Not to Miss:The 21st annual Shearing Day Festival will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m, rain or shine. Door prizes & refreshments. $8/pp entry, adults & children. Simply show your receipt at entry booth with your ID
New This Year:Travel writer Kim Foley MacKinnon available for you to purchase and sign her newest books, 100 Things to Do in Massachusetts Before You Die. Previous titles include 100 Things to Do on Cape Cod and the Islands Before You Die - 11 am-3 pm
And Mad Martha's Ice Creamavailable for sale from 11 am-3:30 pm
Shown above is our yearing alpaca Luciana, just after her first shearing!
The herd at Island Alpaca is up for their annual pre-summer grooming, and those in the community are invited to come celebrate along with the alpacas.
You're invited to our special fun and educational event. Get up close to these gentle, curious creatures to learn about the fleece to fiber transition and the benefits of alpaca ownership.
The more than 35+ alpaca and 2 llamas at the farm will be sheared and available for public viewing.
And Mad Martha's Ice Cream will join us for the event from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm!
New This Year: Travel writer Kim Foley MacKinnon available for you to purchase and sign her newest book, 100 Things to Do in Massachusetts Before You Die. Previous titles include 100 Things to Do on Cape Cod and the Islands Before You Die (2022), Both will be available for sale and signing, from 11am to 3 pm at Island Alpaca Co. Annual Shearing Day Celebration.
* Mad Martha's Homemade Ice Cream will also be available for purchase at the event from 11-3 pm
Join us for a fun, furry, family-friendly event.
Fun for all ages, and perfect for those thinking about investing in alpaca or for the new breeder!
$8/per person entry. Raffles and light refreshments included!
Phone: 508-693-5554
Location: 1 Head of the Pond Road, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard
Mailing address: PO Box 1515, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
