Changes in store for 2019 Willowdale Steeplechase
A few changes are in store for this year’s running of the Willowdale Steeplechase.
The 27th Running of The Willowdale Steeplechase presented by the 24th Fund will take place on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, 2019. This Chester County tradition is a spectacular rite of spring and a traditional Mother’s Day event for people throughout the Brandywine Valley and beyond.
What To Do: The Willowdale Steeplechase is Sunday
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Without question, the Brandywine Valley is known for being horse country. It has established its reputation as an area known for staging top-flight equestrian events.
The 2018 equestrian season had its unofficial start last weekend with a big annual point-to-point event in Delaware.
Willowdale Steeplechase tweaks lineup for 2018
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The 26th Running of The Willowdale Steeplechase on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13 has some new excitement to offer this year! The Chester County tradition is a spectacular rite of spring and a traditional Mother’s Day event for people throughout the Brandywine Valley and beyond.
Tickets now on sale for Willowdale Steeplechase
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Whether you’re a horse enthusiast or just like to have fun and enjoy a beautiful day in the country, it’s time to make plans for this wonderful Chester County family event!
This year the races are again running on Mother’s Day! Tickets and parking spaces for The Willowdale Steeplechase’s Sunday, May 13th event are on sale now online at www.willowdale.org. Visit...
What To Do: Off to the races at Willowdale
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, the Brandywine Valley is known for being horse country – an area famous for top-flight equestrian events.
The 2017 equestrian season is already underway with a big annual point-to-point event last weekend in Delaware and this weekend’s Annual Willowdale Steeplechase (Steeplechase grounds, routes 82 and 926, Unionville,...
Willowdale tickets are now on sale
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Spring is here and patrons and fans are gearing up for The 25th Anniversary Running of the Willowdale Steeplechase!
Whether you’re a horse enthusiast or just like to have a fun and beautiful day in the country, it’s time to make plans for this wonderful Chester County family event!
This year the races are back to running on Mother’s Day, and tickets and parking spaces...
Willowdale announces $100K challenge
EAST MARLBOROUGH — A $100,000 Steeplechase Challenge is on the race card for the 25th Anniversary Running of The Willowdale Steeplechase! This “Challenge” will help to celebrate Willowdale’s 25th Anniversary and The Pennsylvania Hunt Cup’s 83rd running. The “Challenge” will take excitement for spectators to an even higher level while offering a major opportunity for amateur riders.
The...
What To Do: Saddle Up For Willowdale
Also: 74th annual Dogwood Festival in Phoenixville
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 24th annual Willowdale Steeplechase is Sunday, races, tailgating competition and, of course, those hats.
The Brandywine Valley is horse country and the 2016 equestrian season is already underway.
The 24th Annual Willowdale Steeplechase (Steeplechase grounds, routes 82 and 926, Unionville, 610-444-1582,...
What To Do: If it’s Mothers Day, It’s Willowdale
From Steeplechases to local stages, there’s lots to do with Mom this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 23rd Annual Willowdale Steeplechase takes place Sunday, complete with the annual tailgating competition, antique cars — and of course, the hats.
It’s Mother’s Day on May 10 and you can go the traditional route and take mom out to a nice dinner.
But, if you’re...
No time to horse around: dressing for the Steeplechase
And yes, it is all about the hat — create one that reflects your sense of style
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Today is Point to Point and next Sunday is the Willowdale Steeplechase! Do you have the perfect dress? Appropriate shoes (my suggestion is a wedge as opposed to a heel…you won’t sink into the ground)? More importantly, do you have a hat? There are so few occasions...
