Don't Miss The Live Hands-On Festivities At Der Bauernhof Farms, An Alpaca Farm In Illinois
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published September 15, 2019
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
There’s an alpaca farm in Ellsworth, Illinois that is opening its doors soon to allow guests to tour its grounds and see its operations. Learn all about how alpaca fibers are turned into clothing and more at this unique event. Check it out:
Taking place September 29-30, 2019, National Alpaca Farm Days is a weekend-long event that will take place at Der Bauernhof Farms in central Illinois.
This annual, two-day event is free of charge and open to the public. It will allow guests to see alpacas and learn about life on this little-known farm like never before.
Additionally, visitors will get to feel the incredible fibers that come from the alpacas and which are used to make handcrafted clothing, hats, and even jewelry.
These items will be for sale at the event and at other times at the farm's shop, known as 5 Miles East, as it sits about five miles east of Bloomington.
A wide array of products made from alpaca fiber can be found at this shop on the farm, and it's worth a trip here just to feel your way through the unique fabrics.
Bring a picnic, your family or friends, and your camera for an unforgettable day at this fabulous alpaca farm. Enjoy demonstrations, feedings, and more.
