2026 USBCHA National Sheepdog Finals
Alturas, California
Tues, Sept. 29 - Sun, Oct. 4, 2026
Schedule
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
8:00 am - Open Prelims Begin
FREE ADMISSION ON TUESDAY!!!
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
8:00 am - Open Prelims Continue
9:00 am - Nursery Round One Begins
Thursday, October 2, 2025
8:00 am - Open Prelims Continue
9:00 am - Nursery First Round Finishes
Friday, October 3, 2025
8:00 am - Open Prelims Continue
9:00 am - Nursery Round Two and Winners Announced
6:00 pm - OPEN TO ALL - Superior Lamb BBQ under the handlers tent - Tickets are $25, purchase at the info/souvenir booth
Thank you Superior Farms for donating the lamb!
Saturday, October 4, 2025
7:00 am - Open Semi-Finals (top 40 dogs from preliminary round)
6:00 pm - OPEN TO ALL - Tri Tip BBQ, Calcutta, Double Lift Draw and music! - Tickets are $30, purchase at the info/souvenir booth
Sunday, October 5, 2025
8:00 am - Open Double Lift Finals (top 17 dogs from semi-finals)
Awards to follow conclusion of Double Lift
Pricing
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
FREE ADMISSION
Wednesday - Friday, October 1 - 3, 2025
Adults - $5 per person per day
Seniors & Kids under 12 - $3 per person per day
Saturday & Sunday, October 4 & 5, 2025
Adults - $7 per person per day
Seniors & Kids under 12 - $5 per person per day
6-Day Pass per person
Adults - $20
Seniors & Kids under 12 - $15
Contact us for group rates.
Getting here
Lazy Spade Ranch
1259 County Rd 68, North
Canby, CA 96015
This is a private working ranch, please do not go on premises until event.
What to bring...
We look forward to you joining us. There will be some bleacher seating, but it can be a good idea to bring your own chairs or blanket to stretch out on as well.
There will be a food vendors on site, but feel free to bring a picnic lunch and lots of bottled beverages to stay hydrated.
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Chairs
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Sunscreen
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Bottled Water & Snacks
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Hats or umbrellas for shade
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Comfortable shoes for walking through a field and on uneven ground
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Binoculars
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Cash for souvenirs from vendors - credit cards will be taken by some vendors as well, but cash can be a good idea too!
Well behaved spectators dogs are welcome to join us, please have them on leash, quiet and under control at all times.
