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Hundreds of Alpacas to compete at the Centre County Grange fairgrounds

CENTRE HALL -- Alpacas and alpaca enthusiasts, as well as fiber art enthusiasts, will gather for the Pennsylvania Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (PAOBA) Breeders Showcase this weekend

The event will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Centre County Grange fairgrounds.

Historically, the Breeders Showcase has been held in York. Because of its central location, PAOBA has scheduled this year's show at Centre County Grange Fairgrounds in Centre Hall.

What better way to learn more about the alpaca industry than to talk to hundreds of breeders and meet their alpacas face-to-face, all under one roof?

And it's free.

Hours are Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon.

Alpacas will be featured in the show ring competition, comprised of classes judging conformation and fleece quality in many categories for both Suri and Huacaya alpacas.

Throughout the weekend, artisans will showcase alpaca fiber and examples of felting, fiber arts and more. Dozens of vendors and farm displays will sell the latest alpaca fashions and hand-crafted items.

Pennsylvania Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (PAOBA) is Pennsylvania's Regional Affiliate of the Alpaca Owners Association. PAOBA assists its members by promoting the advancement and investment potential of the North American alpaca.

For more information, visit www.paoba.org.