POINT-TO-POINT SET FOR EASTER

Sixth annual Fair Hill event scheduled for April 16

The sixth running of the Fair Hill Point-to-Point is officially scheduled for Easter Sunday, April 16. As the third and final leg of the Delaware Valley Point-to-Point Series, the event at Fair Hill is poised to be one of the most exciting equestrian events of the entire year. Featuring highstakes competitions like the Open Timber Race, endearing exhibitions like the pony races and the newly added ladies’ race, this year’s festivities will have something for everyone. In addition to returning attractions like the horse and carriage parade, silent auction and classic car show, this year will feature special Easter happenings, like an egg hunt, hat competition, and live music from local favorites, Los Festingos. The Easter bunny himself will even be in attendance.

The event will take place at the Fair Hill Race Track in Elkton, Maryland from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12, $5 for students with ID, and free for members of the military with ID. Interested parties can visit the website: http://fairhillnature.org/fhpoint-to-point or call 410-3984909 for advance ticket sales and additional information.

Although just in its sixth year as part of the Delaware Valley Point-to-Point Series, equestrian events at Fair Hill have been a pillar of regional life for decades. Once used by the DuPont family for fox hunts and leisurely rides, the grounds of Fair Hill are famous for their well-maintained turf and high visibility. Races here have shaped and defined the area, with the facilities expanding through the years. “This event is really on an upswing. It’s the place to be,” said Co-Chairman Don Cochran. He and fellow chairmen Jay Meister and Louis Neilson III have been at the helm of the Point-to-Point since its inception. Since then they’ve seen the races grow from a small gathering of friends to a highcaliber competition that unites the community and inspires future equestrians. “We’re providing good sport,” said Don. “Champions are made at Fair Hill.”

All proceeds from the event benefit the Fair Hill Environmental Foundation and its Nature Center, headquartered at the site of the event. The Fair Hill Nature Center provides environmental education programs to nearly 8,000 students every year, including special events and summer camps that promote a commitment to stewardship and natural resource management. Now in its 27th year, the Nature Center’s mission has reached generations, and with the success of charitable events like the Pointto-Point, will continue to do so.

SUBMITTED PHOTO The sixth running of the Fair Hill Point-to-Point is officially scheduled for Easter Sunday, April 16.