Re: [AlpacaTalk] Re:More on show fees
actually the BNAS was AOBA-certified this year. I had the privilege of judging it a couple of years ago and loved the format and the casual ambiance! The other two summer NY shows are the Central NY CLassic and the Western NY Alpaca Show and Fiber Festival that our regional network puts on. Both are outdoor shows under tents and are very informal and tons of fun! JUDITH KORFF, LADYSONG SURIS, RANDOLPH, NY
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> Hey Michele,
> What a cool show name! Bare Naked! Love it!
> Libby
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> HI Heather:
> It's interesting to see a different perspective about the stalling. I
> wasn't surprised at the cost of stalling at Nationals. East Coast stalling
> and shows I think is generally much more expensive than west coast. The
> cost for stalling at nationals puts it at the higher end of stalling for
> the East Coast. We spend on average $200 on stalls out here. It's always
> great when a show comes in with a lower rate. Virginia had a lower rate of
> $75 a stall, but they were in a horse barn not in the venue itself. The
> Empire, Mapaca, Sepa, Paoba, NJ, Maba, and I believe the new england
> states all have high fees - within the 150-250 a stall. Venues here
> (except for the summer months) have to be inside, which costs for the
> facility, stalls, and from what I understand the worst cost now is
> bedding. Sod has gotten so expensive that some places have had to switch
> to straw or cardboard bedding. Mapaca publishes what they spend on sod and
> panels, and it's astronomical. And I
> think that Nationals are somewhat larger than Mapaca.
> I so wish there could be a cheaper system, I too think more people would
> come. It costs a lot of money for the farms to do shows now, between
> transporting (yes gas has dropped - but for how long). hotel expenses,
> food, stalling and registration.
> I find myself doing a lot more mail in fleece shows this year then I used
> to, because of the cost. Is your show doing Mail in? you probably could
> get a bit more revenue from that.
> Also - just a thought for your show - we have 2 summer shows out here in
> NY which are considerably cheaper - and much more fun then the big shows.
> they are both in July - and it's only shorn competitions and fleece. And
> everyone ends up doing performance classes, and it's a lot of fun. the
> breeders have a great time, and it's really good for new breeders - and
> old breeders too! stalling is inexpensive because it's outside under
> tents, and they keep the registration inexpensive too. There is one in NJ
> called Bare Naked. in May or June. You might want to consider doing that
> for your show.
> Michele Armour
> Rosehaven Alpacas
> Callicoon, NY
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