I never knew about National Alpaca Farm Days until 2020 when we were looking for something outdoors to do, and a place called Foggy Bottom Alpacas in Isanti had a FREE open house!
Now I see that other alpaca farms have open houses too during this one weekend – the last weekend in September.
Keep reading for events happening this year!
But first check out our visit to Foggy Bottom Alpacas in Isanti!
The open house was all day Saturday and Sunday and there were various animals (not just alpacas), a food truck and some activities.
The farm is family-owned and started in 2008. It’s on 20 acres and is just an hour or so north of the Twin Cities. They have an on-site store with various items made from alpaca products like gloves, scarves, and socks (which are really warm by the way, and not itchy like wool)!
Tours were given regularly and we enjoyed this and learning about the alpacas.
Alpacas are actually members of the camel family, and are generally very quiet and gentle animals. They’re very social animals and eat mostly grass.
We fed them some grass and watched them interact.
Alpacas are actually not llamas – they’re different. Llamas are bigger than alpacas, and are independent.
Want to learn about alpacas firsthand with your kids?
Check out National Alpaca Farm Days!
Here are events happening in 2022 (all are free as of this posting)!
Though they’re all outside the Twin Cities, they make a good day trip, at about 1-2 hours away!
National Alpaca Farm Days Open House
Foggy Bottom Alpacas is joining Crimson Sunrise Farm Alpacas in Becker this year:
Crimson Sunrise Farm Alpacas
16529 110th Street SE
Becker, MN
(northwest of the Twin Cities just past Monticello)
September 24th & 25th
11:00am – 4:00pm
National Alpaca Farm Days Open House
Triple T Alpaca
15414 140th St.
Foreston, MN
(northwest of the Twin Cities near Milaca)
September 24th & 25th
10:00am – 4:00pm
Join us the last weekend in September as alpaca farms across North America open their gates to the public.
-Experience alpacas up-close, Feed the Animals and take some pictures
-Feel the alpaca fleece, on and off the animals. We will have some of our awarding winning fleeces on display
-Tour the farm, learn about raising and breeding alpacas, inquire about owning your own herd!!
-Shop for alpaca products, our boutique area will be stocked and ready. Find something for everyone. Stock up on cold weather gear before it gets chilly!
-Enjoy a fun-filled day for the entire family!
National Alpaca Farm Days Open House
Evergreen Oasis Farm
34133 Oasis Road
Center City, MN
(northeast of the Twin Cities, east of North Branch)
September 24th
10:00am – 2:00pm
☆EXPERIENCE alpacas close up
☆VIEW live demonstrations
☆TOUR the farm
☆LEARN about raising & breeding alpacas
☆SHOP alpaca products & other goods in our barn market
☆ENJOY a fun filled day for the entire family
Alpaca Open House
Whispering Oaks Alpacas
21851 Calmor Ave
Prior Lake, MN 55372
(south of the Twin Cities, near/west of Lakeville)
September 24th & 25th
12:00 – 4:00pm
(They also have events in October and November and beyond!)
RSVP here!
Check each venue for updates before you go.
What other events do you know of?
