The Mid-Atlantic Alpaca Association (MAPACA) is a cooperative group of alpaca owners and breeders in the Mid-Atlantic states of
Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia
Through the cooperative efforts of our members, we promote and support the alpaca community via networking, member meetings, seminars,
surveys, newsletter, this web site, and various shows including the acclaimed MAPACA Jubilee
Thank You for a Great 2026
Jubilee Weeknd!
Don't miss it
MAPACA Fall Fleece Festival
& Super Seminar Weekend
OCTOBER 3 & 4, 2026
Fleece Show & Seminars will be held at BLACK BARN ALPACA FARM, Finksburg, MD
(You will want to see this fabulous venue - Sponsorshipps available)
Fleece Judge: Helen Testa
(Fleeces may be picked up from the PAOBA Fleece Show and transfered to MAPACA)
Entries are open June 21 - September 19, 2026
Early Bird Fleece entries are $49
with MAPACA Membership only $40
Earlybird runs from June 21st - July 18th
After July 18th entries are: $55 / $45
This is a great weekend filled with Education, Networking, Fiber Fun,
Competition & Camaraderie!
A variety of Seminar topics will be offered for you to choose including:
Branding Your Alpacas & Farm w/Tim McCarty, Fleece Evaluation & Preparation,
Agritourism on a Large or Small Scale, Hands-On Fleece Activities, Field Improvement,
Vet Topics of Interest, and a "You Be The Judge" Competition.
MORE information to follow!
Seminar Fees are $125 & $110 for MAPACA members (Lunch included)
JOIN US FOR
THE MAPACA JUBILEE & GALA SHOWS
2027
Saturday - April 17th & Sunday - April 18th
2027
Check-in: Friday - April 16th
NEWLY REDUCED SPONSORSHIPS!
Please consider a Sponsorship for even more "Perks"
Featuring: Two Halter Shows, Walking Fleece, Youth Competitions, Small Breeder Classes
Photo Contest, Fiber Arts Competition and special prizes during our Easter Egg Hunt!
Join us at our awesome alpaca friendly facility for
Great Competition • Camaraderie • Libations • Food • Fun!!
Scott Young: Superintendent
~Be sure to join us on Friday night for our fabulous Auction Dinner~
Join MAPACA - Support our industry - Take advantage of reduced savings for members!
FMI: Carole Rost: [email protected]
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THANK YOU TOP 2026 JUBILEE/GALA SPONSORS

