The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill is The Place To Be In October! From live music, local food and drink, and corgi and pony racing to an up-close view of former elite, world-class horses at the Hall of Champions exhibit, and the Kids Corner with tons of fun for children of all ages, there are so many things to see and do throughout the event!
Thursday October 16th
9:00 AM – Close
Kids’ Corner
Infield, behind South Chalet Shops. Interactive games and activities all day.
For a full list of activities, click HERE.
Admission is free with the purchase of any valid ticket.
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Music on the Reyka Stage
Adjacent to the North Aintree Grandstand.
10:30 AM – 1:00 PM • Rick Sommers
2:00 – 4:00 PM • Jason Ager
Friday October 17th
9:00 AM – Close
Kids’ Corner
Infield, behind South Chalet Shops. Interactive games and activities all day.
For a full list of activities, click HERE.
Admission is free with the purchase of any valid ticket.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hall of Champions
Infield — meet renowned retired race and eventing horses. Petting & pictures welcome. Admission is free with the purchase of any valid ticket.
Friday Horses: Cambalda, Otis Barbotiere, Blackfoot Mystery, Paddy The Caddy
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Maryland Masterclass
Upper Sawmill Field — course walk with Ian Stark, lunch & Q&A with Pierre Le Goupil.
Ticketed experience. Limited capacity.
Join the Waitlist HERE
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Music on the Reyka Stage
Afternoon performances by local artists.
12:00 – 2:15 PM • AJ Love
2:45 – 5:00 PM • Red Toad Connection
Saturday October 18th
9:00 AM – Close
Kids’ Corner
Infield, behind South Chalet Shops. Interactive games and activities all day.
For a full list of activities, click HERE.
Admission is free with the purchase of any valid ticket.
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Music on the Reyka Stage
Next to the North Aintree Grandstand.
10:00 AM – 12:15 PM • Luke Hale
12:45 – 2:45 PM • Bleech
3:15 – 5:00 PM • Katelyn Christine
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Local Beer, Wine & Spirits Showcase
Between MARS ONE and the North Aintree Grandstands. 21+ to sample.
For Event page click HERE.
Admission is free with the purchase of any valid ticket.
12:00 – 1:15 PM
Pop-up Set: Katelyn Christine
Location: Sawmill Area — Waterfront Club (3* & 5* Break)
Surprise set during competition break.
12:00 – 1:15 PM
Pop-up Set: Red Toad Connection
Location: Sunken Road Area — Timber Field (3* & 5* Break)
12:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Shetland Pony Races
Location: On racetrack in front of the North Aintree Grandstands.
Produced by US Pony Racing. Two Shetland Pony Races will be held on the Fair Hill Turf Track during the lunch break in front of the North Aintree Grandstand. Admission is free with the purchase of any valid ticket.
After CCI5* Cross‑Country
The Real Rider Cup
Arena C — show jumping fundraiser with OTTBs, following the 5* XC phase. For Event page click HERE.
Admission is free with the purchase of any valid ticket.
Sunday October 19th
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Fox Trot 5K & Bark in the Park
Sawmill Field — morning run/walk (plus 1‑mile with your pup!).
For more information and to register for the run, click HERE.
9:30 AM, After CCI3* Jog
Maryland Corgi Cup Preliminary Heats
Fair Hill Turf Track
For Event page click HERE
Admission is free with the purchase of any valid ticket.
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Local Food Festival
Between North Aintree Grandstand and MARS ONE.
For Event page click HERE.
Admission is free with the purchase of any valid ticket.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Hall of Champions
Infield — meet renowned retired race and eventing horses. Petting & pictures welcome. Admission is free with the purchase of any valid ticket.
Sunday Horses: Mighty Nice, Hardest Core, Harbour Pilot, Capitol HIM
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Music on the Reyka Stage
Next to the North Aintree Grandstand.
10:00 AM – 12:15 PM • Katelyn Christine
12:45 – 2:45 PM • WingNuts
3:15 – 5:00 PM • AJ Peterson Band
9:00 AM – Close
Kids’ Corner
Infield, behind South Chalet Shops. Interactive games and activities all day.
For a full list of activities, click HERE.
Admission is free with the purchase of any valid ticket.
12:30PM, Following CCI3* Awards Ceremony
Maryland Corgi Cup Finals
Fair Hill Turf Track
For Event page click HERE.
Admission is free with the purchase of any valid ticket.
Following Maryland Corgi Cup Finals
Andrew’s Bridge Parade of Hounds
Main Arena — celebrate the tradition of the American Foxhound.
Parade immediately follows the Corgi Cup Finals.
Admission is free with the purchase of any valid ticket.