Updated August 18th, 2009

    Aloha Llama Peeps,

&    The date is set for for the greatest llama party in the world.  And this year, our little fiesta is turning 20.  Who freakin knew?  The date will be Saturday, October 10th and we're going for our second year at Kate Sessions Park in beautiful Pacific Beach, CA.

    If you're on Facebook, be sure to join the brand spankin new Llamafest group/a>. 

    Meanwhile, in the realm great (or maybe, insane) minds thinking alike, it seems that there are more fans of the Llama out there than we thought.  We were contacted a few months ago by the Llama Brotherhood in Arkansas.  These guys embraced the llama in much the same way we did, and are taking llama nonsense to a whole new level.  Be sure to check out their page at www.llamanews.com  Some of their photos will blow your mind!

    Stay tuned to Llamafest.com for news, updates, and ways to save money when dry cleaning your llama, and we hope to see you all at the Fest.

Updated August 2nd, 2009

    Greetings all,

    A tragedy has struck the Llamafest community.  Our good friend, Chris Sheetz, was injured in July when he dove into a pool and hit his head.  He injured his C-5 & 6 vertebrae, and the initial diagnosis was that he would never walk again.

    To make matters worse, Chris didn't have health insurance.  Although his wife and children were fully covered, Chris was in the process of starting a business with a lifelong friend, and did not have a policy for himself.

    Anyone who has met Chris knows of his kindness, sidesplitting sense of humor, and unequivocal love of his family and friends.

    We at Llamafest are asking everyone to take some time to check out the website devoted to him and help in any way possible.  Please join us in our support, and believe, like we do, that Chris Will Walk!

Updated November 24, 2008

    Llamafest 2008 photos are up and running. Thanks go out to Dimitar and Craig for all the great shots.  Craig went above and beyond, and is now the front runner for Official Llamafest Photographer, as long as he doesn't mind being paid in Tecates.

    And for all you nostalgia buffs, Walter Harriman recently found a few more photos in his archive from Llamafest 95.  I think the president then was Calvin Coolidge.

Updated November 21, 2008

    Greetings all.

    We hope everyone had fun at this year's Fest.  I think we can all agree that Kate Sessions Park is the shiz-nit!!

    Big thanks go to Colin for making the portable horseshoe pits, and to Randy for making custom stakes welded with the official 12 degree angle. Those things worked out great.  Put your orders in now and those guys will make you a set that would be a great addition to anyone's living room.

    And congrats to John and Colin for an unprecedented 4th straight horseshoe championship.  I say next year, they have to stand 5 feet further back and throw a 50 pound shoe.

    We'll get photos up on the site as soon as we can.  If you've got some good llama pics, be sure to send them to Davey J.

    Thanks again for coming out, and we'll see you next year for Llamafest 20.

Updated November 11, 2008

    Helloooo Llamafesters!

    Hope you're getting ready for the best llama party of the year.

    We just wanted to give some final notes for the party.

    People not familiar with the park can find a map and driving directions by clicking here.  We will be inside Park Drive, towards the top of the hill.  Look for llamas, tents, and Randy, in that order and you can't miss.

        The weather looks like it's going to be rockin in the high 70's.  However, it will get a tad windy and cooler later in the day, so be sure to bring a long sleeve shirt, sweater vest, or gorilla suit.

    Take care and we'll see you on Saturday.

    HAPPY LLAMAFEST!

Updated October 31, 2008

    Llamas Inbound Hot!!

    Well, it’s been a long time coming, but your favorite Llama Holiday is just around the corner.

    The location of these llama antics will be at Kate Sessions Park in PB and will go from 11am til 6pm. We will be setting up at the top, right next to the entrance on Park Drive around 9:30.

    There is plenty of parking up there, but if you’re going to be helping  yourself to a fermented liquid that rhymes with "Meer," we recommend taking the $4 cab ride up Lamont St.

    We will have plenty of grub and refreshments, but if you got a hankerin for wine coolers or wheat grass smoothies, bring them along.  Park rules are the same as beach rules - No glass, and if you see him, say hi to Slow Mo. 

    Also, if you’ve got a frisbee, beer pong table, lawn darts, or other wholesome park goodies, be sure to bring em.

    Happy Llamafest everyone, and we'll see you on the 15th!!

Updated September 30th, 2008

    Hey there Llamafans.

    The date has been set for the best llama party in the world.

LLAMAFEST 2008

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH

    Right now, the plan is to have the party at Kate Sessions Park in PB.  If that changes, we will be sure to notify everyone.  But make no mistake, the Llamas will be rolling on the 15th.

    Stay tuned for more updates about the party, and some very cool info in the realm of Llamafest Offroad Racing.

    See you all at the Fest.

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

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

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.