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The Lifeblood of Every Farm
Based on the 2021 Census of Agriculture, there were 472 Alberta farms reporting bison (buffalo), and accounted for 48 per cent of the Canadian total (989 farms).
The total number of bison (buffalo) on Alberta farms were 65,405 head, accounting for 44 per cent of the national total (149,539 head).
Western Canada is home to 92 per cent of farms reporting bison in Canada, and 97 per cent of the national herd (149,539 head).
Alberta leads the nation in farmed bison inventories (65,405 head), followed by Saskatchewan (52,860 head), British Columbia (14,888 head), and Manitoba (11,725 head).
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Alpaca and Llama Experiences
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Aurora Alpacas
In or near: AB, Alberta, Sturgeon County, Sturgeon County, AB


Aurora Alpacas is a family-owned alpaca ranch on 80 acres.
We purchased our 1st two alpacas in 2017 and since then, we have produced National, Supreme and Color Champions, which we are extremely proud of.
Currently we have 28 alpacas with 9 cria (babies) expected this summer.
If you are curious about alpacas & the amazing fiber products and how they are produced come visit us to learn & experience this unique livestock firsthand. Learn to love alpacas like we do by getting a chance to:
- ask questions and gain 1st-hand knowledge about what makes alpacas so unique
- take photos and watch them in the pasture and up close
- handle fiber shorn from the alpaca this past spring, and samples from the various stages of processing fiber into yarn
- watch spinning/weaving demonstrations
- visit the market to purchase yarn, alpaca products, and alpaca novelty items (debit/credit cards accepted).
We look forward to sharing our amazing alpacas with you!
Sunday August 17 - El Mero Mero Food Truck will be on site.
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Priddis & Millarville Fair
In or near: Millarville AB Foothills County

The Priddis & Millarville Fair is unique in Canada as the longest-running, community-supported, old-time country Fair.
Located at the Millarville Racetrack.
The Fair is the place to come to learn about Alberta's agricultural heritage.
Come to the Farm Yard and see llamas, miniature horses, sheep, cows, and goats. There is even a Poop Identification Station to test your knowledge of scat and tracks of wild animals.
The Barns have Goats, Sheep, and Rabbits on display and in competition. The Poultry classes can be seen in the Quonset.
The bench exhibits that have been judged for ribbons, and prizes are in the Arena. You can view the work of local artisans, gardeners, photographers, and woodworkers. Artistic pasture art, aka licked salt blocks that have been judged, is also on view. There are Wildside exhibitors in the arena. You can visit live birds of prey, make a flappy bat, and learn about hummingbird tagging.
We have antique engines and tractors, and Model As and Model Ts, that span the generations.
Horse riding competitions include light horse English, Western, and Gymkhana.
Contests include pie and watermelon eating, rooster crowing, tractor pulls, and hale bale tossing...
Face painting, visiting the honey bees, watching stock dog demonstrations, or visiting Food Trucks. You can also paint a rock, decorate a cookie, experiment with digital art, and visit the Sheep Creek Weavers, who have tents set up for demos and interactive activities.
The Millarville Historical Society has many photos and wonderful historical collections on display.
Agriculture For Life is bringing their interactive trailer to help you Know Your Food.
Our markets are open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. With products made, baked, or grown in Alberta, you can support local Farmers and Crafters at our markets.
Our theme is "Country Fun for Everyone" and we're very serious about our fun!
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Sunnyhill Alpacas/Twisted Sisters Mill
In or near: Leduc County
For 27 years we have enjoyed these amazing animas, alpacas are not pets, they are simply beautiful animals that are enjoyed from a distance.
When visiting the farm you will see alpaca mom's (dam's) alpaca dad's (sire's) and their beautiful babies (cria). They might be racing around the pen or enjoying an afternoon nap, regardless you will love them
Sunnyhill like's to keep their alpacas calm and stress free, visitors are not allowed in the pen. **No dogs allowed (alpacas are terrified of strange dog's)**
Alpaca has the perfect fleece for making cozy yarn, yes you read right, alpaca yarn is super soft naturally and hypoallergenic.
Twisted Sisters Mill takes the annual shearing from Sunnyhill and produces the yarn right here on the farm. 100% local natural product.
Renee Henry co-owner of the Twisted Sisters, will provide mill tours.
On the tour you will see and learn how this amazing exotic fibre is turned into beautiful yarn and roving's. Mill Tours will be once per hour each day:
Saturday 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30.
Sunday 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30.
*You must be 12 years of age to go on the tour, we are asking for a donation - cash only that will be donated to the food bank.
What you can expect
- Fresh air
- Alpacas in their natural environment
- Why we raise Alpacas
- Twisted Sisters Mill Tours
- Hand Spinning & Weaving Demo's
- A full market with Alpaca Yarn and finished products
FAQ
According to Statistics Canada*, Alberta has 28% of the nations total population of alpacas and llamas and 47.3% of the western Canadian total!
According to 2021 Census of Agriculture, Alberta now ranks second in llama and alpaca inventories on farms, losing the number one spot to Ontario.
*based on 2021 statistics



