News & Events

Find out what’s happening on Double 8 Alpaca and Llama Ranch and where you can find us in the community.

Double 8 Alpaca & Llama Ranch attends a variety of shows and markets, as well as hosts open houses throughout the year. Find one near you and check back here regularly as new events are added periodically.

Paint with Fiber

March 2, 2025, 2pm -5pm

Are you as ready for Spring as we are?! Come create a Cherry Blossom painting with alpaca fiber and wool.  BYOB and Snacks.  No experience needed.  We will provide the fiber and tools to make your fiber painting.  Bonnie has 15 years needle and wet felting experience.  She will teach you everything you need to know about felting a beautiful spring scene here at the Double 8 Ranch. 

We are taking up to 10 participants in this class.  

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National Alpaca Farm Days

Sept. 28-29, 10am-4pm

Join us on the farm  to celebrate alpacas! Open Farm Event!

  • Experience alpacas up-close
  • Feel the soft fleece
  • Tour our farm
  • View live fiber demonstrations
  • Learn about raising and breeding alpacas
  • Shop for alpaca products
  • Fun for the whole family

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Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival

WHERE: Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds, Berryville, VA

Loudoun County Fall Farm Tour

Our farm invites the public to visit the farm for a self-guided tour of the alpaca barn. The Farm Store will be open; featuring locally grown and made products.

WHERE: Double 8 Alpaca & Llama Ranch, 13374 Harpers Ferry Rd, Purcellville, VA 

Maryland Alpaca & Fleece Festival 

WHERE: Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD

VAOBA Alpaca Expo

WHERE: Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton, VA

Holidays on the Farm

WHERE: Double 8 Alpaca & Llama Ranch, 13374 Harpers Ferry Rd, Purcellville, VA