IMPORTANT NEWS!! IMPORTANT NEWS!!

In view of the recent increase of blue tongue virus in the area, we have taken the difficult decision to CANCEL this years Dovedale Sheep Dog Trials.

DOG RUNNERS: If you would like a full refund of your entry fee please contact the secretary at dovedalesecretary@gmail.com alternatively we can credit your entry fee to our next trial - we hope to run a winter trial later this year. Details to follow in due course.

Judges 2026

Our judges this year are;

Mr Jed Watson from Yelverton, Devon

and

Mr Tim Foster from Creaton, Northants

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Dovedale Sheep Dog Trials 2026

Welcome to all our followers and rest reassured that arrangements continue a pace for this years trials which take place on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th August 2026 with a start time of 7am each day.

Please note that if you are visiting us on both days then purchase membership badges at £10.00 per person, otherwise over 16’s pay £7.50 per day. NB: CASH payments only.

Our Craft Tent Steward, Catherine, has a variety of stall holders who will be attending please do support them.

Following the successful display of and interest in the tractors last year these will be returning in 2026.

As many of you will be aware our president this year is Mr John Etches who will be ably supported by his wife, Susan. John has served on the committee for many years and is deserving of the office of President.