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“Taste of Traverse City” Party Set; To Benefit Equestrian Aid Foundation


For the fourth consecutive year, Horse Show by the Bay organizers and participants will gather for an fantastic party and auction to benefit the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF). This year's event will be "Taste of Traverse City," featuring popular entrees, wine and cocktails from several restaurants of the region. The event will be held on Sunday, July 12 at the all-new Jolly Pumpkin Tavern and Brewery on picturesque Old Mission Peninsula.

EAF is a non-profit organization that provides basic medical needs funding for those suffering catastrophic illness or injury.

“Taste of Traverse City” will be held during the Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival, the four-week, multi-discipline equestrian event at the Flintfields Horse Park on July 8-August 2.

Horse Shows by the Bay has raised more than $40,000 to benefit the EAF over the past four years.

“Given the tough economic times and the continued demand that is being placed on the Foundation for donor support, we felt that a more aggressive approach had to be taken to raise the awareness and significance of the Foundation and the role it plays within the community,” said horse show Co-Owner Alex Rheinheimer. “This event has been a huge success in the past, and we are dedicated to continuing our support for an organization that can make such a significant difference in people’s lives.”

Only 250 tickets for the exhibitor party will be issued. Each ticket is $125 with 100 percent of the proceeds dedicated to the EAF.  More than 500 people attended the function last year.

The evening will feature popular dishes from Traverse City’s favorite local restaurants, including Cafe Habana, Blue Tractor Cook Shop, Northpeak Brewery, and Bowers Harbor Inn. Hand-crafted artisan Jolly Pumpkin micro-beers and award-winning wine from long-time horse show partner Bowers Harbor Vineyards will also be available.

Bidding on exclusive silent auction items will complete the evening.

Tickets can be purchased by check through the horse show by marking the total number of tickets needed on the hunter/jumper horse show entry blank by clicking here, visiting the EAF web site or by calling 1-800-792-6068. 

We hope to see you at the event!