2009 Sheep Dog Trials Schedule And Activities
Aside from the dog trials themselves, which run all day, you'll be treated to a host of side attractions and unique local culinary delights that will make this event one the entire family will enjoy!
SHEEP DOG TRIALS & THE BORDER COLLIE
A sheep dog trial is the ultimate test of the Border Collie and its training. Trials test the skills that farm or ranch dogs require to perform their daily work. The dog and the handler must work together for many years to develop these skills.
The trial takes place over the three days with finals on the Sunday afternoon.
This year's judges are: Dennis Birchall who will travel all the way from Ireland, and Haley Howard who comes to us from sunny California.
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SCHEDULE: SHEEP DOG TRIALS |
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Friday & Saturday |
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
Kingston Sheep Dog Trials, the Qualifying Rounds for Sunday's Double Lift Championship |
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Sunday |
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
Triple Crown Double Lift Championship (top 15 dogs) |
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SCHEDULE: SPECIAL PROGRAMS |
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Friday |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Spinning/Weaving Demos (Kingston Spinners & Weavers Guild) in the craft tent. |
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Saturday |
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Sheep to Shawl Competition Taking place in the craft tent. |
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Sunday |
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Spinning/Weaving Demos (Kingston Spinners & Weavers Guild) in the craft tent. |
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12 noon |
Shawl Auction Shawls from Saturday's sheep to shawl competition are auctioned off. |
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SCHEDULE: DAILY ATTRACTIONS |
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
1000 Island Dock Dogs |
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Big Air/extreme Vertical, Speed Retrieve, and lots of excitement! You can even enter your own dog if you wish. Learn more about their show at www.1000islandsdockdogs.com. |
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10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. |
West Coast Lumberjack Show |
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Real lumberjacks square off in a variety of activities from log rolling, to pole climbing to carving. All the way from Beautiful British Columbia, this show will see the spectators taking sides in a fun, entertaining and interactive lumberjack competition. Learn more about their show at www.loggersports.com/events.htm. |
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11 a.m., 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. |
Birds of Prey Show |
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The Canadian Raptors Conservancy brings their beautiful raptors up close and personal as you learn about raptors and their important role in nature, and endangered species whose offspring are used in release programs around the world. You'll meet the falcon, the turkey vulture, the owl, and some major bird stars of Hollywood productions. |
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10 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. |
Jungle Cat World Show |
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Experience a wildlife safari without ever leaving Kingston! Jungle Cat World will introduce you to the world of mammals and insects with a dynamic show that takes you around the world to discover the amazing animals that live there. You could meet a wolf, a lynx, a ringtailed lemur, a variety of insects and possibly even a skunk. The animals vary from year to year so keep your eyes open for this years 'special guests'. |
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10:30, 11:30 a.m. & 1;30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 p.m. |
Sheep Shearing Demonstrations |
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By the trials favourite shearer, Bill McMaster.
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10:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. |
Sheep Dog Training Demos |
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Have you always wondered how they train dogs for herding sheep? Get some tips from some expert handlers who will demonstrate training techniques with their own dogs who are at different stages of in their training. |
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Craft & Artisans Fair |
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Visit in excess of two dozen craft and vendor booths in and around the big tent. You will enjoy a variety of local craft and artisans demonstrations and choose from an array of handmade gift items and crafts, clothing, knitted sweaters, unique outerwear and endless tasty treats. |
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1 p.m. (Sat. & Sun. only) |
Kingston Police K-9 Unit |
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The Kingston K9 Police demo includes criminal apprehension, obedience, narcotic searches and more, featuring Bodey, Indy and Constable Paul Doak. Watch in amazement as these highly skilled dogs search a pile of shoes (provided by the audience of course) for the hidden treasures or tackle a suspect. |
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11 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
Face Painting by Creative Expressions |
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Kids will love to have their cheeks or full faces painted by Kellie Squires, a trials favourite and facepainter extraordinaire! Whether it's a border collie, a butterfly or spiderman, you'll pay what you think the art is worth. |
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10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Success by Six Play Corner |
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United Way provides a quite play area for very little ones and their parents to recharge during a busy day at the trials. |
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Mad Science for Kids |
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Mad Science returns for a second year, with their ever popular hands on activity station. Mad Science introduces millions of children to a world of discovery, while sparking their imaginations. We welcome the staff of Mad Science Ottawa who will thrill both youngsters and their parents with their scientific shenanigans. |
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Pony Rides, and Petting Zoo |
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Ali Downing and the staff of West Winds Ranch return this year with their ponies, an expanded petting zoo and a crafty idea for the kids in the kids zone (nominal fee for pony rides and feed). |
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MORE INFORMATION
For more information please call:
Lesley Kimble
City of Kingston
Recreation and Leisure Services
Tel: 613-546-4291 ext. 1715
Email: lkimble@cityofkingston.ca
Information will be added/updated as it becomes available.
