Nine-time 5 Star winner Oliver Townend (GBR) rides to his first MARS Maryland 5 Star p/b Brown Advisory CCI5* victory atop Ballaghmor Class
(courtesy Shannon Brinkman Photo)

Ballaghmor Class makes history at 2024 MARS Maryland 5 Star p/b Brown Advisory, becoming the third horse to win four CCI5* events
(courtesy Shannon Brinkman Photo)

Sharon White with Jaguars Duende on Sunday as they jump their way to CCI3* victory at the 2024 MARS Maryland 5 Star p/b Brown Advisory
(courtesy Shannon Brinkman Photo)

David Doel with Galileo Nieuwmoed during their impressive CCI5* Cross Country outing on Saturday at the 2024 MARS Maryland 5 Star p/b Brown Advisory
(courtesy Shannon Brinkman Photo)

Tim Price with Falco clears jump during CCI5* Cross Country on Saturday at the 2024 MARS Maryland 5 Star p/b Brown Advisory
(courtesy Shannon Brinkman Photo)

MARS MARYLAND 5 STAR AT FAIR HILL
October 16-19, 2025

218 days
18 hours
50 minutes
58 seconds

CONGRATULATIONS TO 2024 CCI5* WINNER, OLIVER TOWNEND & BALLAGHMOR CLASS

CONGRATULATIONS TO 2024 CCI3* WINNER, SHARON WHITE & JAGUARS DUENDE

The Place to be in October!

The storied tradition of Eventing, the ultimate test of horse and rider, continues with the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill, hosted at the Fair Hill Special Event Zone in Cecil County, MD. As one of only two 5 Star events in the United States, and seventh worldwide, the prestigious 5 Star (CCI5*) designation is the pinnacle of the sport of Eventing, which is comprised of three phases, Dressage, Cross-Country and Show Jumping. It is also one of the few sports where men and women compete alongside one another as equals, up through the Olympic-level.

Wondering what else to do at the Maryland 5 Star? There’s something for everyone.

In addition to world-class equestrian competition, the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory features a wide array of other activities and attractions.

SPECIAL EVENTS

SHOPPING

KIDS’ CORNER

MARYLAND CORGI CUP

Check out the “Inside Maryland” Podcast, presented by Dubarry of Ireland:

Oliver Townend Captures First Win in MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill

Oliver Townend and Ballaghmor Class on Brink of History Following MARS Maryland 5 Star Cross Country Competition

Tamie Smith and Mai Baum Lead After MARS Maryland 5 Star Dressage Competition

Cosby Green Shines in MARS Maryland 5 Star Debut in 5* Dressage Competition

Fair Hill Special Event Zone

4600 Telegraph Rd, Elkton, MD 21921

The Fair Hill Special Event Zone serves as the world-class venue for the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. It features an Ian Stark-designed cross-country course, as well as state of the art dressage and show jumping arenas within the historic turf track’s infield.

“The (5 Star) course at Fair Hill is a true international test for the bold and accurate. The Maryland 5 Star gives North American riders the opportunity to compete at the highest level without the need to travel to Europe and brings horses and riders from all over the world.”