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Plan Your Stay at World Equestrian Center – Wilmington for the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series

18 Jan 24 | Wilmington, OH

Wilmington, Ohio – Whether visiting for a weekend or an extended stay, World Equestrian Center – Wilmington has accommodations for everyone. With a variety of on-site lodging options, WEC offers convenience and comfort on the showgrounds for riders, trainers, friends, and families.

The Wilbur Estate is a stunning, plantation-style mansion with five elegant luxury suites. 

Reservations remain available at The Wilbur Estate, Home-Away-From-Homes, and Cabin Village for the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series. For those bringing their own campers, WEC also offers 176 RV spots.

Guests are advised to make lodging reservations at their earliest convenience. Reservations can be made at wec.net or by calling 937.382.0985 ext. 3 

Button [Book your stay here] Link: https://worldequestriancenter.com/wilmington-oh/stay/

Lodging options:

  • The Wilbur Estate – The Wilbur Estate is a stunning, plantation-style mansion with five elegant luxury suites. Accommodations are centrally located on the horse showgrounds, just steps from arenas, stabling and The Paddock Club. Free Wi-Fi and VIP parking are included in your stay at The Wilbur Estate.
  • Cabins – Each of our cabins sleep up to six guests and are within walking distance from our arenas and barns. Two of our cabins are handicap accessible. Free Wi-Fi included.
  • Home-Away-From-Home Park – Directly across the street from our horse show entrance, our 130 Home-Away-From-Home units have two or three bedrooms with a fully equipped kitchen and living and dining room area. Free Wi-Fi included.
  • Camping Sites – World Equestrian Center has many camping sites equipped with electric, water and sewer for $225 per week (or any portion thereof), you must reserve these on your entry form or stall reservation form. Please check-in at the horse show office for a pass prior to parking your RV.
Cabins are within walking distance from the arenas and barns.

Dining

Guests can look forward to on-site dining at The Paddock Club, The International Grille & Café, The Sloppy Taco, and a Dark Horse Coffee Co. Stop by The Sugar Shack in Vendor Village for dessert!

Open to exhibitors every day at 4 p.m. during horse show days, The Paddock Club is one of the family-friendly, WEC restaurants as well as a gathering place featuring a full bar, flat-screen TVs, free WiFi and multiple comfortable seating areas including newly added booths. Stop in to dine or enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail.

For a quick grab, The International Café at the World Equestrian Center is conveniently located outside the Roberts Arena and around the corner from Vendor Village. The International Café opens at 7 a.m. on show days. The cafe features a classic on-site dining menu consisting of full breakfast, lunch and dinner options. We offer daily specials and a selection of beer and wine.

The Paddock Club is a family-friendly restaurant and gathering place. Click the link below to view the brand new menu.

For more information about our dining options, click here.

To view the brand new menus for the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series, click here.

Entries and stall reservations remain open for the 2024 Winter in the Midwest Series. Click here to view the prize list, place your entries and reserve stalls.

About World Equestrian Center

World Equestrian Center features two premier equestrian and multidisciplinary venues in Ocala, Florida, and Wilmington, Ohio.

These exclusive facilities comprise state-of-the-art arenas, expansive stadiums, versatile outdoor space, sporting fields and well-appointed exposition centers. An abundance of lodging options and luxury accommodations are conveniently located on-site, along with shopping and dining throughout each property.

Dedicated to offering great sport and good fun in a family-friendly environment, World Equestrian Center promises an unparalleled experience for exhibitors, spectators, vendors, sponsors and retailers built on three core values: Quality. Class. Distinction.

Learn more at wec.net.

Media Contact:

Justin Garner

justin.garner@wec.net

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