# Australian Alpaca National Show

- Dates: 7 August 2026 to 9 August 2026
- Location: Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo, Australia
- Organiser: Australian Alpaca Association
- Industry: Media & Entertainment

## About

The Australian Alpaca National Show is an event focused on alpaca halter and fleece competitions. It includes judging, a national auction, and a member soiree. The event is intended for alpaca breeders and members of the Australian Alpaca Association.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://alpaca.asn.au/australian-alpaca-national-show/)
- [Agenda](https://alpaca.asn.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Art-Photography-Show-2026-Schedule-1.pdf)

## Speakers

- Rebecca Hard, CONVENOR
- Jillian Elwers, FLEECE CONVENOR
- Shane Carey, SPONSORSHIP/NATIONAL AUCTION/SOIREE
- Samantha Hood, SPONSORSHIP/NATIONAL AUCTION/SOIREE
- Sharon Dawson

## Sponsors and partners

- Nutrien Livestock
- Nutrien

## Where to stay

- **Shamrock Hotel**: 60 m from the venue, 1 Williamson Street, 3550
  - [Hotel website](https://hotelshamrock.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 3 5443 0333
- **Specimen Cottage**: guest house, 310 m from the venue, 178-180 Hargreaves Street, 3550
- **City Centre Motel**: motel, 360 m from the venue, 26 Forest Street, 3550
- **Rifle Brigade Hotel**: 440 m from the venue
- **Oval Motel**: motel, 660 m from the venue, 194-198 Barnard Street
- **Cathedral Motor Inn**: 750 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com.au/bendigo/hotels/best-western-cathedral-motor-inn/)
- **Schaller Hotel**: 1.1 km from the venue
- **National Hotel Complex**: 1.2 km from the venue, 182-186 High Street, 3550
  - [Hotel website](https://www.nationalhotelcomplex.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 3 5443 0591

## What people are saying

- [Woolly wonders await at Bendigo | Shepparton News](https://www.sheppnews.com.au/livestock/woolly-wonders-await-at-bendigo/)
  - The country's finest alpacas are set to strut their stuff at the Australian Alpaca National Show in Bendigo from August 7 to 9.
  - By sheppnews.com.au

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