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Block House Steeplechase Races –
History Still in the Making

04/14/2024

THANK YOU to the many patrons, sponsors, volunteers, trainers, and jockeys who made their way to Columbus for the 76th annual Block House Steeplechase! We wouldn’t be here if not for your continued support of this wonderful tradition. 🙌🏼 🥰

04/13/2024

Race day IS HERE! Get ready to cheer on your favorite horses at the Block House Steeplechase today! 🐎 Don't miss the excitement of the races, the thrill of the jumps, and the fun of our tailgate and group competitions. 👒✨

Gates open at 10am. We're off to the races at 1:30pm. Rail and infield tailgating spaces are available by the carload and there's a special college section.

We hope you'll join us for this historic event with local vendors and makers, 5 thrilling horse races, free kids zone, and more! Event details and tickets at TryonSteeplechase.com!

See you at the track!

04/12/2024

Rise and shine, Columbus! ☀️ Race day is tomorrow! We’ll see you at 10 a.m. when gates officially open for our 76th annual Block House Steeplechase! There's still time to secure your spot! Rail and infield tailgating spaces available by the carload at TryonSteeplechase.com. And, don’t forget to tag us in your photos so we can see race day in action. 📸🏇🏽

04/11/2024

We've Got More Food, Retail, and Makers This Year! ✨👒 Vendor Alley is bigger than ever with more vendors, including local makers! Don't miss this—tickets still available at TryonSteeplechase.com.

The Dapper Darling Equine
Red Dumonde
Piedmont Connections
Eye of the Horse
NormaandGrace
Rankin Children & Equestrian Books
The River Goat
Ianodells Hat Shop
Draft Barn Hardware
Bud&Bloom Farm
The Porch Potters
FibreBee
Southern Wings Boutique
Lucas Ewing Photography

04/11/2024

Join us at the Block House Steeplechase this year, where the Kid Zone is set to steal the show! 🐎👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Watch your little ones horse around with face painting, pony rides, magic shows, and more, while you enjoy the excitement of the races. The Kid Zone, presented by Ken C Feagin Truck & Trailer and The Farm House Tack Shop, will be open from 11 AM to 1 PM on Saturday, April 13. Don't miss out on this fun-filled family experience!

04/10/2024

And They’re Off! Are you ready? It’s race week! 🚩🏇

04/09/2024

Get ready to show off your wildest hats, craziest pants, and most festive tailgates at the Block House Steeplechase THIS Saturday! 🏇👒 Who's ready to strut their stuff and compete for the title of "Best Dressed" and "Best Tailgate?" Nth Degree Orthodontics will be the judge of that! Jockey into position and join us for a day of fun and fashion at the races!

04/08/2024

Turning the corner into race week and now all eyes are on the weather…We run rain or shine but we (strongly) prefer the latter 🙏🐎

Gates open at 10am. We're off to the races at 1:30pm. Rail and infield tailgating spaces are available by the carload and there's a special college section.

We hope you'll join us for this historic event with local vendors and makers, 5 thrilling horse races, free kids zone, and more! Event details and tickets at the link in our bio!

04/06/2024

We're officially counting down 1 WEEK to Saturday, April 13! 🙌🏼 As you cross your t's and dot your (bowt)ies for next week, a few things to keep in mind:

🐎 Gates open at 10 am. First race is at 1:30 pm with a race every 35 minutes thereafter. There is a total of 5 races. The last race will end approximately around 3:30 or 4 pm.
👦🏻 Kid Zone is open from 11 am - 1 pm
🚐 Shuttles are available along the main road
😀 No re-entry after leaving the races. We can't help it...we want you with us the whole day!

PLUS, we have answers to other common questions on our FAQ page, including what you CANNOT bring! Please check it out before you visit with us at the link in our bio.

04/05/2024

🐎Steeplechase Spotlight!🐎 A steeplechase horse is a Thoroughbred that possesses the ability to run and jump fences at a fast pace. The average speed is 30 mph and they weigh around 1,100 pounds. Most are based on the East Coast between Pennsylvania and South Carolina where they spend plenty of time outdoors.

Gates open at 10am. We're off to the races at 1:30pm. Rail and infield tailgating spaces are available by the carload and there's a special college section.

We hope you'll join us for this historic event with local vendors and makers, 5 thrilling horse races, free kids zone, and more! Event details and tickets at TryonSteeplechase.com!

04/04/2024

The BEST tailgate party outside of football season kicks off on Saturday, April 13! Grab discounted group tickets plus reserved tailgate options, including a section exclusively for college students! ✨🍻✨ See you Saturday, April 13 at the Block House Steeplechase!

Gates open at 10am. Tailgates go up then! Races kick off at 1:30pm.

Details + more at TryonSteeplechase.com!

