The Commonwealth Championship Sheepdog Trials

Community Event

The Commonwealth Championship Sheepdog Trials run for a week with competitors travelling from most states to compete in one of the biggest trials held in Australia.
Sheepdog Trials
Novice, open and improver heats are held throughout the week with finals on the weekend. A Trans-Tasman trial is held under lights for three nights of the trial. Included in the trial is the coveted Australian Dog of the Year title with the best dog in each state attending by invitation to compete.

Held in the historic Port Fairy tourist town on the Shipwreck Coast of Victoria. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea available.
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Address

Bourne Avenue, Port Fairy, Victoria, 3284

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