Alpaca Shearing Day
DATE: June 1, 2024
LOCATION: Apple Hill Farm | Banner Elk, NC 28604
PRICE: Adults (ages 11 and up) $5 | Children (ages 4 to 10) $5 | Infants (ages 3 and under): $3
We are still welcoming the public to watch shearing day at Apple Hill Farm! You can join in by purchasing passes for each person in your group to view shearing live and in person.
Our alpacas grow up to 4 inches of fiber every year, and must be shorn once a year! Get a front row view of the process, learn all about alpacas and llamas, and shop our store to see finished products. Tour guides will be on hand to answer questions about the process, products, and animals.
We will also be offering our regular public tours on Shearing Day, with viewing of the alpacas and shearing as part of your tour.
On Farm Pass
Make your reservations now to make sure you don’t miss out!
Your pass allows you to get a front row seat to alpaca shearing day! We’ll have tour guides on-hand to answer questions about our alpacas and the shearing process. You’ll also be able to browse through our Farm Store, where we sell the yarn and socks made from our alpaca fiber, as well as a large selection of other gifts.
You do need to purchase passes in advance for all members of your party, infants included.
Shearing Day Time Slots: Advanced Reservations are Required
You pass is good for anytime between 11 am and 2 pm on shearing day.
Public Tours
Our Public Tours are guided walking tours of the farm where you can learn all about the animals that live and play at Apple Hill Farm! We are home to 9 species of animals, including alpacas, llamas, goats, mini-cows, and more.
The tour generally takes about 45 to 60 minutes and is an educational and interactive tour. Most of the animals on the farm love meeting new people! Each one has a purpose, and many have a story as well.
You will get a few minutes to watch shearing as part of your tour. If you’d like to spend more time watching the alpaca shearing, you will need to purchase 1-Hour Shearing Passes.
Our tours finish in our farm store where you can learn about and see the products we have made from our alpacas and angora goats. We have a wide selection of gifts and products, all made in the USA or Fair Trade from other countries.
Public Tour Times: Advanced Reservations are required
11 am to 2 pm, every half hour
