From Friday happy hours and family-friendly fun to chef dinners under the tent, Flintfields Horse Park offers a full calendar of social events all summer long. Whether you’re here for a day or the season, there’s always something worth stopping for.
Check in with our on-site concierge for the latest schedule, locations, and event details.
On Fridays from 2–5 PM, enjoy handcrafted drinks, live music, and Music Bingo starting at 3 PM. Bring friends, meet up with fellow exhibitors, and kick off the weekend with great prizes from local sponsors—and a little friendly competition.
Every Grand Prix Sunday, enjoy top-level show jumping—and discover a taste of Northern Michigan. Our new Hilltop Market brings together fresh produce, handmade goods, and local favorites for a vibrant market experience right here at Flintfields Horse Park. Get your tickets for the Grand Prix today!
A fun-filled afternoon for equestrian families—presented with the Susan L. Canole Foundation. Enjoy an open bar for adults, shaved ice for kids, plus pizza, crafts, and games for all ages.
Join us on The Hilltop and in select rings as we celebrate 11 seasons of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival and thank our incredible exhibitors. Enjoy BBQ by Mane Event Catering, a waterslide and foam party, dunk tank, music, and classic yard games—fun for all ages, and everyone is welcome!
On Fridays from 2–5 PM, enjoy handcrafted drinks, live music, and Music Bingo starting at 3 PM. Bring friends, meet up with fellow exhibitors, and kick off the weekend with great prizes from local sponsors—and a little friendly competition.
A fun-filled afternoon for equestrian families—presented with the Susan L. Canole Foundation. Enjoy an open bar for adults, shaved ice for kids, plus pizza, crafts, and games for all ages.
VIP Dinner with Gene & Georgetti for an unforgettable night of sport and steak. Dinner is included with VIP tables; limited wristbands available. Check with Concierge or VIP Club for tickets.
Every Grand Prix Sunday, enjoy top-level show jumping—and discover a taste of Northern Michigan. Our new Hilltop Market brings together fresh produce, handmade goods, and local favorites for a vibrant market experience right here at Flintfields Horse Park. Get your tickets for the Grand Prix today!
Chef/Owner of Mabel Gray in Hazel Park, Rigato is a multi-time James Beard nominee known for his contemporary American cuisine and deep commitment to Michigan’s agricultural heritage. He received Food & Wine’s “People’s Best New Chef: Great Lakes” award and has appeared on Top Chef, Food Network, and NatGeo. Tickets on Sale Now!
Join us at LochenHeath Golf Club for a morning of championship-level golf to benefit the Great Lakes Sports Commission. Registration is $450 per team of two and includes golf, cart, and a post-play reception. Check-in begins at 8 AM with a 9:30 AM shotgun start.
Sarah Welch is the executive chef and partner at Marrow in Detroit, a James Beard Award finalist, and former Top Chef finalist known for her sustainability-focused, whole-animal cooking. Marrow was named one of Bon Appétit’s Top 50 Restaurants in America and a James Beard semifinalist for Best New Restaurant. In 2026, Welch will open Umbo, a new restaurant in downtown Traverse City, where she plans to bring her creative, Michigan-rooted cuisine to a new audience.
Chef Joe VanWagner is the Executive Chef and Partner at Echelon Kitchen and Bar in Ann Arbor. A Michigan native with training in some of the world’s top kitchens—from Daniel in New York to Restaurant A.T. in Paris—VanWagner blends modern technique with a deep appreciation for seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. His cooking reflects fine-dining precision and a heartfelt connection to Michigan’s food culture.
