Visitors
All alpaca enthusiasts are welcome to visit!
The National Show is packed full of activities which we hope will be enjoyable, interesting and inspirational for all. Whether you want to get up close to the alpacas competing in the Halter Show, see some of the finest fleeces in the Fleece Show and what they can be made into in the Fibre Zone – or learn more about how to look after and train alpacas, join in with some craft activities and maybe even sample alpaca trekking – the show has it all!
Get your tickets booked in advance for an early bird discount!
Day visitors
Tickets are available for Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd March
Prices
Adults (16+ yrs) £10 per day on the door – EARLYBIRD discount 20%
Children (5 – 15 yrs) £5 per day on the door – EARLYBIRD discount 20%
Family (2 adults + 2 children) £25 per day on the door – EARLYBIRD discount 20%
Weekend Show & Hospitality Passes
Ideal for overseas visitors who want to come to the whole show and join in the hospitality with exhibitors Price: £50 per person
Details of what’s included
A Weekend Show & Hospitality Pass will give you
- entry to the show on Friday afternoon and all day on Saturday and Sunday
- Friday evening supper at the venue (chilli, rice, chips and cheese (with veg option))
- Saturday Evening Show Dinner (3 course, sit down meal in the banqueting suite)
- Free use of the shuttle bus service between the showground and Premier Inn hotels at Stafford North
- Cloakroom at the showground for luggage
Where to stay
We are recommending either of the Premier Inn hotels at Stafford North (Spitfire or Hurricane) as this is where the shuttle bus service will run from and to.
BAS members
BAS members have FREE entry to visit the show so do not need to buy a ticket.
If you are visiting with an exhibitor and would like to join the Saturday Evening Show Dinner, please buy your ticket from Grassroots by selecting ‘National Show Extra Tickets’ from the main menu
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Things to do at the Show
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.
Taking place in our third ring, there will be regular, fun demonstrations on alpaca handling and training and performances across the agility course. There will also be the opportunity to try a taster of alpaca walking, getting ‘up close and personal’ with the alpacas and, of course, posing for the obligatory selfies.
In the craft zone, there will be alpaca themed colouring, sticking fleece and felt bracelet making – for children and grown-ups too.
A professional alpaca shearer will be on hand to demonstrate how to make the most of your alpaca’s fleece, explaining how different areas of the animal produce fleece suitable for different types of project. To bring it to life, you’ll be able to have a good feel of different types of fleece in our ‘sensory tubs’.
One of the country’s specialist alpaca mills will be on hand to guide you through taking that fleece, skirting it and spinning it into yarn and you’ll also be able to see some carding, hand spinning demonstrations, using wheels and drop spindles, and weaving.
Whether you simply love alpacas or hope to own some one day, whether you are young or simply young at heart we aim to have something to entertain and inspire.
Venue
Halter Show
Trade Stands
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