There is no other dog quite like a border collie.
Dale Hallebach
The winner of the art competition is “Wish Ewe Were Here,” a cut paper collage by Laura Yager of Boise, Idaho.
Courtesy Photo
Popular local band Casserole Beans performed for the crowd during the Jammin’ Lamb culinary competition in downtown Meeker.
Caitlin Walker
The finalists gather with their dogs on Sunday afternoon.
Dale Hallebach
Cooling off in the trough.
Dale Hallebach
Meeker Classic director Maym Cunningham.
Bobby Gutierrez
The relationship between dog and handler is an amazing thing to watch.
Dale Hallebach
Dog and handler work together to bring the sheep into the pen.
Dale Hallebach
The winner of the first photography contest is “Ready to Work” by Betty Gillis of Lavernia, Texas.
Courtesy Photo
Demonstrating the kind of precision that made them the 2017 champions are Dennis Edwards and his four-year-old border collie, Coup.
Bobby Gutierrez
Mark your calendars for September 2018 for the 32nd annual Meeker Classic. Visit www.meekersheepdog.com for updates.
Dale Hallebach
Meeker P.E.O. members hosted the sixth annual quilt show downtown. From left, Stephanie Oldland, Beverly Steinman, Peggy Shults and Sherry Overton with an antique quilt that has the names of some of Meeker’s earliest pioneers.
Pat Turner
Kim McKee performs Celtic music at Smoking River Arts on a harp made from Scottish sycamore wood.
Pat Turner
Meeker’s sheep are notoriously difficult to work with, and this year’s batch was no exception.
Caitlin Walker
Elk Creek Ranch chef Scott Creecy was one of five competitors at the Jammin’ Lamb event.
Caitlin Walker