Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials

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Name: Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials
Date: September 4, 2013 - September 8, 2013
Website: http://www.meekersheepdog.com
Event Description:
Celebrate fall at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials located in historic ranching country near the Flat Tops Wilderness. Every year hundreds of spectators gather to cheer on the top dog and handler teams from around the world as they replicate maneuvers required to handle stock back at the ranch. There’s fun for all, music, food, crafts, art and the toughest sheep in North America. Craft fair with unique handmade and agriculture related items. Food Fair featuring Fajitas, Barbecue, Navajo Tacos, Lamb Kabobs, Gyros, Soft-serve ice cream and more. No shaded seating, so bring sunscreen, a hat and binoculars. There will be a free shuttle from downtown. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR PETS AT HOME.
Location:
Ute Park, Meeker Co

Map Link:
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Date/Time Information:

Thur Sept 5th 

 7 a.m.              Preliminary Runs begin & run all day, 42 dogs

 9 a.m.            Food & Craft Festival opens

9 a.m.– 4 p.m.     Art Show

5 – 7 p.m.        2013 International Art Contest Reception (Wilber Barn Trial Site)

                            “Culinary Celebration of Colorado Lamb Cook-off “

Fri Sept 6th

 7 a.m.             Preliminary Runs begin & run all day, 41 dogs

 7 – 9 a.m.         Pancake Breakfast, Rio Blanco Masons (Trial Site)

9 a.m.              Food & Craft Festival, Demonstrations in Vending Area

                        Educational Exhibits & Demonstrations ongoing in Vending & Education Area
 

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.     Art Show

1-8 p.m.           PEO Quilt Show – downtown Meeker – Old Elementary Building

1:30 – 4  p.m.        Flyball and Dog Agility Demonstrations – Schedule posted on Agility Field

6-8:30 p.m.      Historic Downtown Meeker  – Side walk sales, music and more

8:30 p.m.           “Away to Me” – Free Outdoor Movie Screening – downtown,

                            old Elementary Law -  Bring lawn chairs & blankets

Sat Sept 7th

7 – 9 a.m.   Pancake Breakfast, Rio Blanco Masons (Trial Site)

8 a.m.         Opening Ceremony

8:30 a.m.          Final Round – 12 dogs – (First 6 dogs run before Lunch)

9 a.m.               Food & Craft Festival — Demonstrations, Celtic Music, Bagpipes, & FFA Petting Farm

Educational Exhibits & Demonstrations ongoing in Vending & Education Area

  •                                     FFA Petting Farm, Wool Waulking, Leatherwork
  •                                     Western Border Collie Rescue, Spinning, Weaving, Pottery
  •                                     Braiding,  Additional  Exhibits in Educational Tent

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.    Art Show

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.    Flyball and Dog Agility Demonstrations – Schedule posted at agility field

10:45 a.m.         Border Collies –Training, Trialing  & Working – Agility Course

12 – 1:30 p.m.    Lunch Break – Woolgrowers Barbeque

1:00 p.m.  Mini Jackpot Trial Demonstration –Trial Field

Silent Art Auction Closes 30 minutes into lunch break

1:30 p.m.           Final 6 Dogs Run

 

4:00 p.m.          Awards Ceremony following final run (approximate time only)
 

Sun Sept 8th
 

7 – 9 a.m.         Pancake Breakfast, Rio Blanco Masons (Trial Site)

8:00 a.m.          Opening Ceremony

8:30 a.m.        Final Round – 12 dogs – (First 6 dogs run before Lunch)

9 a.m.            Food & Craft Festival — Demonstrations, Celtic Music, Bagpipes, & FFA Petting Farm

Educational Exhibits & Demonstrations ongoing in Vending & Education Area

  •                                     FFA Petting Farm, Wool Waulking, Leatherwork
  •                                     Western Border Collie Rescue, Spinning, Weaving, Pottery
  •                                     Braiding,  Additional  Exhibits in Educational Tent

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.    Art Show

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.   Flyball and Dog Agility Demonstrations – Schedule posted at agility field

10:45 a.m.         Border Collies –Training, Trialing  & Working – Agility Course

12 – 1:30 p.m.    Lunch Break – Woolgrowers Barbeque

1 p.m. Mini Jackpot Trial Demonstration –Trial Field

Silent Art Auction Closes 30 minutes into lunch break

1:30 p.m.          Final 6 Dogs Run


Many more events are held throughout each day.

 

Contact Information:
Ellen Nieslanik 970-878-0111 Sandra Besseghini (970) 878-5342
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Fees/Admission:
Adults: day pass, $10, 5-day pass, $30
Sr. Citizen: day pass, $5, 5-day pass $10
Children (8 -16 yrs old) day pass $5, 5-day pass $10
Children 8 & under free
 
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