Information for Spectators

There will be people on hand to answer your questions throughout the event, and if you can't find one of the volunteers (they wear vests marked "ASK ME" on the back) or a willing handler, there's an information booth and program as well.

Sheepdog trials go on rain or shine, cold or hot. Spectators are advised to dress for changeable weather and to bring their own lawn chairs — there are a small number of chairs and hay/straw bales available but they go fast.

Activities start at or before 8:00 each morning and continue until all the dogs have competed (typically around 5 PM).

Admission

• $5per car
• $2per motorcycle
• $20per minibus
• Freebicycles

Dog Sponsorship

Coming to the trial and want to be more involved? Not coming but want to be involved? Consider sponsoring a dog and help support this historic event.

Amenities

• Limited shade tents (bring a chair)
• Porta-potties, including a handicap-accessible unit
• Pets welcome if quiet and on leash (see the spectator dogs page for more information)
• Program with information and schedule of events included with admission (an additional program with more detailed competition information, not the fair program)
• Information and event-related items booth
• Merlin's Olde Ale booth