Featured image: One of many cute alpacas at the 2017 Alpacapalooza in Ridgefield, Washington this weekend (photo by Cheryl Landes)

Alpacas are cute and irresistible. Their big, brown eyes, soft wool, and endless smiles can melt anyone’s heart.

This weekend, get up close and personal with these gentle creatures at Alpacapalooza at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds, 17204 NE Deifel Road, in Ridgefield, Washington. Pet the alpacas, talk to their owners, watch the judges evaluate the alpaca’s wool quality in a walking fleece competition, and buy products made from alpaca wool.

More cute alpacas at this year’s Alpacapalooza (photos by Cheryl Landes)

And for $1, you can take a selfie with an alpaca. Proceeds go to alpaca education and research.

Take a selfie with this alpaca. (photo by Cheryl Landes)

Alpacapalooza’s hours are Saturday, April 1, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, April 2, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission is free, and parking is $6 per car.

For more information, visit the Alpaca Association of Western Washington’s website.