Get Ready for the MARYLAND 5 STAR AT FAIR HILL
New Event to Feature World-Class Eventing and So Much More!
by the Fair Hill Organizing Committee Te inaugural Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill is
set to make its spectacular debut, October 14- 17, at the newly constructed Fair Hill Special Event Zone in Elkton, MD (Cecil County). Te Maryland 5 Star is one of only two 5 Star
events in the United States and just the seventh worldwide, joining Eventing’s other elite 5 star events at Badminton and Burghley in England; Luhmuhlen in Germany; Pau in France; Ad- elaide in Australia; and the Kentucky Tree- Day Event in the U.S. Te event’s prestigious 5 Star (CCI5*) designation is the pinnacle of the Olympic sport of Eventing. Te four days of Eventing competition will
feature Dressage (Tu-Fri), Cross-Country (Sat) and Show Jumping (Sun). In addition to the CCI5*-L, the event will feature a 3 Star level competition (CCI3*-L), which is serv- ing as the USEF CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship, and Te Dutta Corp. USEA Young Event Horse East Coast Champion- ships Presented by Dubarry of Ireland. Riders who competed in this year’s Tokyo
Olympic Games are expected to be on hand, including the full U.S. team of Phillip Dut- ton, Boyd Martin and Doug Payne, plus other Olympians such as Will Coleman and Lauren Kieffer Nicholson of the U.S., Clayton Fred- ericks of Australia, Jessica Phoenix of Canada, and 2004 individual Gold Medalist Leslie Law of Great Britain! Te event will also feature great shopping,
demonstrations, concerts, kids activities, and the Maryland 5 Star Fresh Food Fest, produced in partnership with the Maryland Department of Agriculture (Sunday, October 17, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.). Te Food Fest will feature seasonal fruits and vegetables, dairy products, meats and seafood, and much more! Tere will also be an event for adults only – the Maryland 5 Star
Beer, Wine & Spirits Showcase Powered by Grow & Fortify (Saturday, October 16, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.) with a variety of craft beer, wine, and spirits from local producers. Tickets include entry to all competitions held
simultaneously throughout the event. A variety of single and multi-day ticket packages, along with group sales options are available for pur- chase. Levels range from General Admission starting at $15, Grandstand Box Seats, Re- served Club Level and Tier 1 VIP Hospitality offering the most exclusive and elevated experi- ence to spectators overlooking the Main Arena. Tere are also a limited number of Tailgate spots available that will provide tailgaters an incredible experience. Te chance for families, friends, and co-workers to be together out- doors for a day at beautiful Fair Hill this Fall, while enjoying their favorite tailgating menu, so close to these elite athletes and horses, is sure to be an experience they’ll never forget! For news and updates about the event, follow the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill on social me- dia @maryland5star and sign up for the email newsletter at
Maryland5star.us/newsletter- sign-up. Te Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill is produced
by Te Fair Hill Organizing Committee, an affiliate of the Sport and Entertainment Cor- poration of Maryland, and in partnership with Fair Hill International. Te Sport and Enter- tainment Corporation of Maryland is a non- profit under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code. It was established in 2019 to move Mary- land forward through sports. Te Maryland Food Bank serves as an event beneficiary of this year’s Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. Event organizers continue to monitor health
and safety protocols. Updates and policies as deemed necessary will be available through the event website.
FAST FACTS WHAT: Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill
WHEN: October 14 - 17, Thursday & Friday start at 8am, Saturday &
Sunday start at 9am (3 Star Competi- tion) & noon (5 Star Competition)
WHERE: Fair Hill Special Event Zone in Elkton, MD (Cecil County)
TICKETS: Starting at $15, available at
www.Maryland5Star.us/tickets/
BENEFITTING: The Maryland Food Bank
DESCRIPTION: The highest level of the Olympic equestrian sport of
Eventing featuring elegant Dressage (Thu-Fri), dynamic Cross-Country (Sat) & exciting Show Jumping (Sun).
Also featuring extensive shopping in the retail vendor areas, equine
exhibitions, and other entertainment as well as a number of other special events including the Maryland 5 Star
Fresh Food Fest (Food Fest is held on Sunday, October 17 only).
FURTHER INFO:
www.Maryland5Star.us or call 410-MD5-STAR (410-635-7827)
MHC Members’ Ticket Discount
Maryland Horse Council members receive a 15% discount on Single Day General Admission tickets! See your latest MHC
Newsletter for promotional code. Can’t find your newsletter? Contact
membership@mdhorsecouncil.org.
Te Equiery & Maryland Horse Council are proud media partners of the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill
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