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3/18/2005 - The Sound of Music
This page contains Bonnie Brae official press releases. For more information,
please contact Debora Montgomery, Public Relations Manager at Bonnie Brae, via
phone at 908-647-4700 or via email at
dmontgomery@bonnie-brae.org.
5/16/2005 - 2005 Polo Classic,
Saturday June 11, 2005 Sponsorship and Prime Tailgating Reservations Available Now
Are you looking for an opportunity to spend a lovely day in the country,
tailgating with friends and enjoying an elegant equestrian sport – all for the
benefit of a worthy cause? Following in the hoof prints of previous successful
benefit polo matches, Fieldview Farm -- home of the Far Hills Polo Club in
Pittstown, NJ -- will be the location of the sixth annual Bonnie Brae Polo
Classic on Saturday, June 11 (alternative weather date June 12). The event –
presented by Chugai Pharma USA, LLC -- is being held to help raise funds and
increase awareness for Bonnie Brae.
Last year, the event drew more than 3,000 spectators. This year, officials
expect even more to watch the Chugai Pharma USA, LLC Team defend its title
against the Peapack-Gladstone Bank Challenging Team as word of the event
spreads. According to Jim McDevitt, owner of Fieldview Farm and a member of the
Far Hills Polo Club, the caliber of world-class polo players at this year's
benefit will result in a ten-goal match.
The farm offers a stunning backdrop for a spirited game of polo and a day of
lavish tailgating, complete with ladies dressed in flowing dresses and
broad-brimmed hats, and gents looking dapper, recalling the elegance of another
era. Located directly off Route 78, ten minutes from Exit 15, the farm features
150 acres of lush green pastures surrounded by stately trees, a picturesque
garden nursery and sprawling equestrian properties.
The entrance gates will open at noon. The polo match will begin at 2:00 p.m.
following the 1:00 p.m. opening ceremonies, featuring the Champion Bagpipe and
Drum Corps, a classic car parade, the Bonnie Brae Knights Precision Drum Corp,
and the Morris County Park Mounted Police presentation of the flag and the
national anthem. Highlighting the intermission will be the traditional divot
stomp, a demonstration by the Tewksbury Foot Bassets, the Essex Foxhounds, an
exhibition by the Top Notch Equestrian Center Drill Team, and the tailgate
awards presentations.
A raffle drawing for a fabulous trip to the destination of
the recipient’s choice presented by the North Maple Inn at Basking Ridge will be
drawn at the end of the match which ends at approximately 5:00 p.m., followed by
an awards ceremony and a champagne toast to the teams.
OME Caterers will host a VIP Champagne Tent for South Side Sponsors and Patrons.
The Pittstown Inn Cuisine Tent and Augustin’s Belgian waffle tent will offer
food and beverage for attendees to purchase on sight if they are not tailgating.
Guests may also bring their own picnic baskets if they wish. Other novelty
vendors will include an equestrian art exhibit and awards tent, a classic
motorcars display, shops with Polo Chapeaus, Argentinean Leather bags, and
Equestrian themed items.
A distinguished panel of judges, including Chris Cree, Master of Wine and owner
of 56 Degree Wine, Regan Hofmann, Executive Editor of New Jersey Life Magazine,
and Paul Ingenito, Executive Chef and owner of The Perryville Inn and The Grand
Colonial Restaurants, will award prizes for creative tailgate parties in a
variety of categories: Most Original Theme, Most Elegant Tailgate, Best
Corporate Design, Best Hat Worn at the Event, and Most Outstanding Gourmet
Presentation.
The sensational theme tailgate competition that has evolved with
this event is beginning to distinguish it from all other tailgate events. It has
become an event in itself with the elaborate props and displays that tailgater’s
are using to create such themes as Medieval, Safari, Western, Beach, Gatsby and
many, many others. What fun for all!
Prior to May 10th, tailgaters may order food from OME Caterers of Whippany and
Califon Fine Foods of Califon, as well as spirits from Raritan Liquors and 56
Degree Wine in Bernardsville -- all who will deliver food and beverages directly
to tailgate slots. Attendees may also utilize their own caterer but must notify
the Event Producer, Hemisphere Productions at 908-580-0051 to register them for
credentials. South Side Patrons will be provided with tables, chairs and passes
to the OME Caterers VIP Champagne Tent.
Tickets are on sale now, with excellent viewing sideline tailgate spaces
available for $150, $300, and $500, based upon location and amenities included.
Tailgate spaces must be reserved by May 19th. General admission tickets are $10
per person, including parking. Children under 12 are admitted free.
The Bonnie Brae Polo Classic is presented by Chugai Pharma USA, LLC, who will
also be the Defending Team Sponsor. Peapack-Gladstone Bank will be the
Challenging Team Sponsor. Other sponsors include; 56 Degree Wine, AIG Private
Client Group, Arlington Capital Mortgage Corporation, Branchburg Eye Physicians,
Fellowship Village Continuing Care Retirement Community, Foley Rents, Genworth
Financial, Hudson United Bank Wealth Management, Jaeger Lumber, Morgan Stanley,
New Jersey Life Magazine, North Maple Inn at Basking Ridge, OME Caterers,
Panek’s Golf Car Service Company, J.G. Petrucci Company, Prestige Wealth
Management Group, Raritan Liquors, RBC Dain Rauscher, Remy Amerique, Recorder
Community Newspapers, Somerset Hills Hotel, The Stable Ltd. Thoroughbred
Motorcars, Twill Printing, Inc., and The Welles Remy Crowther Charitable Trust.
A limited number of corporate sponsorship opportunities are still available with
prompt response. For sponsorship, tailgate reservations, volunteer
opportunities, and all other information, call Event Producer, Nancy Schechter
of Hemisphere Productions, at (908) 580-0051 or visit the Bonnie Brae Polo
Classic Website at www.fieldviewfarm.com.
This is one you don’t want to miss!
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