Collections by Carol/ summervp

Collections by Carol/ summervp
a/k/a Prints As Art

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival - Crook and Whistle Dog Trials



I went to Wisconsin Sheep & Wool Festival in Jefferson Wisconsin to see the ‘Crook & Whistle’ Stock Dog Trials...because ever since I've seen the movie "Babe" I've wanted to see the "Wolves" in action and I really didn't want to pay for a trip to Ireland to get see them.  I had no idea that this event existed or that it could be right here in Wisconsin.  Early in the day we met one of the competitors Steve Kunkel and his dog Coon.  Steve was kind enough to walk us through several of the trials and explained what they were doing out on the field.  It was fun knowing more because you truly understood the frustrations of the man and dog team in herding the sheep in and around the gates.  The event is huge, it takes place at the Jefferson County Fair Park over three days and in addition to the the trials there are, Wonders of Wool Fiber Arts Classes, Beginning Shepherd Classes, Newborn Lambs, Hall of Breeds, Used Equipment Sale, Sheep Shows, Shearing Demonstrations, Make It With Wool Competition, Shepherds and Silent Auctions (on wool and products alike) kids activities and two barns full of wool products for you to shop.  I would definitely go again....it was well worth the two hour drive from Fremont.  Want to know more: 

http://www.wisconsinsheepandwoolfestival.com  


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