Bart and Rhonda Leinberger, Alpacas of Indian Point Hills

We love showing in the mega show format because it’s a great opportunity to get multiple judge opinions in one weekend with one hotel, pen and travel costs.  It’s fun and fast paced but organized so that you will be able to make all your classes.

The mega shows are convenient, economical & competitive, (different judges opinions with the same short term variables like weather, humidity, etc). Options for each farm to pick & customize what show or shows to participate in). Extra day for evening networking and enjoying friends that might not come the distance for just 1 or 2 shows.

We really enjoyed the 2023 Version of the Jamboree. The Multi-show format reduced our cost per show and provided the opportunity for feedback from multiple judges in one weekend. Kudos to the organizers and volunteers for a well run event!

Cheryl Wise, Lake Alice Alpacas

The mega show gives us the opportunity to show in front of 3 different halter judges and 2 walking fleece judges for examination of the best of our herd. This let's us know if our breeding decisions are spot on or need more consideration.  This is huge for a small farm.

Jerry Forstner, Majestic Meadows and Alpaca Boutique

The mega shows have revived the alpaca industry and while hectic at times are a wonderful way to showcase your best stock in front of multiple judges at once.

Randy Strong, K-Ran Alpacas

Advantages of the Mega alpaca shows is that you can get multiple judges evaluation at one location.  You only have to pay the stall fee for multiple shows saving money. And you have the ability to collect many show points in the AOA show system both for your farm and for individual alpacas.

Elaine Simpson, Hilltop Hideaway Alpacas

We were really skeptical about attending such a large show but…it was a surprise. The Eastern Alpaca Jamboree was very well organized & ran smoothly.

Marie Voorhees, Hidden Spring Lavender && Alpaca Farm

Always a good time at this show and so much wonderful competition. Always run very efficiently and professionally, not to mention 3 great shows in 1 trip.

Brenda Weber, Blue Ridge Alpaca Ranch

The mega-show format in IA was well-organized and incorporated efficiency between the halter rings and walking fleece.  The show remained on schedule, which allowed many to finish before noon on Sunday.  I like being able to maximize my time and money in a show that offers several opportunities.

Stephanie Glyptis, AOA Certified Judge

From a judge's perspective, the mega shows offer a chance for exhibitors to get multiple evaluations from multiple judges in one location, and that also gives the judges a chance to discuss after the show how our training and calibration stand up.  We as judges often have a close pair in a class that could go either way, and we make our case in our reasons. Mega shows truly illustrate to the exhibitor how close some placings are in the class and how hard the placings can be for the judges.  It further shows how judges balance fleece and conformation.