National Alpaca Farm Days- Rolling Oak Alpaca Ranch
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Sat, Sep 20 – Sun, Sep 21, 2025 • 10:00am - 4:00pm
1335 Hall Church Road, Makanda, IL 62958
Join us on our ranch for a fun, intimate Alpaca event, and shop local for Illinois Made products!
Join us for a fun filled alpaca weekend! Craft, fiber demos, food, walking tours, feeding and petting alpacas.
Free Admission & Parking: Explore the ranch, meet and pet our alpacas, and enjoy a day filled with fun for all ages! Cookie Decorating, Craft Station & Feed cups. Get creative with these paid activities (only $1 per feed cup!). Spinning & Weaving Demos: Watch fiber artistry in action! Alpaca Alley. Take a stroll and read signs all about alpacas. Meet Our Pygora Goat Kids: Say hello to our newest farm members!
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