Join us for these other onsite events during the show
Friday, July 18 2025 ; 5:00 p.m. Hats Off to Lorenzo Welcome Party – Open to the public!
Our official welcome event for our competitors, this event honors our sponsors and supporters. Join us on the front lawn of the Lorenzo State Historic Site; enjoy lite hors d’oeuvers and purchase your $10 signature Lorenzo glass for refillable wine, beer or NA beverage. Watch the evening competition in the Main Ring, including the popular carriage dog class; tour the Lorenzo Mansion and enjoy a carriage ride around the Lorenzo grounds. Don’t forget to wear a hat - sporty, elegant, vintage, casual, etc. – and you may be selected as one of our winners in our annual Hat Contest!carefully crafted to transport you to another world.
Silent Auction: Friday- Noon Sunday
Get your bidding pencils ready! The Silent Auction is open during the entire run of the show- with its ‘grand opening’ during Hats Off! on Friday evening. Winners of auction items are contacted no later than 1 p.m. on Sunday before the close of the show for ease of pick up before departure.
Come for the horses, stay for the shopping!
Don't forget to take a stroll through our 'Vendor Alley'! Get your Christmas shopping done in July! There is something for everyone on your list- even those hard to shop for individuals. Be sure to buy something for yourself too.
Kids Korral: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
The young and the young at heart can partake in equestrian-related activities and meet some friendly miniature donkeys. Our large and furry barrel horse, Dexter, will be on hand hitched to a 2-wheel cart for kids to try driving in place.