Victorian Alpaca Colourbration is the biggest colour show in Australia with over 500 alpacas and 200 fleeces on display.

One of the attractions of alpaca is their wonderful range of natural colours and at Colourbration each colour competes for Supreme Champion awards in both halter and fleece classes. This differs from conventional agricultural shows where the competition is age based with different colours of the same age competing for championships. This different approach has been a big hit and Victorian Alpaca Colourbration is now a major event attracting over 500 of Australia’s finest alpaca and more than 200 fleeces.

Colourbration also attracts breeders from NZ and Europe who attend the show each year. Animal sales estimated to exceed $500,000 were made at last year’s event.

​Events will be held indoors in the huge Bendigo Regional Exhibition Centre at the Prince of Wales Showgrounds in Holmes Road, Bendigo.

Alpaca Judging & Fleece Shows - Friday 26th, Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th August
Listen to the judges’ comments, talk to the breeders, look at the winning animals and fleeces.
Free entry and lots of alpaca products (made of alpaca and to be used on alpacas) available to purchase! Friday 11am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 5pm and Sunday 9am - 3pm.

‘Paca Trail Experience’ for adults & children from 7 years old - Saturday 27th August
Get up close and personal with some amazing alpacas. Members of Victorian Alpaca Youth will help you lead one of their trained alpacas through a set of challenges. Stay a while and cheer them on in their Parader’s competition with stockmanship and showmanship events.
No tickets required between 10am and 2pm but a gold coin donation is appreciated.

City of Greater Bendigo 'Australian Alpaca Fashion Fiesta' - 6pm Friday 26th August
Enjoy sampling the best of local produce and a glass or two of wine or beer from the Bendigo Region before a spectacular fashion parade of designer garments made from Australian grown alpaca. A friendly party atmosphere make this a fun night for alpaca lovers and fashionistas alike!
Tickets $30. Click here to book now. 

Alpaca Colour Genetics 'Mendel meets Molecular' 5.30-6.30 pm Saturday 27th August
Dr Kylie Munyard B.Sc (hons), PHD will present the latest findings of her team at the Alpaca Molecular Research Group at Curtin University. Over the past 7 years they have been researching the inheritance patterns and molecular causes of colour in alpacas. Entry includes a gourmet 'snack box' with drinks at 'happy hour' prices.
Tickets $15 via email button below.

Breeders Buffet in 'The Latin Quarter' 7 - 10 pm Saturday 27th August
Catch up with alpaca breeders from around Australia and the world over a casual dinner and a glass of vino or an icy cold cerveza or two. All you can eat Argentinian BBQ (vegetarian/vegan options available) with sizzling tunes from South America supplied by DJ Mono and MC Professor Palacio. Be prepared for lots of food and lots of fun!
Tickets $50 via email button below.

'Parade of Champions' and 'Judges Choice' presentation 2-3 pm Sunday 28th August
Your chance to see the best alpacas in Australia with the winners of the Supreme Champions for each Colour Show paraded by their proud owners. You might even have the opportunity to get your hands on the alpacas and ask questions of their breeders. This year our judges will be miked up to comment on each Supreme Champion and then present magnificent Judges' Choice trophies to the breeders of their favourite Huacaya and favourite Suri from the entire show.

Email Team Colourbration to order tickets to the event.