2026 Darrington Fling
Darrington Rodeo Grounds, Darrington, Washington.
5x Points Show (If you enter ALSA & ILR)
July 10-12, 2026
ALSA/ILR Judges:
Joy Bishop Forshey Halter, Performance & Fleece (Red Judge)
Margaret Drew Halter & Performance (Blue Judge) Rawna Hamann Fleece (Blue Judge Show)
There are many reasons why you may want to attend this year’s show, but here are just a few:
- Family-friendly pricing and atmosphere.
- Practical and cool prizes for Grand Champion, Reserve Champion, Best of Show Halter, High Point Performance for youth & open, and Best of Show Shorn & Walking Fleece!
- Work out of your trailer and low-priced stall.
- Casual- no dress-up show.
- Friendly and welcoming environment.
- Hiking, swimming, and camping out with your animals!
- Realistic and fun courses.
- Friendly and helpful judges who will provide feedback on your performance.
- Dual-sanctioned show with five sets of points if you enter both shows!
- Inexpensive package pricing.
- Cheap camping, stalling, and entry pricing.
- Adaptive classes for our special people.
If you would like to sponsor our show, we would love to add you to our sponsorship list! Just let us know! We are grateful to this year’s sponsors. We will have pictures soon of the really cool prizes we are giving out.
DeWalt Tools/Hardware Sales Richard Kocik – High Point Youth
LOWES Bellingham – High Point Adult
Coastal Farm Supply – Best of Show Male & Female
Laurel Farm Supply – Best of Show Male & Female
Kate Otey Embroidery – Grand Champion Embroidery
DG Farms/Debi Garvin – Best of Show Shorn & Walking Fleece Both Judges
LOWES Bellingham – High Point Adult
Coastal Farm Supply – Best of Show Male & Female
Laurel Farm Supply – Best of Show Male & Female
Kate Otey Embroidery – Grand Champion Embroidery
DG Farms/Debi Garvin – Best of Show Shorn & Walking Fleece Both Judges
Wild Apple Llamas Dawn & Wyatt Moore – Special People Division
Kathy, our superintendent, is working hard to be organized for the 2026 show. If you would like to assist, we would love to have your help. These are a few of the many jobs we need help with to run a smooth show!
- Runners of score cards
- Clerks for scoring
- Misc. help as needed position
- Course change helpers
- Ribbon runners
- Ring steward during halter day
- Fleece helpers
If you would like to come early (Thursday) and stay longer (Until Monday), you are welcome to do so! We love that we have so many families that look forward to this event every year.
We have limited RV hookups; you will need to contact us to reserve a spot. There is so much room to spread out and enjoy a peaceful camping experience.
Questions, contact Kathy Johnson at darringtonfling@gmail.com
Our website page is https://www.jnkllamas.com/
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