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Special & Ancillary Events

The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill is The Place To Be In October! Back this year and included with admission on any valid Saturday ticket, is the Local Beer, Wine and Spirits Expo hosted by Cecil County’s own Elk River Brewing Company. Be sure to visit the event located between MARS VIPet and the North Aintree Grandstands! The Local Food Festival, hosted by Horizon Farm Credit and supported by Cecil County Agriculture, features local vendors representing Cecil County and its surrounding areas. Admission to the area is free with the purchase of any valid Sunday ticket.

From live music, local food and drink, 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 event weekend!

Fresh Food Fest
Maryland Corgi Cup

See below for more about our special events and activities!

Music on the 5* Stage

Live music daily (Thur-Sun) on the main stage. Musical acts to be announced soon!

Hall of Champions

Get up close to internationally renowned horse from around the Cecil County area! Horses will be stabled in the Hall Of Champions for the day and are accessible by the public for petting/pictures etc. There will also be a stall named “Memory Lane” where there will be memorabilia from the horse’s careers.

Participants coming soon!

Pony Racing – Saturday

Pony Racing is being produced by US Pony Racing and Presented by Landhope Farms

Leadline Trot Races (children under the age of 7 years.)
Between CCI3* & CCI5*, during the lunch break.
Leadline Trot races will be held on the Fair Hill Turf Track along the straightaway in front of the permanent North Aintree Grandstand

Shetland Pony Racing
Two Races
After conclusion of the CCI5* cross-country –
approximately 4:00 PM EST 
Fair Hill Race Track along the rails/in front of the Grandstands
The Shetland Pony Race will start from the turn on the turf just adjacent to the CCI3* and CCI5* cross country course that run across the turf track, run right along the track and finish past the finish line pole in front of the permanent North Aintree Grandstand.

The US Pony Racing Shetland Team puts on Shetland pony flat and steeplechase racing exhibitions as entertainment for large venues. Many of the ponies in these exhibitions are owned by US Pony Racing, but some are privately owned. All pony and rider combinations have been pre-screened as a duo in order to ensure the mount and rider will be safe on the course. Riders in the Shetland divisions are typically between 8 and 12 years old.

FULL SCHEDULE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE

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October 16-19, 2025
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