1. Important Dates May 15th – Llama Identification form must be
turned in to the Jr. Fair Board Office
June 9th – turn in fiber (if competing)
June 9th - trophy money due to Llama Committee
June 9th – Llama Rindchen’s
July 25th – Jr. Fair Entry form due to Jr. Fair
Board Office (Pam Baad)
August 11th – Foltz Center

2. Llama Identification
Items that must be turned in to the Llama Committee:
Completed Llama Identification form
Front and side view pictures of your Llama
Copy of Llama’s registration (if registered)

3. Fiber Competition (Optional)
Fiber sample must be 100% llama or 100% alpaca fiber.
Sample size must be one (1) ounce.
Fiber must be clean, debris and guard hair free, unwashed.
Full body photo of the animal and copy of registration to accompany sample.
Sample submitted with animal & owner information in a one gallon zip lock bag.
Please see Jr. Fair rules for additional information.

4. Trophy Money Each 4-H Llama member is required to solicit support
and submit at least $25 to the Llama Committee to be
used for trophies.
Include the name and address of each sponsor
providing support (they will be recognized at our Llama
show).

5. Llama Jamboree
This is a fun event that provides experience with showmanship and
obstacle for you and your Llama.
Starting time is 6:00 pm.
This is held at the Rindchen’s farm in North Lawrence, Ohio. For
directions, please contact the Llama Committee.

6. Llama Skill-a-thon
This is a mandatory event for all 4-H Llama projects.
Skill-a-thon is held at the Foltz Center in East Canton, Ohio.
Start time is 7:00 pm.
Includes:
General Llama questions
Llama anatomy
Showmanship (quadrants)
Quick-release knot

7. Llama Project Age Breakdown
Age Breakdown matches the new Llama and Alpaca Project and Record Book
Beginner – 8 to 10 years old
Intermediate – 11 to 13 years old
Advanced – 14 years old or older
All Age Breakdowns are consistent for Skill-a-thon, Showmanship,
Obstacle, and Poster

8. Stark County Llama Committee
President – Ron Hafner
Vice-President – Patty Hafner
Secretary – Alena Soehnlen
Treasurer – Susan Rindchen
To contact the Llama Committee, please send to