2010 Meeker Classic Schedule of Events

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

7 AM                      Preliminary Runs, 42 dogs

 9 AM                     Food & Craft Festival

Thursday, September 9, 2010

 7 AM                     Preliminary Runs, 42 dogs

 9 AM                     Food & Craft Festival

5 – 7 PM                2010 International Art Contest Reception, 2010  Winner Unveiled
                              (Wilber Barn - Trial Site)

Friday, September 10, 2010

 7 AM                     Preliminary Runs, 40 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

12  PM                   Lunch Break (approximate time)

                              A Biologist’s View of the Border Collie,  Dr. Mark W. Neff PhD

                              Speaking Dog Language Demonstration,
                                        Western Border Collie Rescue

Saturday, September 11, 2010

7 AM                      Semi-Final Eliminations, 30 dogs

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

8 AM to 12 PM       Farmer’s Market, 5^th & Main Streets, Downtown Meeker

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

                              Demonstrations in Vending Area

                              Classic Vintage Car Show, Courthouse Square, downtown Meeker

12 – 1:30 PM         Lunch Break

12:30 pm,              Windows in Biology – What makes the Border Collie Unique?
                               Dr. Mark Neff PhD

12:45 pm,              Speaking Dog Language Demonstration,
                               Western Border Collie Rescue

1:00 pm,                Stock dog Handling Demonstration

4 – 9  PM               Free Outdoor Concert by Flying Dog Bluegrass Band,
                              Court House Lawn

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

6 PM                      Calcutta, Main Stage Court House Lawn

7 PM                      Jackpot Competition, Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds

Sunday, September 12, 2010

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

8:15 AM                Opening Ceremony

8:30 AM                Calcutta (trial field), immediately followed by final round

8:45 AM                Final Round, 12 dogs

9:00 AM                Food & Craft Festival -- Demonstrations, Bagpipes,
                             & FFA Petting Farm

                             Demonstrations in Vending Area

12 – 1:30 PM        Lunch Break - Rio Blanco County Wool Grower’s Lamb Barbeque

12:30 pm,             Speaking Dog Language Demonstration, WBCR

1:00 pm,               Stock dog Handling Demonstration

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

Free Shuttles running all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday from historic downtown Meeker to trial site. 
Visit the Mobile Disaster Relief Hospital of the American Humane Association, daily at trial site
The American Humane Association’s 82 foot, state-of-the-art, animal emergency services “Rescue Rig” on display.

Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trial Site Map

Dr. Neff's Resume (in PDF format)

• Dog Entries for 2010 - March 1-31 -
  Please see 2010 Entry and Rules:

  • Dog Entry Form as document file.

  • Dog Entry Form as PDF.

  Handlers with entry questions should call Ellen Nieslanik at 970-878-0111.

  Please note our new telephone number to serve you better!
  970-878-0111

We encourage you to take advantage of two 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