As the sport evolved, the judging got better, but much of the fun got lost. The show starts on Wednesday, and the fun starts on Thursday with the Welcoming Party sponsored by trainer Tracy Jacox-Baer's Windsong Farm. Friday night's Huntington Beach Chamber Mixer and Exhibitor Party has become legend thanks to fantastic food, great music and high spirits. It takes place beside the Grand Prix field, allowing party goers to enjoy the exciting Gambler's Choice class. The show welcomes South Coast Plaza as generous host of Friday's main events.
Pony rides, petting zoos, face painting, moon bouncers and more await kids of all ages.
Sunday's Grand Prix and High Jump are the biggest crowd pleasers in a week's worth of great spectator events. VIP seating is situated under ringside tents, where gourmet luncheons will be prepared and served by David Wilhelm's Culinary Adventures Catering and Chimayo's At The Beach. Aged New York sirloin, farm raised Copper River salmon and cascading baskets of rustic breads are just a few of the treats in store for Sunday's VIP guests. In between the action and the fine dining, spectators can enjoy a display of classic Woody surf wagons from the 40s and 50s.