Here is the link to our 2023 Show Book (please be patient while we are finalizing some details):
http://www.txolan2023.com/
Check-In for ALL exhibitors, other than youth performance, will be on THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9th.
Youth Performance exhibitors may check in on Friday, February 10th .
2023 Show Schedule
Wednesday, February 8:
1:00-5:00 PM: Volunteers Working on Set-up
Thursday, February 9:
8:00 AM-11AM: Volunteers and Staff may Check In Alpacas
10:00 AM-6:00 PM: Check In for ALL arrivals
Compliance and Color Check (Arena) for exhibitors
12:00 PM: ALL Fleeces must dropped off by noon today and no later than 4:00 PM!
6:00 PM: Color Check Ends
6:30 PM: Judge Verification for ALL Thursday Check Ins
CHECK IN INSTRUCTIONS: Follow signs to south side. Health check will occur in your trailers. Proceed to unload and immediately move animals to color Check In arena. There is limited space and we need you to move out of the main Check In spaces quickly.
Friday, February 10:
8:00 AM - Completed: Walking Fleece Show Judging
8:00 AM-5:00 PM: Performance Check In
9:00 AM-4:00 PM: Vendors
9:00 AM: EDUCATION (Showring) – STACI FORSHEE: ALPACA HANDLING 101: How to approach, halter and lead your alpacas.
1:00 PM: Fleece Show Judging (Closed to Exhibitors and the Public)
1:00 PM: EDUCATION (Showring) – STACI FORSHEE: TRAINING FOR THE SHOW RING: Getting the most out of your showing ring experience and getting your alpaca noticed
2:00 PM: EDUCATION (Vet Check Area) -- DR PATTI MANESS, DVM: COMMUNICATING EFFECTIVELY WITH YOUR VET: What your vet needs to know and terminology
3:00 PM: Sweetheart Spectacular and Bluebonnet Stakes Halter Shows begin
5:00 PM: TXOLAN Annual Member Meeting
6:00 PM: Meet & Greet Reception -- M & P Catering
Saturday, February 11:
8:00 AM: Mandatory Exhibitors Meeting
8:00 AM until Finished: Fleece Show Judging (Closed to Exhibitors and the Public)
8:00 AM-5:00 PM: (Open to the Public) Sweetheart Spectacular & Bluebonnet Stakes Halter Shows, Silent Auction and Open Market Vendors
8:30 AM: Mandatory Performance Meeting
9:00 AM-12:00 PM: Adult & Youth Performance Competitions: Obstacle, PR, Showmanship & Costume Contest
*Public is encouraged to attend, cheer for participants, and enjoy the competition!*
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Lunch Break
1:00 PM Until Completed: Remainder of Youth Performance Competition, Youth Judging Clinic (Public welcome to participate) followed by Youth Judging Exhibition
6:00 PM-10:00PM+/-: Banquet and Auction
Sunday, February 12:
8:00 AM Until Completed: (Open to the Public) Both Halter Shows, Silent Auction and Open Market Vendors. Fleece Show opens at noon.
11:00 AM: Silent Auction Closes
12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Lunch
1:00 PM: EDUCATION (Fleece Room) – CHERYL GEHLY: THE POWER OF FLEECE
1:00 PM Until Completed: All remaining Halter Shows