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2023 Sheepdog Trials And Dog Festival At Rural Hill Farm This Weekend

Author Phil Harris
Sheep dog Jane waits her turn during the International Sheep Dog Trials on September 11, 2009 in Penrith, England. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

If you’re a dog lover like I am, you’ll want to be in Huntersville this weekend. The annual Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival return to Historic Rural Hill Farm in Huntersville, NC, November 4th and 5th.

The weekend will include the United States Border Collie Handlers Association championships, the Carolina Dock Dogs and Canine Agility Club competitions, as well as other dog sport demonstrations. Anytime I watch events like this, where dogs are tested for their herding abilities, obedience and agility, I realize how much smarter canines can be than humans. There’s no way I could maneuver through the obstacles and respond to commands with such speed and precision.

In addition to the trials themselves, you can enjoy local food and drink vendors, shopping, hayrides, antique tractors, not-so-antique alpacas, pumkin’ chunkin’, corn launchin’, and demonstrations by skilled dog trainers. Bring your dogs (on a leash), they might learn something! Parental Warning: There will also be on-site pet adoptions so be prepared to hear, “Please, can we get one!?!”

For the first time ever, Historic Rural Hill will be hosting “Huntersville’s Next Top Dog Show.” Categories in this prestigious competition include Fluffiest Coat, Curliest Tail, Silliest Name, and Best Trick. Registration is $5 per dog and the contest starts at 2:00 p.m. Sign up at the ticket tent as you enter.

The Sheepdog Trials and Dog Festival will go on rain or shine. Historic Rural Hill is located at 4431 Neck Road in Huntersville, NC. You can get tickets and more information here.

Phil Harris is 50% of "Phil & Mel in the Afternoon" on K104.7. He has been with the station since 2013 and on the air in Charlotte since 2000. Before coming to the Queen City, Phil worked for radio stations in Pittsburgh, Austin, and Seattle. In addition to the weekly "Throwback Threesome" music video feature, Phil writes about things that matter to Charlotte sports fans and pet owners. He happens to be both.

Things to Do in North Carolina During November

Looking for some cool weather fun? Well, November is here and there are tons of things you could do solo, with your friends or family all month long. November is one of my favorite months because we are able to enjoy that brisk cool weather with the beauty of Fall all around us. The leaves are beautiful colors and we are getting cozy with our favorite hoodies and sweaters. It’s time to have some fun this month and decide what exactly you want to do.

I know I love hanging out in the Fall and finding such fun things to do. Although Thanksgiving is happening during the month and you get time with your family in the house, spend some time out in the streets too. It’s one of the only times during the year that the entire family can get together and enjoy some fun. So, what are your plans this November? Let’s have some fun and enjoy the great air around the corner. I gathered a list of some great things that you can enjoy this November with some of your favorite people. There are both indoor and outdoor activities, there is so much fun that you can have. Let’s get to some Fall fun!

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