General Admission
Ticket Options Overview
With the purchase of General Admission (GA) Tickets, you will have access to all of the Event grounds. Enjoy watching the 3 Star and 5 Star competition going on in the Main Arena from the North Aintree Grandstands, venture down to spectate the USEA Young Event Horse East Coast Championships (Thursday and Friday only) or explore our thrilling cross-country course (Saturday). Don’t forget to peruse all of the retail shopping areas, enjoy our variety of interactive fan experiences, and sample the delicious bites and beverages around the venue. Seating in the North Aintree Grandstand is available on a first-come basis and is not covered. Parking is free in the General Parking lot. Complimentary shuttles will be available from General Parking to the Box Office/Main Entrance area Thursday through Sunday as well as running around the perimeter of the venue with various drop-off points on Saturday for Cross Country. General Admission is free for children ages 10 and under when accompanied by a paid adult. General Admission is available as single day tickets or multi-day passes, and at a group rate when purchasing six (6) or more at once.
Single Day GA
Single Day GA tickets are available for each day of competition: Thursday and Friday (Dressage), Saturday (Cross Country), and Sunday (Show Jumping). Single Day GA Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the on-site Box Office during the event. Special Advance pricing ends 10/18/23 at 6pm EST.
Multi-Day GA
Multi-Day GA Passes are available for purchase as 2-Day (Saturday & Sunday), 3-Day (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) or 4-Day Passes (Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday). Multi-Day GA Passes grant you the same amenities as a single day GA ticket with the additional benefit of special package price. Multi-Day GA Passes can be purchased in advance or at the on-site Box Office during the event. Special Advance pricing ends 10/18/23 at 6pm EST.
Group Rates
Reduced ‘Group Rates‘ on Single Day GA Tickets and Multi-Day GA Passes are available when six (6) or more of the same type of ticket and/or pass are purchased together in a single transaction. Group pricing is available for purchase in advance only. Advance sales end 10/18/23 at 6pm EST.
Children
General Admission is free for children ages 10 and under when accompanied by a paid adult. If wishing to enter the any reserved seating or hospitality areas, children do require the purchase of a Reserved Seat Ticket, Club or Hospitality Pass (*children 2 years and under do not require purchase of additional ticketing so long as they can share a seat with an adult with a valid ticket/pass).
Main Arena Seating: Single Day Reserved Seats and VIP Seating
Get up close and personal to elite, world-class competition! Enjoy covered, reserved folding chair seating with premium, rail-side views of the Main Arena. Tickets are available for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the event, and can be purchased in advance or at the on-site Box Office based on availability. All the benefits of General Admission Tickets are included with Reserved Seat Tickets. Plus, don’t forget our cross-country courses run through the Main Arena, meaning you can watch all the excitement of cross-country without leaving your reserved seat on Saturday! If you purchase a Reserved Seat Ticket you DO NOT need to also purchase a General Admission ticket for the given day of purchase. Special Advance pricing ends 10/18/23 at 6pm EST.
Single Day Reserved Seats – Tier 2 West Grandstand
Enjoy covered, reserved folding chair seating with premium, rail-side views of the Main Arena. Tier 2 West Grandstand Single Day Reserved Seating Tickets are available for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the event, and can be purchased in advance or at the on-site Box Office during the event based on availability. Both the CCI3* and CCI5* cross-country course will be running through the Main Arena throughout the day on Saturday. That means you can enjoy all of the excitement of cross-country without having to leave your reserved seat. Reserved Seat Tickets are inclusive of General Admission for the given day of purchase. If you purchase a Reserved Seat Ticket you DO NOT need to also purchase a General Admission ticket for the given day of purchase. Special Advance pricing ends 10/18/23 at 6pm EST.
Tier 2 West Club 3-Day Pass
Get ready for an amazing three-day hospitality experience! We have an incredible package just for you – with a Tier 2 West Club 3-Day Pass, you’ll get a VIP Parking Pass, access to the private Tier 2 Club tent featuring delicious food and beverage, CCTVs, private restrooms and more PLUS a covered reserved seat in the designated Club sections enclosed by a privacy railing for Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Don’t miss out on this special experience!
Last Day to buy is Friday 10/13/23
Johnnie Walker VIP Hospitality Tier 1 East
Make the most of your Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill experience with a Johnnie Walker VIP Hospitality Tier 1 East VIP 4-day package! This package includes access to a gorgeous, glass-enclosed hospitality tent overlooking the Main Arena, featuring delicious food and an open bar with signature cocktails. Additionally, you will have a covered, reserved seat with premium views of the competition located directly off of the indoor VIP hospitality tent for easy access back and forth. Don’t miss out on this ultimate 4-Day experience, get your VIP Passes today!
Last Day to buy is Friday 10/13/23
Enhanced Cross Country Day Experience
Sawmill Waterfront Club
An exclusive, Saturday only hospitality experience located rope side along the cross-country course at our MARS Sustainability Bay! This private Club features comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, delicious catering, an open bar, and private restroom trailers. CCTV’s throughout will allow guests to keep up with all of the action throughout the day without having to leave the comfort of the Sawmill Waterfront Club! Plus, the pass includes an Upper Sawmill Saturday-Only Parking Pass, allowing you to park within exceptional proximity. A Saturday spent at the Sawmill Club is sure to be unforgettable. Don’t delay, buy your pass today!
Last Day to buy is Friday 10/13/23
Upper Sawmill Saturday-Only Parking Pass
Looking for a way to park more conveniently for Saturday Cross Country? Look no further! Parking in Upper Sawmill Field allows you to park steps away from the Sawmill shuttle stop and the Crab Water Complex. If your goal is convenience, this is a great option for Saturday parking! A valid event ticket for Saturday is required, in addition to the Preferred Parking Pass Ticket, for entry.
Tailgating
A Cross Country Tailgating Pass will allow you and your companions intimate access to see the world’s best Eventing duo’s take on the 2023 Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill Cross-Country courses at both the CCI3* and CCI5* levels, all while enjoying your favorite tailgating menu and beverages! You will have quick and easy access to walk alongside over four miles of the Cross Country courses, plus unlimited access to our curated retail vendor areas, on-site fan activations and a wide variety of food and beverage offerings both out on Cross Country courses and in the Infield.
Last Day to buy is Sunday 10/8/23
General Ticket Information
Military & DOD Employees
A discount for active duty military, retired military and DOD Employees will be offered off of Single Day General Admission Tickets. If purchasing a Military Discount Ticket, please be prepared to show active military ID, military retiree ID or civilian identification badge at the venue entrance upon arrival.
Please note, for health and safety reasons as well as to lessen our environmental impact, the Maryland 5 Star encourages going paperless. All tickets and passes will be issued in a digital format. Please be sure to bring your fully charged mobile device with you for admission. If preferred, tickets can be printed at home and brought to the event for admission. Depending on purchase, some physical credentials may be issued prior to the event.
Ticket Office Contact Information
Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill
ATTN: Katie Hasse
351 W Camden St, Suite 202
Baltimore, MD 21201
E-Mail: katie@maryland5star.us
Main Line: 410-MD5-STAR (635-7827)
Hours: 9 A.M. – 5 P.M. EST Monday – Friday
Disclaimer:
Sales tax included in ticket prices
A convenience fee (service charge) is assessed for each ticket purchased plus a per order fee
Competition entries are subject to change due to injury or other unforeseen circumstances