Welcome to Cazenovia’s Midsummer Classic

The 2025 Lorenzo Driving Competition

After a long winter and a slow arrival of spring, we anticipate having a beautiful summer that will include a lovely show on July 18, 19 and 20! We look forward to greeting new and seasoned competitors, spectators, sponsors, volunteers, vendors and more!

Bring a lawn chair to watch the competition from a shady spot; wander the Lorenzo grounds to view the spectacular gardens; tour the Lorenzo Mansion, watch our educational demonstrations and view the historic Oakman Carriage and Sleigh Collection; shop from our Market Lane vendors and bid on the variety of silent auction items that will be featured in the Welcome Tent. On-site parking and spectating are free; a small fee is charged to tour the mansion.

Competitors: Entries open May 1st and the option to use the online entry form is available! There’s a specific link providing information for Junior Drivers, and we welcome our 2025 show photographer: Tarah Dean, owner of Dean Media Group.

Spectators and sponsors: Don’t miss the Friday evening, July 18, Hats Off to Lorenzo Welcome Party beginning at 5 p.m. on the Lorenzo site front lawn. Check the Schedule Tab for details about this and other show-related events.

We offer some special words to our many sponsors and volunteers: Thank you for your generosity and for your assistance! This show would not happen without you!!

See you July 18, 19 and 20, 2025!

-The LDC Board and Show Committee

The Main Event

Friday at Lorenzo

2025 will have a Combined Test (Dressage and cones CDE style). Fun Friday non divisional obstacle class. Details provided on the Competitor page.

Our Venue

Friday at Lorenzo

The Lorenzo State Historic Site is one of the jewels of Cazenovia, New York. The site hosts the original home of John Lincklaen, founder of Cazenovia. The surrounding gardens and the view of Cazenovia Lake make this an outstanding site for the 3 day driving competition.

www.lorenzony.org

Join Us!

Friday at Lorenzo

Join Us!

Spectators and competitors alike can expect a weekend of exceptional driving, shopping & fun for the entire family!