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Discover Alpacas: The “ Huggable”
Investment
Blankstone Farm is a working Alpaca farm where you can
see and touch exquisite Alpaca fleece—sometimes called “the
finest wool in the world” - shop for surprisingly affordable
and long-wearing garments, toys, and home accessories. The entire
family will enjoy meeting these gentle animals and viewing the raw
fleece, rovings, yarn, and beautiful products made from this velvety
fleece.
 The
gentle Alpaca
Native to the high, windswept Andes mountains of Peru,
Chile, and Bolivia, the Alpaca has a sumptuous coat that produces
a velvety, fine-grain fiber - one of the world’s softest,
most versatile, natural wools. Domesticated more than 5,000 years
ago by the Incas, these animals are becoming popular here in the
United States, raised both for their cashmere-like fleece and as
pets.
 Luxurious,
durable, lightweight
Alpaca products, from clothing to home accessories, are a wonderful,
unique addition to your life. Treasured around the world for its
softness and durability, rare Alpaca fiber is more durable than
cashmere, yet warmer and lighter than sheep’s wool. Come see
for yourself! Shop in the main house and in the Fiber Boutique.
Some surprises await you! We now have yarn from Blankstone’s
alpacas. Meet your favorite alpaca and buy their yarn for your own
unique project!
Schedule of
Events
Welcome to the 7th Annual Autumn Alpacafest! Enjoy
a cup of cider or coffee and stay for a free seminar or more. These
seminars have been designed for the new or experienced breeder,
or anyone who just wants to know more about these fascinating creatures.
Please refrain from bringing pets—they tend to scare
the alpacas.
 Saturday,
October 6th
| 10:00 am |
Farm and Marketplace Open - Shop
for alpacas, browse the alpaca products, and tour the farm |
| 10:15 am |
Seminar: Farm Set-Up - Tom Sutkins of Deerwood
Alpacas |
| 11:00 am |
Seminar: Quality Fleece Evaluation - Learn
the difference in pricing alpacas with Frieda Goodrich of Angel
Wood Alpacas, LLC & Alan Clark of Finca Alta Vista, LLC |
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Lunch Break |
| 1:00 pm |
Fleece to Fashion Show |
| 2:00 pm |
Farm Bio-Security & Ask the Vet - Patrick
Rodawold, DVM of Quakertown Veterinary Clinic |
| 3:00 pm |
Fiber Arts Demonstrations |
| 4:00 pm |
Farm Closes |
Sunday, October 7th 
| 10:00 am |
Farm and Marketplace Open - Shop
for alpacas, browse the alpaca products, and tour the farm |
| 10:15 am |
Seminar: Business & Tax Planning - Daryl
Goodrich, JD of Angel Wood Alpacas, LLC |
| 11:00 am |
Seminar: Quality Fleece Evaluation - Learn
the difference in pricing alpacas with Frieda Goodrich of Angel
Wood Alpacas, LLC & Alan Clark of Finca Alta Vista, LLC |
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Lunch Break |
| 1:00 pm |
Alpaca Blessing |
| 2:00 pm |
Seminar: Marketing Your Alpacas - Kit Hower,
Blankstone Farm Alpacas |
| 3:00 pm |
Agility Demonstrations - Featuring the Girl
Scout ’Paca Patrol - Training Realized |
| 4:00 pm |
Farm Closes |
Bring a picnic or purchase a lunch at
the farm to enjoy on the lawn.
Alpaca Marketplace
“Pensational”
Eight farms want to make it easy for you to view, select, and buy
top-quality alpacas at this year’s Pensational. Whether just
getting started or expanding your herd, you’ll find a desirable
variety of huacayas and suris, unbeatable support and event-only
terms. Don’t miss this opportunity for one-stop shopping!
Preview details on all alpacas for sale at www.autumnalpacafest.com.
- Easy to Start or Expand Your Herd
Shop with ease and comfort amongst this unbeatable selection of
colors, ages, and award-winning bloodlines you need to take the
next step.
- Easy to Buy Today
Save 15% on any three or more breeding alpacas purchased at the
Alpacafest and get our unique 30-day money-back guarantee! For
financial help and loan preapproval, visit www.mafc.com or call
Carla Green at Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit 800-477-9947 by 9/30.
- Easy to Insure, Long-Term Support
Take advantage of the extensive before and after-sale services
and guarantees you will only find at the Alpaca Marketplace.
- Easy to Take Home Alpaca Luxury
Whether it’s alpacas, fiber and yarn, or finished alpaca
garments and home accessories, it’s one-stop shopping you
won’t want to miss!
Preview details on all alpacas for sale at www.autumnalpacafest.com.
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Directions
to Blankstone Farm
alpacas@blankstonealpacas.com
From the North, East, and West:
Take I-78 to Rt. 309 South (Exit 60). Stay to the right and
exit immediately onto West Saucon Valley Road. Turn right
and follow the directions from Saucon Valley Road.
From the South:
Take the NE EXT of PA Turnpike (I-476) to the Quakertown Exit.
Follow Rt. 663 to Rt. 309 North. Continue through Coopersburg
to the stoplight at Saucon Valley Road. Go through the light
and turn right (jughandle) to cross Rt. 309 heading west,
and follow the directions from Saucon Valley Road.
From Saucon Valley Road:
Continue west on Saucon Valley Road, crossing Lanark Road.
Follow the road until Limeport Pike. Turn left on Limeport
Pike. You will immediately cross two bridges. Turn right into
the gravel lane at the two sections of white fence.
For additional directions, please visit www.mapquest.com.
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