Show Q&As

The whole of England and Wales is in a bluetongue restricted zone. You can move animals within and between England and Wales without a specific bluetongue licence or pre-movement testing.

Scotland currently remains an infection free area and movement conditions are in place with particular requirements for pregnant females and breeding males. Exhibitors bringing alpacas to the show from Scotland should ensure they are following all the currently movement conditions and consult the guidance on the government website: https://www.gov.scot/publications/bluetongue/pages/overview/

Arrivals and check in of alpacas is between 09:00 and 12:00 on Friday 20th. If you have a long journey and would prefer to arrive on Thursday, this is available by appointment – please email nationalshow@bas-uk.com

The Exhibitors’ Letter with complete joining instructions will be available shortly to download from the Halter Show page

We plan to start the judging at 15:00 on Friday 20th March. Arrival and check in for your alpacas will be between 09:00 and 12:00 and there will be an exhibitors meeting at approx 14:00.

The Exhibitors’ Letter with complete joining instructions will be available shortly to download from the Halter Show page

Judging will start at 08:30 on both Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd

The Exhibitors’ Letter with complete joining instructions will be available to download from the Halter Show page

We aim to finish not later than 15:30 so that everyone can be on the road by 16:00. Please note that no departures are allowed until the show has officially been closed after the judging of the Supreme champions.

The Exhibitors’ Letter with complete joining instructions will be available to download from the Halter Show page

The Exhibitors’ Letter with complete joining instructions will be available to download from the Halter Show page

Yes! We are splitting the competition into Huacaya and Suri this year. All the details are here:

For general advice on how to prepare for the show, BAS Judge and experienced breeder Barbara Hetherington has written an excellent article for the 2025 Alpaca Yearbook titled ‘Show Preparation‘ (p26). This covers everything from working with your alpacas prior the show, checking their health, making the neccessary transport arrangements and preparing yourself – a highly recommended read!

Each pen comes with 2 tickets for dinners on Friday and Saturday night and use of the free shuttle bus to and from the Premier Inn hotels at North Stafford. If you need any additional tickets for the Show Dinner on Saturday, these are available at a subsidised rate of £20 +VAT per adult and £10 +VAT per child (under 16) from Grassroots (log in to the Pedigree Registry and select ‘National Show – extra tickets’ from the drop down menu).

If you’re looking for a hotel, we recommend the Premier Inns at North Stafford, Spitfire and Hurricane. They are less than 5 miles from the Showground and a free show shuttle bus will be running to and from the hotels across the weekend

A free shuttle service will be running between the Premier Inn hotels at North Stafford and the Showground in the morning and after judging is complete in the afternoon / evenings.

Q: How long is the journey?
A: The travel time between the hotels and showground is 15 – 20 minutes.
Q: How big is the bus?
A:The bus capacity is 40 people seated plus up to 25 standing, so a maximum of 65 people per journey. It is fully accessible and drops to the kerb for wheelchairs or pushchairs.
Q: Who can use the bus?
A: All exhibitors (use of buses is included in pen fees) and visitors who purchase a weekend pass
Q: Where will the bus stop and pick up at the Showground?
A: Right outside Bingley Hall – so no distance to walk!

Yes – you can bring a campervan, caravan or tent and stay on site free of charge. Water and accessible toilets and showers are available. Please email to confirm you wish to stay on site nationalshow@bas-uk.com

If you’d like to discuss any special dietary requirements, please email Teri White

If you have bought or been allocated a dinner ticket, you will be emailed a survey in order to choose your menu options – all choices need to be made by Friday 27th February at the latest

Dinner will be served at 8pm in the banqueting hall at the showground.

Buses will be running to and from the Premier Inn hotels after the judging finishes for those who would like to get changed for dinner.

Guests are welcome to arrive from 6:30pm when the bar in the banqueting suite opens.

Before and during dinner there will be a ‘wine station’ operating for those who wish to buy bottles of wine for their table. (This will be card only for payments). All other drinks can be bought from the bar in the suite (card and cash accepted at the bar).

Friday night is a casual evening with a help yourself buffet of curry (meat & vegan options) with optional rice and chips (GF)

Supper will be served from approx 18:30, immediately after the Champion of Champions Fleece Show results have been announced.

The Bingley Arms pub (in the main hall) will be open for drinks and the shuttle bus will run back to the Premier Inn hotels at 20:30, 21:30 and 22:30 if you’d like to take the opportunity to have a few drinks :). Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements – if you’d like to discuss options please email Teri White.

