On May 19, 2005 we travelled to Hudson Bay to attend their 4th annual Agribition.

Agribition in Hudson was started three years ago in 2002 as part of the Grade 9 science course by teacher Mike Gorkoff.  With the help of the town and the use of their hockey rink as a showcase, it has been a tremendous success.

We have attended every year, taking with us llamas that do public relations work well in the first year, babies in the second year, and a group of four yearling males this year.

We also take a variety of crafts that we have done using llama fibre.  We have clothing articles that are made out of llama fibre.  Some examples are sweaters, toques, mitts, scarves, slippers (both knitted and made from felt), neck warmers and quilts.

Every year we have set up our spinning wheels and spin for the public.  Any one interested in trying their hand at spinning is welcome to give it a whirl.

The animals that usually come to Agribition in Hudson Bay are horses (Paints, Quarter Horses, Thoroughbred, Arabian), mules, donkeys, various breeds of cattle,  also ducks, geese, various types of chickens, rabbits, Katahdin sheep, alpacas and llamas.

The students do in depth brochures on all the animals that they will have on display.

This year Ben and Kathy Yakowec went with us as llama handlers and Louise Yakowec and myself attended as fibre artists and demonstrated the use of the spinning wheel and the arts of knitting and crocheting.