Wade House Carriage Driving Days

𝘼𝙣 𝙀𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙇𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙉𝙤 𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧
Come see horses of every size, shape, and color hitched to elegant carts and carriages compete for division championships. Celebrate the beauty and pageantry of the art of carriage driving during this rare three-day weekend of competitions in Wade House’s horse arena and throughout the grounds of the historic site. A horse-drawn carriage will transport you to the contest grounds, where you'll view the skill exhibited by both drivers and horses.
Drivers will be dressed to impress in their best finery—ladies wearing elegant hats and gentlemen in dapper boaters will drive their horses in a series of competitive classes designed to test the skills of the drivers and the athleticism of the horses. The devil is in the details of this equestrian competition, as drivers try to impress the expert American Driving Society certified judges to win the coveted blue ribbon. At the competition ring witness a variety of carriages—genuine antiques, reproductions and even modern vehicles. Watch the action up close! You’ll thrill at the sounds of the horses breathing and feel their footfall as they demonstrate different gaits and navigate courses under the subtle commands of their drivers.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Elegantly attired drivers skillfully navigating horse-powered carriages through a variety of competitions
A horse-drawn carriage ride to and from the Wade House horse arena
A guided tour of the historic 1850s Wade House Stagecoach Inn
The state's largest carriage museum open for guests to explore

𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁
Adult (18-64): $17
Teen (13-17): $17
Senior (65+): $15
Child (5-12): $8.50
Child Under 5: Free
𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁
Adult (18-64): $27
Teen (13-17): $27
Senior (65+): $25
Child (5-12): $12.50
Child Under 5: Free
Society members receive a 10% discount, please verify your membership where prompted to receive discount at check out.
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