Glacier Classic Llama Show

Celebrate the International Year of Camelids at the Glacier Classic Llama Show!

In honor of the United Nations designating 2024 as the International Year of Camelids, the Glacier Classic Llama Show is coming to Kalispell’s Majestic Valley Arena on June 22-23. This major event is expected to draw llama breeders and competitors from across the western United States.

About Llamas and Camelids The camel family, known as camelids, includes llamas, alpacas, guanacos, vicuñas, and the camels of Asia and Africa. Llamas are sturdy pack animals native to South America that were vital to the ancient Incan Empire for transporting goods over the mountainous terrain.

Llamas in the Flathead Valley Llamas were first introduced to Montana in 1980 when Steve Rolfing of Columbia Falls began using them as pack animals while working as a timber cruiser. For three decades, Rolfing guided commercial llama packing trips in Glacier National Park and Flathead National Forest. Now in his 45th year of breeding llamas, Rolfing raises them for shows, pets, packing, and livestock guardians.

You can find more camelids right here in the Flathead Valley at Red Ryder Ranch near Bigfork, where llamas and alpacas entertain guests. At Spring Brook Yak Ranch, you can visit Carlos the camel!

Event Details Portions of the Glacier Classic Llama Show will be open to the public on June 22nd and 23rd at the Majestic Valley Arena. For more information, see the Glacier Classic Llama Show Facebook page.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to celebrate these remarkable animals! Mark your calendars for the Glacier Classic Llama Show June 22-23.

Llama owners celebrate International Year of Camelids with new Kalispell event
For more info on llamas and Camelids contact Sue Rolfing 406-755-9044
For more info on Glacier Classic Llama Show contact Nancy Carpenter 503-728-8383