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Hudson Valley Victory Cup & Hot Air Balloon Fest
August 30, 2019 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Hudson Valley Victory Cup & Hot Air Balloon Fest: It’s a polo match. It’s a hot air balloon festival. And more. The Victory Cup is a national polo tournament that has grown to be one of the largest equestrian events in the states. A Balloon Glow and tethered rides start on Friday afternoon and continue through Saturday when the match begins. Expect lots of music, food, booze, ladies in hats and Vineyard Vines promotions.
Hudson Valley Victory Cup & Hot Air Balloon Fest Schedule
The Festival opens on Friday afternoon at 4pm for Friday Night Hot Air Balloon Glow and Tethered Rides.
Saturday morning from 7am to 10am you can return for the Hot Air Balloon inflation and more Tethered Rides.
The first Polo Match begins on Saturday morning at 11am. Live music by local artists will begin in various tented areas. Alcohol tastings for VIP’s become available until 1PM. Purchase plenty of Food and Drink Tickets early to avoid long lines later in the day! All vendor spaces are open and ready for business – check out our vendors!
The Founder’s Lounge casual lunch is available starting at 11AM and Golden Mallet casual lunch is served from Noon to 2PM. Founder’s fieldside casual dinner is served around 4:30PM.
There’s a second match at 1pm. Finally, the championship Victory Cup match begins at 3pm.
Hot Air Balloons & Pilots return to the property at 4pm for the Saturday Evening Hot Air Balloon Activation! Live music, vendors, bars and food trucks remain open throughout the evening!
From 4:30 to 5ppm, there will be a Trophy presentation to the Winning Polo Team in the Winner’s Circle! Followed by a Best dressed fashion conteston Center Stage. Both men and women are invited to the Center Stage area to compete in a fan-driven best dressed fashion contest. Bring your friends to cheer you on!
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