Alpaca Fest Returns to Allegan County Fairgrounds

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The Michigan Alpaca Fest will return to the Allegan County Fairgrounds in April, offering a family-friendly weekend with competitions, youth events, and fiber arts displays. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 18 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 19.

Why it matters

The Alpaca Fest is a long-running annual event that celebrates the local alpaca farming community and provides educational opportunities for families to learn about these unique animals and the fiber arts. It draws visitors from across the region to the Allegan County Fairgrounds.

The details

The Alpaca Fest features a variety of activities, including alpaca competitions, youth events like an alpaca costume contest, and displays of fiber arts and products made from alpaca wool. Attendees can also shop for alpaca-themed merchandise and learn more about the animals and the local alpaca farming industry.

• The Alpaca Fest will take place on April 18-19, 2026.
• The event runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 18 and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 19.