Wellington International has officially kicked off the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival and Adequan Global Dressage Festival! The annual events welcome riders, fans, and Olympians back for another big season in Wellington.
The 13 week circuit runs now thru March 29th and will bring more than 31,000 competitors from over 50 countries and all 50 states to Palm Beach County. It is also seen as an important lead up to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, with many of the world’s top riders using Wellington as their home base during the winter season.
This year’s season includes a record $16.55 million in prize money, including the $1 million Rolex U.S. Equestrian Open Grand Prix on March 28th!
Saturday Night Lights and Friday Night Stars are both back with weekly events that mix top level competition with music, food, and a fun night out.
Saturday Night Lights Events:
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- Jan. 17: Family Night – $50,000 Palm Beach Equine Clinic Grand Prix
- Jan. 24: Military & First Responder Appreciation Night – $215,000 NetJets CSI4* Grand Prix
- Jan. 31: Great Charity Challenge sponsored by Fidelity Investments®
- Feb. 7: $500,000 Fidelity Investments® CSI5* Grand Prix
- Feb. 21: $500,000 Modon CSI5* Grand Prix
- Feb. 28: $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO4* presented by Florida Coast Equipment
- Mar. 7: $500,000 Bainbridge Companies CSI5* Grand Prix
- Mar. 14: ABBA Night – $215,000 Horseware Ireland CSI4* Grand Prix
- Mar. 21: Fan Appreciation Night – $150,000 Hermès 1.50m Championship Series Jumper Final
- Mar. 28: $1,000,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open CSI5* Grand Prix, A Rolex Series Event
Friday Night Stars is hosted at Equestrian Village (13500 South Shore Blvd), where the International Arena comes alive under newly covered general admission seating! Watch world-class riders and their horses perform dressage movements set to music of their choosing.
Friday Night Stars Events:
- Jan. 23: CDI5* Grand Prix Freestyle presented by 3 Graces Dressage
- Feb. 6: CDI4* Grand Prix Freestyle presented by Coastal Steel Structures
- Feb. 20: Fan Appreciation Night – CDI-W Grand Prix Freestyle presented by Zen Elite Equestrian Center
- Feb. 27: Palm Beach Derby – CDI4* Grand Prix Freestyle presented by Donato Farms
- Mar. 13: ABBA Night – CSI-W Grand Prix Freestyle presented by Lövsta Stuteri
- Mar. 20: Nations Cup Night – CDIO3* Grand Prix Freestyle presented by Modon
The festival is expected to bring more than $530 million in economic impact to Palm Beach County, once again making Wellington one of the busiest spots in the equestrian world this winter.
General admission is FREE and gates typically open at 6 p.m. with competition starting at 7 p.m.
More details and full schedules are available at wellingtoninternational.com!
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