Tickets Now On Sale for the Fourth Annual Ocala Food & Wine Festival

07 Aug 24 | Ocala, FL

Ocala, FL— Back for a fourth year, the Ocala Food & Wine Festival presented by Lugano Diamonds returns to World Equestrian Center – Ocala November 1-3. The celebrity-chef-led celebration will feature three days of culinary competition, beer, wine, spirits education and samples of extraordinary cuisine. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Public Education Foundation of Marion County and the ProStart Program, supporting youth programming in […]Read More

World Equestrian Center – Ocala Featured in TIME’s Annual List of the World’s Greatest Places

25 Jul 24 | Ocala, FL

Ocala, Florida—Today, TIME reveals the annual list of the World’s Greatest Places, which highlights 100 extraordinary destinations to visit and stay worldwide. World Equestrian Center – Ocala is one of 50 hotels and resorts to make the annual list and the only Florida resort featured on the stay list. Just 13 U.S. hotels and resorts are included this year. Recognized for its oak-lined campus in […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

23 Jul 24 | Shows

Ocala, FL – The 2024 Summer Series is officially underway at World Equestrian Center – Ocala with thrilling hunter/jumper competition Wednesday through Sunday through August 11. Spectators are welcome, there is no charge for admission or parking! Saturday night grand prix events are back! Join us every Saturday night at 7:30pm* for elite show jumping action under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena. Visit […]Read More

WEC Oktoberfest Bringing Bavarian Fun on Back-to-Back Saturdays in October

22 Jul 24 | Ocala, FL

Get ready to prost! Saturday, October 5 and 12 from 11am to 4pm Ocala, FL— Back for another year, WEC Oktoberfest powered by Gary Yeomans Ford will celebrate Bavarian culture and festivities in World Equestrian Center – Ocala’s Exposition Center 1 on October 5 and 12. Tickets are on sale now for the two, back-to-back Saturdays from 11am to 4pm. Attendees can break out the […]Read More

What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

17 Jul 24 | Shows

What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

09 Jul 24 | Shows

What’s Happening this Week at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

04 Jul 24 | Shows

Sports at WEC Unveils Exciting New Offerings

03 Jul 24 | Ocala, FL

Open Field Fridays (18+), Private Training Sessions and Field Rentals Now Available Ocala, FL – Sports at WEC is expanding their programming with three dynamic, new offerings: Open Field Fridays (18+) for adult pick-up soccer, private soccer training sessions and field rental services. On the heels of two successful, sold-out recreational soccer camps, the Sports at WEC team is bringing additional soccer options to the […]Read More

Stirrups Once Again Named Among the World’s Best Restaurants for Wine

02 Jul 24 | Ocala, FL

Ocala, FL — For a second year, Stirrups Restaurant has been honored with the Best of Award of Excellence for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2024 Restaurant Awards, which celebrate the world’s best restaurants for wine. Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence recognizes restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, appropriate to their cuisine and appealing to a broad range of wine […]Read More

Join Us for Afternoon Tea in the Paris Room

27 Jun 24 | Ocala, FL

An enchanting teatime awaits in the Paris Room at The Equestrian Hotel on the last Sunday of every month from 12pm to 2pm from July 29 through December 29. Indulge in the English tradition of afternoon tea with an array of teas and gourmet creations, including savory finger sandwiches, delicate pastries and sweet treats. Full tea service is complemented by a glass of brut sparkling […]Read More

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