Current PAOBA Princess, Emma Gebhart

Current PAOBA Reserve Princess, Ivy Bigler

PENNSYLVANIA ALPACA

ROYALTY CONTEST

Click here to access the 2025 Alpaca Royalty Contest
Application.
Applications must be submitted by February 25, 2025

See submission details on last page
Held during the 2025 PAOBA Breeders Showcase
April 3-6, 2025
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center
2300 N Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA, 17110

For more information, please contact Karen Bowman, ​[email protected]

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Benefits:

Scholarship. PAOBA pays a $500 scholarship to the main royalty
representative and a $250 scholarship to the runner-up. This is paid upon
the completion of their year. Some farm owners offer money toward
mileage, but this is not mandatory.

Platform. A crown and sash draw immediate attention, giving the wearer a
platform to educate others and advocate for the Pennsylvania alpaca
industry.

Opportunity. Alpaca Royalty have many unique and exclusive opportunities
during their reign. They are able to network with dignitaries, stakeholders,
and members of the public at the various events they attend.
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The events that an Alpaca Princess or Prince could attend include:
● PA Preferred Dinner – held by the Governor on the Friday before the
PA Farm Show. Commodity Representatives from across the state are
present.
● Opening Ceremonies at the PA Farm Show
● Farm Open Houses
● Community Days
● Parades
● Farm City Days – Commodity Representatives are tour guides for Inner
City kids who visit the Farm Show building in October to see many
animals
● Fashion Shows
● County Fairs
● MAPACA
● PAOBA Show
● PAOBA Education Seminar
● And more!