FLINTFIELDS

HORSE PARK

Flintfields Horse Park has grown into one of North America’s top equestrian destinations. Located on 130+ green acres and just a short drive to Lake Michigan and Traverse City, our facility offers world class amenities for equestrians and their families. 

VENUE AMENITIES

Since 2015, Traverse City Horse Shows has made significant improvements to Flintfields Horse Park, creating a world class venue for equestrian and other events.

RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES

Flintfields Horse Park is available to host other equestrian events.

Please contact Matt Morrissey to discuss holding your next event at the horse park.

DIRECTIONS

6535 Bates Road
Williamsburg, MI 49690

From South East Michigan (Detroit Area):
I-75 towards Grayling; at Grayling exit left onto M-72 West; continue West through Kalkaska to Williamsburg; at Williamsburg continue west 1.9 miles to Bates Road; after Rail Road Crossing turn right onto Bates
Road; show facility on left ½ mile. 4 hours from Detroit.

From Mid-Michigan (Lansing Area):
Follow US-127 north to Clare; merge onto M-10 West/M-115 to Ludington/Cadillac to Route M-115 North; From M-115 merge onto M-131 North to Fife Lake Road; turn left onto Fife Lake Road/CR 605; Follow jog, staying left on CR-605 to Williamsburg; at Williamsburg turn left on M-72, West; continue west 1.9 miles to Bates Road; after Rail Road Crossing turn right onto Bates Road; show facility on left ½ mile. 3 hours from Lansing.

From South West Michigan (Grand Rapids Area):
East 1-96 north to Grand Rapids to
US 131 through Cadillac; continue north to Fife Lake Road; turn left onto Fife Lake Road/CR 605; Follow jog, staying left on CR-605 to Williamsburg; at Williamsburg turn left on M-72, West; continue west 1.9 miles to Bates Road; after Rail Road Crossing turn right
onto Bates Road; show facility on left ½ mile. 2 1/2 hours from Grand Rapids

From Northern Michigan (Petoskey Area):
Follow US 31 South to Acme; at Acme turn left (East) on M-72 towards Williamsburg; after 3 miles turn left onto Bates Road; show facility ½ mile on left. ALT Route: Follow US 31 South to Lochenheath (north Acme); turn left (east) onto Brackett Road; after 3 miles, at stop sign, turn right onto Bates Road; show facility ¼ mile on right. 1 hour from Petoskey

From Traverse City:
Follow US 31 North to Acme; @ Acme turn right (East) on M-72 towards Williamsburg; after 3 miles turn left onto Bates Road; show facility ½ mile on left. ALT Route: Follow US 31 South THRU M72 traffic light, past GT Resort; turn right (east) onto Brackett Road; after 3 miles, at stop sign, turn right onto Bates Road; show facility ¼ mile on right. 15 minutes from downtown.

From Toledo, Ohio & Lexington, KY:
Follow US 75 north to Toledo; @ Toledo take US 23 north towards Ann Arbor; continue north on US 23, crossing over I-94 & I-96, staying north to Bay City/Flint; @ Bay City merge onto I-75 North towards Grayling; at Grayling exit left onto M-72 West through Kalkaska to Williamsburg; at Williamsburg continue west 1.9 miles to Bates Road; after Rail Road Crossing turn right onto Bates Road; show facility on left ½ mile. 5 hours from Toledo; 9 hours from Lexington

Major Airport
Cherry Capital Airport – Private Jet & Commercial Service
(231) 947-2250
www.tvcairport.com

By Air: Use the Cherry Capital Airport -Traverse City. From Airport, turn left onto South Airport Road to 3 mile road; at 3 mile road turn left (north) to right (east) on US 31.
Follow Directions from Traverse City. 10 minutes from Airport.

CONSTRUCTION ALERT FOR 2024: As you plan your visit to Traverse City Horse Shows this summer, please factor in some extra travel time for travel in and out of Downtown Traverse City. Construction work along Grandview Parkway/Front Street will impact travel routes and trip times.

Navigating the Construction:

  • We encourage all our attendees, competitors, and visitors to use their preferred map app for the latest traffic updates and suggested routes to Flintfields Horse Park.
  • Please allow extra time when traveling to and from Downtown Traverse City to accommodate potential delays.

 

Your patience and planning will help ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience at the Traverse City Horse Shows. Stay safe and travel smart!