2009 Exhibitor Special Events
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"HORS'N AROUND SAUGERTIES...
A SUMMER LONG CELEBRATION"
May 23 - September 12
A special attraction this year in Saugerties is the Saugerties Area Chamber of Commerce-sponsored "Hors'n Around Saugerties" event, which features 46 fiberglass carousel horses in a community wide public art event. Each horse is decorated by an artist in themes reflecting the Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial, and they are on display around the town from May through September.
On September 12, HITS will host the Merry-Go-Round Gala and Auction at HITS-on-the-Hudson. For more information on "Hors'n Around Saugerties," please visit www.welcometosaugerties.com
SAUGERTIES SIDEWALK STROLL
Friday, July 17
6 pm - 10 pm
A great chance to explore downtown Saugerties and get to know the merchants and restaurants of our village. Stores on Partition Street and Main Street south of Partition will stay open throughout the evening for a night of family fun! Events already planned include a live broadcast by The Wolf 94.3,and an Equine Art Exhibition at the Muddy Cup Coffee House and Bookstore. There also will be bands at the Dutch Ale House, Stella's and Main Street Family Restaurant. Lots more great activities in more than a dozen stores so wear your walking shoes and stroll the evening away.
For more information, please e-mail Chris Mayone at Chris@HitsShows.com
DIG Fashion Show
Friday, July 24
5 pm
on the show grounds
The fashion show will feature fine equestrian apparel from the vendors at HITS Saugerties, as well as some trendy apparel from DIG. The Partition Street Wine Shop will also be on-site for a special wine tasting.
USEF NATIONAL JUNIOR HUNTER CHAMPIONSHIP
- EAST COAST
July 27-29
HITS SAUGERTIES 5K RUN
Saturday, August 1
on the show grounds
Making its debut on the special events calendar will be a 5k Run that will start at the HITS Bar & Grill. Grab your running shoes and get ready for a run to remember!
LENDON GRAY'S DRESSAGE 4 KIDS
August 7-9
Youth Dressage Festival
CENTERLINE EVENTS DRESSAGE SHOW
East Coast Riders Cup/CDI
August 14-16
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CLASSIC CAR SHOWCASE
Saturday, August 30
"HORS'N AROUND SAUGERTIES...
A SUMMER LONG CELEBRATION"
September 12
On September 12, HITS will host the Merry-Go-Round Gala and Auction at HITS-on-the-Hudson. The carousel horses will be auctioned off, and proceeds will benefit the artists that decorated the horses, the Saugerties Area Chamber of Commerce, and area food banks. For more information on "Hors'n Around Saugerties," please visit www.welcometosaugerties.com
NEW ENGLAND DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION
FALL FESTIVAL OF DRESSAGE
September 9-13
The Festival Consists of four competitions. featuring 600 horses competing in classes from Training Level, the first step on the ladder, to Grand Prix, the pinnacle of the sport as seen in the Olympic Games.
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SECOND-ANNUAL HITS-ON-THE-HUDSON
CLASSIC CAR SHOWCASE
Saturday, May 23
All of the cars will be placed on the grass that surrounds the show rings throughout the facility giving exhibitors a chance to vote on their favorite cars throughout the day while watching the horses jump in the show rings. Prizes will be awarded to the top cars based on votes from the crowd. The most popular car will take home the HITS Horse Power Trophy...
(Photo) Family of Woodstock, Inc. Executive Director Michael Berg (left) and HITS' Sr. Vice President Tony Hitchcock (right) congratulate Kevin Hinchey (center) for taking first place in the second annual HITS-on-the-Hudson Classic Car Showcase. Hinchey's 1966 Chevy Chevelle SS stole the show!
(Photo) Ernie and Ericka Steubesand and their granddaughter, Danielle Amidon, of Rhinebeck, New York earned the second-place prize in Saturday's classic car show. Tony Hitchcock of HITS presents them with the Reserve Champion ribbon.
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TASTE OF HITS-ON-THE-HUDSON
Saturday, May 30
Restaurants from the surrounding areas will be here offering samples from their sumptuous and varied menus.
Participating Restaurants:
Le Canard Enchaine
Me-Oh-My, Cakes and Pies
Mirabella
Stella's Station
The Dam Cafe & Deli
The Dutch Ale House
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PURINA MILLS KIDS DAY |
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On Sunday, June 7 the special events schedule goes into full swing during Purina Mills Kids Day. The event is always one of the most popular events at HITS-on-the-Hudson. The popular local children's band Ratboy Jr . will be performing during the annual Purina Mills Kids Day. In addition to the musical performance, Kids Day will be filled with family fun and entertainment, including clowns, a slide, a bounce house, arts & crafts and loads of fun. New to the roster will be a special performance by the Hudson Valley's own Gym Stars Allstars Cheerleading team and an extra special Pony Pal Precision Riding contest presented by sponsor Pony Pals . The winner of the Pony Pal Precision Riding contest will win a brand new Pony Pal bike!
When Kids Day concludes, spectators are encouraged to watch some of the best competitors in the world compete for the top prize in the $125,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix. Some of the riders expected to compete in the featured class on Sunday, June 7 include two-time United States Gold Medal Winner McLain Ward, and fellow Olympians Nona Garson, Leslie Howard, Chris Kappler and Margie Engle. After the Grand Prix, kids will have a chance to meet the riders up close and personal during a special Grand Prix rider autograph and photo session
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