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Anewly designed cross-country course, the ability to shop while being right next to the competition, three tailgating fields and a food festival. Those are just a few of the highlights that will greet visitors at the inaugural Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill in Elkton, Maryland, this fall.

To be held at the newly constructed Fair Hill Special Event Zone, the event will feature riders competing at the top of the sport to challenge the prestigious CCI5* event from October 14-17. “It’s going to be a breath of fresh air coming off a very difficult 2020,” said Jeff Newman, president and CEO of the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill. “In addition to that, there are only seven of these five-star level events in

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