Planning Your Trip to Wellington International
Wellington International welcomes guests for more than 42 weeks each year. General admission is FREE between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Wednesday to Sunday. Parking is located at 3400 Equestrian Club Drive when the competition is at Wellington International and 13500 South Shore Blvd. when the competition takes place at Equestrian Village. Experience exhilarating equestrian competitions, unique shopping experiences, delightful dining, and much more!
Note: competition schedules and locations may differ; check here for the most up-to-date schedule.
About Wellington International
Recognized globally, Wellington International stands proud as the host of the esteemed Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and 28 weeks of premier Annual Series horse shows. Since its establishment in Wellington in 1974, WEF has expanded to occupy over 111 acres, featuring 18 state-of-the-art competition arenas, 500 permanent equine stalls, picturesque horse trails, pedestrian walkways, and convenient golf cart paths. Proudly holding the title of the world's largest and most enduring hunter/jumper horse event, we welcome an annual influx of equestrian enthusiasts from all 50 states and beyond, spanning over 34 countries. Beyond the equestrian competitions, we take pride in our VIP experiences, premium hospitality suites, versatile event spaces, world-class retail avenues, and more.
Saturday Night Lights
Join us for "Saturday Night Lights" from January to March to witness elite show jumping action. Enjoy free general admission, with parking available at just $22 per vehicle. The fun begins at 6 p.m., with the main event kicking off at 7 p.m. It's a family affair! Attendees can look forward to weekly entertainment, including live music, face painting, games, pony rides, a petting zoo, magic shows, and much more at no additional cost!
To learn more about Saturday Night Lights, visit here.
For the safety of visitors, exhibitors and most importantly, our horses --- we have a few rules we would like you to follow when visiting us.
- Pet must be leashed at all times.
- No outside food or beverages (including coolers, containers, bottles, etc.).
- No firearms, weapons, fireworks, balloons or any items that may startle a horse.
- Finally, please no trespassing after hours, solicitations, proselytizing or disruptive behavior.
Wellington International management reserves the right to remove anyone who does not follow these rules from the property.
Wellington International hosts hunter/jumper horse shows year-round. Our biggest show is the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), which runs from January through March. For specific show dates, please click here for our list of upcoming events and join us on Facebook for current information on our shows, themed events and live updates as they happen. If you’ve never been to a horse show, our Horse Show 101 page is also helpful for learning about the competition you’ll be watching!
Admission to our horse shows and events is free and no tickets are required. We hope you’ll bring the whole family or a car full of friends! Parking is free for our daytime horse shows and daytime valet is available for $15.
Our Saturday Night Lights Grand Prix show jumping events during WEF are also free, with just a $22 charge per car-load for parking. Free off-site parking for Saturday night is available at the Equestrian Village facility across the street at 13500 South Shore Blvd., with a free shuttle to Wellington International. For more information on Saturday Night Lights, click here.
Wellington International is located conveniently at 3400 Equestrian Club Drive, Wellington, FL, 33414. For a map and detailed directions, please click here.
Our hunter/jumper shows run Wednesday through Sunday, starting at 8 a.m. and winding down in the late afternoon. We recommend arriving mid-to-late morning and staying through the afternoon to catch the height of our show jumping events and other classes. This allows time to browse our many shops and equestrian vendors and enjoy lunch in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. For information on our Saturday Night Lights show jumping during WEF, visit this page.
Horse shows at Wellington International are casual outdoor events. We recommend sensible walking shoes so that you are comfortable while exploring the showgrounds. If you’ve never been to a horse show before, we recommend visiting our Horse Show 101 guide to learn about some sights, competition and fun you’ll experience at Wellington International!
All of our events are rain or shine —some of the most exciting jumping competition is in the rain! We only cancel or postpone a competition if the weather is severe to the point of risking anyone’s safety. We will post on Facebook and our website for major events such as Saturday Night Lights if there are last-minute cancellations, postponements, or other changes.
Bring the whole family! Kids will enjoy walking the grounds and seeing hundreds of beautiful horses up close. Wellington International is the perfect place to begin your love affair with the equestrian sport! Our Saturday Night Lights events are also great for children and feature activities such as face painting, circus performers, dance contests, t-shirt tosses, petting zoos, pony rides, free riders on the Venetian carousel and lively music! For more information on Saturday Night Lights Grand Prix events, click here.
Come hungry! Our food vendors are open during our horse shows and boast a diverse range of affordable dining options. Whether you’ve planned a Saturday night out with the kids or lunch with friends, we have it all!
One of our favorite nights of the week, Saturday Night Lights, is a Grand Prix equestrian event during the Winter Equestrian Festival featuring food, fun, live music, and the highest level of competitive show jumping. For more information, click here.
Unfortunately, no. We are a sporting competition venue and do not offer trail rides. However, on Saturday nights during the Winter Equestrian Festival season, we do offer pony rides for children.
Wellington International and the National Polo Center offer separate equestrian disciplines and facilities.
Wellington International offers international hunter/jumper competitions and the National Polo Center offers polo competitions. Separate operating companies own each facility.
Events
EventSite.Events.EventTable.EventName | EventSite.Events.EventTable.Date | EventSite.Events.EventTable.Location | EventSite.Events.EventTable.Type |
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Holiday Festival II | Wed-Dec 11-2024 9:00 am | Wellington International | Hunter |
Holiday Festival III Equitation Day | Wed-Dec 18-2024 9:00 am | Wellington International | Hunter |
ESP Holiday Circuit Finale | Thu-Dec 19-2024 9:00 am | Wellington International | Hunter |