2026 Alpaca Fleece Show and Sale

The emphasis of this show is the suitability of fleeces for handspinning and all fleeces will be judged on this basis. SAFF’s goal is to provide a market for the small, or new producer as well as the larger one. We strive to create an atmosphere that emphasizes an exchange of knowledge for the producer and the spinner alike. Judging is open to all SAFF attendees and everyone is encouraged to watch and listen.

Show, Sale, and Fleece Check in will be in the MCGOUGH BUILDING.

• Fleeces will be judged Friday, October 23 starting at 9:00 am
• Show Fleece Check-In is Thursday, October 22 from 9:00 am to 7:30  pm. No show fleeces will be accepted on Friday. No exceptions.
• Sale Only Fleece Check-In is Thursday, October 22 from 9:00 am, to 7:30 pm
• Fleeces may be mailed for entry. See Show rules.
• All fleece must be picked up by 6 pm Saturday, October 24.

Entry Guidelines

• Sale Only Fleeces: Both full and half fleeces will be accepted in the Sale. Alpaca fleece is defined as a full or half blanket.
• Fleeces Accepted: All types of animal fleece may be accepted for Sale Only as long as it is legal to do so in the state of NC. Wool, Mohair, Alpaca and Llama are examples of such fleeces. Angora fleeces may be sold in a bag containing a reasonable project size amount of fiber. See FAQ page for more information.
• Fees: If you register online or by-mail prior to October 10, 2026 entry fee is $7.00 per fleece, if you register onsite on Thursday or Friday, entry fee is $10.00 per fleece.
• Pricing: Sale price is set by the entrant should be express as price for whole or half fleece, and should be marked up by the 20% commission collected by SAFF. SAFF will not calculate fleece price, nor sell increments of fiber from an individual fleece. See FAQ’s for Fleece Producers for more information regarding fleece price and calculation.

Methods of Entry:

• Online Registration: priority processing at fleece drop-off. Online Registration will cease operation at 11:00 pm October 10, 2026. After October 10 registration must occur onsite and increased fees will apply.
• Mail in Registration: using Manual Entry Form-“fiber type”. Registration must be received by October 10, 2026. Priority processing at drop-off.
• Onsite Registration: by bringing a filled out Manual Entry Form-“fiber type” to the McGough Building, These fleeces have lowest priority, expect a long wait and increased fees to $10.

Mail to: Kelsey Foster, 550 Miracle Drive, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Email to: fleeceshow@saffsite.org

• Drop-off:All Fleeces must be dropped off at the McGough Building on Thursday between 9:00 am- 7:30 pm.
• Mail-in Drop Off: Fleeces may be mailed/shipped to Kelsey Foster at the above address. They must be received no later than October 10. They can be pre-registered online or accompanied by a printed Manual Entry Form for their fiber type.
• Fleeces must be picked up onsite, or must pre-arrange mail/ship return with Kelsey Foster  if they are not sold.
• Return cost will be at the producer’s expense.
  Fleece Preparation:For Wool, Mohair- From the current clip (2026) and represent no more than 15 months growth.
• For Alpaca-From the current clip (2025-2026) or the previous year’s clip (2024-2025) representing no more than 15 months growth.
• Fleeces must be raw: unwashed.  Washed fleeces will be rejected
• Properly skirted for processing, free of excessive vegetable matter, manure tags, second cuts, and pests. We reserve the right to reject any fleece deemed unsuitable for processing as presented.
• Should be neatly presented for show,–not tied—in a clear or white plastic bag that is contains it comfortably without excessive strain.
• Alpaca fleece may contain corresponding seconds, but should be bagged separately inside the regular fleece. Seconds only will not be accepted.
• Fleece Acceptance: The Fleece Sale Manager reserves the right to pull from the Show or Sale any fleeces with rot, breaks, pests, felting or other serious problems at any time during the show. We also reserve the right to arrange, group, and re-class fleece as appropriate and necessary. We also reserve the right to notate sales tag for any discovered observations and outright pull any fleece from the show for any reason without refund.
• Fleece Promotion: Entrants may place promotional materials in with fleece, and are encouraged to do so. See FAQ’s for more information.
• Price Changes: Prices may be changed at the Producer’s discretion. See front desk for a Price Change Form. We do not encourage price increases once the show has begun, On-site changes can be made at the time of drop off without form.
• Show/Sale Fleece Pick Up: Entrants must pick up unsold fleeces by 6:00 pm on Saturday, Unsold fleece can be picked up during the show at any time. Please see Fleece Show Staff for check out.
• Fleece NOT Picked up: Any fleece not claimed by 6:00 pm on Saturday, will become the property of SAFF.
• Responsibility: SAFF is ultimately not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged fleeces.
• Refunds: There will be no refunding of entry fees for any circumstance.
• Sale Proceeds: Entrants will receive a check via mail for their fleece sales within 30 days of SAFF. Please make sure your contact information is complete and correct.