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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 halter, Walking Fleece and Fleece Show exhibitors 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

The 2022 TXOLAN Sweetheart Spectacular once again reflected a growth factor over 2022 making, us one of the few shows in the nation that continues to expand!  That more than demonstrates the quality of our event and the focus we all put into remaining one of the best alpaca events in the country.  No one is saying we will surpass the larger shows anytime soon, though we can say that we provide a truly solid jump on the new year for both your competitive and educational objectives.  

Currently, Texas is fully open with respect to Covid 19.  However, should Covid restrictions return in the Winter of 2023 we will follow prescribed proper safety procedures... such as face mask, social distancing and sanitation.