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04/03/2024

🐎Steeplechase Spotlight!🐎 The origin of racing over fences began in Ireland in the 18th century. The first Steeplechase race in the U.S. was run in 1834. Its roots were in the fox-hunting field, and occasionally horsemen would match up their horses for races over considerable distances. They would race to landmarks such as church steeples, and one of these races was a chase to the steeple or a steeplechase.

Gates open at 10am. We're off to the races at 1:30pm. Rail and infield tailgating spaces are available by the carload and there's a special college section.

We hope you'll join us for this historic event with local vendors and makers, 5 thrilling horse races, free kids zone, and more! Event details and tickets at TryonSteeplechase.com!

04/01/2024

Hold onto your hats! 👒 April is FINALLY here ✨ and we're officially 12 days away from our 76th annual Block House Steeplechase 🐎 Featuring 5 Thrilling Horse Races. Local Vendors. Beer Garden. Group Competitions, and more! PLUS, you don't want to miss the best tailgate outside of football season! 🍻

Tickets are still up for grabs. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 13th and find out more at TryonSteeplechase.com.

03/26/2024

We’re less than 3 weeks until the historical 76th Block House Steeplechase on Saturday, April 13! 🏇🏆 Rail and infield tailgating spaces are available by the carload. Time to grab your friends and family for an ultimate day of racing, tailgating and fun! 🥂✨

03/23/2024

Grab your friends, put on your best dress, and get ready for the event of the year on Saturday, April 13! 👒✨ We're just 3 weeks away from world-class horse racing at the Block House Steeplechase. Tickets are still available. Grab yours today. https://bit.ly/3wiYVfH

03/20/2024

We're chomping at the bit to celebrate our next winning jockey at the 76th Block House Steeplechase! ✨🏆 We're almost 3 weeks away. Better grab those tickets before they're gone! https://bit.ly/3wiYVfH

03/19/2024

📣 ATTENTION COLLEGE STUDENTS! Don’t miss the BEST tailgate party outside of football season on Saturday, April 13! Rally your friends, dress to impress, and snag discounted group tickets plus reserved tailgate options exclusively for college students! Elevate your tailgating experience...✨🍻

03/17/2024

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Did you know the first Steeplechase was held in Ireland in 1752? Keep the Irish spirit going and join us for the 76th Block House Steeplechase on Saturday, April 13. Celebrate this historic sport with a touch of Irish luck! ☘️🐎

03/14/2024

We're just ONE MONTH away from the 76th annual Block House Steeplechase on Saturday, April 13! 📆🏇🏽 Come boost your nostalgia for this historic event and create new traditions and memories with your family. We can't wait to see you there!

03/11/2024

Adrenaline rush 🏇🏽⚡️ world-class horses and riders taking on the challenge of the Block House Steeplechase course!

03/08/2024

Sip in style 🥃🥂 and witness the power of the Steeplechase horses in action at the 76th Annual Block House Steeplechase on Saturday, April 13th! Add a 10 x 10 tent to be set up at your rail parking spot for a winning race day tailgating experience → https://bit.ly/4bZjmP4

03/06/2024

Familiar faces 🤩 Just a little over a month away until we see them again on April 13th at the 76th Block House Steeplechase!

03/05/2024

The perfect combination: Tradition, Beauty, and World-Class Thoroughbreds. 🐎🏆 For more than six decades, the best horses, owners, jockeys, and trainers have come each April to make the Block House Steeplechase a sight to behold. Join us on Saturday, April 13 for this historical tradition. 🎟️ https://bit.ly/4bZjmP4

📸: Erik Olsen

03/05/2024

We can't wait! 🙌🏼

03/01/2024

We're nearing the home stretch to the 76th Block House Steeplechase! 🐎🤩 In just a short few weeks on Saturday, April 13 these horses will be in all their majesty...1,100 pounds racing around at approximately 30 mph. There's still time to get tickets → https://bit.ly/3wiYVfH

02/29/2024

How early is too early to start planning one's hat for the Block House Steeplechase? 🤔👒 Asking for a friend...

02/28/2024

The Kid Zone may just become the front-runner at the Block House Steeplechase this year! 🐎 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Let your kids horse around with face painting, pony rides, magic shows, and more while you soak in the thrill of the races. The Kid Zone will be open from 11 AM until 1 PM on Saturday, April 13.

02/27/2024

How it started: racing around the old Block House Tavern 🐎 VS 🏇🏽 How it's going: world-class racing at the 76th annual Block House Steeplechase.

02/26/2024

Hey y’all! We’re looking for volunteers to help us at the 76th Block House Steeplechase on Saturday, April 13. If you’re interested, sign up here → https://bit.ly/49uU2Pb

02/23/2024

Just 50 days until the Block House Steeplechase! 🏇✨ Get your tickets and join the countdown to a day of equestrian thrills on Saturday, April 13.

Tickets → https://bit.ly/3wiYVfH

Address

112 N Trade Street Ste. 12
Tryon, NC
28782

Telephone

+18283519709

Website

https://www.tryonsteeplechase.com/

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