The ILR-SD is planning for a great Seventh Inning Stretch
at the 3rd Annual Gathering of Friends and Champions.
There will be a number of Fun events
during the weekend including a
Lama Photo Contest,
Youth Auction,
Basket Auction,
Silent Auction,
People’s Choice Awards
and Baseball themed entertainment.

Friday Night Dinner of heavy hors d’oeuvres
is being sponsored by the Llama Futurity Association (LFA).

Introducing your Gathering Judges
 

HALTER– Hank Kaufman, Gambier, OH

PERFORMANCE – Patti Morgan, Arkansas City, KS

FLEECE – Rawna Hamann, Maple Valley, WA

Qualifying Information

All exhibitors must be 2013 ILR Show Division Members and those members may show ANY animal they own - there are no required points totals or grands / reserved earned. Our intention to make this event accessible to everyone. No Animal Qualifying – just be an ILR-SD member!

. . . we are anticipating "Bases Loaded"
so make your reservation early!
 

Holiday Inn Downtown at Mercy Campus
1050 6th Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50314
515-283-0151 or 877-834-3613

Rate: $89.95 -
ask for the "LLAMA" group rates

·         10 minutes from the Fairgrounds
·         free on-site laundry
·        restaurant and lounge
·         indoor pool

There is a CAMPGROUND on site at the Iowa State Fairgrounds as well – it is located on the hill top above the show barn – wooded sites, showers, electric, water hookup available.  Camping is offered through the Fairgrounds, not The Gathering. No need to reserve a space ahead of time.
 

Sponsorship:  “Swing Away” to support the Gathering, the ILR and the Llama Community!

We will be asking for sponsors for this event. Sponsors will receive a year-long listing on the ILR website including a link to their website, special acknowledgement at The Gathering of Friends and Champions, special stall recognition and additional “spotlights” by the promotion committee. Click here for the sponsorship form or contact the ILR office for more information.