Breyerfest Live Auction and Raffles

Live Auction and Raffles

The Live Auction models are some of the best models that we will see all during the year. These one of a kind models might be test runs or painted just for the event or well, whatever! But these are awesome horses that you will be spending over $1000 on! There are several models that we will see leading up to Breyerfest and then at Breyerfest on Friday, these models will be displayed in the Visitor Center all day long. At 5 Pm on Friday, the models are then taken over to the Hall Of Champions and there they will be auctioned off. You will be expected to pre-register to be able to bid on these models and be expected to pay top dollar for them as well. This is an outdoor event, but there is usually a voucher for a free drink and it is under a pavillion.

The Raffles that happen on Saturday and Sunday are different. They are in the covered arena and you must be present to win these models. On Saturday around 4 PM, they will start calling names and ticket numbers for those that have entered to win the raffle model. There are more than one that is released, but not more than 25 (I believe). On Sunday, the time is around 1 PM and again, you must be present to win.

Raffles At Breyerfest

Early Bird Raffle

The Early Bird raffle is a huge draw for every person that wants to go to Breyerfest. But it seems that this raffle seems to confuse everyone. In fact, this raffle is the easiest raffle that you will ever enter. Simply purchase adult and child tickets during the Early Bird time frame and you are entered. On Saturday afternoon when Breyer is about to raffle off the Saturday raffle horse, they will announce three Early Bird winners. They announce your name and you MUST be present to win. That is all there is to it.

Saturday and Sunday Raffles

These raffles are where you buy the tickets at the Breyer booth. These must have your name and phone number on them and you MUST be present to win. That is all there is to is as well.

I hope that you have purchased your tickets early and I hope that you all enter for the saturday and sunday raffles!

Breyerfest Ticket Information (Based on 2018 prices)

In this file, I will explain the differences of the types of tickets in order to help you to decide which ones that you should purchase.

Three Day Tickets: Three day tickets go on sale early in the year and are usually around $85.00 for Early Bird Collector Club Members and $87.50 for Early Bird Non Members. Those are the adult prices. Child prices are around $65.00 for members and $67.50 for non members. This year, it appears that the buttons are now wrist bands that you will receive in the mail and will have the option of buttons at Breyerfest. Each Three day ticket (Children tickets included) comes with:

Celebration Horse Model - Brass Hat (1:9 scale). A $50 value - Only Available at BreyerFest! • Admission to the Celebration of Horses evening show, Friday or Saturday night! • Access to purchase exclusive BreyerFest Special Run Models - Only 3-Day ticket holders are eligible! One Special Run ticket per Three Day ticket ordered. • Three full days of all-breed equine entertainment, including each of our amazing guest horses and portrait horses. • Three-day admission to the Kentucky Horse Park's many attractions, including the International Museum of the Horse, Hall of Champions, and Parade of Breeds. (Regularly priced $16 adults/$8 child each day.) • Ability to enter thet and the • Access to participate in BreyerFest Workshops and Model Horse Shows (separate fee applies) • Option to purchase discount parking pass, good for all three days, including re-entry! • Free full-color, 24-page Commemorative Event Program • Free BreyerFest Event App (for iOS and Android)

You also have the ability to purchase a parking pass at a reduced price that allows parking for all three days at Breyerfest. Current price is $13 for the parking pass. This information is good for both the adult and the child ticket.

Single Day Tickets:

Purchase these online in advance for usually $15 (price subject to change) and they come with entry to the park via a wrist band and one free Stablemate model that is Gambler’s choice (redeemable at the Help tent at Breyerfest only). Once at the gate, they can be purchased for $18 dollars and you will receive a wrist band and a ticket for the stablemate to redeem at the help desk. Single day tickets do not receive the ticket for the evening performance, but these are available to purchase via their website, at the Alltech Arena, or online. Even if you purchase your single day ticket the day that you are headed into Breyerfest, you will receive a stablemate unless they are sold out and then you will be notified.

