WHAT:
50th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show
WHEN:
Sunday, August 24 through Sunday, August 31, 2025
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
WHERE:
240 Snake Hollow Road
Bridgehampton, NY 11932
FEATURES:
Celebrating 50 years of equestrian tradition, the Hampton Classic, August 24-31, is one of the world’s most prestigious horse shows and features competitors at every level from young children to Olympic, World, and World Cup Champions. The Classic also has competitions for riders with disabilities. The Hampton Classic features more than 200 classes in six show rings, the Agneta Currey Boutique Garden with more than 70 vendors, and a wide selection of dining options, all on its world-class 60-acre showgrounds. Additionally, there will be an installation in the show’s souvenir shop to celebrate the Classic’s 50thanniversary!
Highlighting the Hampton Classic is the Longines Hampton Classic 5* Grand Prix on Sunday, August 31. In addition to winning the Grand Prix, which awards $400,000 in prize money, the world-class field of riders will be looking to win the Longines Rider Challenges which award $30,000 to the riders who accumulate the most points throughout the week in the horse show’s FEI 5* and FEI 2* divisions.
Located near the Hamptons’ famous beaches, nightclubs, restaurants, and boutiques, the Hampton Classic is a celebrity hotspot. Among those who have attended in recent years are many A-listers including Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa, Billy Joel, Jennifer Lopez, Jon Bon Jovi, Jimmy Fallon, Jerry Seinfeld, Robert Downey, Jr., Mariska Hargitay, Bobby Flay, Brooke Shields, Kelly Ripa, Sofia Vergara, Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen, Julianne Moore and Michael Bloomberg.
Following is an overview of the Classic’s schedule:
Sunday, August 24 – Local classes for Long Island competitors, including the $10,000 Marders Local Hunter Derby and the Atlantic Equine Local Junior Hunter division, highlight Opening Day. Also featured are Leadline classes, Opening Day Ceremonies with the presentation of the Long Island Sportsmanship Award, and the $30,000 The Wellington Jumper Challenge.
Monday, August 25 – The Finals of the Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities Presented by Dime Bank highlight the competition. Spectators are invited to shop in the Agneta Currey Boutique Garden. The Classic will host the 14th annual Animal Adoption Day presented by Georgina Bloomberg where adoptable cats and dogs will be in the Kids area from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and adoptable horses presented by the EQUUS Foundation will be showcased in the Grand Prix Ring from 1:30 -3:00 p.m. Admission is free on Monday.
Tuesday-Thursday, August 26-28 – A wide variety of jumper and hunter competitions will take place, as well as special family-oriented activities in the Kids Area. Admission is free on Tue., Wed. and Thu. for seniors, members of the military, and for those who bring 3 or more non-perishable food items for local food pantries.
Thursday-Sunday, August 28-31 – Her Royal Highness Margarita Princess de Bourbon de Parma of The Netherlands will be at the Classic, Thursday through Sunday, August 28-31. She will present awards to winners of the $10,000 Hunt and Go Stake sponsored by The Baran on Thursday afternoon (class begins at 3:30 p.m.) and the $70,000 2* Grand Prix on Sunday (class begins at 10:30 a.m.).
Friday, August 29 – Friday features the $10,000 Junior/Amateur Welcome Stake and $32,000 Wölffer Estate 2* Open Jumper. The $116,100 Douglas Elliman 5* Grand Prix Qualifier will set the line-up for Sunday’s Longines Hampton Classic 5* Grand Prix. The schedule also includes a wide variety of other jumper and hunter competitions.
Saturday, August 30 – Kids Day will feature plenty of free activities from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Smaller children receive a free pony ride. The Grand Prix ring will host the $10,000 Hermès Equitation Championship. Several Hunter and jumper championship classes for Amateurs, Juniors and Ponies will round out the schedule.
Sunday, August 31 – Grand Prix Sunday features the $25,000 Agneta & Brownlee Currey Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic, the$70,000 Hampton Classic 2* Grand Prix, and other competitions prior to the week’s feature, the $400,000 Longines Hampton Classic 5* Grand Prix. The VIP Tent is packed with a “who’s who” of Hamptons notables and other celebrities. Winners of the Hamptons Cottages & Gardens VIP Table Décor contest are announced.
Hampton Classic Horse Show, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable corporation.
Further details are available on the show’s website at www.hamptonclassic.com.
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