Greater Appalachian Llama and Alpaca Association

Coming soon... GALA webinars! Stay connected and informed in the industry with unlimited access to our private archive of educational webinars from experts in the community. Shortened versions available soon for the general public.

WEBINARS

GALA members are provided a free subscription to a digital and printed quarterly newsletter. The newsletter includes entertaining and educational stories to better your farm and keep you informed about happenings and news in the industry and GALA.

GALA has been hosting annual conferences since 1986! The conference offers a wide range of opportunities to learn about the different uses and needs of camelids. Past speakers include animal behavioural and llama and alpaca specialists Temple Grandin, Marty McGee Bennett, and John Mallon.

GALA CONFERENCE

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Although GALA’s membership is densely populated in the Northeastern United States, we have members in over thirty states to date. We pride ourselves in putting on one of the largest, if not the largest, camelid educational conferences in the country with over forty-five different classes in 2.5 days. The tracts are Medical, Training, Fiber, Herd Management and General Information. We bring in experts in each field, and GALA members also donate their time and expertise by teaching sessions. It is a wonderful organization of which to be a part. We have a fantastic group of volunteers so if you can contribute your talents to sustain GALA or make it better, PLEASE step up. GALA’s mission statement is as follows:

"The purpose of GALA shall be to educate members and the public as to the breeding, raising and caring of llamas, alpacas and related camelids and to promote and advance the interests of the industry as a whole."

When we educate owners, our llamas and alpacas benefit and have a better life because of it. GALA is committed to funding research which also adds to the well-being of our animals. Sometimes I think of what would happen if GALA no longer existed, and how sad it would be for both new and experienced owners to have to rely on the internet or even AI for medical help or training tips. The coming together as a community with the goal to become better care givers for our animals is magical and irreplaceable. Learning from each other over dinner, a drink or even cornhole is good for the soul. Don’t be afraid to join the herd; after all, lama and alpaca people are the BEST.

Honored to be your President

Carol Reigh

A word from our President...

Thank you for visiting GALA’s website! Although GALA’s membership is densely populated in the Northeastern United States, we have members in over thirty states to date. We pride ourselves in putting on one of the largest camelid educational conferences in the country with over forty-five different classes in 2.5 days. The tracts are Medical, Training, Fiber, Herd Management and General Information. We bring in experts in each field, and GALA members also donate their time and expertise by teaching sessions.

"The purpose of GALA shall be to educate members and the public as to the breeding, raising and caring of llamas, alpacas and related camelids and to promote and advance the interests of the industry as a whole."

When we educate owners, our llamas and alpacas benefit and have a better life because of it. GALA is committed to funding research which also adds to the well-being of our animals. Sometimes I think of what would happen if GALA no longer existed, and how sad it would be for both new and experienced owners to have to rely on the internet or even AI for medical help or training tips. Learning from each other over dinner, a drink or even cornhole is good for the soul. Don’t be afraid to join the herd; after all, lama and alpaca people are the BEST.

Honored to be your President

Carol Reigh

A word from our President...

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2026 PA Fall Fiber Arts Festival
November 21-22, 2026
Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm
Leesport Farmers Market
312 Gernants Church Road, Leesport PA 19533

The Pennsylvania Fall Fiber Arts Festival (previously known as the PLAA Fall Fiber Arts Festival) is a yearly gathering of fiber artisans and enthusiast from all around. Featuring premier quality vendors from Pennsylvania and surrounding states, this two-day event offers fiber products and equipment from first steps to finished products! Always the weekend before Thanksgiving, attendees can get a jump start on their holiday shopping lists while supporting small businesses and their beautifully crafted creations.

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