OCALA WORLD EQUESTRIAN DERBY SHOW
OCALA WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER
We are celebrating Sixty years of LAMBORGHINI, Sixty years of McLaren, Seventy Five Years of PORSCHE and 75 Year Anniversary of FERRARI
LUXURY LIFESTYLE COCKTAIL RECEPTION
8:00 pm-10:30 pm
Friday, May 5th 2023
Admission: $150.00 per person.
Inside an all-new expo center guests will enjoy a fabulous display of exotic & classic cars, craft cocktails served from open bars, fine culinary offerings from chef attended stations, Samba team, great music, best derby hat contest, rare scotch & bourbon tastings and more.
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS
11:00am-3:00pm
Saturday, May 6th 2023
Admission: $20.00 per person. Children 12 and under Free.
Over 200 exotic, classic & American muscle cars will be placed for display on the Grand Plaza of this Four-Diamond resort. Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, McLaren and others will make for an incredible display. Onsite are numerous restaurants, bars, luxury brand retail stores, horse competitions and more. After the car show watch the Kentucky Derby on massive 100 ft jumbotrons right in the Grand Plaza and after that enjoy a fabulous Arabian Horse competition in the Grand arena.
FESTIVALS OF SPEED ATTENDEES can view these amazing horse competitions Free of charge! Region XII Championship Horse Show at FESTIVALS OF SPEED OCALA! 600+ Arabian Horses will compete. The 2023 Region 12 Arabian & Half Arabian Championships will be held at the incredible World Equestrian Center Ocala, May 4-7, 2023. KENTUCKY DERBY VIEWING. After the car show watch the KENTUCKY DERBY on Two massive 100 ft Jumbo Trons in the hotel courtyard plaza!
TO DISPLAY YOUR CAR WITH US
VIP SECTION
11:00am-3:00pm
Saturday, May 6th 2023
Admission: $125.00 per person. Advance ticket purchase only.
Premium Brands Open Bar
Craft Cocktails, Fine Wines & Exclusive Spirits
Freshly Brewed Coffee with cream and sugar
Salads:
Artisan Greens with Tomato, Red Onion & Lemon Basil Vinaigrette Grilled Vegetable Salad with Zucchini, Squash, Eggplant, Pepper, Goat Cheese & Aged Balsamic.
Entrees:
Chicken Pesto with Caramelized Onions.
Market Fish with White Wine Caper Sauce, Parsley & Olive Oil.
Baked Penne with Mushroom Ragu, Grano Padano, Mozzarella & Basil. Lemon Rapini, Pine Nuts & Red Pepper
Dessert:
Mascarpone Cannoli & Ricotta Cheesecake
MENU: Luxury Lifestyle Derby Reception.
Sit Fry Station
with Egg Noodles or Jasmine Rice including Shrimp, Ginger Soy Beef, Chicken or Tofu. Toppings include Scallions, Lemongrass Broth, Red Curry Cream, Bok Choy, Bean Sprouts, Carrots, Broccoli, Snow Peas, Baby Corn, Bamboo Shoots & Napa Cabbage
Pasta Station
Featuring Cheese Tortellini, Orecchiette, Cavatappi with Alfredo, Marinara & Bolognese sauces. Toppings include Parmesan, Basil Pesto, Artichokes, Kalamata Olives, Herb Chicken, Italian Sausage & Chile Flakes
Charcuterie Stations
A Fine Selection of Domestic & Imported Cheeses & Cured Meats, Dried Fruit, Mustard, Cornichon, Chutney & Assorted crackers.
Please note, menu is subject to change. VIP tickets must be purchased online in advance and are limited in quantity.
See below for hotel reservations at special rates: NOTE! Air BNB in this area has great homes to stay in.
Equus Inn
352-854-3200
Candlewood Suites Ocala I-75
Room Block: $159
3835 W Silver Springs Blvd
Ocala, FL 34482
(352) 304-6861
At the heart of World Equestrian Center – Ocala, we invite you to the latest paragon in luxury accommodations. The Equestrian Hotel is a prestigious venue that assures guests an unforgettable stay.
The grand lobby has 20-foot ceilings, crystal chandeliers and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, Mahogany and Italian porcelain throughout the entire first floor. Worldly inspirations are found beyond the lobby, adorning each of the hotel’s five stories. Each floor has a large, elevator lobby featuring an art gallery which showcases the work of local artists.
GOLD KEY AWARD FOR BEST HOTEL LUXURY
In recognition of its superb hospitality design, The Equestrian Hotel has been named a 2021 Gold Key Awards finalist in the Best Hotel Luxury category. Presented by “Boutique Design” magazine, this prestigious honor demonstrates the hotel’s dedication to luxury accommodations and quality service.