2025 Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival
November 15 · 10am – November 16 · 5pm EST – Herding action, dog demos, vendors, food, & tail-wagging fun for the whole family—pups welcome!
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of fast-paced action, four-legged fun, and plenty of adorable “aww” moments! The Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival at Rural Hill is back, bringing together top-tier sheepdogs, lovable pups, and dog lovers of all kinds for a festival like no other.
🎯 What’s in Store?
🐕 Sheepdog Trials: Watch in awe as highly trained herding dogs put their skills to the test, expertly guiding sheep through a series of challenging obstacles—all with just a whistle and a word! It’s teamwork, intelligence, and tradition at its finest.
🎾 Dog Sports & Demos: From agility and obedience to exciting trick performances (especially Dock Dogs!!), see incredible dogs in action and learn from expert trainers.
🛍️ Shop & Snack: Browse pet-friendly vendors, snag unique gifts, and refuel with delicious food truck eats.
🐶 Bring Your Pup! Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join the fun! Explore the scenic Rural Hill grounds together, meet other dog lovers, and let your pup enjoy a weekend of sniffing, socializing, and maybe even learning a new trick or two. Plus enter our annual Huntersville’s Next Top Dog Show on Saturday afternoon!
🎟️ Don’t Miss Out! Whether you’re a lifelong dog enthusiast, a casual animal lover, or just looking for a unique family outing, this festival is packed with fun for all ages (and breeds!).
📅 Mark your calendar, grab your leash, and get ready for a paws-itively amazing experience on Saturday-Sunday, November ! 🐾
• The sheepdog trial is a rain or shine event. No refunds will be allowed for inclement weather.
• Due to Mecklenburg County ordinance, smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on the property.
Address
4431 Neck Road Huntersville, N. C. 28078-8342
GPS
35.385358834092, -80.947737693787
Telephone
THERE IS NO PUBLIC ACCESS VIA JIM KIDD ROAD, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR GPS IS TAKING YOU TO NECK ROAD.
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OMG, this event was fantastic. Extremely well organized and just loads of fun. Everone brought their own dogs to watch! it was fun just meeting new dggs and doggie owners! The herding trials were so amazing and the Dock Dog competition was so much fun. Got lots of photos of talented dogs flying thru the air!!! Highly recommend, so much fun!!!