AUGUST 2021 THE RIDER /49 Tailgating Passes for the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill Now Available!


Reserved tailgate spots allow fans to be right next to the dynamic cross country action! (c) Michelle C. Dunn


Select Reserved Spots for Cross-Country Phase to offer Tailgaters an Incredi- ble Up-Close Experience for Inaugural Event


Baltimore, Maryland – Au- gust 5, 2021 – Tailgating Passes for the inaugural Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill are now on sale! The Fair Hill Organiz-


ing Committee (FHOC), an affiliate of the Sport & En- tertainment Corporation of Maryland


(The Sport


Corp.), has announced that these highly anticipated re- served Tailgate spots right next to the dynamic Cross- Country action are available at Maryland5Star.us/Tailgat- ing. Each spot will provide


tailgaters an incredible ex- perience at this year’s inau- gural event, October 14-17 at the newly constructed Fair Hill Special Event Zone in Elkton, Maryland (Cecil County). The Cross-Coun- try portion of the competi- tion will


take place


throughout the day on Satur- day, October 16. The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill is one of only two 5 Star level events in the United States, and just the seventh worldwide. The event’s prestigious 5 Star (CCI5*) designation is the pinnacle of the Olympic sport of Eventing, best de- scribed as an equestrian triathlon. The four days of Eventing competition will


feature Dressage (Thu-Fri), Cross-Country (Sat) and Show Jumping (Sun). In ad- dition to the CCI5*-L, the event will feature a 3 Star level competition (CCI3*- L), which is serving as the USEF CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship, and The Dutta Corp. USEA Young Event Horse East Coast Championships Pre- sented by Dubarry of Ire- land.


“We are so excited to


offer this fantastic tailgating experience at the inaugural Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill,” said Marissa Melzer, Ticketing & Hospitality Di- rector. “The chance for fam- ilies,


friends and/or co-workers to be together


outdoors for a day at beauti- ful Fair Hill this Fall, while enjoying their favorite tail- gating menu so close to these elite athletes and horses is sure to be an expe- rience they’ll never forget!” There are a variety of oppor- tunities strategically se- lected at several locations including 74 “Rope Side” spots along the four-mile 5 Star cross country course with incredible views of both the 5 Star and 3 Star competitions and another 49 spots along the 3 Star course with views of the 3 Star competition only but within short walking distance of the 5 Star course. There will also be an option for general tailgating spots within easy walking distance of both courses. Shuttle service will be available for convenient access to Retail Vendor Areas, concessions, and other entertainment going on in the infield. Purchase of a Tailgat-


ing P ss (Rope Side or Gen- eral) includes one (1) car pass and six (6) Saturday General Admission tickets. All Rope Side Tailgating spaces are 16 ft. across and sufficiently deep to allow cars to back in and tailgate in the front of their space with lots of room. Tailgating Tents can be rented for use in Rope Side spaces for $250 (personal tents will not be permitted for the safety of the athletes, horses and spectators). Tailgaters will be allowed to bring in their


Saturday at the Maryland 5 Star features the breathtaking cross country competition (c) Shannon Brinkman


own food and beverage. An assortment of picnic style catering options will be also offered for purchase by the event caterer as well. Prices range from $500 for a space along the 5 Star course, $300 for a space along the 3 Star course and $250 for a General Admis- sion space. Additional Gen- eral Admission tickets beyond the six included with the space can be pur- chased to accommodate extra guests at a cost of $35 in advance. Tailgating move-in will be Saturday morning prior to the start of the 3 Star competition with flexibility for a second round of move-in (and move-out if desired) in the mid-day period between the


completion of the 3 Star competition and the start of the 5 Star. To reserve one of only


a select amount of these ex- clusive Tailgating spots along with further informa- tion, competition schedule, and all other ticket pack- ages, visit www.Mary- land5Star.us or contact Marissa Melzer


marissa@maryland5star.us. Event Organizers will


continue to monitor health and safety protocols. Up- dates and policies as deemed necessary will be available through the event website


About the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill: One of only two 5 Star


Former First Lady of Kentucky Returns as 2021 EQUITANA USA Event Spokesperson


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events in the United States, and just the seventh world- wide, the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill will continue the storied legacy of Eventing at the new Fair Hill Special Event Zone in Elkton, Maryland, located in Cecil County. The prestigious 5 Star (CCI5*-L) designation is the pinnacle of the Olympic sport of Eventing, best described as an eques- trian triathlon. The Mary- land 5 Star at Fair Hill is produced by The Fair Hill Organizing Committee, an affiliate of the Sport and En- tertainment Corporation of Maryland, and in partner- ship with Fair Hill Interna- tional. The Maryland Food Bank serves as an event beneficiary.


Lexington, KY (August 5, 2021) – EQUITANA USA, the North American edition of the world’s largest equestrian exhibition and event brand, announced former First Lady of Kentucky Jane Beshear will return as the official spokeswoman for the world’s largest equine trade and exhibi- tion show. After moving to all virtual programming last year due to the pandemic, EQUI- TANA USA returns to an in-per-


be accompanied by Mrs. Beshear to bring EQUITANA USA to Kentucky,”


extension of her passion for the equine industry and undoubtable love for the state of Kentucky and celebration of the industry’s largest event being held in the Horse Capital of the World. “We are again honored to


said Meghan


son event at the Kentucky Horse Park October 1-3. Beshear’s role is a natural


equestrian enthusiasts and pro- fessionals for an eventful ex- tended weekend of education, entertainment, instruction and shopping. Dating back to 1972, EQUITANA’s global presence


Margewicz, the event’s director. “Her leadership in the industry and passion that shines through as a great ambassador for the State brings so much to our event.” EQUITANA USA unites


USA help make our industry flourish,” said Mrs. Beshear. “I am honored to again spread the word to those in and out of Ken- tucky about this event. It brings


includes leading events in Ger- many, Australia and New Zealand. The 2021 event will be EQUITANA USA’s first in the Horse Capital of the World, and will thus celebrate every facet of the horse. “Events like EQUITANA


together two of my favorite peo- ple: Horse enthusiasts and Ken- tuckians.” Mrs. Beshear is a lifelong


horse advocate with many years of experience in the competition world. In addition to being a rider herself, she and her husband, for- mer Governor Steve Beshear, have owned a small horse farm in Kentucky for decades. Mrs. Beshear has long supported ini- tiatives of the Kentucky Horse


Park and equine nonprofits such as Riding for Hope, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to improving the qual- ity of life for children and adults with health needs through thera- peutic activities with the horse. For more information and


to purchase tickets to attend EQ- UITANA USA, visit www.equi- tanausa.com.


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