack of second cuts and guard hair, and other desirable qualities. Entries are divided into classes based on the alpaca's breed (suri or huacaya), age, and color. Fleeces from 2018 and 2019 shearings are eligible. Entry deadline is June 28, 2019.

It's easy to enter, compete, and win ribbons. The deadline is June 28, 2019.
There is a $100 cash prize for the Judge's Choice in both the suri and huacaya divisions, several cash prizes for Judges Choice in Youth/4-H entries, and a $100 cash prize for best entries for Suri and Huacaya in the 8 years of age and older category.
You can mail in entries - no hauling your alpacas and fleeces off the farm.
You need only 2 ounces of fleece; the original fleece can still be entered in other competitions.
The judge does the spinning; you get a yarn sample.
You receive an expert spinner's evaluation of your fleece.
Your alpaca's fleece and photo and your farm name will be displayed at the Oregon Flock & Fiber Festival in September 2019.
You can use the results for marketing and breeding decisions.

For complete information, guidelines, and to download the entry tag, visit http://www.alpacafarmsoregon.org/Alpaca_Spin-Off.html
If you have questions, please email me or phone.

Thank you kindly,
Cammie
SpinOff coordinator
Alpaca Association of Western Oregon (AAWO)