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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.<\/p>\nThe 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Spectators are welcome and encouraged to attend on the weekends while the feature competitions are in session, from 8am – 5pm or until close. <\/p>\n
Please see the feature events schedule below for the most exciting times & days to attend.<\/p>\n
All events are $10\/day\/person, except:<\/p>\n
Kid’s Day & Family Day – children under the age of 18 admitted for free.<\/p>\n
Red, White, and Blue Day – current and past members of the Military admitted for free.<\/p>\n
Admission includes on-site parking and access to all five competition rings, vendors and concession area.<\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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