Devon, PA – February 9, 2012 –The Brandywine Valley Summer Series is pleased to announce that vendor space is now available on the Devon Show Grounds during their two-week equestrian event. In 2011, the annual hunter/jumper show was named the Pennsylvania Horse Show Association’s “Horse Show of the Year,” featuring the country’s best hunter, jumper, and equitation horse and riders. Scheduled for June 28-July 2, 2012 and July 4-July 8, 2012, this year’s additional highlights will include the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby on Sunday, July 1, 2012, and week two’s designation as a WCHR Member Event.
“Becoming a vendor at the Brandywine Valley Summer Series gives vendors an opportunity to showcase their wares at the Devon Show Grounds, and touch a client base that they may not normally reach,” explained Vendor Chairman Blair Balmer. “This year, we are part of the WCHR and the USHJA International Hunter Derby Series, which is going to bring in new clientele that we did not have last year.”
The Brandywine Valley Summer Series is preparing to increase in size during 2012, regarding both exhibitors and spectatorship. “Even though we had a wonderful inaugural year in 2011, we have expanded our media coverage for 2012. We are looking forward to the increase in local spectators and exhibitors from around the tri-state area. Like last year admission and parking will continue to be free," commented Balmer.
Applications for vendor spaces will be accepted until March 30, 2012, but the sooner that the application is submitted the sooner Balmer can register a vendor’s booth space. All of the information that is needed such as dates, times, and a map, are located on the Brandywine Valley Summer Series website: http://brandywinevalleysummerseries.com. Interested parties may also contact Balmer directly by emailing blair.balmer@gmail.com.
Exhibitors, sponsors, vendors and guests can find out more information about the Brandywine Valley Summer Series by visiting http://brandywinevalleysummerseries.com. The event is led by top rider Louise Serio, while Mike Rheinheimer will run the horse show management.
Photo Credit: Lisa and Jamie Maguire of Get Real Get RAW were vendors and sponsors during the 2011 Brandywine Valley Summer Series. Photo By: Rebecca Walton. Photograph may be used only in relation to this PMG press release.
BRANDYWINE VALLEY SUMMER SERIES FAST FACTS:
WHAT: An exciting ‘AA’ hunter/jumper/equitation horse show presented by THIS benefitting the Chester County Food Bank and Abby Miller Foundation. In 2011, the Pennsylvania Horse Show Association named the event “Horse Show of the Year”.
WHEN: Week I: June 28 -July 2, 2012 and Week II: July 4-8, 2012, with a local day of competition on Monday, July 9, 2012.
WHERE: The prestigious Devon Show Grounds in Devon, PA.
FEATURES
• $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby
• National Hunter Derby
• $5,000 High Jr/AO Jumper Classic
• $3,500 Low Jr/AO Jumper Classic
• Small Hunter Division
• Hunter and Jumper Grooms Classes
• Leadline Classes
• WCHR Member Event: Week II, July 4-8, 2012
BENEFICIARIES:
The mission of our show is to provide 'AA' quality competition that highlights the participation of our local community. The opportunity to include Abby Miller Foundation and the Chester County Food Bank as beneficiaries ties directly to that goal.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Louise Serio – Chair of the Horse Show Committee - (610) 636-0678
Jennifer Burger – Sponsors Relations – 716-830-8544
Gillian Grant – Sponsors/Beneficiaries– (302) 427-9622
Blair Balmer – Vendors - blair.balmer@gmail.com
Rebecca Walton – Marketing & Press – (561) 753-3389
Mike Rheinheimer – Horse Show Manager - mwrheinheimer@msn.com
Website: http://brandywinevalleysummerseries.com
DIRECTIONS:
From Philadelphia International Airport:
Follow signs to I-95 South and follow I-95 South approximately 5 miles. Merge onto I-476 North via exit 7 toward Plymouth Meeting. Follow I-476 North for approximately 13 miles to exit 13, US-30. Turn left onto US-30 West. Follow US-30 West for approximately 3 miles and the Devon Horse Show will be on your left.
From the Northeast:
Follow I-95 South. Look for I-476 approximately 5 miles South of the Philadelphia International Airport. Merge onto I-476 North via exit 7 toward Plymouth Meeting. Follow I-476 North for approximately 13 miles to exit 13, US-30. Turn left onto US-30 West. Follow US-30 West for approximately 3 miles and the Devon Horse Show will be on your left.
From the South:
Follow I-95 North toward Philadelphia. Once you’ve crossed into Delaware, keep right and take I-495 North via exit 5D toward Port of Wilmington / Philadelphia. Follow for I-495 North and remerge onto I-95 North (Crossing into Pennsylvania). Follow I-95 North to I-476 North. Take I-476 N via exit 7 toward Plymouth Meeting. Follow I-476 North for approximately 13 miles to exit 13, US-30. Turn left onto US-30 West. Follow US-30 West for approximately 3 miles and the Devon Horse Show will be on your left.
From the East:
Follow the Schuylkill Expressway / I-76 West to I-476 South. Merge onto I-476 South via exit 331A on the left toward Chester. Follow I-476 South for approximately 2 miles to exit 13, US-30. Turn left onto US-30 West. Follow US-30 West for approximately 3 miles and the Devon Horse Show will be on your left.
From the West:
Follow the Pennsylvania Turnpike / I-76 E toward Philadelphia. Take exit 326 toward Valley Forge. Stay in right lane after the tolls. Merge onto US-202 South via exit 328A toward West Chester. Follow US-202 South for approximately 2 miles. Take the PA-252 North exit toward Devon. Make a left onto Valley Forge Road / PA-252. Continue to follow Valley Forge Road for approximately .5 miles and make a slight right turn onto Devon State Road. Follow Devon State road for approximately 1 mile until you reach a dead end. Make a left onto Old Lancaster Road and then an immediate right onto Waterloo Road. Turn left on to Lancaster Avenue / US-30 East and the Devon Horse Show will be on your right within .2 miles.
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For more information about the Brandywine Summer Series please visit http://brandywinevalleysummerseries.com or call Louise Serio at 610-636-0678.
