Wellington Florida Real Estate News: Palm Beach Steeplechase is almost here!  Mark your calendars and get your tickets now. 

Wellington's Palm Beach Steeplechase is Saturday November 28th- the Saturday after Thanksgiving right across the street from Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. 

People come from all over the world to compete and to be entertained at Steeplechase. 

Of course one of the highlights is you will get to dine on our son's exquisite culinary delights that will sure to please your palette. Joshua (our second oldest son) is the executive chef at White Horse Tavern, formerly Tavern On The Green- at the Palm Beach Equestrian Club. He has already created the menus for the event. There will be several tents that will be provided for private parties for the day. If you are planning to eat at White Horse Tavern you will need to make your reservations now or else the restaurant will be totally booked. If you miss eating at the restaurant during Steeplechase make sure you get in this season to dine. Our son, no bias intended is one of the best chefs in the United States. 

We anticipate thousands of people to attend this event. The Steeplechase race is so exciting to watch. We have so much fun at Steeplechase because most all the Equestrian events here in Wellington Florida are Polo events and Hunter/Jumper and Dressage events. We don't get many races here so Steeplechase adds another dimension to the venues that make Wellington Florida a first class and world famous equestrian area. 

The race is like the kick off to our equestrian winter season. The top Steeplechase riders will be coming from Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and other states and many countries to compete in 5 races for a total of $200,000 in prize money. 

Steeplechase was a race that began in Ireland in the 18th century where the race was from one church steeple to another. Eventually this race became popular all over the world. 

The riders and their horses will race clockwise for 2.25 miles including over hurdles. This year there will be an additional race, the Celebrity Race. This is definitely an event you will not want to miss. Horse racing is always crowd pleasing. 

The gates will be open for tailgaters at 9 a.m. and the first race will begin at 1 p.m. 

This year there will be four designated tailgate sections. You bring your car or tent, bring your own food and drink and get ready to have a blast! 

Whole Foods Market is sponsoring a tailgate contest for the most creative, most equestrian and most culinary. We also can not leave out, the most Palm Beach! This is a whole entertaining section just on its own. You should see how people go all out on decorating and preparing for this contest. 

Tailgate fees- each car is charged $295 and that includes four tickets. If you want to have a tent space the fee is $395 for a 10x10 and includes 8 tickets. You can also reserve the Home Stretch Rail Chalet for $3000 which includes 40 tickets. 

Other activities will include: 

• A tug of war between the firefighters and the sheriff's deputies.
• A classic car parade. 
• Harley- Davidson motorcycle parade.
• A local Mayors' race. A Female Hat Contest. 

There are also lots of entertaining activities for the kids: 

• Children's carnival. Pony
• Jugglers, Face Painters, 
• Balloon Artists, 
• A Petting Zoo,
• Pony Rides,
• Bounce Houses. 

And don't forget about the entertaining Jack Russell Terrier Race. 

General admission is $20 in advance or $25 the day of the event and children under the age of 12 are free. 

Parking is $10 per car for general parking, please see above for tailgate fees. VIP parking is available for $25. 

See you there! 

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