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U.S. Border Collie Handlers Association’s 2024 National Sheepdog Finals

Belle Grove will host the 2024 U.S. Border Collie Handlers Association (USBCHA)'s National Sheepdog Finals Monday, September 30 - Sunday, October 6, 2024. The Finals bring the top 150 sheepdogs and their handlers together to compete in a test of shepherding skills on a spectacular course against challenging sheep for the title of National Champion. In addition to the main competition, there will be concurrent finals for nursery dogs (under 3 years of age). More information about the sport may be found here.  

 

Daily schedule
Monday, September 30
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Open Preliminaries Run 1-38

Tuesday, October 1
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Open Preliminaries Run 39-75
8:30 a.m.- 2:30 Nursery Preliminaries Run 1-35

Wednesday, October 2
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Open Preliminaries Run 76-113
8:30 a.m.-3:30 Nursery Preliminaries Run 36-73

Thursday, October 3
7:30-5 p.m.  Open Preliminaries Run 114-151
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Nursery Preliminaries Run 74-105

Friday, October 4
9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Nursery Finals

Saturday, October 5
7:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Open Semi-Finals

Sunday, October 6
7:30 - 4 p.m. Open Finals

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Tickets may be purchased at the gate. Cash and all major credit cards will be accepted.  
- Adults $16 per day (any day), $42 for a three-day pass (any three days) or $72 for a week-long pass
- Youth 7-16 and Seniors 65 and Older $8 per day (any day), $21 for a three-day pass (any three days) or $36 for a week-long pass
- Youth 6 and younger may attend at no charge

Spectator tickets include touring Belle Grove's Manor House and Museum Shop, which will be open, Monday-Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.   

If you purchased your tickets online, they were not mailed, check in at the gate to be admitted. 

PLEASE NOTE

  • SPECTATORS MAY NOT BRING DOGS TO THIS EVENT.
  • Parking is provided and will be on grass. Handicapped parking will be provided for those with a valid placard.
  • Visitors may bring chairs and tents but may not keep them on the property overnight
  • There is a large spectator's tent but space is provided on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Comfortable clothing, sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and a pair of binoculars are recommended.
  • Food vendors will be on the property please do not bring outside food or drinks.
  • No smoking on event grounds.
  • Drones may not be used on or over Belle Grove property.