Peru Moda Deco & Alpaca Fiesta 2024: Everything you need to know about this year’s top alpaca event

The 26th edition of Peru Moda Deco is joining forces with Alpaca Fiesta, all within the celebration of the International Year of Camelids.

From October 21 to 26, the latest edition of Alpaca Fiesta, the world’s premier alpaca event, will take place at the Cerro Juli Fairgrounds in Arequipa.

To maximize business opportunities, Alpaca Fiesta will be held in person for the second time, alongside Peru Moda Deco—one of the country’s top events for the clothing, gift, and decor industry.

Arequipa, the birthplace of the alpaca industry, has been chosen to host this important event, which will bring together the entire value chain of the alpaca sector.

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WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT AT PERU MODA DECO & ALPACA FIESTA?

Here is a look at the wide range of activities that will showcase the entire alpaca value chain over the six days of the event. These include factory tours, the vicuña chaccu, fashion shows, trade exhibitions, business meetings, and livestock activities.

Monday 21

The first day will include visits to alpaca fiber industrial processing plants. Thus, it will be possible to appreciate the stages of classification, washing, carding, combing, spinning, dyeing, weaving, and knitting, making, and finishing garments.

Tuesday 22

The vicuña chaccu will take center stage on the second day. This activity will allow the attendees to be part of the experience of an ancestral festival and will accompany the inhabitants of the high Andean peasant communities of Arequipa.

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Wednesday 23

In addition to the trade show, there will be business meetings—spaces for commercial exchanges between manufacturers of garments and decorative items and buyers from key target markets—where significant deals are often made.

During the event, there will also be commercial exhibitions, where attendees can view and enjoy various garments. The Catwalk will feature collections from different brands that use natural Peruvian fibers, primarily cotton and alpaca. Additionally, the Young Creators to the World Contest will take place, showcasing the talent of emerging designers.

Thursday 24

The day will kick off with the alpaca contest and livestock activities, where Peru's top breeders will showcase their finest animals in various categories of the national alpaca and llama competitions.

Renowned national and international judges will be part of this event. The day will proceed with a spectacular parade in the Historic Center, followed by a gala evening, as well as a new commercial exhibition and business roundtable.

Friday 25

In preparation for this date, the llama contest and livestock activities will take place in the morning and continue into the afternoon. This will be followed by an academic forum, providing a space for dialogue to share and exchange ideas in this field. The day will conclude with the commercial exhibition.

Saturday 26

On the final day of the event, there will be an awards ceremony honoring the winners of the week’s livestock contests, followed by a commercial exhibition and outlet.

In the International Year of Camelids, as declared by the UN, Peru Moda Deco & Alpaca Fiesta is set to be the event that promotes Peru’s export offerings in the clothing and decor industry, attracting buyers from key international markets.

Source: Hidalgo Calatayud / PROMPERÚ

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