. . . the Dogs are the main attraction at the Meeker Classic, but there’s all sorts of other things when the dogs are done running for the day . . ..
We have a full slate of events, attractions and entertainment in store for you at the Meeker Classic:
THURSDAY EVENING
What: Art Reception
Where: Wilber Barn at the Trial Site
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Trial visitors are invited to attend this evening of Light Food & Refreshments and music.
Art Awards will be announced and selection of People’s Choice Award
Ken Wilson & Kim McKee – Celtic Duo – photo by Michelle Cox
JAMMIN’ LAMB FEST – SATURDAY EVENING, September 10, 2022
OUR OWN “COLORADO GROWN & RAISED”
COLORADO GROWN LAMB – SIDES – DESSERT – BREWS
LIVE COLORADO ENTERTAINMENT!!
Location: Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds – 4-H Building
Sponsored by the Rio Blanco County Wool Growers – all proceeds go toward their Scholarship Program
Schedule of Events – 2022 Jammin’ Lamb Fest – September 10, 2022
- 4:00 – MEEKER MARKET & BEER GARDEN OPENS – Colorado Brews – Sandlot Brewery, Coors Field
- Free Outdoor Concert featuring Caitlyn Taussig , Country Singer, songwriter and poet, and Willson & McKee – Celtic Musicians
- Visit and shop the varied vendors and Sheep Industry Demonstrations on hand during the evening
- 5:00 – LAMB FEED IS SERVED
- 6:15 – Top 12 Dogs for Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials Finals Introduced
- 8:00 pm free Concert Ends – Walk on over to the Arena for the Handler’s Challenge Arena Trial (it begins at 7 pm but will run until 9 or so)
- 7:00 pm – Handlers’ Challenge Arena Trial – FREE ADMISSION – Fairgrounds Arena (just a few steps from where you eat dinner!)
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY – NOON ENTERTAINMENT
SPECIAL DEMONSTRATION – Saturday and Sunday during the Noon Hour
By the GARFIELD COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE K9 UNIT
It is our distinct pleasure to welcome the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit to the Meeker Classic. Consisting of four teams (Handler and Dog) this Unit serves a vital role in the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office operations. This demonstration will be held on the field during the noon-hour break on Saturday and Sunday of the Meeker Classic. All of the four teams will be on hand and on the field during the demonstration. Due to the high sophisticated nature and training of these dogs, we ask that your refrain from approaching the dogs and watch the demonstration from your seats. The handlers will let you know if any of the dogs are approachable. There will be and question and answer session each day. We thank the folks at Purina who have kindly donated Purina Pro Plan Dog food to each of the teams.
