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Tickets: Tickets were released on January 2^nd and are the Early Bird Three Day tickets. These tickets cost $87.50 for adult Non Collector Club Member and $67.50 for child Non Collector Club Member, $85.00 for Adult Collector Club Member and $65.00 Child Collector Child. The Three Day tickets include your wristband for entrance, a special run ticket, a ticket to get your Celebration Model, a ticket to the Celebration Of Horses Evening Performance, and the ability to sign up for the workshops and participate in the live shows. Make sure that you pick the day and time for your Special Run ticket that is suitable for you and choose the day for the Evening Performance that you will be able to attend. You are also able to purchase a discounted parking pass as well as a ticket to get into the Breyerfest Lounge for $35.00 that allows you to spend the time watching the equine performances in air conditioning.

Changes were announced: With the release of the tickets, we were informed of the changes that would be coming to BreyerFest this year. Some of the changes were well received and some were much needed. The model pickup for the Celebration Model and the Stablemate Models has been changed. They will be available now in their own area over by the Autograph tent, near the Celtic Fling Pop Up Tent. You will also be able to pick up your Celebration Model when you purchase your Special Run models. There will be more Help Desks this year. There will be the normal one at the South End of the Covered Arena, but there will also be one over by the Special Run Tent, the Alltech Arena, and the Celebration Park. The Diorama Contest will now take place over at the Hobby Information Booth and will provide a larger place to view these amazing dioramas that are made by three day ticket holders. The last big change is that there is NO Costume Contest this year. Breyer has stated that they want to make it bigger and better and let it get the attention that it deserves so they will be brainstorming to make it more amazing. Rather than a contest this year, when you go to the Evening Performance, you will receive a raffle ticket and have the opportunity to win a glossy Celebration Model.

Celebration Horse Released: This year, 2020, the Celebration Horse is Ballynoe Castle RM. This lovely Irish Sport Horse that is a rich bay color. The mold used for this lovely horse is the Show Jumping Warmblood and suits him perfectly.

NPOD: The Ninja Pit Of Death is the line that forms on Thursday night into Friday morning. This line is for the Breyer Store and the Pop Up Tents only, not for general admission. Breyer does set out their warehouse finds over the entire weekend and those that do this line mostly just want to do it for the thrill. If you do not wish to stand in this line, then make sure that you stand in the general admission line or if you have a Friday Special Run ticket for 10 am, then you will have a special line to stand in marked just for that. There will be signs so you will not be lost at all. We do recommend getting there early if you do not want to stand in line as the parking lot does fill up quickly.

Shuttles: Breyer will be providing shuttles again this year that run the circuit of the Park so that you will not have to walk too far. These shuttles also run to the Clarion and other local hotels so that you are able to room shop, even if you cannot park there. The shuttles around the park run every 15 minutes. The actual schedule is located in the BreyerFest Guide and will be available on the program, which is released two weeks before the event.

Special Run Line: The Special Run Line is very confusing, but it can be easily understood once you have done it a few times. When you get your Three Day Ticket, you will see a separate ticket that says the day and time that you chose when you ordered your ticket. Arrive to the Special Run Line about 15 to 20 minutes early on the day and time that you chose. The number on the side of your ticket is what will be important now. We will use the number 150 for this example. Say that number called by the Breyer employee is 150 and you happen to be that number. You will be the first in line and number 149 will be the last person in line. There are around 500-550 Special Run Tickets in each line. About 50 people are let through the line at a time. Your Special Run Ticket allows you to purchase up to two Special Runs on your run through the line. You are able to purchase as many tickets as you want, but we do recommend that you do not get tickets that are in the same time frame.

