Lynn - Alpacafest!

What could I do when Timmy sent me a link to the upcoming Alpacafest event? What could I do but squeal and frantically agree to go asap. It was only a few blocks away, and it was free, and it was ALPACA BASED! I mean, cmon!

And many-an-alpaca there were. The first building we went in to was almost entirely made up of gated in grass plots for the fuzzy ones. I was very excited to see them so close up, but I was also a little disappointed that there weren't any alpaca themed festiveness like shops or booths. It was all "Alpaca" and no "fest." This first tent was devoted mostly to the alpaca beauty pageant. Several stood in the central ring with their owners and were donned with shiny ribbons. They all looked equally cute to me. I never realized just how calm and pet-like they were. None of them seemed frightened of flashing lights or strange people walking by, most of them just sat in alpacaloaves and chewed their grass, lettin' their fluff blow in the breeze. One in particular let pretty much whatever blow in the breeze:



Timmy informed me that there was a second building of Alpacafest, which we arrived at through a circusy looking tent which connected the two buildings. Behold! the fest! This building was MUCH bigger and had plenty of booths for the sale of alpacaness. I wanted to buy pretty much everything. I let myself get a few things, because admission was free, and I figured I had some leeway. Timmy and I both got some mloves.. or glittens... whatever you wanna call them. I really wanted one of these lil mini alpacas -made of alpaca fur and wearing alpaca knitted hats.

Despite feeling a bit like we should have been alpaca breeders to attend, the whole thing was pleasant and fun. Once woman at her shop asked if we were alpaca owners and I told her, "Nope, we just think they are cute," and she seemed annoyed. Oh well, perhaps someday we will be in the elite world of owning a furry alpaca. Until then, I'm just gonna shave the cats and knit some sweaters for everyone.

STAYCATION RATING:
Funness: **** - how could you not have fun surrounded by giant loaves?!
Educationalness: **** - I feel like I actually learned a lot about what owning an alpaca would entail, and a lot about their temperament.
Cheapness: ***** - I suppose this is two-fold, though. The event was free, but alpaca fur is NOT.
Journeyness: **** - See below, considering it was right across the street from the Historical Center
Busyness **** - There were a lot of people there, but they were tending to their own alpacas most of the time.

Overall **** - It was pleasant and enjoyable. If you like alpacas, you're good!