So You Want to Know More About Alpacas In Michigan!..Join us For National Alpaca Farm Day September 27th

Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm hosts National Alpaca Farm Day

Andrea Nelson

FRANKFORT, Mich. – On Saturday, September 27, the Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm (4907 River Road, Frankfort) will host National Alpaca Farm Day from 1-5 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will feature an exclusive meet the alpaca experience, fiber art demonstrations, an Alpaca 101 seminar and much more.

Michigan Magazine was on hand at last year's event and got more then they bargained for with the actual birth of an Alpaca!

Yes the days events were well worth the visit BUT an actual birth of this amazingly docile and beautiful animal....well this was the crowning moment as it was all caught on video....which you can see in all it's WONDERFUL NATURALNESS in the Michigan Magazine TV video presentation below!

CAUTION although there is beauty in this moment...it is quite graphic and should be viewed with this in mind.

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“We are extremely excited to host National Alpaca Farm Day for the third consecutive year,” said Chris Nelson, co-owner of the Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm. “The ‘alpaca lifestyle’ is truly a rewarding one, and we love being able to share these enchanting animals for a fun-filled day with everyone who visits our farm.”

During the event, guests will have an opportunity to mingle and take photos with the farm’s alpacas, participate in activities, watch local spinners demonstrate fiber arts, learn about these exquisite animals and browse the alpaca boutique.

From 4-5 p.m., owners Chris Nelson and David Nelson, DVM, will host a free Alpaca 101 seminar for those who are interested in starting an alpaca farm. The discussion will focus on the financial and personal benefits of investing in an alpaca farm.

Alpacas originate from Peru, and produce the most luxurious fiber known to man. It is warmer than wool, softer than cashmere, hypoallergenic, extremely durable and does not itch.

For more information about the Crystal Lake Alpaca Boutique and National Alpaca Farm Day, please contact Chris Nelson (231-920-7085) or Andrea Nelson (517-599-5500), or email CrystalLakeAlpacaBoutique@gmail.com.

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About the Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm

The Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm is a high quality small alpaca farm located in Frankfort, Michigan. As alpaca farmers, it is our goal is to raise healthy happy alpacas with the most elite, fine and dense fleece possible. We also pride ourselves in providing our clients with excellent personal care, mentoring, veterinary support and services such as sales and breeding.

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About the Crystal Lake Alpaca Boutique

The Crystal Lake Alpaca Boutique was established on the Nelson Family Farm in the Spring of 2012. The interior of the boutique is completely designed with wood harvested from the farm’s land. The boutique carries a variety of alpaca products including hats, mittens, scarves, neck warmers, the famous alpaca socks, sweaters, stuffed animals and much more!

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And now the miracle of birth......

Say Huzzah to Fall Harvest at the Michigan Renaissance Festival

HOLLY, MI, (Sep. 2014) – The Michigan Renaissance Festival celebrates the beginning of Fall on September 20th and 21st during Harvest Huzzah Weekend.

Down in the Valley of Aberdare, patrons will find an array of handmade goods in the Harvest Market. Be sure to try the delicious samplings of some of the best BBQ in Michigan as Pit Masters gear up for the BBQ Championships Sunday at 1pm. Returning champions That Guy’s BBQ will try to retain their title for a chance to win cash prizes in categories such as; Turkey Legs, Beef Ribs, Pork Ribs and Sausage.

Test your precision and aim during the Annual Longbow Competition. The competition will begin both Saturday and Sunday at 1pm in the front parking lot. Rocky Rains of Ancient Paths Archery and Outfitters will be hosting this year’s event proving the grand prize winner with a multipurpose back quiver valued at $225.00. The shoot off for grand champion starts immediately after Sunday's preliminary shoot.

Fall Harvest would not be complete without Pie. Saturday, patrons can find baking professionals and recreationalists competing in the Second Annual Pie Wars. Contestants will compete in their choice of three categories, Fruit, Crème/Custard, or Savory. The winners not only receive cash prizes, but the chance to be named ‘Best Baker in the Realm’.

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The Michigan Renaissance Festival is a long-standing tradition whose 36th season that began on August 16th and ends on September 28th 2014. The Festival is open weekends and Labor Day, as well as Festival Friday, September 26th. The Festival is open from 10 am – 7 pm rain or shine. Admission at the gate: Adults $21.95; Children 5-12 $12.95; age 4 and younger get in free! Discount tickets are available at Kroger, Walgreens, Menards, Goodwill and Costco. Discount Coupons are available at Participating Subway and Dunkin Donuts. FREE Parking provided by Al Serra Auto Plaza.

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Howell Michigan resident, Melissa Gilbert, is on the road promoting and autographing her newly released cookbook to wonderful reviews!

The staff of Michigan Magazine wishes her the best and are ordering our own copies now!

Can't wait to start cooking up something special from Melissa's "little house" comfort food bonanza!

Order your's now by clicking on the book below!

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ATT-Uverse TO CARRY RFD TV on basic channel line up! Thank You All! A word from RFD TV founder Patrick G....

This is one of the proudest moments in the history of RFD-TV. Today, I am so pleased to announce to you first that AT&T U-Verse has launched RFD-TV as a basic channel on their 200 package which adds over 5.4 million homes to our distribution, taking RFD-TV past the 46 million barrier. RFD-TV is now on channel 568 on U-Verse. FamilyNet continues to be on channel 566. RFD HD will be launched by U-Verse as soon as space can be cleared, but no later than the end of this year.

This is a major accomplishment is this day and age with the challenges of mergers, limited bandwidth, and independent channels being dropped by cable systems all around the country. More than anything else, this is a tribute to RFD-TV's programmers and programming which combined with the passion of our audience for rural, family-oriented programming has proven to be an unbeatable force capable of doing the "impossible".

No other channel gets so much support from its audience. To have over 57,000 of the 75,000 public comments to the FCC in the Comcast/Time Warner merger, and to date over 95% of the AT&T/DIRECTV public comments to the FCC about the importance of rural programming is making the strongest possible statement at this most critical time. The national press that RFD-TV has been receiving because of these public comments is having such a positive effect on our unique, grassroots situation. Again, I thank you all.

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