2024 Grand National Show
We are excited that you are interested in joining ALSA for the 2024 Grand National Show! The ALSA Grand National Show is designed to bring together llama and alpaca owners and their animals for competition and comradery. The show enhances the visibility and versatility of llamas and alpacas, as well as demonstrates ALSA’s importance to the llama and alpaca community.
Triple points are awarded for the Grand National and all Grands and Reserves qualify towards overall Animal and Youth Awards, regardless of class size. Anyone who wishes to participate in the ALSA Grand National must be a current ALSA member.
2024 ALSA Grand National Shirts are here! Get your order in by September 23rd. These shirts are now available for via the button below. They are available in Black, Maroon, Purple, and Indigo Blue. In addition to the short-sleeved T-shirts, we are offering crewneck and hoodie sweatshirts! You will want one in every color! A portion of the proceeds from the sale of every shirt will be donated back to ALSA!
WHEN
October 4 – 6, 2024
Entry Deadline
September 15, 2024 is the deadline to enter Grand National and be in the show program. Entries will be accepted up until the show.
WHERE
Iowa Equestrian Center
801 76th Ave Dr. SW., Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
SHOW SUPERINTENDENT
Susan Leslie
leslielanellamas@gmail.com
830-401-0819
Show Links
Get to the information that you need quickly with our Show Quicklinks. Click any of the buttons below and be taken instantly to the section that you need.
2024 Judges
Judges are required to have judged at least five shows in the last five years and at least one of those shows must have had fifty or more animal entries in the halter divisions.
Cathie Kindler
Halter & Performance Judge
Lauren Wright
Performance Judge
Tricia Schneeberger
Performance Judge
Cindy Ruckman
Fleece Judge Judge
Sponsorships
Help us make the 2024 ALSA Grand National Show a success! If you would like to become a sponsor, please complete complete our sponsorship form.
Diamond Sponsor
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Prominent Full Page Ad
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Preferred Stalling
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3 Free Stalls
Platinum Sponsor
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Prominent Full Page Ad
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Preferred Stalling
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2 Free Stalls
Gold Sponsor
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1/2 Page Ad
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Preferred Stalling
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1 Free Stall
Silver Sponsor
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1/2 Page Ad
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Preferred Stalling
Bronze Sponsor
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1/4 Page Ad
Exhibitor Sponsor
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Business Card Size Ad
2024 Hotels
Booking your ALSA Grand National Show hotel has never been easier. Click the buttons below to book one of our two available hotel options.
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center
7725 Kirkwood Boulevard SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
Room rates are $149.00/ night for standard room and $155.00/ night for deluxe room plus tax and $2.00 per room per night Destination Marketing Fee.
County Inn & Suites by Radisson
9100 Atlantic Drive SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404, US
Room rates are $108.00/ night for 1 king bed and $108.00/ night for 2 queen beds plus tax. Pets are allowed with an additional fee.
2024 Sponsors
Thank you for your support of ALSA Grand National. All sponsorships received go back to the exhibitor in the form of PREMIUMS!
Diamond Sponsor
Sapaveco Ranch
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Ollendick Farms
Silver Sponsor
Moose Hill Llamas
Bronze Sponsor
Fehrenbach Farms
Bronze Sponsor
Macedo's Mini Acres
Bronze Sponsor
Namaste Farm
Exhibitor Sponsor
Willow Wind Farms
Exhibitor Sponsor
Absolutely Alpacas & Llamas
Exhibitor Sponsor
LGR Llamas
Exhibitor Sponsor
Schecks-Southwest Secrets
Exhibitor Sponsor
Show Me State Classics
Diamond Sponsor
Mark Smith Farms
Gold Sponsor
On The Fritz Farm
Silver Sponsor
Rock Creek Farm and Llama Co.
Silver Sponsor
Log Cabin Llamas
Bronze Sponsor
Mythical Acres Llamas
Bronze Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Kunkel Dairy Inc.
Exhibitor Sponsor
Sugar River Llamas
Exhibitor Sponsor
Heroes and Friends Farm
Exhibitor Sponsor
Cloud Peak Llamas
Exhibitor Sponsor
Blue Line Llamas
Award Sponsor
Leslie Lane Llamas
THANK YOU...
and of their support of the ALSA Grand National Show!
Gold Sponsor
RTC Ranch
Gold Sponsor
Northwind Llama Ranch
Silver Sponsor
Iowa Fortune Farm
Silver Sponsor
Southwest Llama Company
Bronze Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
The Joy of Llamas
Bronze Sponsor
Hum Hum N' Away
Exhibitor Sponsor
Sunset Reflection Ranch
Exhibitor Sponsor
Cri Ven Llamas
Exhibitor Sponsor
Sweet Joy Farm Llamas
Exhibitor Sponsor
Y-B Normal Acres
Direct Sponsor
Koconut Grove Stables
2023 Winners
A huge congratulations to our recent Grand National Show Winners. Thank you for your dedication and participation in ALSA events. Your hard-work and skill are remarkable.
President's Award
Ultimate Youth Champion
Elite Champion
Susan Leslie & Ana Reese
Ultimate Youth Champion
2nd Elite Champion
Joe Young & Rebecca Kunkel
Youth Versatility
Intermediate: Londyn Rubek
Junior: Evelyn Matthew
Highlights
Thank you so much for your interest in the ALSA Grand National Show. We are so excited about this years show! Here are just some of the show highlights you can expect.
- High Premiums
- Open Versatility Awards
- Triple Points for All Youth
- Youth Awards
- Triple Points for All Animals
- Dinner Saturday Evening
- New 2024 Fiber Awards
- All Champions Count Towards Animal Awards Regardless of Class Numbers
Become a Member & Compete
Get member’s only access to our incredible benefits and join the premiere Alpaca Llama Show Association. Click the link to submit your application today.
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