The Hampton Classic, one of the largest outdoor horse shows in the US, returns to Bridgehampton, NY August 28 - September 4.

[Debbie Rodriguez]

Hampton Classic 2016. August 28 - September 4, 2016

The Hampton Classic, one of the largest outdoor horse shows in the US, returns to Bridgehampton August 28 through September 4! Full schedule and details at www.hamptonclassic.com

In 2009, the Hampton Classic became the second horse show ever to receive the Heritage Competition by the United States Equestrian Federation. 

The Hampton Classic is the annual host to the year-end finals of the popular Young Jumper Championships (5, 6, and 7 & 8 year-old horses compete in their respective divisions after qualifying competitively).  Top jumper riders globally compete for top prize money offered in the US. 

  

There is opportunity to compete in the Hunter Divisions {four classic grass rings}. Opening Sunday at the Grand Prix Ring, you will find the Hampton Classic Leadline.  

Approximately 50,000 spectators attend the Classic annually. With over 1,600 horses and more than $750,000 in prize money, the Classic is considered a major sporting event and a fabulous week long social event in the Hamptons. 

Situated on the Classic’s 60-acre show grounds is a Boutique Garden with over 80 retail vendors, a variety of dining options, and a Farmer’s Market. The Classic is highly regarded by the horse community and is famous for its Celebrity sightings and popular high-end shopping boutiques.

This year’s Classic will feature 16 gourmet food options situated throughout the grounds. Per Shanette Cohen, Executive Director of the Classic: “We have brought in some amazing food vendors this year.”

 

WHERE:  Bridgehampton, NY (off Montauk Highway, Route 27 at 240 Snake Hollow Road), 65-acre showgrounds.

GENERAL ADMISSION:

Daily: $10/person (under 6 free) or $20/carload;

Free General Admission on Monday.  LIHSSRD Competition only. Shops open;

Seniors free: Tuesday – Thursday; Kids free: Saturday

Reserved Seats for Grand Prix Sunday: $25 per person for bench seats in the Grandstands or $35 per person for premium center-section Grandstand seating (in addition to $10/person or $20/carload admission).  Parking for the show is free. 

For more information:  www.hamptonclassic.com ; E-mail: [e-mail]

Media Contact

Marty Bauman, Classic Communications:

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