2024 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – September 4-8, 2024

**PLEASE CHECK BACK – THIS SCHEDULE CHANGES AS WE GET CLOSER TO SEPTEMBER!

DAY 1 OF PRELIMINARIES

7 AM               Preliminary Runs begin & run all day, 45 dogs

9 AM              Food & Artisan Vending Festival – ongoing

9 AM              Demos & Presentations – See Schedule Below or Download Here

9 AM – 4PM    Art  Show – on site at historic Wilber Barn

DAY 2 OF PRELIMINARIES – SCHOOL VISITATION DAY

7 AM               Preliminary Runs begin & run all day, 45 dogs

9 AM               Food & Artisan Vending Festival – ongoing

9 AM               Demos & Presentations – See Schedule Below or Download Here

9 AM – 4PM     Art  & Photography Show – on site at historic Wilber Barn

10 AM              Dog Agility Demonstrations Begin – Schedule Posted at Agility Field

5:30 – 7:30 PM          2023 International Art Contest Reception – Wilber Barn – Trial Site

Complimentary Appetizers and Refreshments – Live Celtic Music

Awards Announced

DAY 3 OF PRELIMINARIES – SCHOOL VISITATION DAY

7 AM              Preliminary Runs begin & run all day-  45 dogs

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

9 AM              Food & Artisan Vending Festival – ongoing

Educational Exhibits & Demonstrations -See Schedule Below or Download Here

9AM – 4 PM     Art & Photography Show – on site at historic Wilber Barn

10 AM  –      Dog Agility  Demonstrations –Schedule Posted at agility field

Noon – 5:30 PM PEO Quilts In the Country & Bake Sale – Fairfield Center (3rd & Main) ALL NEW QUILTS

SEMI FINALS OF THE COMPETITION – CELEBRATION DAY OF THE SHEEP INDUSTRY

7 AM            Semi-Final Eliminations – all day 30 dogs -16 dogs before Lunch

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

9 AM               Food & Artisan Vending Festival – ongoing

Educational Exhibits & Demonstrations  – See Schedule Below or Download Here

9 AM – 5:00     PEO Quilts in the Country & Bake Sale, Fairfield Center – 3rd & Main – ALL NEW QUILTS

9AM – 4 PM     Art & Photography Show – on site at historic Wilber Barn

10AM – 2 PM – Dog Agility & Flyball Demonstrations – Schedule Posted at Agility Field

11 AM-Noon    FREE Sheep Cheese Tasting – by  Blanco Cellars & Little Cheese Shop – Art Barn

12 – 1:00 PM    Lunch Break

4-8 PM       Jammin’ Lamb Fest – LAMB – SPIRITS – ENTERTAINMENT  – Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds

4 PM – FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT & Cash Bar open

5 PM – MEAL SERVED (No sooner)

Entertainment

7 PM          Handler’s Challenge – Jackpot Arena Trial , Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds- fun watching for all!

DOUBLE LIFT FINALS

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

8:00 AM          Opening Ceremony

8:30 AM          Final Round – 12 dogs – First 6 dogs run before Lunch

9 AM               Food & Artisan Vending Festival – ongoing

Educational Exhibits & Demonstrations  – See Schedule Below or Download Here

9 AM – 4 PM    Art & Photography  Show – Historic Wilber Barn, on site

10:30 – 11:15   Dog Agility Demonstrations – Schedule posted at agility field

12 – 1:00 PM    Lunch Break

12:30 – Special Entertainment

Art Auction Ends during the Noon-Hour Break – will be announced

1:30 PM           Final 6 Dogs Run

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