The cafe and restaurant will be open throughout the event during the day, starting with breakfast.

Cafe opening times: Friday 8am to 4pm, Saturday 7:30am to 5pm, Sunday 7:30am to 2pm

There will also be a hot and cold sandwich bar in Hall 2

Bingley arms pub opening times: Friday 12 noon to close, Saturday 11am to 6pm, Sunday 11am to 2pm

There is step free access to all Exhibition Halls, Conference and Banqueting facilities.

Toilet Facilities
Unisex Disabled toilet facilities are available inside Bingley Hall adjacent to the Bingley Hall Farm Shop

Access to Bingley Hall Balcony
A passenger lift within Bingley Hall allows disabled visitors access to the balcony.

The Shuttle Bus between the showground and Premier Inn hotels in Stafford North is fully accessible and drops to the kerb for wheelchairs and / or pushchairs to load.

If you wish to come for the whole show you are very welcome and we would also like to invite you to join exhibitors at the Friday and Saturday night dinners. We recommend booking in to the Premier Inn hotels at Stafford North and purchasing a Weekend pass. This will give you entry to the show on Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday, evening dinner tickets and use of the free shuttle bus service to and from the hotels. There is a cloakroom available at the showground for luggage if you travel straight to the venue on Friday.

Tickets for day visitors will be available on the door but are available to book online in advance at a 20% discount!

BAS members can visit FREE of charge – use Promo Code BAS to get your online ticket

Exhibitors at the Halter Show have 2 free guest tickets per day – use Promo Code EXH26 and enter your herd name to get online tickets for your guests

Overseas visitors or non BAS Members who wish to visit for the Show and come along for the Saturday Show dinner should buy a Weekend Hospitality pass for £50 – use Promo Code HOSP26

Tickets can be bought daily for Saturday and Sunday on the door or in advance for a 20% discount

Adults (16+) £10 per day (£8 in advance), Children under 16 FREE

BAS Members have FREE entry – use Promo Code BAS

Exhibitors at the Halter Show have 2 FREE guest tickets per day – use Promo Code EXH26 and enter your herd name to get online tickets for your guests

You are very welcome to join the Saturday Night dinner by purchasing a subsidised ticket for £20. This will also give you access to the shuttle bus service running between the Showground and the Premier Inn hotels at North Stafford. Please email nationalshow@bas-uk.com to arrange if you do not have access to Grassroots. If you only wish to come to the Friday Night supper, you don’t need to purchase a ticket but we would be grateful if you could let us know on the same email to help us plan numbers.

For visitors to the show this year, alongside all the excitement of the Halter Show, Fleece Show and Fibre Shows, we have the ‘World of Alpacas’.

Immerse yourself in ‘all things alpaca’ as you explore stalls offering a range of alpaca related products. From soft and warm alpaca fibre clothing to unique alpaca themed gifts, you’ll find it here. Don’t miss the chance to meet knowledgeable experts who can provide valuable insights into alpaca care, breeding, and more.

The National Show Committee is made up of dedicated show enthusiasts who volunteer their time to organise the National Show. The team members each bring different skills and many combined years of both organising and attending shows. They work to a terms of reference and budget that is agreed with the BAS Board and hope to put on a world class halter show and celebration of ‘all things alpaca’.

Michael Henderson – Chair, Contracts & Logistics michael.alpacas@gmail.com
Wendy Scott – Vice Chair & Comms tomandwendy@darkskyalpacas.com
Ian Mitchell – Treasurer ianmit@aol.com
Duncan Pullar – Contracts, Trade Stands & Logisitics ceo@bas-uk.com
Tom Scott – Sponsorship & Bluetongue Policy Co-ordination tomandwendy@darkskyalpacas.com
Ken Freivokh – Board Liaison & Layout alpacas@freivokh.com
Iain Sharp – Audio Visual iain.c.sharp@gmail.com
Mary-Jo Smith – Halter Show maryjo@bozedown-alpacas.co.uk
Julia Corrigan-Stuart – Fleece Show julia@csalpacas.co.uk
Alison Wiseman – Fibre Zone alison.wiseman@googlemail.com
Shirley Betttinson – World of Alpaca shirley@toftalpacastud.com
Barbara Hetherington – Stud Auction & Hospitality barbara@beckbrowalpacas.co.uk
Teri White – Social Media & Hospitality teri201623@yahoo.co.uk
Harley Laver – Web Site & Stud Auction harley@churchfieldalpacas.co.uk
Harry Edwards – Show reception and visitor entry harry.mulberry@me.com