Schedule
Vendor Booths will be OPEN Daily 9 am - 4 pm!
Keep in mind that vendors will be arriving throughout the week, so check back daily for new merchandise! Silent auction and raffles will also be open.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
8:00 a.m. — Open Prelims Begin
FREE ADMISSION ON TUESDAY!!!
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
8:00 a.m. — Open Prelims Continue
9:00 a.m. — Nursery Round One Begins
Thursday, October 1, 2026
8:00 a.m. — Open Prelims Continue
9:00 a.m. — Nursery First Round Finishes
Friday, October 2, 2026
8:00 a.m. — Open Prelims Continue
9:00 a.m. — Nursery Round Two and Winners Announced
Noon–End of Day — "Ask the Experts"
We’ll have “Ask the Experts” volunteers in special vests walking around the Open Field to provide educational information for spectators.
6:30 p.m. — Superior Lamb BBQ — OPEN TO ALL!
Join us for a Superior Lamb BBQ under the Handlers Tent.
Thank you, Superior Farms, for donating the lamb!
Tickets can be purchased at the Finals Merch Booth.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
7:00 a.m. — Open Semi-Finals
Top 40 dogs from the preliminary round
9:00 a.m. — Vendor Tents Open
1:00 p.m. — Sheep Shearing Demo
In the Vendor Tent
2:00 p.m. — Snake Aversion Demo
In the Vendor Tent
3:00 p.m. — Protection Dog Demo
In the Vendor Tent
6:00 p.m. — Handler's Dinner & Calcutta
OPEN TO ALL!
Join us for a Tri-Tip BBQ, Calcutta, Double Lift Draw and live music!
Tickets can be purchased at the Finals Merch Booth. The Calcutta will be conducted by silent auction and will be open online to the general public until 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 4.
Throughout the Day: Face Painting and Meet Alfie the Lamb
In the Vendor Tent
Sunday, October 4, 2026
8:00 a.m. — Open Double Lift Finals
Top 17 dogs from the semi-finals
Opening Ceremony — Approximately 10:00 a.m.
Typically between dogs 4 and 5
10:30 a.m. (approximately) — Sheep Shearing Demo
In the Vendor tent
11:00 a.m. — Snake Aversion Demo
In the Vendor tent
Throughout the Day — Face Painting and Meet Alfie the Lamb
Haley Hunewill — Brace Demo
Following the last run, while scores are being tallied.
Awards to follow the conclusion of the Double Lift.
Pricing
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
FREE ADMISSION
Wednesday - Friday, Sept 30 - Oct 2, 2026
Adults - $5 per person per day
Seniors & Kids under 12 - $3 per person per day
Saturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4, 2026
Adults - $10 per person per day
Seniors & Kids under 12 - $5 per person per day
6-Day Pass per person
Adults - $25
Seniors & Kids under 12 - $20
Contact us for group rates.
Getting here
From Canby, California::
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Head EAST on Hwy 299 for 5.2 miles
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The entrance will be on the LEFT hand side of the road
From Alturas, California::
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Head WEST on Hwy 299 for 13 miles
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The entrance will be on the RIGHT hand side of the road
This is a private working ranch, please do not go on premises until event.
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You may notice competitors on the open field dressed the part on Tuesday - Friday. We encourage everyone to join in the cause and support Colors of Courage.
Additional donations will also be accepted at the Finals Merch Tent!
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.
