Sheep Dog Trials Festival returns to Grass Creek Park August 7-9, promising family fun, four-legged friends and top-tier competition

Skilled sheep dogs and their handlers are ready to put on a show for audiences once again as the Kingston Sheep Dog Trials Festival returns to Grass Creek Park on August 7–9.  

"This year marks Kingston's 38th Trial in Grass Creek Park, and it promises to be a very special event where attendees will enjoy dogs and sheep in a spectacular setting,” said Amanda Milliken, Chair of the Sheep Dog Trials Committee. “The Kingston sheep are part of a flock from Waupoos Island, happy to challenge dogs, which makes for an outstanding test of wits, with no shortage of dramatic moments.”  

Organized by the Kingston Sheep Dog Trials volunteers, with support from the City of Kingston's Special Events Office, this year’s festival includes a variety of activities from observing the competitive sport of trialing (dogs, usually Border Collies, competing to herd sheep through obstacle courses), to sheering, spinning and weaving demonstrations, agility shows, facepainting and a vendor market.   

“The City’s Special Events Office is proud to support the Kingston Sheep Dog Trials Festival team on this event again this year," said Megan Sirett, Manager of Events and Programs with the City of Kingston. "The Sheep Dog Trials Festival has been captivating audiences for decades, offering an exciting weekend of world-class competition, demonstrations, activities and vendors that celebrate agricultural traditions, all in the beautiful setting of Grass Creek Park.” 

Event Details 

Friday, Aug. 7 and Saturday, Aug. 8: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.  

Sunday, Aug. 9: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

Grass Creek Park is located in east Kingston, 2991 Highway 2.  

Admission  

$10 per person per day or $25 for all three days. 

Kids 12 and under are free. 

Cash and card accepted at the gate. 

More details can be found on the City’s website or KingstonSheepDogTrials.ca.