Come dressed to impress for our Halloween Costume Contest!
Get into the Halloween spirit and show off your best costume! All ages are welcome, and entry is completely free. We encourage participants to sign up in advance and arrive dressed in their Halloween best. Day-of registration will also be available at the Information Booth in Legends Plaza.
Join us in front of the Gazebo Stage at 5:45PM for our Halloween Costume Contest, featuring separate contests for Kids and Adults! Prizes will be awarded for Best Dressed in each category, so bring your creativity, spooky spirit, and Halloween best.
Pets are welcome to dress up and join in the fun, too, and do not need to register in advance!
Celebrate Halloween at Saturday Night Lights with family fun, live entertainment, dining, shopping, and Grand Prix show jumping under the lights.
Come early and make an evening of it. Saturday Night Lights is free to attend, with family-friendly activities taking place throughout Legends Plaza before the Grand Prix begins. This Halloween edition will feature pony rides, carousel rides, bounce houses, live music, entertainment, shopping, dining, and a Halloween costume contest.
Activities may vary, and some may require a small fee.
HOBBY HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP
Join us for a fun and family-friendly Hobby Horse Competition during Saturday Night Lights! Riders will take on a series of equestrian-inspired classes, including Cross Rails, 18", 2', 2'3", 2'6", Parent’s Division and Puissance.
The competition will take place from 3–5 PM on the grass in front of International Stadium, followed by the Costume Contest at 5:45 PM in front of the Gazebo Stage.
After the Costume Contest, riders can keep the fun going with a FREE Hobby Horse Barrel Race at 6 PM, featuring a traditional barrel pattern and age-group divisions. No additional fee or registration is required for the Barrel Race.
Bring your hobby horse, your best costume and get ready for an afternoon of competition, creativity and fun before the evening’s Grand Prix.
Schedule
3–5 PM: Hobby Horse Competition
5-7 PM: Front-of-House activities
5:45 PM: Costume Contest
6 PM: FREE Hobby Horse Barrel Race
7 PM: Grand Prix begins in Tryon Stadium
Live Music: Hot As A Pepper
Family Entertainment & Activities
🎈 Twist the Balloonman
🐎 Adair Acres Pony Rides
🎠 Pixie Bella Creations Face painting
🤡 Bubbleologist - Steve Langley
🎪 Uptown 360 Photo Booth
🤹♂️ Hoop Jam Artist
📯East Coast Giants
Reserve Your VIP Experience
Purchase your table or seat for one of our all-new VIP experiences—The Kimberwick Experience, featuring elevated views of Tryon Stadium and themed menus, or Stampede at Silver Spoon Saloon, placing you steps from the action with great food, drinks, and premier seating.
With questions, contact events@tryon.com