The A-OK Alpaca Blast-Off Show is excited to return our expanded edition of our Performance Show in 2026! Here’s an outline of the five events that are offered at our show:
| Showmanship | Public Relations | Obstacle | Costume Class | Sunday Funday & Education with the Judge |
The first three classes above count toward the possible Youth Performance Championship and Reserve Championship Awards that are dependent upon the number of entries in each age group.
The Costume Class and Sunday Funday with the Judge events, while optional, serve as excellent opportunities for all who choose to enter.
The first four above are open to both Youth and Adults.
Where to Read the Rules…
You can find a COMPLETE list of rules and information for these three classes in the 2026 AOA Show System Handbook. This handbook is available for purchase from AOA, or you can read the PDF on the www.alpacainfo.com following the menu tree: Home/Competitions/Certified Alpaca Shows/ Show System Handbook & Resources and navigating to page 83. Please review the information on these pages! [Note that entrants must be at least 5 years of age.]
Here’s a brief (incomplete) description of each event:
Showmanship: The showmanship class is judged solely on the handler’s ability to prepare and present their alpaca at halter. The alpaca participates with the handler during the class to demonstrate the handler’s preparation and style of presenting their alpaca to the Judge for evaluation. The alpaca’s quality is not part of the judging.
Showmanship class placings will be based on accumulation of positive showing actions based on overall preparation and appearance, presentation and proper ring procedure. Scoring is from 0 to 100 points.
Public Relations:
The public relations class demonstrates the teamwork between the handler
and their alpaca through a variety of obstacles associated with public events, appearances, or parades. The alpaca works with the handler to show its level of training, poise, and willingness to cooperate, and its performance contributes to the handler’s score throughout the course. The alpaca’s physical quality is not part
of the judging. The ideal performance is a calm, poised team that completes the
equired movements promptly and willingly on a loose lead.
The junior youth course shall consist of eight total obstacles, with no more than three obstacles of medium difficulty and the remaining obstacles of easy difficulty. The intermediate and senior youth course shall consist of ten approved obstacles prepared for any combination of easy to medium difficulty. The intermediate and senior youth courses shall differ from the junior youth course by at least three obstacles. The youth public relations courses shall differ from the adult public relations course by at least four obstacles, which may be completely different obstacles or obstacles of increasing level of difficulty. Each obstacle in the course is worth ten points. Any team that “breaks” the pattern or goes “off course” during their performance cannot place higher than teams who completed the course correctly. Repeating an obstacle is not considered breaking the pattern.
Obstacle:
The obstacle class demonstrates the teamwork between the handler and their
alpaca through a variety of obstacles. The alpaca works with the handler to show its level of training and willingness to cooperate, and its performance contributes to the team’s overall score. The alpaca’s physical quality is not part of the judging. The ideal performance is a calm, poised team that completes the required movements promptly and willingly on a loose lead. There are mandatory obstacles for all obstacle classes except the Sub-junior youth class. Each obstacle in the course is worth 10 points. Any team that “breaks” the pattern or goes “off course” during their performance cannot place higher than teams which completed the course correctly. Repeating an obstacle is not considered breaking the pattern.
Fun Stuff…
Costume Class:
The Costume Class is a very entertaining class for the audience at a show, and the Exhibitors must have actively participated in creating both costumes. The originality and complexity of costume worn by the alpaca is approximately 70%. There are seven things in the rules for which the alpaca’s costume will be rewarded. Approximately 20% is how the alpaca’s costume and the exhibitor’s costume complement each other. The last 10% is from a short story prepared and written by the exhibitor that describes the characters represented by the alpaca and the exhibitor. Online information about this Fun Class can be found at: https://www.alpacainfo.com/show/fun-classes
Sunday Funday & Education with the Judge:
The judge will provide some instructions on how the kids can better work with their animals, especially in areas where they are having difficulties getting them to participate. In addition, the Youth will play some fun games with their alpacas. As we did last year, there will be an Education Session that explains the point system of the categories so that you can understand the scoring works. This event is on Sunday morning. The instruction and information at the A-OK Show will be provided by our Performance Judge, Angie Grove.
Optional Training Available:
Preparation and training opportunities for interested youth in Oklahoma will start several months before the Show. But other ranches may also offer their own training, obstacles, and preparation at their locations; contact any that may be close to you to see if they offer such training. A-OK members and volunteers participating and assisting the coordinator, Terri Bates will meet on a schedule and location TBD. 2025’s training was at Salt Creek Alpacas in Amber, OK.
Show Fees
- Youth Performance: $20.00
- Adult Performance Price: $40.00
- Sunday Funday & Education with the Judge: No Charge
Performance & Youth Event Sponsors:
Choose how to support A-OK’s Youth Participants by selecting your desired option in the Registration System.
Youth Performance Show Sponsor—$3000
- Be the ONLY ONE!
Youth Performance Show Co-Sponsor—$1500
- Be the FIRST!
Youth Performance Show Friends—$750
- Be the FIRST!
Youth Sponsors—Various Levels:
Supporter — $25.00
Booster — $50.00
Advocate — $100.00
Sustainer — $250.00
Champion — $500.00
- Be the FIRST for 2026!
- 2025 Advocate: $100 —
Want to register for the 2026 Show? Go to our Registration Page.
