Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials

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Name: Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials
Date: September 8, 2010 - September 12, 2010
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.
Date/Time Information:
Daily
9 a.m. to close - Food and craft fair 
    Art contest on exhibit Wilber barn, (On site)
    Tours, American Humane Association mobile disaster relief "Big Rig" 
   sheep camp display
    Therapy & service dogs, Shannon Koucherik

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
7 a.m. - Preliminary runs, 42 dogs each day

Thursday
5 - 7 p.m. - Art reception, Wilber Barn, (On Site) 
  
Friday
Noon: "A Biologist’s view of the Border Collie", Dr. Mark W. Neff, PhD
 
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
7-9 a.m. - Pancake breakfast at trial site by the Rio Blanco Masons
    Noon - "Speaking dog Language" demo WBCR
    Spinning, weaving, pottery, leatherwork and saddle making demonstrations
    Western Border Collie rescue exhibit
    FFA petting farm

Saturday
7 a.m. - Semi-Final Round, 30 dogs
8 a.m. - 12 noon - Farmer’s Market, 5th & Main St.
Noon - "Windows in Biology", What makes the Border Collie Unique", Dr. Mark W. Neff, PhD
4-9 p.m. - Free outdoor concert, "Flying Dog Bluegrass Band", courthouse lawn
5-7 p.m. - Lions Club barbecue, courthouse lawn
7 p.m. - Jackpot Trial, fairgrounds

Saturday & Sunday
Noon - Stock dog handling demonstration
Bagpiper

Sunday
8:15 - Opening ceremony
8:45 a.m. - Final round -12 dogs
Noon - Lamb barbecue by Rio Blanco Woolgrowers
4 p.m. (approx) - Awards ceremony after last 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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