10/16/2026
Billie Jean is here with the Friday Scoop:
- Yesterday my oldest son and I went to the BBB Torch Ethics Awards, Little Creek Alpacas was one of the 30 finalists out of 140. We did not win, but it was fun and a good experience.
- Sat., Oct. 17th is the last outdoor Macomb Farmers Market from 8am-12pm and we'll be on the courthouse square! At 1st I thought I'd be too exhausted to do it, but I'm coming now!
- This Sun., Oct. 18th is our Alpaca Beach Party - 2026 Season Finale from 1pm-5pm on the farm. The weather is going to be beautiful, we hope you all can make it.
- Next Sat., Oct. 24th is the Fall Western Illinois Fiber Festival from 10am-4pm at the McDonough County 4-H Center.
- Sat., Nov. 7th is the 1st Macomb Winter Market of the season, inside at the Elks Lodge from 8am-12pm.
- Sat., Nov. 14th is Altrusa Bazaar at Macomb High School from 9am-3pm.
- Sat., Nov. 21st Macomb Winter Market at the Elks Lodge from 8am-12pm.
- Sat., Nov. 28th I'll be at Bev's Yarn Barn in Rock Island, IL from 10am-4pm.
- Sat., Dec. 5th is the Old Dog Holiday Market from 11am-6pm at Old Dog Winery LLC in Canton, IL.
- Fri., Dec. 11th & Sat., Dec. 12th is the Art & Gift Market at the Western Illinois Museum.
- Sat., Dec. 19th Macomb Winter Market at the Elks Lodge from 8am-12pm.
That's it for this week's Friday Scoop, and it's also our complete holiday schedule for the rest of 2026. You can find our alpaca socks and other alpaca products at the Community News Brief on the square in Macomb, IL or order online: www.etsy.com/shop/littlecreekalpacas