Baltimore, Maryland – July 20, 2021 – Volunteers are invited to become part of the inaugural Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. The Fair Hill Organizing Committee (FHOC), an affiliate of the Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland (The Sport Corp.), invites Eventing and all equestrian fans to join the team and enjoy the exciting new event from the inside! Sign-up is available at www.EventingVolunteers.com.
The storied tradition of Eventing at iconic Fair Hill continues with the inaugural Maryland 5 Star to be held October 14-17 at the newly constructed Fair Hill Special Event Zone in Elkton, Maryland (Cecil County).
The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill is one of only two 5 Star events in the United States, and just the seventh worldwide, and its prestigious 5 Star (CCI5) designation is the pinnacle of the Olympic sport of Eventing, best described as an equestrian triathlon.
In addition to the CCI5-L, the event will feature a CCI3-L, which is serving as the USEF CCI3-L Eventing National Championship, and The Dutta Corp. USEA Young Event Horse East Coast Championships Presented by Dubarry of Ireland.
The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill marks a new chapter for the State of Maryland’s rich horse and equestrian tradition. The event will showcase four days of Eventing competition with Dressage (Thu-Fri), Cross-Country (Sat) and Show Jumping (Sun).
“Volunteers are critical to the success of the sport of Eventing. We are looking for a large amount of dedicated individuals who would like to participate in the inaugural Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill,” said Volunteer Coordinator, Debi Rogers. “There are many different areas before and during the event in which volunteers are needed, so we invite everyone who would enjoy being on the inside of this exciting world-class event to go to EventingVolunteers.com and sign up today!”
Volunteers receive complimentary tickets to the event and more. Further information on the inaugural Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill is available at maryland5star.us/volunteer/ or contact volunteer@maryland5star.us
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About the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill:
One of only two 5 Star events in the United States, and seventh worldwide, 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 sport of Eventing also known as the equestrian triathlon. The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill is produced by The Fair Hill Organizing Committee, an affiliate of the Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland, and in partnership with Fair Hill International. The Maryland Food Bank serves as an event beneficiary.
About the Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland (The Sport Corp.):
The Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) established in 2019 to further, promote, and move the State of Maryland forward through sports.
Discover Cecil County Maryland!:
Centrally located between Philadelphia and Baltimore on I-95, Cecil County, Maryland boasts vibrant small towns, 200 miles of waterfront, foodie destinations, and scenic countryside providing the perfect backdrop for the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. Experience fabulous local food with a Chesapeake Bay flair, local beer and wine, outdoor recreation, family friendly attractions, and specialty shops, plus discover 80 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Destination Cecil County…Just a Daydream Away!
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