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 and hosts open farm events throughout the year. Come visit us at any of the these events. Click on the title of the event to learn more.
Play with Fiber Sundays
Inquire about private events
Bring your fiber project or join us for one of ours. We Needle and Wet felt, spin yarn, knit, crochet and weave. No experience needed. We will provide the fiber and tools for your project. Bonnie has over 15 years experience working with alpaca fiber..
We are taking up to 10 participants.
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Loudoun County Spring & Fall Farm Tours
The Third Weekend in May and October
10AM-4PM
Join us on the farm to celebrate alpacas! Open Farm Event!
- Experience alpacas & llamas up-close
- Feel the soft fleece
- View live fiber demonstrations
- Learn about raising and breeding alpacas
- Shop for alpaca products
- Fun for the whole family
Visit Loudoun Farms for more information!
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Needle Felt a Fall Barn Scene!
WHERE: Double 8 Alpaca & Llama Ranch, 13374 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132
WHEN: Sunday, November 8, 2026. 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
What: Join us for a Fiber Fun afternoon at the farm! You’ll learn the basics of needle felting as you create a beautiful fall barn scene.
Email: Double8alpaca@gmail.com to reserve your spot(s).
WHERE: 30 Catoctin Cir SE, Leesburg, VA 20175
WHEN: Summer: 8 AM-12 PM, Winter 9AM – 12 PM
Needle Felt an Alpaca Ornament!
WHERE: Double 8 Alpaca & Llama Ranch, 13374 Harpers Ferry Road, Hillsboro, VA 20132
WHEN: Sunday, December 6, 2026. 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
What: Join us for a Fiber Fun afternoon at the farm! You’ll learn the basics of needle felting as you create a beautiful alpaca ornament.
Email: Double8alpaca@gmail.com to reserve your spot(s).
Maryland Alpaca and Fleece Festival and YOUTH show!
WHERE: Carroll County Agriculture Center, 706 Agriculture Center Dr – Westminster, MD 21157
WHEN: Saturday, November 14 Sunday, November 15. 9AM – 5PM
WHAT: Come get a head start and shop all of the wonderful alpaca items for you and your loved ones for the holidays! Watch the Youth Show on Saturday and stay for the costume parade, which you won’t want to miss!
WHERE: C Bar C Expo Center, 253 Stardust Rd, Cloverdale, IN 46120
WHERE: Summit County Fairgrounds, 1050 North Ave, Tallmadge, OH 44278
WHERE: 2300 N Cameron St, Harrisburg, PA 17110
WHERE: 947 Maplewood Ave, Lewisburg, WV 24901
WHERE: 33846 Snickersville Turnpike Bluemont, VA 20135
Shenandoah Valley Fiber Festival
WHERE: Clarke County Ruritan Fairgrounds, Berryville, VA
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 FestivalÂ
WHERE: Howard County Fairgrounds, West Friendship, MD
WHERE: Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton, VA
Holidays on the Farm
WHERE: Double 8 Alpaca & Llama Ranch, 13374 Harpers Ferry Rd, Purcellville, VA