Montana Fiber Roundup and Alpaca/Llama Showcase
JULY 12, 13, 2008
| LOCATION: TRADE CENTER AT THE KALISPELL FAIRGROUNDS |
KALISPELL, MONTANA |
| TIME: 9 AM TO 5 PM, BOTH DAYS |
FREE ADMISSION TO THE PUBLIC |
Our "shows and events" page has more information on the Roundup.
| VENDOR BOOTH SPACES |
Fiber Booths are $75.00 each for a 10'x10' space. Electricity is available upon request. Tables and chairs can be rented. Set up times are July 11th from 5 pm to 7 pm and July 12th from 7 am to 9 am. |
| Vendor Applications are due by June 10th. |
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| CLASSES AND FREE DEMOS |
Classes are listed with infomation of the class being offered. Below is the info on the instructor, time schedule, and price.
Material costs will be paid directly to the instuctor at time of class. |
SATURDAY |
SATURDAY |
SUNDAY |
SUNDAY |
FULL DAY 9 - 4 |
HALF DAY 9 - NOON |
FULL DAY 9 - 4 |
HALF DAY 8:30 - 12:30 |
1. ROY KADY: Dying with Navajo Plants $60 plus material fee
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1. LONNA STEELE: Acid Dyes on Wool Yarn $30 plus material fee |
1. ROY KADY: Dyeing with Montana Native Plants $60 plus material fee |
1. SHARI HIRST: Knitting to Fit Basic Body Shapes $40 plus material fee |
2. JAYNE DEARDORFF: Fiber Blending w/ the Drum Carder $60 plus material fee
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2. ANN KEENAN: Beginning Spinning $30 plus material fee |
2. KAREN OWENS: Orenburg Lace Part 2 $60 plus material fee |
HALF DAY 9 TO NOON |
1. CATHY MARQUARD: Beginning Inkle Card Weaving $30 plus material fee |
| 3. KAREN OWENS Orenburg Lace Part 1 $60 plus material fee |
HALF DAY 1 - 4 |
3. JUDIE OVERBEEK Spinning Novelty Yarns $60 plus material fee |
HALF DAY 1 - 4 |
| 1. ADA LAI: Workshop on Knit Design Software $30 |
1. ADA LAI: Workshop on Knit Design Software $30 |
| 4. CATHY MARQUARD: Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving $60.00 plus material fee |
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4. JUDY COLVIN: Wet Felting a Purse $60 plus materital fee |
1. LONNA STEELE: Acid Dyes on Wool Roving $30 plus material fee |
| Class enrollment is due by July 5th |
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| HANDSPUN YARN & GARMENT JUDGING |
| No less than a 2oz skein of handspun yarn will be accepted for judging. All garments entered must be clean and either hand knit, crocheted, or woven by the submitting entrant. NO FEE TO ENTER! |
| Yarn & Garment Forms are due by July 1st. Entries must be mailed by July 1st prior to judging time. |
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| RAW FIBER JUDGING & SALES |
| Sheep, Mohair, Cashmere, Alpaca, & Llama Fiber are accepted. After judging, designated fleeces will be for sale by the fiber owner. |
| Fiber Entry Forms are due by July 1st. Fleeces can be mailed or hand delivered to the Roundup no later than 9:00 Saturday morning. |
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$50.00 cash prize VENDOR drawing and $50.00 cash prize INSTRUCTOR drawing will be held Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. This is our way of saying "THANK YOU!" for your support in making our 1st annual MONTANA FIBER ROUNDUP a success.
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LOOKING TO THE FUTURE WITH OUR YOUTH!
This is a new concept to encourage our youth to participate in the fiber industry in America! Any interested child, regardless of age, can enter the competition! Do not have an animal to show? An established breeder will bring an animal for you to show at the Roundup. This mentor will help you with the care and handling before & during this time so you can enter in the alpaca/llama or sheep/goat/yak shows. Need help in the show ring? Your mentor can be beside you during the judging if needed. Other fun events involving you and your animal will be available. Two different age groups are offered in judging. See the entry forms below for more information.
Need help in finding a fiber animal to show? We can help!
Call us to match you with a mentor.. 406-756-6772 |
| YOUTH ALPACA/LLAMA SHOWCASE |
| Bring your animals for judging, showman techniques, and FUN! Entrance Fees are $3.00 per event per animal. All fees must be turned in by July 1st. Paid premiums are $4.00/ first, $3.00/ second, $2.00/ third place. Awards for over all winner and people's choice. |
| Entry Forms are due by July 1st. Other fun events are also on the form. |
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| YOUTH SHEEP/GOATS/ YAK FIBER SHOWCASE |
| Bring your animals for judging, showman techniques, and FUN! Entrance Fees are $3.00 per event per animal. All fees must be turned in on July 1st. Paid premiums are $4.00/ first, $3.00/ second, $2.00/ third place. Awards for over all winner and people's choice. |
| Entry Forms are due by July 1st. Other fun events are on the form. |
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Authentic Navajo Rug Auction will be held Saturday and Sunday starting at 2:00 p.m., both days.
These rugs are handmade by the Navajo People from the Four Corners area. Fourth generation rug weaver, Roy Kady, and his family will be traveling over 1000 miles to participate in our Montana Fiber Roundup.
**Roy Kady will also interpert the designs on your personal rugs for $10.00 a rug when you bring them into the Roundup at 1:00 in the afternoon on Saturday.** |
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10%Discount on classes for all 4-H kids.
Free shearing demo of sheep and llamas.
Llama cart driving demo.
Here is a link for Kalispell lodging.
Festival camping w/ electricity & showers for $15.00 per night at the fairgrounds.
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