News
Updated June 20th, 2007
Greetings all,
That was a lot of Llamas!
Thanks for coming out and making it the biggest Llamafest this state has seen since the 40's. Then again, those 40's guys were a giant Freemason sect that had bizarre rituals and ran the state senate. Who knew Bob Hope was a Llama Mason?
Anyhoo, congrats to John and Colin for winning yet another Llamafest Horseshoe championship. Those guys are quickly becoming the NY Yankees of beach shoes. I say if they win next year, we split them up and ship Colin off to Tampa Bay.
I know you're all waiting for photos. Ditto over here. Only Naomi and Sammy The Bull have sent in their goods. As soon as we get a few more sources, we'll put them up on the site. If you have any photos from the party, please send them to DJ.
Peace, Love, & Llamas.
Updated June 8th, 2007
The time of the Llamas has come and we're not taking any crap from giraffes.
Tips for the Llamafest rookie
-If you're driving into town, get to Mission Beach before 11am to secure a parking spot.
- The weather outlook is mid 60's and some wind so you might want to bring a long sleeve shirt or grow some hair on your arms. Paul, you'll be fine.
-Don't forget to bring a towel, sunblock, your horseshoe throwin arm, and any Danny Bonaduce memorabilia.
-You won't need your fondue set, Real Estate exam books, or Vacation Arkansas pamphlets.
Tips for the Llamafest veteran
-Pace yourself with Ronnie's lemonade or you'll find yourself napping by 2.
Again, here is a map of street parking hours and parking lots in Mission Beach.
See you at the Fest!!!
Updated May 25th, 2007
Llamafest is proud to sponsor the Dezert Outlaw/Jenkins Motorsports 1505 truck in the 2007 Baja 500. The race is June 1-3 in and around Ensenada. Come out and support the team... or at least, pick yourself up a taco.
Updated May 23rd, 2007
Hello all,
Llamafest is set for June 9th, and we now have a location. We'll be in Mission Beach at Tangiers Ct. on the ocean side. It's a few blocks north of where we've been in previous years. Just think, in 900 years this baby will be in Alaska.
Parking tends to be a beyotch, so try to get to the party as early as possible. We'll be on the beach setting up shop at 10am. If you're not able to find street parking, here are some lots in the area.
Food and drinks will be provided as always, and the horseshoe tourney begins at 2.
Click here for the 2007 Flyer.
See you all at the Fest.
LLAMAS RRULE!!
Updated April 20th, 2007
LLAMAFEST 2007
SATURDAY, JUNE 9TH
MISSION BEACH
CALIFORNIA
EARTH
MILKY WAY GALAXY
(FIND JUPITER AND HANG A LEFT.)
Take care and we'll see you all at the Fest.
Updated August 5th, 2006
Hello all,
Thanks to everyone for making this past Llamafest one for the books. (Of course the book is "I Got Sand In My Jack Daniel's Lemonade And I Don't Care".)
We would offer congratulations to Colin and John for winning back to back Llamafest Horseshoe Championships, however we tested Colin for anabolic steroids and he came up positive. We were going to test his B sample but Randy drank it. So we just gave up.
There were some items left at DJ's house after the Fest. They include:
- A big panda blanket
- A blue beach umbrella
- Two identical folding chairs - they were siamese twins, but they were separated yesterday.
- A pink visor that reads "Hualalai" - which we think is Hawaiian for "Pink Visor"
If any of this stuff is yours, send an email to DJ and he'll either hold it for you, or make a lamp out of it. He likes lamps.
I know you're all waiting for Llamafest 2006 photos, and all I can say is, "Be patient." I could also say, "Moonpie Fraggle Rock," but I'm not going to go there. They will be up on the site this week, and believe you me, there are some keepers. Thanks to Pablo, Sammy, Amy, Sonya, and those crazy Murtaugh's for sending in the goods.
Anyhoo, thanks for coming out to the Fest and we'll see you all next year.
Llama On, Dude!
Updated July 13, 2006
We are all set for the 18th Annual Llamafest. If you go to a better Llama Party this year, you get a new Ford Explorer.....Hot Wheels.
The party starts at 12pm on Saturday July 22nd, and as always will be on the ocean side of Mission Beach at Portsmouth St. For a map of Mission Beach and local parking spots click here. To secure parking for the day, try to get here as early as possible. We'll be setting up around 10 am.
