About Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill

Phillip Dutton and Fernhill Signapore, winners of the Maryland 5 Star Test Event. Photo by AK Dragoo

The storied tradition of Eventing at beautiful Fair Hill continues with the Maryland 5 Star held annually at the Fair Hill Special Event Zone in Elkton, MD (Cecil County). One of only two 5 Star events in the United States, and seventh worldwide, the prestigious 5 Star (CCI5*) designation is the pinnacle of the sport of eventing, best described as an equestrian triathlon. The inaugural event in October 2021 marked a new chapter for the state of Maryland’s prestigious horse and equestrian tradition. The event showcases four days of competition in Dressage, Cross Country, and Show Jumping.

Fair Hill is a 5,656-acre MD Department of Natural Resources Management Area, conveniently located between Baltimore and Philadelphia, with proximity to Delaware. Fair Hill is known for its pristine terrain, woodlands, and natural beauty. The property was formerly owned by William duPont, Jr., an avid equestrian and racecourse developer, then it was purchased by the State of Maryland in 1975.

The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill is made possible by the initial support of the following agencies:

Maryland Department of Natural Resources, venue manager for the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill

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Maryland Stadium Authority

Maryland Open for Business, a supporter of the Maryland 5 Star

Cecil County, home of the Maryland 5 Star

Cecil County Economic Development, supporter of the Maryland 5 Star

Maryland Horse Industry Board, leader in the creation of the Maryland 5 Star

Delaware Sports Commission

The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill is produced by the Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland (The Sport Corp). The Sport Corp is a 501c3 tax exempt corporation and affiliated foundation of the Maryland Sports Commission, a division of the Maryland Stadium Authority and was established in 2019 to further, promote, and move the State of Maryland forward through sports.

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