2026 November & December Series: Grand Prix Dining Experience

December 12 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

The Equestrian Hotel Terrace |

Overview

Join World Equestrian Center – Ocala on Saturday nights during the 2026 November & December Series for the Grand Prix Dining Experience.   

With a table offering the most coveted view of the Grand Outdoor Arena, you can enjoy top-level equestrian sport under the lights at The Equestrian Hotel. Indulge in a three-course chef’s dinner featuring complimentary beer and wine. A cash bar will be available for spirits and bottles of wine from the in-house sommelier’s selections. 

Doors for the event will open at 6pm. Grand Prix start times vary. Weekly menus forthcoming.  

December Grand Prix Dining Experience Dates: 

  • Saturday, December 5 | $120,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI3* featuring the festive backdrop of WEC Winter Wonderland holiday lights 
  • Saturday, December 12 | $200,000 AdventHealth Grand Prix CSI4* featuring the festive backdrop of WEC Winter Wonderland holiday lights 

December Table Pricing
Price includes gratuity. Taxes and online service fees additional. Subject to a 15% increase 72 hours prior to event start.   

  • Table of 4:  $1,240  
  • Table of 6:  $1,860  
  • Table of 8:  $2,480   
  • Table of 10:  $3,100  

Weekly menus forthcoming. 

Enhance Your Experience:
Make your experience even more memorable when you pre-order one of the enhancements below. Enhancements will be on your designated table when you arrive. (Please note: must be purchased for the week that enhancement will be delivered.)  

  • Cheese & Charcuterie | $145 (serves 4-6)
    Imported Cheeses, Artisan Cured Meats, Mustard, Preserves, Dried Fruit, Olives, Crackers 
  • Marinated Olives | $85 (serves 4-6)
    Roasted Garlic, Spanish Marcona Almonds, Crostini 
  • Cheese Board | $85 (serves 4-6)
    Imported Cheeses, Preserves, Dried Fruit, Local Honey, Assorted Crackers 
  • Antipasto Platter | $145 (serves 4-6)
    Cured Meats & Cheeses, Olives, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Pepperoncini, Crostini 
  • Fresh Fruit Board | $75 (serves 4-6)
    Assorted Fresh Fruit & Berries 
  • Shrimp Cocktail | $175 (serves 4-6)
    Jumbo Prawns, Cocktail Sauce, Lemon 
  • Southern Board | $145 (serves 4-6)
    Pimento Cheese & Country Ham, Pickled Okra, Drunken Mustard 
  • Smoked Scottish Salmon & Premium Caviar | $450 (serves 4-6)
    Crème Fraiche, Blinis, Crostini, Egg, Red Onion, Chives
    *48-hour advance notice required 

Wine Enhancements 

  • Veuve Clicquot, Brut, Champagne, France | $195 
  • Veuve Clicquot, Rosé, Brut, Champagne, France | $185 
  • Far Niente, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California| $135 
  • Frog’s Leap Winery, “Shale and Stone” Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California Louis | $80 
  • Albert Bichot, Chardonnay, Meursault, France | $205 
  • Kistler, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California | $135 
  • Castello Banfi, Brunello Di Montalcino, Tuscany | $165 
  • Quilt, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California | $90 
  • Caymus, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California| $215 
  • Silver Oak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, California | $175 
  • Opus One, Oakville, California | $695 
  • Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, “Artemis”, Napa Valley, California | $175 

 PLEASE NOTE:
*Prices are subject to a 15% increase 72 hours before the start of the event.
*The purchase of an enhancement does not reserve the table.  If you purchase only an enhancement, you will receive a refund and will not have a reservation for the Grand Prix Dining Experience.
*Weekly seating is limited. We will do our best to accommodate seating requests for all our guests. However, we cannot guarantee any last-minute adjustments or additions to reservations.
*Pricing is inclusive of gratuity. Taxes and online service fees still apply.
*Front-row seating will be prioritized to our partners, sponsors, and those who hold full series tables for the Grand Prix Dining Experience.
*Refunds will not be issued within 48 hours of the event, unless the event is canceled by World Equestrian Center – Ocala due to inclement weather. 

*Email Consent: By providing your email on this platform, you agree to receive marketing communications from World Equestrian Center. You can opt out of these communications at any time by using the ‘Unsubscribe’ link provided in our emails. 

If you have questions regarding this event, please reach out to:
Kim Kent, Assistant Director of Special Events
1390 NW 80th Ave Ocala, FL 34482
Office: 352.414.7855 | [email protected]
www.wec.net 

 

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