Carolina Alpaca Celebration and Carolina Alpaca Parade Feb 10-11

Carolina Alpaca Celebration is the biggest alpaca event in the southeast and it is free to the public. It takes place at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, 4751 NC-49, Concord, on Saturday, February 10, and Sunday, February 11, 2024.

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Parking is $7. Credit and debit cards only.

Scroll down for pictures from a previous year’s Alpaca Celebration, as well as some fun facts about alpacas.

There will be two alpaca shows with hundreds of alpacas competing.

In addition there will be:

Vendors selling alpaca and fiber related items
Educational classes
Demonstrations
A fiber arts display
Alpaca Costume Contest
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Alpaca (Vicugna pacos) is a species of South American camelid. It resembles a small llama.

Here are eight fun facts about alpacas:

Alapacas and llamas can cross-breed. Their offspring are called huarizo.
Their fleece is warmer than sheep’s fleece, not as itchy, and is hypoallergenic.
They were domesticated by the Incas over 6,000 years ago.
When they mate, the male emits a throaty vocalization called “orgling.” (I know you’re searching youtube now.)
Their fleece comes in 22 colors.
Their fleece is flame-resistant and water-resistant.
They do spit when they’re annoyed, so don’t annoy them.
They express their feelings toward each other by swishing their tails.

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Cabarrus Arena and Events Center

4751 NC Highway 49 North
Concord, NC

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