Meeker Classic Championship Sheepdog Trials

Meeker Classic coming Sept. 6-10

MEEKER | The 31st annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials begin Wednesday, Sept. 6. Get your tickets now at the Meeker Chamber of Commerce or at Wendll’s, or visit bit.ly/2wqJPB7 to buy online. For a complete schedule of events, including new attractions this year, see www.meekersheepdog.com.

September 3, 2017 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

31st annual Meeker Classic sheepdog trials start Sept. 6

MEEKER | There’s always something new happening at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials and this year is no exception. There are new workshops, a photography competition to complement the annual art contest, and a whole new take on the lamb cook-off. In its 31st year, the Meeker Classic continues[Read More…]

September 2, 2017 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker Classic director receives tourism award

Meeker | As part of a statewide tour of eight Colorado communities, in conjunction with National Travel and Tourism Week, representatives from the Colorado Tourism Office visited Meeker via bus last Thursday as part of the second annual Discover Colorado Roadshow. Tourism is one of the largest economic generators in[Read More…]

May 19, 2017 by editor Comments are Disabled

Make it With Wool contest has a long Colorado history

RBC | At the Meeker Classic Championship Sheepdog Trials this year, the winner of the junior division of the Make it With Wool contest in 2015, Rachael Northrup, visited Meeker and demonstrated her winning project. She is the junior winner for Colorado again, and her sister, Andrea, a college student[Read More…]

November 29, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Photos: Meeker Classic Championship Sheepdog Trials 2016

September 23, 2016 by Caitlin Walker Comments are Disabled

Letter: Meeker Classic board thanks volunteers, friends

Dear Editor: At the close of the 30th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, we are again reminded of the extraordinary qualities of this community and why it’s such a special place to call home. What a showcase of volunteerism, community and friendship! Handlers, vendors and visitors to the Meeker Classic[Read More…]

September 18, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Bagpipes, Celtic music in Meeker on Saturday

MEEKER I Recalling that the Meeker Classic is tied historically to the Scottish Highlands and Irish sheepherding, Meeker’s Concerts in the Park series will continue Saturday night with “the old country” in mind.

September 5, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Entries sought for lamb cook-off

MEEKER I The Culinary Taste of Lamb Cook-off, held in conjunction with the art reception at the Wilber Barn today from 5 to 7 p.m., will feature lamb recipes prepared by vendors at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog trials.

September 4, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials have started, run through Sunday

MEEKER I Once again, the scene at Ute Park west of Meeker has been transformed as the 28th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials began Wednesday and continues through the championship rounds on Sunday.

September 4, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Thanks to Sheepdog Trials volunteers

Dear Editor: The Meeker Classic Championship Sheepdog Trials Board held a “Souper-Volunteer” dinner for all of the 2013 volunteers on Jan. 19. Fun was had by all with a nice crowd of more than 80 volunteers in attendance, most being from Meeker but a few traveling from the Roaring Fork[Read More…]

February 11, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Besseghini 7th at NWS

MEEKER I Sandra Besseghini and her dog Mik of Meeker took seventh place out of 41 contestants in the Intermediate Sheepdog Trial at the National Western Stock Show in Denver on Jan. 26.

February 10, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled