The Equestrian Hotel Recognized for Achieving Excellence in the Meetings Industry at 2023 Stella Awards

October 10, 2023 – Ocala, FL – The Equestrian Hotel has been named among the winners of Northstar Meetings Group’s 7th Annual Stella Awards, the meetings industry’s highest honor. The Equestrian Hotel has placed in three categories: Voted on and judged by meeting planners, the Stella Awards recognize the world’s best hotels, airlines, convention and conference centers, cruise lines, destination marketing organizations and destination management companies. A […]Read More

Tickets Now On Sale for a Weekend of Culinary Celebration at the Ocala Food & Wine Festival

Get ready for an extraordinary weekend filled with tantalizing flavors, celebrity chefs, and the finest wines and spirits. The Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds is back for its third annual edition, taking place at World Equestrian Center – Ocala November 3-5, 2023. This exclusive 21+ event promises an unforgettable experience, while supporting a great cause—proceeds benefit the Public Education Foundation of […]Read More

7th Annual Stella Awards Nomination Honors The Equestrian in Three Categories

The Equestrian Hotel has been recognized as a nominee in the prestigious 7th Annual Stella Awards from NorthStar Meetings Group. The Stella Awards honor properties that “consistently deliver quality service and innovation to meeting and events professionals,” a mission that The Equestrian is committed to delivering. With more than 900 nominations across 16 categories and six regions worldwide, The Equestrian is honored to be nominated […]Read More

WEC – Ocala Job Fair to Offer On-the-Spot Interviews for Immediate Hospitality Openings | April 10, 11 & 12 

Still searching for your dream job? Looking for a career in Ocala? Bring your résumé April 10, 11 and 12 and be considered for openings on the world-class hospitality team at World Equestrian Center. The WEC – Ocala Job Fair in Exposition Center 1 from 11am to 4pm will offer the opportunity for candidates to stop by for on-the-spot interviews for a range of open […]Read More

Blueberry Barbecue Sauce Spices Up World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s First Blueberry Festival 

World Equestrian Center – Ocala will debut their own Blueberry-Chipotle Barbecue Sauce on Saturday, May 14 in conjunction with their inaugural Blueberry Festival powered by Gary Yeomans Ford. Made with blueberries harvested at World Equestrian Center’s 25-acre blueberry farm in Ocala, the barbecue sauce is an all-natural product that’s proudly made and bottled in America. WEC’s world-class culinary team devised the unique combination of ingredients […]Read More

Show Stoppers Collector Car Auction Joins Josh Hart at Gatornationals

OCALA, FL – March 4, 2022 – Top Fuel racer Josh Hart has built a variety of businesses centered around speed, customization and restoration. It only makes sense that the Ocala entrepreneur would also be involved in helping car collectors and enthusiasts add hot rods, high performance vehicles and iconic cars to their collections through a business relationship with Show Stoppers Collector Car Auctions. During […]Read More

Festivals of Speed comes to World Equestrian Center – Ocala

OCALA, Florida, Dec. 7, 2020 – Join us April 30 through May 1 at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the inaugural Festivals of Speed celebration. This event follows our much-anticipated, 2021 opening as a world-class, luxury event destination. Visitors will experience the exquisite hospitality and exhibition space our venue has to offer, coupled with classic automotive designs courtesy of Festivals of Speed. Saturday, the […]Read More