2021 JAMMIN' LAMB FESTIVAL - "Family Fun and Home-town Friendliness!"

555 Main Street,Meeker CO 81641

11 September, 2021

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Don’t miss the fun event featuring LAMB, MUSIC, CULTURE & SPIRITS on the square in Downtown Meeker "FAMILY FUN AND HOME-TOWN FRIENDLINESS" “A CULINARY COMPETITION "With - FOOD, BREWS, MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENTSaturday, September 11, 2021 – Downtown Meeker  4:00 – 8 PM    4:00  Beer Garden Opens – Cultural Demonstrations and Free Outdoor Concert Western Singer & Poet - Caityln LeIGH Taussig, Kremmling, CO Scottish Pipe & Drum - Grand Junction & Meeker, CO 4:00 - Corn Hole Tournament Sponsored by ERBM Recreation & Park District     4:15 Judging Begins - no food available until 5 pm     5:00 Contestants begin serving food     6:15 Top 12 Dog for Meeker Sheepdog Finals Introduced     6:30  Voting Closes for People's Choice Award 7:00 Awards Presentation     8:00 Outdoor Concert Ends - Join us up at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds for the Handler's Challenge Arena Trial (it begins at 7 pm but will run until 9 or so) Held in conjunction with the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials, this culinary competition finishes off  the Semi-Finals on Saturday at the Meeker Classic.  Many “lamb” traditions have surrounded the annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials for thirty-five years! The Jammin Lamb Festival  features a culinary competition, Sheepdog Demos,  Free Live Music, Cash Bar and more.  This is a true celebration of lamb and the sheep industry in Colorado. The Downtown Plaza in Meeker will be the site for the Jammin’ Lamb Festival on Saturday night of the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials. Chefs will test their culinary skills as they prepare sample sized portions of Lamb. Cooking lamb utilizing their own cooking station on site, each entry will be judged by a panel at 4:30 pm and served to the public at 5:00 pm.  Each contestant will be given 50 pounds of lamb (choice of Boneless Shoulder, Ground Lamb or Riblets) to prepare. $20/plate will get you a meal with lamb samples from the contestants, sides from the Lions Club or a Dutch Oven Dessert or pie from the Sheep Camp Wagon. Don't want to purchase tickets right now? That's fine - they'll be on sale at the event. Each person will also receive a People’s Choice ticket to vote for their favorite contestant. Recipes for Each Entry will be printed and available at the Jammin' Lamb FestivalSponsored by Sandlot Brewery, Coors Field - Denver, the local Lions Club will host a CASH Bar/Beer garden at the event.  Sit and listen to the live music, visit with friends - watch a sheep herding demo and enjoy Meeker's small town hospitality. In the words of Barbara Platts, Aspen Times Contributor:  " Right off the bat in this cook-off, I learned that these chefs were not messing around. From a lamb charcuterie board, complete with homemade hummus and pita bread, to a ground lamb taco accented with a fresh Israeli salad, each of the entries was mouth-wateringly good.  ............ .For me, last weekend in Meeker had many firsts. It was my first time judging a lamb festival, first time experiencing the bar Chippers (more on that in the sidebar) and first time watching a sheepdog trial. But the most important first was getting to experience the town of Meeker and its overly generous community. This town has a pure authenticity to it that's hard to find in the Aspens or Denvers of this state. It's a place where people still go to their local drug store for a cup of joe in the morning or a pop in the afternoon. It's where almost everything is closed on Sundays, and people get more excited about meeting a new horse on their family's farm than going to some glitzy event. In Meeker, the American small-town culture is alive and well. Plus, it has a nice dash of Western flavor that reminds visitors they are in the Colorado Rockies."   Purchase tickets for the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials on Eventbrite If you have more questions about the Jammin' Lamb Festival - visit our Q&A section below the following photos or email us at jamminlamb@meekersheepdog.com  Refund Policy: We understand situations change. Refunds for tickets to the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials will be issued until  August 15, 2021. A $5 fee will be assessed and only the ticket cost (but no original processing fees) will be refunded. Contact us through trials@meekersheepdog.com for more information. Thank you. Just a few photos of the Meeker Classic below . . .  you'll find FAQ's following the photos . . . 1. I'm attending the Meeker Classic and have tickets. Does that get me into the Jammin' Lamb Festival?  Answer:  The Jammin' Lamb Festival is a separate event. You're welcome to attend and listen to the music and watch the activities. You must have tickets to eat the lamb and sides.  There is also a cash bar and beer garden on site.  2. Can I buy food tickets at the Jammin' Lamb Festival and how much are they? Answer: Yes, tickets are available until they sell out.  No guarantee on availablility. $20/plate  will get you lamb samples, sides and dessert. 3. I have a family with small children. They won't eat as much as adults are there chilren's plates available? Answer: No, but you can share your plate with them or purchase a plate for them to share. 4.  I'm attending the Meeker Classic, will there be time for me to get to the Jammin' Lamb Festival after the sheepdog trials on Saturday.   Answer:  Yes, we've planned our schedule accordingly.  The runs typically finish between 4 and 5 on Saturday.  We begin serving Lamb at 5 pm. This should give you plenty of time to get downtown, especially if you've purchased your meal tickets ahead of time. 5. Is there parking available? Answer: Yes, there's street parking all around the Downtown Plaza. All within walking distance of the Jammin' Lamb Festival. 6. What about handicap access and parking? Answer: Special areas are designated for handicapped parking on the streets of Meeker. Those parking spots are clearly marked on the streets. 7. Are there restroom facilities on site? Answer: Portajohns and hand sanitizing stations will be scattered around the grounds. 8. What happens if the weather turns bad and we have rain? Answer: There is an alternate location should we have inclimate weather. This will be at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds in their indoor arena located at 779 Sulphur Creek Road in Meeker. 9. Is there seating at the Jammin' Lamb Festival? Answer: Yes, there will be tables and chairs.  Some people prefer to bring their own lawn chairs. 10. Do I need to bring eating utensils? Answer: No, plates, service and trays will be provided with the food. Drinks (water and tea) will be available in cups or bottles. 11.  Where can I find out about lodging and RV Parking in or near Meeker?  Answer:  The Meeker Area Chamber of Commerce is the best resource for these questions. You can call them at 970-878-5510 17. I know that spectator dogs are not allowed at the Meeker Classic. What about the Jammin' Lamb Festival?  Are there dog boarding services available in Meeker?  Answer: While we ask you not to bring your dog to the Jammin' Lamb Festival, city rules and ordinances have precidence.  They require your dog be on a leash at all times while in city limits.  Yes, there’s a very nice, affordable place on the east edge of the town of Meeker.  Call Arlene at 970-878-5655 18. I'm interested in attending the sheepdog trials as well.  Where can I purchase tickets for the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials?  Answer:  You can purchase tickets on the Meeker Classic Eventbrite Site or at the gate.   A 5-day Sheepdog Trial and event featuring the country's top 130 Border Collies matched against the tough "Meeker Sheep". Enjoy three days of prelimnary runs from which the top 30 dogs advance to the Semi-finals on Saturday and from there the top 12 go to the Finals on Sunday.  A fun filled week for the family with free educational programs, craft and vendor fair, Art and Photography Show, Jammin' Lamb Festival and so much more. Learn about dogs, dog ownership and the many ways your life can be filled with the love of dogs.  Nestled in the beautiful White River Valley, the town of Meeker opens its doors and greets all with true hospitality and friendship.