We will be starting the Llamafest Horseshoe Tournament at 1pm this year so we don't end up throwing shoes in the dark again and clonking some unfortunate soul on the head. (On a good note, Ronnie G has relearned math and can now count to 10. Just don't ask about 6.)
So, come one come all. Llamafest is turning 18 and can now legally vote, drive, join the army, get a tattoo, and fish in Nevada. Don't miss out on the fun.
-The Llama High Council
Updated May 10, 2006
Aloha Llamafans.
Updated July 19th, 2005
Greetings Llamafesters,
Well, that worked.
We hope everyone had a good time at the festivities, and in case you cannot remember much, trust us, you had fun.
Congratulations to Colin and John for winning the Llamafest Horseshoe Tournament. This is the first time that the Becker/Pruitt combo has been defeated. Of course, Randy's in charge of the trophy engraving, so your names might be lost in the shuffle, but for now you're the winners.
There were a lot of unclaimed items at the Fest this year. If you have lost or found anything, check out our L&F page. (I didn't post the "Found $1200 Cash" listing. I'll just hold on to that one for safe keeping...)
We will have some 2005 Llamafest photos up soon, so keep checking back to the site. If you have any photos from this year, please send them along to Davey J.
Take care, and the next time you come across some llamas, spit on them! They dig it.
The Llama High Council
Updated July 15th, 2005
In response to a couple of queries we've had recently, food and drinks at the Lluau will be provided by Llamafest.
However, you're on your own if you're looking for Zima, Peach Flavored Beer, Mr. Pibb, Cran-rasz-grape-melon-berry Shasta, Colt 45, Colt 46, Earl Grey, FRAPPUCCINNO, Cheap Port, Brass Monkey, Paul Newman's Calypso Fro-gurt, Gout Cola, or Tab.
Also, if you're not familiar with the area, here is a map of parking lots and street parking for Mission Beach.
Happy Llamafest!!!!
Updated July 5, 2005
Are you ready for some LLAMAS??????
That's right. We're back for another year of the greatest llama parties that San Diego has ever seen. Even better than Michael Flatley's "Llamas Of The Dance."
The 3rd annual Llama Lluau and Shoe Tournament will run from 12 noon until 6pm on Saturday, July 16th. We will be on the ocean side of Mission Beach near Portsmouth Street. Just look for some tents, beer, and llama related nonsense, and there's a 61% chance that'll be us.
Then, come 9pm, the 17th annual Llamafest will be taking place at Guava Beach Bar and Grill, which is conveniently located 1 block away from the Lluau, on the corner of Portsmouth and Mission Blvd. Click here for a map to the event, or for a copy of this year's flyer.
So, get ready to spit on someone you love.
LLAMAFEST IS ON!!!
Updated November 15, 2004
Hey Llamafans. We hope you all had a good time at Llamafest. Anyone who was coerced into doing too many shots of Jim Beam can find a support group by dialing 1-800-NO-MO-BEAM.
We've got some photos from the party that
you can see by clicking here
We are also in the process of ordering
more of the "Oh So Hot" Llamafest Women's T-shirts. If you didn't get one, or if
you just don't have enough pink in your wardrobe, send an email to Davey J.
Anyhoo, thanks for coming out
and we'll see you next year.
LLAMAS RRULE!!!!! Updated October 21, 2004
All-righty then.
We are all set for
the 16th Annual Festival of Llamas, which will be held at The
Pennant, located at 2893 Mission Blvd. in South Mission Beach,
and kick off around 9 pm.
For those of you coming from out of town, there is an abundance
of nice hotels in the area including: The Bahia
858-488-0551 Catamaran 858-488-1081 Dana Inn 619-222-6440
There are also many hotels for the people who would
rather spend their hard earned money on their friends Jack, Jim,
and Jose. Best Western
858-488-4700 The
Surfer 858-483-7070
And, if you think that your head will still be functioning
properly on Sunday morning, we will be organizing a trip to see
the New Orleans Saints take on the San Diego Super Chargers at
the Q.
Anyone intersted in signing up, click here.
So, Cowboy Up!
And Llama Down!
We'll see you all at the Fest!!!! Updated September 30, 2004 Aloha Llama Fans.
Well, the time has
come.
Time to go to the
rooftop and proclaim love for the greatest animal on four
legs. (And for those of you who yelled,
"Hedgehog", you're off the Christmas list.)
That's right.
Llamafest 2004 is on.
Saturday November
6th, in lovely San Diego, California.
We'll get the flyer
out to you in a couple of weeks with the specifics - Where,
When, and Who Let The Dogs Out. Actually, it was Mr. T, but
I'm not going to bring it up when I see him there.
