Check in was on Friday for Attendees who brought alpacas to compete in the Customer Appreciation Futurity. Some farms also brought their farm displays for presentation to the many visitors who attend the Breeder's Choice looking for information on the alpaca industry.

Mardi Gras was the visual theme for this year's event. Total attendance at the auction was over 750 people. Food and fun were had by all!

Plenty of time was allowed on Friday and Saturday for buyers to do their own hands-on inspection of the alpacas they wished to bid on.

The Ameripaca staff was present to help field questions about each of the 21 alpacas we offered in this year's auction.

Just before the auction, the previewing pens were all a buzz! Bidder's took one last look at the alpaca they were shortly to bid on.

At auction time, the barn was packed! Over 750 people were in attendance, with an additional 639 who watched the entire auction via a live web presentation which peaked at over 1,000 viewers!

Ameripaca and Magical Farms offered 67 of their premium alpacas for sale at the auction plus two from Ohio State's International Camelid Institute.

At times, the bidding was fast and furious!

Huacaya and suri alpacas were sold in every color including white, fawn, brown, dark brown, black, rose grey, silver grey, and fancy--all from premium bloodlines!

Winning bidders were presented with a Breeder's Choice bottle of Champagne to celebrate their new purchase!

The Futurity was held on Sunday for offspring of Ameripaca and Magical Farms' herdsires. Over $60,000 in prize money was awarded to the winners.

Many of the Futurity winners and champions were purchased the night before at the Breeder's Choice Auction--another testament to the quality of the alpacas that were sold.