National Show 2026
The 2026 National Show will be held on the 7th to the 9th of August 2026 at Bendigo Showgrounds.
KEY INFORMATION:
HALTER SHOW: JUDGES: NATASHA CLARK (AUS) & MARY JO SMITH (UK)
SHOW DATES: 7th – 9th August 2026
NATIONAL AUCTION: 8th August 2026 – 6pm
AAA MEMBER SOIREE: 8th August 2026 – 7:30pm
LOCATION: Bendigo Showgrounds
FLEECE SHOW: JUDGE: JUDE ANDERSON (AUS)
FLEECE TESTING: 11th – 12th July 2026
FLEECE JUDGING: 24th – 26th July 2026
FLEECE DROP OFF LOCATION: Ashbourne Alpacas
YOUR CONVENING TEAM:
CONVENORS: Darren & Rebecca Hard
FLEECE CONVENOR: Jillian Elwers
SPONSORSHIP/NATIONAL AUCTION/SOIREE: Shane Carey/ Samantha Hood
ART & PHOTOGRAPHY CONVENOR: Sharon Dawson
CHIEF STEWARD: Shane Carey
SPONSORSHIPS
🍾TITLE SPONSOR FOR AUCTION & SOIREE – Ultimate promotion & media package, meal & beverage package, premium marketing package including in the ring signage, announcements, special features in AAA social media and marketing, ringside booth with table, chairs & heater and trade stand in commercial district, penning & power package if exhibiting.
💎 DIAMOND SPONSOR – (replaces Gold) – Premium Ringside booth, chairs, table & heater, pen & power package, food & beverage package, continuous promotion as part of NAS promotions & media campaign, social media promotion, banner with link on AAA website, in the ring signage, sponsor announcements throughout the weekend, space on Meet the Sponsor’s table.
🥇 GOLD SPONSOR – Exclusive naming rights to the Supreme Huacaya Championship or Supreme Suri Championship, pen & power package, Beverage package (no food), continuous promotion as part of NAS promotions & media campaign, access to the Meet the Sponsors ringside table.
🥈 SILVER SPONSOR – Naming Rights for one the following: Supreme Huacaya Fleece, Supreme Suri Fleece, Youth Show Sponsor, Fiber & crafts Show sponsor, Art & photography show sponsor. AAA website & social media promotion, ringside signage, Meet the Sponsors ringside table.
🥉 BRONZE SPONSOR – Champion and Reserve males and females in huacaya or suri as well as corresponding age fleece champion or best of colour in halter and fleece classes. Promotional material displayed on the Meet the Sponsors ringside table, logo on AAA website NAS page, social media promotion, livestream coverage during intervals, sponsor acknowledgement during presentations
🐾 FRIENDS OF THE SHOW – Open to regions for members seeking cost effective inclusivity, your stud’s name and logo listed under your Regional Banner, Promotion across AAA website (NAS page) and show catalogue, NAS promotion & social media, ideal for breeders and supporters wanting visibility, access to ‘meet the sponsors’ ringside table & show bag insert.
COMMERCIAL SPONSOR – Promotion across AAA website (NAS page), social media, livestream coverage during intervals, access to ‘meet the sponsors’ ringside table, MC promotion throughout the show, Banner in show catalogue, trade Booth, show bag insert, invitation to Auction & Soiree normally reserved for members only.
Elite Auction
AAA National Alpaca Show Elite Auction Nomination packs now available from AAA office.
Calendar
AAA National Elite Auction 2026 Inspection Calendar!
The 2026 AAA National Elite Auction inspection locations and dates for your state.
Key Dates & Locations:
NSW – 22nd February 2026 – Royal Canberra show
VIC – 14th March 2026 – Malakai Farm Ballarat
SA – 21st March 2026 – Mt Pleasant Show
NSW – 25th April 2026- Hawkesbury Show
WA – 30th May 2026- Gidgegannup Show
QLD & TAS – TBA
Shane Carey & Barbara Hetherington will be inspecting nominated alpacas at select venues across Australia.
Important deadline reminder:
Please submit your auction nomination by 1st April, or at least one week before your local inspection date (whichever comes first), to ensure your alpaca(s) are eligible for inspection.
If you’re thinking about nominating, now’s the time to start planning!
Auction Process
1. Request your nomination pack from the AAA office. tanya@alpaca.asn.au
2. Submit your nominated alpaca(s) to the AAA office with the entry fee. Make sure your submission is complete, accurate and presents your alpaca to the highest standard meeting all nomination guidelines. All nominations must be received at least a week prior to your local inspection date.
3. You will be notified by 8th June if your nomination has been successful and is included in the 2026 Elite Auction.
4. An online version of the catalogue will be available to download and will be circulated frequently. Individual alpaca lot promotion will be shared regularly on social media and internally via email
5. There will be a hardcopy of the auction alpacas available in the National show catalogue. You will receive a banner to showcase your alpaca which will be situated outside of your pen. Rolling announcements will be made throughout the show.
6. Alpaca inspections will commence at 6pm ahead of the Auction.
Enjoy the auction and soiree.
Nomination packs and key info:
Everyone is invited to nominate an alpaca for the auction.
While quality is our highest priority, selections will be made to ensure a balanced and diverse offering, including huacaya and suri, males and females, in a range of colours. This auction is for everyone.
1. Complete your nomination form carefully
All sections must be fully completed and meet the nomination guidelines. Alpacas may not be considered if information is missing or requirements are not met.
2. Multiple nominations are welcome
You may nominate more than one alpaca for consideration.
3. Fees
– Entry fee: $150 per alpaca
– Auction fee: 10% commission on the final sale price
·4. Each nomination must include:
– All available fleece statistics
– Show history
– A 100-word description
– A clear profile photo showing conformation
– Head photo
– Fleece photo
– Teeth photo
– Marketing photos
5. Quality standard
All alpacas nominated must be of the highest calibre.
6. Reserve price
We ask that vendors set a sensible and realistic reserve price.
7. Auction inspection & event format
At the conclusion of Day 2 of the National Alpaca Show judging, a formal auction lot inspection will be held, leading into our Soirée. Once all lots have been inspected by prospective bidders, the auction will commence.
2025 National Show
The most anticipated event on the Australian showing calendar is fast-approaching!
The show will be held at the Prince of Wales Showground, 42-72 Holmes Rd, Bendigo from the 8th to 10th of August 2025.
The halter judges are our AAA judges Peter Kennedy Gane and Shane Carey.
The fleece judge is our AAA judge Natasha Clark.
Convenor is Jonathon Provis-Vincent who can be contacted at: aaaconvenor@gmail.com
Sponsors
Livestream
The livestream is back again! Viewers around the world can tune in to see what Australia has to offer! Anyone who is unable to make the show can also view the show from a distance. We will have a professional cameraperson at the show that will be capturing the action!