September 5th – 9th, 2012

new schedule will be posted as soon as available

2011 Meeker Classic Schedule of Events 

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

7 AM               Preliminary Runs, 46 dogs

 9 AM              Food & Craft Festival

Thursday, September 8, 2011

 7 AM              Preliminary Runs, 46 dogs

 9 AM              Food & Craft Festival

5 – 7 PM         2009 International Art Contest Reception (Wilber Barn Trial Site)

Friday, September 9, 2011

 7 AM              Preliminary Runs, 43 dogs

 7 – 9 AM        Pancake Breakfast, Rio Blanco Masons (Trial Site)

 9 AM              Food & Craft Festival, Demonstrations in Vending Area

                        FFA Petting Farm

Western Border Collie Rescue (WBCR) Exhibit and Dogs

9:30 AM            Taste of Colorado Lamb – Cooking Seminar

10:30 AM          Border Collies – Training, Trialing and using for Work – Educational Seminar

12  PM             Lunch Break

1:30 – 3PM       Saddle Making & Leatherwork - Educational Seminar, World class saddle makers

                        Bob Klenda & Mike Brennan

Saturday, September 10, 2011

7 AM               Semi-Final Eliminations, 30 dogs

7 – 9 AM         Pancake Breakfast, Rio Blanco Masons (Trial Site)

9 AM               Food & Craft Festival -- Demonstrations, Bagpipes, & FFA Petting Farm

                        Demonstrations in Vending Area

                        Farmers Market – Downtown Meeker

9:30 AM           Taste of Colorado Lamb – Cooking Seminar

10:30 AM         Border Collies – Training, Trialing and using for Work – Educational Seminar

12 – 1:30 PM    Lunch Break

12:00 pm, Sheep Shearing Demonstration & Contest – Professional Shearers

1:00 pm, Stock dog Handling Demonstration

1:30 – 3PM       Saddle Making & Leather work - Educational Seminar, World Class Saddle Makers – Bob Klenda & Mike Brennan

4 – 9  PM            Free Outdoor Concert by Chuck Pyle, Court House Lawn

5 – 7  PM            Lion’s Club Barbeque, Court House Lawn

6:30  PM            Calcutta, Main Stage Court House Lawn

7 PM                Jackpot Competition, Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds

Sunday, September 11, 2011

7 – 9 AM            Pancake Breakfast, Rio Blanco Masons (Trial Site)

7:45 AM            Opening Ceremony

8:00 AM            Calcutta (trial field), immediately followed by final round

8:15 AM            Final Round, 15 dogs (first 8 dogs in morning)

9 AM               Food & Craft Festival -- Demonstrations, Bagpipes, & FFA Petting Farm

                        Demonstrations in Vending Area

9 AM               Taste of Colorado Lamb – Cooking Seminar

10 AM             Border Collies – Training, Trailing and using for Work – Educational Seminar

11 AM              Saddle Making – Educational Seminar

12 – 1:30 PM    Lunch Break - Woolgrowers Barbeque

12:00 pm        Sheep Shearing Demonstration & Contest – Professional Shearers

1:00 pm         Stock dog Handling Demonstration

1:30 PM –       Final 7 Dogs Run

4:00 PM         Awards Ceremony following final run (approximate time only)

Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trial Site Map

We encourage you to take advantage of two Free shuttle services that will operate on Friday, Saturday and Sunday during the Meeker Classic.  Park & ride from historic downtown Meeker to and from the trial site.  Avoid parking hassles and avoid the long walk to your car.

For More Information Call 1-970-878-5510

One Day Gate Pass

Adults: $10

Senior Citizens (65 & Older) $5

Children 8-16: $5

       Children under 8 are free

Five Day Gate Pass

Adults $30

Senior Citizens (65 & Older) $15

Children 8-16: $15