Traverse City, Michigan – Travel and Lodging

The Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival encompasses four consecutive weeks of premier hunter/jumper competition held annually during July in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan.

The festival attracts thousands of the nation’s best horses and riders who are in attendance to win a share of the $600,000 awarded in total prize money, qualify for year-end national championships, earn points towards USEF/USHJA Horse of the Year titles plus enjoy one of the country’s most highly acclaimed summer vacation destinations.

Spectators are welcome and encouraged to attend on the weekends while the feature competitions are in session, from 8am – 5pm or until close.

Please see the feature events schedule below for the most exciting times & days to attend.

All events are $10/day/person, except:

Kid’s Day & Family Day – children under the age of 18 admitted for free.

Red, White, and Blue Day – current and past members of the Military admitted for free.

Admission includes on-site parking and access to all five competition rings, vendors and concession area.

Spectators are encouraged to wear sensible walking shoes as the terrain is undulating. Handicapped areas are very limited. Seating is aluminum bleacher and picnic grass style with-out and with cover.

Events will be conducted “rain or shine” unless severe weather warrants cancellation; no refunds on admission fees. Dogs are not allowed. Please keep to designated spectator areas.

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