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BAS National Show 2026 - Exhibitor & Visitor Survey

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's National Show. We're not sure if this is the largest alpaca show in the world, but it's certainly one of the most prestigious - and made special by the contribution of many people.
It's our ambition to make the show better every year and we would therefore welcome all your feeback and ideas in this survey. Please feel free to use the comments fields if you'd like to propose or comment on something that isn't specifically mentioned in a question.
Thanks for your time!
1.Please let us know how you experienced the 2026 Show by selecting all that options that apply to you
2.Overall, how did you rate the 2026 BAS National Show?
We will ask you more detail about how you rated different elements of the show later in the survey - in this question we would like to understand your overall view or impression of the show.
Poor
Some issues
OK
Good
Excellent
N/A
3.How did you rate the Halter show?
Taking into account the organisation and running of the Halter Show, the judging and awards.
Poor
Some issues
OK
Good
Excellent
N/A
4.Thinking specifically about the Judging of the Halter Show, how did you rate the following:-
Good
Bad
Indifferent
Having tandem judging
Having mix of Overseas and UK judges
The quality of the judging overall
5.How did you rate the Champion of Champions Fleece Show?
Taking into account the organisation of the Fleece Show, the judging, awards and display of fleeces.
Poor
Some issues
OK
Good
Excellent
N/A
6.How did you rate the Fibre Zone Competition?
Taking into account the organisation of the Fibre Zone competition, the judging, awards and display of entries.
Poor
Some issues
OK
Good
Excellent
N/A
7.Overall how did you rate the World of Alpacas exhibits, stands and facitilites in Hall 2?
Thinking about your experience either as a visitor or as an exhibitor at the show
Poor
Some issues
OK
Good
Excellent
N/A
8.How did you rate the Friday Night 'Supper & Singing?
Did you stay for the evening entertainment and, if so, did you enjoy it?
Poor
Some issues
OK
Good
Excellent
Didn't attend
9.How did you rate the Saturday Night Show Dinner?
Did you join the dinner and, if so, did you enjoy it? (a separate question follows about the buses)
Poor
Some issues
OK
Good
Excellent
Didn't attend
10.How would you rate the quality of the venue and facilities at Staffordshire County Showground?
Good
Bad
Could be improved
Main hall - size and layout
Hall 2 - size and layout
Ventilation (for alpacas)
General facilities - toilets, water, penning & electric supply
Seating to view the show
Audio / visual quality - video screens and clarity / volume of sound system
Daytime catering - cafeteria, coffee bar and sandwich bar
Friday night catering
Saturday Show Dinner catering
Venue overall
11.Use of the Shuttle Bus Service
We're really sorry that there were issues with the bus timetable and a long wait time for the Saturday evening due to an emergency road closure near the showground. We'd appreciate your answers to the following:
Yes
No
N/a or Don't know
Did you use the buses this year?
Would you consider using the buses next year? (assuming the issues were addressed from this year)
Do you think we should lay on buses?
12.How did you rate the 2026 Stud Auction?
Whether you kindly donated stud service, participted in the auction or observed the auction
Poor
Some Issues
OK
Good
Excellent
13.What improvements would you suggest for next year's National Show?