MEEKER | As September rolls around this year, the Meeker Classic will be celebrating 35 years of what has become a time-honored tradition among handlers, spectators, vendors and the community. Drawing some of the top teams from around the world, 170 border collies will face off against 900 tough western[Read More…]
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Meeker Classic cancels 2020 trials due to COVID-19
MEEKER | “It’s with heavy hearts and after months of great thought we have come to the conclusion that canceling this year’s event due to the COVID-19 public health pandemic is the safest, most responsible thing to do for the safety of everyone involved,” said Board President, Bruce Clatterbaugh Tuesday,[Read More…]
Jammin’ Lamb canceled due to coronavirus pandemic
Final decision on whether to go ahead with annual Meeker Classic will be made Aug. 1 The Meeker Classic board of directors met last week and made the difficult decision to cancel the Jammin’ Lamb Festival this year, and are holding off on making a decision about the Meeker Classic[Read More…]
Obituary: Emil D. Luedecke
Dec. 20, 1947 ~ May 25, 2020 Emil Luedecke, 72, of Zephyr, Texas, died Monday, May 25, 2020, after a long and fierce battle with cancer. Emil was a long-time competitor at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials. He spent a lot of time in Meeker over the years and endeared[Read More…]
‘Away to me, walk up, lie down’
MEEKER | This is where the dogs come in. Be it a farm on the east coast, the Scottish borders of their native descent or the wide open range of western ranches, the border collie stands alone in its ability to help on the farm or ranch. Bred and selected[Read More…]
Fisher wins second Meeker Classic title
MEEKER | “From the looks of the crowds and the parking lot it was a good one for attendance,” said Meeker Classic director Maym Cunningham of the 32nd annual sheepdog trials. Derek Fisher of New Plymouth, Idaho, and his dog Nell, age 7, was the grand champion with a score[Read More…]
2018 Meeker Classic Schedule
Thursday 7 a.m. to close – Sheepdogs run all day 9 a.m. to close – Artisan, food and craft festival Educational displays and demos Art contest entries on display 5:30-7:30 p.m. Art Reception (Wilber Barn On-Site) Friday 7 a.m. to close – Sheepdogs run all day 7-9 a.m. – Pancake[Read More…]
Locals’ discount available for Meeker Classic tickets, but don’t delay
MEEKER | Believe it or not, it’s Trials time again. The Meeker Classic Championship Sheepdog Trials kicks off its 32nd year on Wednesday, Sept. 5, showing off not just the orneriness of range sheep but the incredible power of a team of volunteers, and local residents have a unique opportunity[Read More…]
Jammin’ Lamb culinary competition Saturday in downtown Meeker
MEEKER | Many “lamb” traditions have surrounded the annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials for 31 years. This year a new family event is being added to all the fun. Downtown plaza in Meeker will be the site for our first Jammin’ Lamb Festival on Saturday, Sept. 9, a culinary[Read More…]
Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials underway…
For the 31st year in a row, the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials got off to an early start Wednesday morning. The competition, activities, demonstrations and events will continue through Sunday. Visit bit.ly/2eCwjCI for a complete schedule of events.
Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials are the ‘real deal’ around the world
MEEKER I Folks around Meeker have seen Septembers come and go over the years and with it the Meeker Classic. It’s become a permanent fixture in the community.
PEO Quilt Show coming…
