For 16 consecutive days beginning this September 25, horses and riders in eight disciplines from around the world will converge on the horse capital of the United States and compete for world titles. Yes, we’ve all been counting down the days.
Literally.
This Thursday, June 17th, at the KHP and Fifth Third Pavilion downtown, Lexington is celebrating 100 Days until the WEG.
The day begins at 10am with a press conference at the KHP followed by a tasting of the “food of the games” and live music at Fifth Third Pavilion in downtown Lexington. Also, fans who do not happen to live within reasonable driving distance to Lexington will be able to creepily spy on their friends at the festival via a live video feed on the Games’ website.
I don’t know what foods will be featured in the tasting, but as a wannabe-foodie, I’m hoping the Games will feature authentic food from various countries and cultures, instead of the typical American hot dogs and nachos….Oh but in case you haven’t heard, Papa’s going to be “in the house” in September.
There’s going to be a fashion show featuring All-Pro and Ariat…..this is funny to me only because unless it is relative to horses and equestrian equipment (i.e. matching leather and brass/silver buckles, navy vs. black coats and hats, cross-country colors, jog-up outfits), fashion is usually the last thing on the Eventer’s mind.
Come on down and meet some animals from the Newport Aquarium. No, not fish and sea turtles….alligators and penguins….what?
These are just a few of the activities planned in Lexington to celebrate the coming of the Games. Click here for the complete itinerary.
But no matter where you are in the world on Thursday, you can still celebrate 100 days until the Games begin. Get together with some horsey friends and compare favorite horse and rider teams. Pull your carefully guarded tickets out of hiding and hold them just long enough to get giddy…then put them away for goodness sakes, before they wrinkle!
If you don’t have tickets, get some!
If you want to be a hero, volunteer! General volunteers are still needed, and mandatory volunteer training sessions have begun!
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