Also, the following
day, is a football match between the Power-House San Diego
Chargers and the Power-Bar New Orleans Saints. We will be
organizing a tailgate party at the game for anyone who wants to
stick around on Sunday and enjoy some top notch grub with some
low grade football.
So mark your
calendar, stick a pin in your sundial, and tattoo it on your cat.
The best llama day
of the year is coming.
Happy Llamafest.
The Llama High
Council Updated August 14th, 2003 Hola
Llamafans,
The photos from the Lluau and Llamafest have been placed on the
site for your enjoyment, and to help you remember the fact that
you probably wore a wig for a good portion of the evening. You
can see them by clicking here.
If you have some more photos, be sure to send them along to Davey J.
Llate. Updated August 5th, 2003
Well, that was interesting.
We hope that everyone had a
great time at San Diego's first Llamafest and Llama Lluau. Definitely an event that will be
listed in the California History textbooks ...provided someone
knows a good way to break into the print shop.
Special props are sent out to Jess Alberti and her friend Kerry
for snagging the Llamafest banner when it was considered gone for
good. Too bad they couldn't keep an eye on the tremendous amount
of brain cells lost at the party. On a side note, does anyone
know how to get drool off a keyboard?
And congrats to Randy Pruitt and Jeff Becker for winning the
coveted Llama Lluau Horseshoe trophies. I haven't seen
athleticism like that since the Lawn Dart Championship of '77.
Good
news is that there are plenty of t-shirts left. So if you need an
extra shirt, or you just need something artsy to keep the cat
warm, send an email and 9 cents to Davey J.
We should have some photos up within the week, so you'll be able
to see how much fun you were having while standing in the oven
that was the upper stairs at Maloney's. In the meantime, Amy
Peppi took some great shots at the Lluau that you can see at
Ofoto by clicking here.
Hasta La Vista, and Llama On!
-The Llama High Council Updated July 29th, 2003 Greetings
Llama-folks, Well, what we
thought was a nice quiet bar that we could take over with our
Llama shenanigans, turns out to be a Gaslamp hotspot on Saturday
nights. Who knew? So, two things to
remember about this Saturday. 1) Try to get
to Maloney's close to 9-ish. The later you arrive,
the greater the chance that you will have to wait in a
short line. 2) Bring a
copy of the Llamafest flyer. We've worked out a deal with
the bar that Llamafesters do not have to pay the cover
charge. If you do happen to forget the flyer, just mention
that you are there for the "Llama Party". You
will either be taken to the bar, or to a mental institution for
your own protection. You can find the
flyer by clicking here. Take care, and we
hope to see you at the Fest and the Lluau. -The Llama High
Council Updated July 25th, 2003
We are all set for the best Llama party West of the Pecos - which
I believe is somewhere in Switzerland.
For those who want to test their alcohol endurance and their
horseshoe accuracy, the 1st Annual Llama Lluau & Shoe
Tournament will be held in Mission Beach from 12pm - 5pm on the
day of Llamafest.
For a map to the event click here. For a look at
the Lluau Flyer, click here. For nudie
pictures of Wilford Brimley, click here.
Should be a nice precursor to the craziness that is
Llamafest....and we'll have a keg. So that's all good.
Take care, and we'll see you all at the Fest.
- The Llama High Council Updated July 2nd, 2003
Just a quick note that the Llamafest History page has been beefed
up a couple of years. Don't forget to check out the Johnny D
story from 1999. It is wild wacky stuff. Updated June 25th, 2003
Hola Llamafans,
Well, take the Llama out of the yard, give her a good sprucing
up, and pour some malt liquor down her gullet, cause we're set
for Llamafest 2003 - in San Diego!
That's right. After 8 great years of NYC Llamafests, The Llama is
going West Si-i-i-ide to Southern California. A veritable
Llama-West, if you will.
The date is Saturday, August 2nd, and will be held in the Gaslamp
District. When we find a place that is worthy of Llamafest (that
meaning, anyplace that will let us bring in our abundance of
Llama crap) we'll be sure to pass that along.
No new site content as of now, but stay tuned for this year's
flyer, the story of Johnny D's NYC Odyssey of 2001, and getting
Jacko's Llamafest History back up to date.
Take care, and we hope to see all of you at the Fiesta Del Llamas
on Aug. 2nd.
-The Llama High Council LLAMAS FFREAKIN RRULE! 
