The GPE Organizing Committee is thrilled to welcome Stirling Venture Capital as our new Title Sponsor for the Aiken Showcase! The $100,000 Stirling Venture Capital Grand-Prix Eventing Showcase at Bruce’s Field, presented by Taylor Harris Insurance (GPE), is set to take place Friday, February 28th & Saturday, March 1st, 2025 at Bruce’s Field in Aiken, South Carolina. We are incredibly grateful for Stirling Venture Capital’s support and their investment in “An Event Like No Other”!
In 2019, The Aiken Horse Park Foundation was pleased to introduce Aiken’s first Eventing Showcase. Now in its seventh year, the GPE has become the highlight of the Aiken winter season and a must attend for the top competitors in the country!
An Eventing “Showcase” is a unique version of Eventing competition that condenses the traditional country-side Eventing environment into a spectator friendly venue. The showcase format allows the general public the chance to be up close and personal, right next to the galloping lanes and massive fences, and experience the thrilling sport of Eventing in a whole new way. This equestrian triathlon presents a prime opportunity for top eventing riders to kick start their competition season, and to welcome the public to an exciting fast-paced equestrian event.
Ticket Options
Boyd Martin and Tsetserleg. Photo by Sally Spickard.
General Admission
There are several General Admission ticket options available. Exclusive online purchase options include:
One Full Event Pass which grants access to Friday, Feb 28th Dressage & Show Jumping AND Saturday, Mar 1st Cross-Country
- Full Event Pass $30.00 (Friday, Feb 28th & Saturday, Mar 1st)
Two Single Day Pass options, which grant access to one day’s activities respectively
- Friday, Feb 28th Only Pass $20.00 (Dressage & Show Jumping)
- Saturday, Mar 1st Only Pass $20.00 (Cross-Country)
These General Admission ticket options are only available online. General Admission tickets will be available at the gate for $25.oo per day, cash or check only.
NEW FOR 2025:
General Admission Tailgate Package $250.00
- Four (4) General Admission Full Event Passes (Friday, Feb 28th & Saturday, Mar 1st).
- One (1) 12’W x 30’L cross-country course side designated tailgate space and one (1) tailgate parking pass for Saturday, Mar 1st. Think Aiken Steeplechase style.
Tailgate spots are for Saturday, Mar 1st ONLY. All tailgate spots are guaranteed a front row view to a minimum of one (1) cross-country jump. Tailgate pass holders may host as many ticket holding guests at their tailgate site as they please, but must remain courteous to their neighbors.
All tailgate pass holders must be parked and fully set up by 10:00 am Saturday, Mar 1st and may not leave until the conclusion of the competition. Absolutely no vehicles will be allowed in or out during this time. This is mandatory for the safety of our competitors and spectators. Limited numbers available. First come, first served.
Deadline to Purchase: February 15
VIP
VIP tickets include:
- Invitation to the Thursday evening, Feb 27th, Welcome Party
- Ring side for the Friday evening, Feb 28th, Show Jumping
- Prime viewing locations for the Saturday, Mar 1st, Cross-Country
- Access to all VIP areas (VIP tents & Chalets) for the entire event
- Food & Beverage served
- VIP Parking
Deadline to Purchase: February 15
VIP tickets start at $1,000.00. For more information on Reserved Tables, Chalets, or Tailgate Parking Spots, please contact [email protected].
