Fair Hill Postpones Inaugural Maryland 5 Star

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Sport and Entertainment Corporation of Maryland (The Sport Corp.), has postponed the inaugural Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill until October 14-17, 2021. Originally scheduled for this October, the international Three-Day Eventing competition has been postponed due to health concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. The FHOC made the decision in conjunction with the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill planning committee, its competition management partner, Fair Hill International (FHI), and additional constituents including the State of Maryland and Cecil County.

“It was a very difficult decision and we are very disappointed for the competitors, fans and Eventing community,” said Jeff Newman, President of the Fair Hill Organizing Committee. “From the start of the pandemic until now, like many sports and entertainment properties, we’ve fully vetted out different scenarios ranging from a scaled back event with some fans, a competition-only event without spectators, or postponing the event to 2021. Ultimately, we felt that the uncertainties and risks that will remain throughout the year are too great to overcome. As a result, with the support of our sponsors and key constituents, postponing the inaugural event to 2021 best enables us to achieve our original goals and set the foundation for a tradition that will continue for many years.”

The Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill is the newest CCI5*-L Three-Day competition added to the international Eventing circuit. The event is one of only seven Eventing competitions in the world, and second in the United States with the five-star distinction. Six out of the seven five-star rated international events have been cancelled in 2020 due to similar implications related to the pandemic.

For more information and to stay informed with Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill updates, visit www.maryland5Star.us

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