Things To Do: First, let’s talk about the Customs Contest. This is where you are able to design your own custom model horse and compete against people from all over the US. This is one way to get your work out there and seen. Each custom must be completely done by the person that enters it and there are different categories to enter: Excellence in Finish Work, Fantasy, Most Extreme Custom, Best Custom For Performance Excellence, and the theme class for this year is Pairs Well Together. The top three finalists in each division will be displayed at The Artisan’s Gallery during BreyerFest at the Clarion. The deadline to enter this contest is June 11^th and the way to enter is to email up to four photos of your creation to the email address given on the link. Judging will take place by July 1^st and the winners will be notified. You do not need to attend BreyerFest for this contest, however you will be responsible for getting your creation to BreyerFest and picking it up, if your creation is chosen.

Next is the Diorama Contest. This contest is open to those that have Three Day tickets only and is free to enter. The theme for 2020 is Celtic Fling and will need to highlight either Celtic Mythology or something from the early history of Great Britain or Ireland. This contest is one entry per person and needs to be able to fit inside of a 12 inch cube. Your entry must include at least one Breyer model of any scale and that can include customs of Breyer models. All entries must be created by the one that is entering the diorama and must be submitted by 5:00p, on Friday July 10^th at the Hobby Information Booth. Make sure to include a 3x5 card with your name, age, city, state on one side and a description of the diorama on the other side. Winners will be announce on Saturday in the Covered Arena during the Raffle and you must pick up your diorama on Sunday before 1pm.

There are Live Shows at BreyerFest as well. This is a lovely way to show off your models with some of the best exhibitors from around the world. Breakables Live takes place at the Clarion Ballroom on Thursday and showcases the porcelain and china models, including customs. On Friday, BreyerFest Live kicks off at the Alltech Arena at 7 am. With classes from halter to performance, this is a great way to show your Breyer models. On Saturday, the youth and children have their time to shine at the youth and children show at the Alltech Arena. The information for these shows can be found on Breyer’s website and does have a separate cost. You must be a three day ticket holder in order to purchase entry and participate in these shows. Proxy showing is prohibited.

The BreyerFest 5K run/walk is a great way to have some fun and support a great cause! On Sunday morning, the 5K kicks off and supports Old Friends. Make sure to sign up early to get your spot!

The Celebration Park is a fun filled place where kids and adults can have fun. For children, there are free pony rides, Kid’s Jump Off, and a petting zoo. For both adults and children, there are Circus Acts, highland games demonstrations, and more!

The Craft Tent offers free Stablemate Painting. This is limited to one per person per day.

Don’t forget the Hobby Information Booth. Here you can learn about the hobby and what it entails. This includes painting models, customizing them, making tack, and so much more. Some of the top names in the hobby will be there to help guide you through your adventures.

Food available at the event ranges from the offerings of the Kentucky Horse Park concession stands that normally offer sandwiches and salads to food trucks in the Celebration Park. Don’t forget the amazing lemonade that makes an appearance there as well.

Certainly do not forget the Evening Performance on Friday and Saturday nights. This amazing spectacle is produced by Silvia Zerbini and promises to be amazing!

The Live Auction takes place on Saturday evening for three day ticket holders that are able to bid on some amazing one of a kind models straight from Breyer.

Last, but certainly not least, make sure that you browse the amazing vendors in the Covered Arena. You might find something that you have been looking for or maybe find something new that you did not know that you needed. The Breyer Store is also located in the Covered Arena so make sure to check that out as well!

BreyerFest After Dark is a great place to see what artists have available and to also see the Customs that have qualified for the Customs Contest and those that have won. Located at the Clarion, this is a place that you can find everything that you have been looking for, model wise of course. Hundreds of rooms that have sales, a Swap Meet on Friday evening, and the Artisan’s Gallery, you are sure to find exactly what model that you have been looking for to add to your collection.

But remember that BreyerFest takes place at the amazing Kentucky Horse Park so there are more things to see beside just the things at BreyerFest. Make sure to check out the Hall Of Champions and the Breeds Barn as well as the Big Barn and so much more. For a fee, you can ride a horse or your child can ride a pony. You can explore in the wonderful museums there as well.