OFF TO THE RACES MARCH OCTOBER Elloree Trials ELLOREE Wear your most extravagant hat and experience a full day of the finest thoroughbred and quarter horse racing. Polo 4 Heroes BLUFFTON This fundraising staple includes numerous events, such as a Champagne brunch, a Lowcountry boil, bluegrass concert and the Patton Sports Legacy Polo Match featuring U.S. military veteran polo players. Aiken Triple Crown AIKEN This world-famous event is made of three equine-related events happening on consecutive weekends: the Aiken Trials, the Aiken Spring Steeplechase and Pacers & Polo. NOVEMBER Steeplechase of Charleston HOLLYWOOD Pack your coolers for tailgate fun and grab your big hats and bow ties for five high-stakes races with coveted titles on the line. APRIL The Carolina Cup CAMDEN Celebrating 87 years, this annual race holds the PHOTO CREDIT: DAVID JENSEN National Steeplechase Association attendance record of 71,000 people. Learn about the history of the sport at The National Steeplechase Museum, also in Camden. King’s Tree Trials KINGSTREE This event draws jockeys and their thoroughbreds or quarter horses from across the Southeast to the track. The Carolina Cup at Springdale Race Course, Camden DiscoverSouthCarolina.com 33
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