Current Ticket Ages:

Ticket Age Requirements Adults - 13 and over Children ages 7-12 Children Under Six are FREE, but do not receive a model

Breyerfest For Beginners!

Welcome to Road To Breyerfest! I'm hoping to help you explore Breyerfest with this document so that you aren't so lost!

Thursday, before the big event, is a big day for RTB members. We usually organize one to two scheduled trips, as well as a meet and greet at the Clarion Hotel in Lexington, Ky. This hotel is about 4-5 miles from KHP and is easily accessible. I do recommend car pooling though as the parking lot fills up quickly and is quite crazy. The hotel is designed by a mad man, I am sure. The levels and room numbers do not match up, so I like to take either a notebook or use my phone camera to remember a room or an area. Make sure that you have cash as most people do not take plastic or paypal. It is a crazy and wild place, so I do say that manners are desperately in need! I have encountered so many rude people that I almost left one year, but I chose to not let them bother me! I do recommend going to the ballroom and viewing the Artisan's Gallery. This collection of resins, customs, and artists is unique and you might just find what you have been looking for in your collection! There is a Peter Stone room that is in the hotel as well!

Between Thursday and Friday, you can always join the line at KHP, if you feel up to the challenge of the Ninja Pit of Death. See the Special file to learn more about that and the lines of Breyerfest.

Breyerfest officially begins at 9am on Friday. The line is long, the crowd intimidating. But there is a second line that allows entrance for those that have an early special run time or do not choose to attend a store immediately. The opening ceremonies begin at 9:30 and are lovely! I encourage you to watch them and show love for your favorite horses!

During the weekend, it is imperative to drink plenty of water, put on tons of sun screen, seek out shade, and eat! Kentucky is hot and humid in the summer, this coming from a year long resident of the Bluegrass. I usually bring a cooler with water, Gatorade, and ice in the trunk of my car and make regular trips to grab a drink. Finding shade is a must during the heat of the day. The covered arena is quite lovely, but the seats fill up fast and the air is only moved by giant overhead fans. Make sure you know your limits and watch yourself closely! RTB admins will gladly help you in line and help save seats.

Pets are allowed at Breyerfest and KHP, but I highly recommend leaving them at home or in the hotel, if they must come with you. It is hot, the pavement csn burn their feet, and there could be an accident if the dog is not happy about crowds. So, I say, let the pup be happy in the AC while you are happy in plastic pony paradise.

The live shows on Friday and Saturday are great to take in and watch, if you are not showing. But do not touch any models and always ask permission before touching, if allowed by an exhibitor. Photos are lovely reminders of the event! And don't forget to talk and ask questions! Hobbyists are fountains of information and be a friend in waiting!

The evening events are great to attend! It’s a relaxing place to sit, a wonderful show to view, and another place to make friends! RTB Admins will attend both showings and are ready to sit with you! Make sure you arrive early in order to find a good place to sit, Grab a bite to eat, and get your camera ready.

Don’t feel intimidated, you will not see everything that you want to see all weekend long. But you will get tired and be beyond excited. I try to post everything that I see that will interest everyone and I will always be on site to help with questions and needing to find somewhere cool to sit down. There are things for all ages there and it is all amazing.

Welcome To Road To Breyerfest!

Welcome to Road To Breyerfest, the fastest rising information group about Breyerfest.  We are a positive community that helps each other with the three day event during July in Lexington Ky and we also host a place to share your plastic pony collections.

Road To Breyerfest is a way to ask your questions about the event, find out how things work, and learn the pricing of how much things cost at the events. We also give you heads up on some great sales during the year and share information all about Equilocity, the Peter Stone equivalent of Breyerfest.

In this blog, we will post all of the files that are currently located in the Facebook Group of Road To Breyerfest and we will be posting some other things of interest as well.  I hope that you will stick around and grow with us!  Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!