We decided to take on a new adventure for our family this Labor Day. We had heard great things about the Sheepdog Festival in Heber and after some internet searching decided that should be our activity of the day. We left home about 10am and got there just in time for lunch... everyone was starving after the hour long drive! We took our camp chairs and set up a spot to watch the sheep herding. The sun was baking us and the wind was drying us out. I thought that we'd be in for a nice cool day up in the mountains. We decided to drag our shade tarp out. The shade was nice but someone (mainly Grandma and Grandpa) were stuck holding on to it so it didn't blow away. It was fascinating watching the dogs herd the sheep through gates, down the mountain, and into a pen all with just whistle and hand commands from their handler. It as amazing. Some of the splash dogs were fantastic, others would not jump into the water (go figure). There was the always favorite of face painting and other booths and vendors. We took our own picnic so we didn't eat but most of the booths featured lamb entrees. I found that a little disturbing but apparently it is delicious. I don't think I would enjoy it, especially after seeing them herded down the mountain five minutes ago! After enduring the heat and the wind for about four hours we decided to head back home. We were crispy and crackley. Definitely in need of hydration both internally and externally. It was a fun day and we would go again if it wasn't so hot and windy.
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