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Crook & Whistle Stockdog Trial


  • Jefferson County Fair Park 503 North Jackson Avenue Jefferson, WI, 53549 United States (map)

USBCHA Sanctioned 3 Open and 3 Nursery Classes

Open: 3 Runs $60.00 per run / per dog

Nursery: 3 Runs $50.00 per run / per dog

Pro-Novice: 2 Runs $50.00 per run / per dog with full cross drive

Ranch: 2 Runs $45.00 per run/per dog with 2-legged drive.

Novice: 2 Runs $45.00 per run / per dog – Outrun, Lift, Fetch, wear drive to panels then pen

Class Schedule: Friday: 8:00 am Pro-Novice 1, Nursery 1, Pro-Novice 2

Saturday: Nursery 2, Open 1, Nursery 3, Open 2

Sunday: Finish Open 2, Open 3, Ranch 1, Novice 1, Ranch 2, Novice 2

Please Note: Any unnecessary chasing of the sheep will not be tolerated. Stay in the bounds of the trial field. Start times, areas, or class orders may be adjusted based on entries, weather, course etc. Payback to 5th place in Open and 3rd place in ProNovice. Payback only on 2 dogs per handler per class. No entries are accepted without full payment.

Entry deadline/checks cashed Aug. 5th

* No refunds after deadline * No dogs left unattended overnight

CAMPING ONSITE: Make camping reservations directly with the Jefferson County Fair Park Office online at JCFairPark.com (after July 15) or by calling (920) 674-7148 Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 am.

$45/night full hookups, $35/night electric & water, $23/night non-electric.

MOTELS: Listed on county website at https://enjoyjeffersoncounty.com. Check if they allow dogs.

ADMISSION TO FESTIVAL: Wristband mailed to handler by the festival. Fill in complete address on entry form

New this year: Booth at Sheep and Wool Festival

For years many of you have been attending the Crook and Whistle Stock Dog Trial put on by John and Hixie Wentz. This event is part of the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival held at the Jefferson County Fair Park September 6-8.  This year, inspired by our push to reach new audiences to gain interest in our Youth Scholarship, we are renting a booth in the Activities Center. We will be looking for volunteers to help staff this booth. If you would like to sign up, please click the link.

ADMISSION TO THE FESTIVAL
Daily $10 per person – 3-Day Weekend Pass $20 per person
Kids 8 and under FREE - Parking FREE
Purchase weekend passes at the gates

CAMPING?
Camping permits are required for all overnight stays.
Reserve camping permits online* at www.jcfairpark.com clicking on the Sheep and Wool Festival page.
Or, call the Jefferson County Fair Park office, 920-674-7148 weekdays 8:00 – 4:00
*Camping link will open after July 15
Camping permits do not include admission to the Festival

Earlier Event: August 8
Cedar Stone Farm SDT