2025 Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival

2025 Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival

Herding action, dog demos, vendors, food, & tail-wagging fun for the whole family—pups welcome!

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By Historic Rural Hill
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Historic Rural Hill

4431 Neck Road Huntersville, NC 28078 United States

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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.


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Historic Rural Hill
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Historic Rural Hill is a private non-profit organization located in Huntersville, NC.  We operate a 265 acre working farm that is owned by Mecklenburg County Parks and Rec.  Rural Hill is a working farm, historic site, educational facility, nature preserve, and event site.  We host events year round and many are fundraisers for the site that help us put on free community oriented events and educational programs for local schools.  We also operate as the historic homestead of the Davidson family.  We offer tours and living history to educate the community on the local history and we are open year round.  We would love to have you visit us for one our events or to learn more about the sites history.  We offer a wide variety of events, educational programs, living history experiences, and volunteer opportunities.