Show Information

2026 REGISTRATION Is Now Open!
Show Dates are November 5-8, 2026

Alpacas of Oklahoma hopes you will read our show information before you register.

Six Years in Chickasha OK!

• Enjoy a dedicated Suri Ring, with Blast-Off judging on Saturday and Rose Rock judging on Sunday.
• Both shows take place at the Grady County Fairgrounds & Event Center in Chickasha, Oklahoma—just 40 minutes southwest of Oklahoma City on Interstate 44.
• Stay at our Host Hotel, Best Western Plus, located only three minutes from the show arena.
• The popular Exhibition Class Best Head Contest returns for both Suri and Huacaya, with 100% of proceeds benefiting the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
• Multiple sponsorship opportunities are available for individuals and businesses.
• Kick off the weekend Friday evening at our expanded Meet & Greet, featuring a cash bar.
• Youth exhibitors can once again compete in our Youth Halter Event.
• Spacious 10′ × 10′ stalls feature our custom stall panels.
• Our Traditional Fleece Show returns for another year.
• Enter your favorite images in our popular Photo Contest.
• Our outstanding Judges Panel has six judges, providing exceptional evaluation across the weekend.
• Enjoy our Harvest Banquet, featuring a cash bar and an exciting Live Auction, all hosted in a spacious banquet room.
• Our on-site food vendor will serve meals throughout the event from a climate-controlled concession and dining area.
• We continue to offer some of the most affordable entry fees in the country, including reduced stall rates for Early Bird entries.
• Our incredible volunteers help make this one of the friendliest alpaca shows in the nation. We’d love to have you join the team—volunteer sign-up is quick and easy through SignUpGenius.
• The 2025 A-OK Blast-Off Alpaca Show was one of our best yet, with outstanding participation, numerous Halter Color Champions, and both Male and Female Judge’s Choice awards presented. We sincerely appreciate everyone who helped make last year’s event such a success.
• We’re looking forward to another outstanding weekend in 2026, featuring strong competition, excellent exhibitors, and a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.

Registration, Fees & Deadlines

1. You complete your registration when you pay all required fees and submit all required paperwork.
2. YOU MUST PAY FOR YOUR ENTRIES BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AT THE SHOW. A-OK requires full payment before you may vet check or unload anything. Contact Debbie Ashley, Show Coordinator about the status of your account.
3. You are able to pay for your Entry Fees online via PayPal or with a Credit/Debit card when you register, or you may mail a check to our treasurer.
4. Make all checks payable to Alpacas of Oklahoma. If you wish to mail a check for your Entry Fees—which saves A-OK PayPal expenses, please mail it to our A-OK Treasurer:
        Debbie Ashley
        425 Woodbine Estates Rd.
        Gainesville TX 76240
5. Early-Bird discounts end on September 30th. Show Registration closes on October 26th.
6. Submit cancellation requests in writing by midnight on October 19, 2026. A-OK will deduct a $25 processing fee per show, plus any fees paid to the Alpaca Owners Association (AOA) and the Show Superintendents for your entries, from all refunds.
7. You may make substitutions until midnight on October 26, 2026. After that deadline, A-OK will allow substitutions only for verified medical issues. For medical substitutions after the deadline, contact Elizabeth Bernard at show.super.buffy@gmail.com.

Alpaca Eligibility & Health Requirements

1. Bring only alpacas that are at least 6 months old, AOA registered, microchipped, and accompanied by health papers issued within 30 days of the last day of the event. This requirement applies to every alpaca attending the show, including alpacas that do not compete.
2. List the alpaca’s name, microchip number, and negative BVD via PCR or VI (VI prior to 1/1/2010) on the health papers. Owners must list each alpaca’s microchip number or ear tag identification on the health papers. A COPY of ALL health papers must be provided for the show office to keep on permanent record. PLEASE—MAKE COPIES BEFORE YOU COME!
3. A copy of the AOA Registration Certificate of each alpaca entered in the show must be provided. This includes companion animals.
4. Each entering Ranch must complete and submit a Disclosure Statement. Please fill out this form ONLINE as a part of your registration process at www.alpacashowreg.com.
5. Submit a BVD by PCR negative test (or a VI negative test if completed before 1/1/2010) for every alpaca entering the Exposition Center. List the test results on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI). A COPY of ALL health papers must be provided for the show office to keep on permanent record. PLEASE—MAKE COPIES BEFORE YOU COME!  
   Direct all BVD questions to:
   Patti Maness, 405-651-5005 (cell)
6. To protect the safety and comfort of our alpacas, do not bring any other animals (other species) into the show barn or arena area at any time during the show weekend. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have questions, contact Debbie Ashley, Show Coordinator, at 214-734-1921.

Show Entry Requirements & Class Information

1. A-OK will use the current AOA Show Division Handbook to govern all classes and may combine classes accordingly.
2. Complete All Halter, Walking Fleece, Performance, Production, Fleece, Best Head, and Photo Contest Entries online at www.alpacareg.com
3. Exhibitors must enter Get of Sire and Produce of Dam classes in the name of the sire or dam. A copy of the Sire/Dam AOA Registration certificate must be provided along with the names of the Alpacas showing in the class and the name(s) of their owners. The show does not require the sire or dam to attend.
4. All Alpacas entered in group/production classes must be eligible and entered in their respective halter class. Get of Sire and Produce of Dam classes incur an entry fee in the name of the Sire or Dam. Breeder’s Best 3 requires an entry fee.
5. Communicate AOA Registration Certificates, Permission To Show Forms, and Disclosure Statements for ALL ENTRIES to Elizabeth (Buffy) Bernard via online uploads in the registration process.
6. If you are unable to upload paperwork to www.alpacareg.com
   you may scan and email your paperwork to show.super.buffy@gmail.com
   Or, contact Buffy by phone if you have need at 618-231-6007 if urgent.

Show Stall Information

• The arena and the stalling area are all under one roof.
  • Stalls are 10′ x 10′ on concrete with one bag of pine pellet bedding provided per animal stall.
  • We recommend placing stall mats on top of the pine pellet bedding.
  • Please be sure to bring appropriate Gate Closures. A-OK does NOT provide these.
• Recommended stalling is a maximum of 4 juveniles or 3 yearlings/adults per 10′ x 10′ stall, all single sex.
  • Keep in mind that the safety and well-being of your Alpacas is your responsibility when you choose how many you will put in one stall.
• All stalls have electricity, with water and waste receptacles nearby.
  • Electricity is provided as part of the stall fee.
  • Exhibitors will need to provide their own extension cords. We recommend a 50′ 10 gauge extension cord.
  • Also, it is helpful to bring a multi-outlet power strip to support your electrical needs.

Disclosures

Grievance Procedure:

Alpacas of Oklahoma is one of the most active regional Alpaca organizations in the country. Our members know us as “A-OK.” We are dedicated to:

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