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Posted in Utah September 01, 2017 by Catherine Armstrong

You Don’t Want To Miss The Coolest Utah Event Of The Year

Utah has lots of great festivals throughout the year, but one of the coolest is the Soldier Hollow Classic. Watch super smart pups compete in herding, agility and splash competitions, and enjoy the Utah Highland Games while you’re there, too. This event is happening this weekend, so don’t miss it!

The Soldier Hollow Classic draws crowds of around 30,000 people every year.

You can sit in the bleachers, or bring your own chairs, blankets and umbrella.

The Sheep Run starts on Olympic Hillside, where the handlers and dogs must work to gather Rocky Mountain Ewes and bring them down a course into the gates. They have 13 minutes to complete the course.

Herding sheep is harder than it looks.

These hard-working pups are both smart and adorable.

Splash Dogs is a favorite event here.

Dogs also compete on the Agility Course. You'll be amazed at how intelligent, agile and quick these dogs are.

After seeing all these super cool canines, you might be ready to include a dog in your family.

Wild Wonders will be there with a fun, educational program with rehabilitated animals that were rescued from the wild.

This year, the Utah State Highland Game State Championships will take place during the festival.

While you're there, visit the vendor booths and grab a snack or meal at the International Food Court.

You'll also find tons of fun activities for the kids: games, face painting, balloon artists and much more.

These pups are ready to show off their skills.... are you ready to watch?

Don’t miss this event – it’s one of the best all year! For more information and tickets, visit the Soldier Hollow Classic website.

Have you attended the Soldier Hollow Classic in the past? Tell us about your favorite event!

For another great festival in September, check out Melons Days in Green River.

Catherine Armstrong

Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.