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Hundreds of alpacas are packing the Clark County Event Center in Ridgefield, Wash., to show off their fleeces and compete at Alpacapalooza 2019.

Alpacas, which are related to camels and llamas, but smaller and more Muppet-like, were originally domesticated in the high altitudes of the Andes in South America. The animals are prized for their coats. Breeders say the fleece is warmer and softer than wool, dries faster after being wet and is hypoallergenic.



The event, organized by the Alpaca Association of Western Washington, is located at 17402 N.E. Delfel Road, Ridgefield, Wash. It ends Sunday, April 7, 2019, at 3 p.m. and is free and open the public. Parking is $6, cash only.

Mark Graves/Staff

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