There’s Plenty To Do At The Winter Equestrian Festival This Season

There’s Plenty To Do At The Winter Equestrian Festival This Season

The Winter Equestrian Festival is not just a horse show. For horse lovers, WEF is the epitome of equestrian sport, but the event also offers family-friendly fun and many activities for everyone to enjoy. From social events, to fabulous shopping, dining and nightlife, the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center caters to many different interests throughout the winter season.

Anyone can visit WEF during the day from Wednesday through Sunday to watch equestrian competition in 12 different arenas, featuring everything from children on ponies to Olympic show jumpers riding the world’s most talented horses.

In between competitions, spectators can enjoy a walk through the beautiful tropical gardens and scenery of the venue, sample delicious food and drinks at a variety of dining locations, and shop at many vendor boutiques.

This year’s shopping experience at PBIEC includes something to fit every budget, with low-cost options, high-end luxury items and everything in between. Clothing, jewelry, art, horsewares and much more are offered in various locations throughout the venue, including Vendor Village, Hunter Hill and the Bridge Deck. Shoppers can also find the WEF Boutique located on the South Bridge Deck overlooking the International Arena, and in Vendor Village, where fans can find the perfect WEF clothing, posters or souvenirs.

For the discerning equestrian, the Equis Boutique delivers superior service, while offering top quality brands and made-to-order, customized products. By providing a unique shopping experience, Equis rises above an ordinary tack shop to offer luxury brands worn by some of the top riders in the world. Equis Boutique founder César Hirsch enjoys the experience at WEF each season, as top equestrians from around the world stroll the showgrounds daily.

“Having the opportunity to showcase our products to a concentrated group of elite riders for an extended period of time is a unique opportunity for vendors like Equis Boutique that follow show jumping around the country,” Hirsch said. “The Winter Equestrian Festival offers exactly that, and we are grateful to be involved in the circuit. Equis Boutique carries brands sourced from European companies and strives to introduce their products to a new market in North America. There is no better place to accomplish that than in Wellington during the winter season.”

For anyone looking to grab a bite to eat throughout the day, a variety of food vendors are located around the property, including: Tito’s Tacos, the Tiki Hut, Coliano’s Pizza, Loopy’s Crepes, Nathalie’s Café and much more.

On Saturday nights, the family-fun atmosphere and adult nightlife comes alive at the popular Saturday Night Lights events. The Kid’s Fair is always popular, featuring the Venetian carousel, bounce houses, face painting, pony rides, magicians, a petting zoo and more. As always, families can choose from a variety of food vendors. A live band and different performers from local elementary schools also entertain the crowds each week.

For PBIEC guests who are of age, the Gallery Night Club is a stylish, modern lounge that is open to the public every Saturday night with table seating and VIP bottle service featuring Veuve Clicquot champagne. The club features great DJs and dancing following every Saturday Night Lights competition.

Also available on Saturday evening for those who wish to enjoy the competition in style, the Special Events Pavilion will now be the site of the Veuve Clicquot Suites. With a special signature Veuve Clicquot branded look, the suites will offer the same great gourmet buffet and table service with the opportunity to purchase Veuve Clicquot by the bottle and special Veuve Clicquot highlights throughout the 2017 season.

The Veuve Clicquot Suites offer a spectacular setting to watch the largest grand prix class of the week, as top equestrian athletes and Olympians compete for international titles. Guests are treated to a VIP evening with family or close friends while enjoying live music, food and crowd performers from the comfort of their suite. The suites provide an intimate setting with optimal viewing for small groups of six or parties up to 22 people — all right in the middle of the equestrian action. To book a Veuve Clicquot Suite, call (561) 784-1136.

Beachside at WEF, one of the most popular seating areas to watch show jumping action, is an open-air ringside seating area just steps away from world-famous show jumpers galloping by. Table purchases include buffet and table service, offering Veuve Clicquot with VIP packages. To book a table at Beachside, call (561) 603-2958.

Be sure to make plans to come on out to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center this winter to experience the finest in equestrian sports, shopping, dining and more.

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