Plan Your Visit
Tips and tricks to make visiting Wellington International a breeze.
What to Bring and Wear
Comfy Shoes: the venue spans hundreds of acres, so wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Rain Jacket: While there are plenty of covered areas to take shelter in case of rain, it’s wise to bring a rain jacket and check the weather forecast before your visit.
Sunscreen: The Florida sun can be intense, so we recommend wearing sunscreen to protect your skin.
Hat or Visor: A hat or visor will help shield you from the sun and keep you cool.
Reusable Water Bottle: Stay hydrated by bringing a reusable water bottle.
A Credit Card: Our venue operates on a cashless system, so bring a credit card for purchases.
Where to Eat
Wellington International boasts a diverse culinary scene from January through April. Visitors can indulge in tacos, wraps, salads, burgers, smoothies, crepes, pizza, shaved ice, ice cream, and more. Please note that outside food and beverages are not allowed at our facility. For a comprehensive list of food vendors, visit here.
During Saturday Night Lights, we offer upgraded hospitality options, including prime viewing, open bars, and buffet dinners. For more information, visit here.
The Village of Wellington and the surrounding areas offer numerous delightful restaurants. Explore the options on TripAdvisor.
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Where to Stay
When visiting Wellington, FL, you have a variety of accommodation options to choose from. Popular hotels include the Hampton Inn & Suites and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott. If you prefer a luxurious stay, consider venturing to nearby West Palm Beach, where you’ll find the opulent Four Seasons Resort, Brazilian Court and White Elephant hotels. Discover more hotel options on TripAdvisor or The Palm Beaches.
Find essential information about parking, hours of operation, and contact details below:
Safety at Wellington International
To ensure the safety of our visitors, exhibitors, and horses, please adhere to the following rules:
- Pets must be leashed.
- No outside food or beverages, including coolers and food containers.
- No firearms, weapons, drones, fireworks, balloons, or items that may startle horses.
- No trespassing after hours, solicitations, proselytizing, or disruptive behavior.
Wellington International is private property. Our management reserves the right to remove anyone who does not follow these rules.
Calendar & Events
Check out our event calendar to stay updated on events, show schedules, and locations.
Wellington International hosts hunter/jumper horse shows year-round and dressage from January through March. Our largest events are the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) and Adequan® Global Dressage Festival, which run from January through April.
View Event CalendarsWhat is the Price of Admission and Parking? Do I need Tickets?
Daily admission and parking at Wellington International are free. We hope you will bring the whole family or a car full of friends!
Our Saturday Night Lights and Friday Night Stars events offer free general admission. Parking at Wellington International is $25 per car (Friday and Saturday evenings only).
How Do I Get to the Venues
Wellington International North is located at 3400 Equestrian Club Drive, Wellington, FL 33414.
Wellington International South is located at 3780 Gene Mische Way, Wellington, FL 33414
For a map and detailed directions, please click here.
What are your Hours?
Our hunter/jumper shows run Thursday through Sunday, starting at 8 a.m. and winding down in the late afternoon. We recommend arriving early to mid-morning and staying through the afternoon. This allows time to browse our many shops and equestrian vendors and enjoy lunch in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere and catch the height of our hunter/jumper competition.
Check the competition schedule here.
It is Raining, Should I Still Come?
All of our events are rain or shine —some of the most exciting competition is in the rain! We only cancel or postpone a competition if the weather is so severe that it poses a safety risk.
We will notify attendees via email, social media and our website if there are last-minute cancellations, postponements or other changes.
Is Wellington International Family Friendly?
Bring the whole family! Kids will enjoy walking the grounds and seeing hundreds of beautiful horses up close. Wellington International is the perfect place to start your love affair with equestrian sports!
Our Saturday Night Lights events are also great for children and feature activities such as face painting, circus performers, dance contests, T-shirt tosses, petting zoos, pony rides, free rides on the Venetian carousel and lively music!
Can I Ride a Horse at Wellington International?
Unfortunately, no. We are a sporting competition venue and do not offer trail rides. However, on Saturday nights during the Winter Equestrian Festival season, we do offer pony rides for children.
Is Wellington International the same at the National Polo Center?
Wellington International and the National Polo Center offer separate equestrian disciplines and facilities.
Wellington International offers international hunter/jumper competitions and the National Polo Center offers polo competitions. Separate operating companies own each facility.
Accessibility at Wellington International
Find essential information about accessibility
Wellington International is dedicated to providing an inclusive, welcoming experience for all guests. Year-round, we offer multiple areas with accessible parking at the main entrances for both the North and South properties, the show office, the stabling office and the administration parking lots. During the Winter Equestrian Festival and the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival, we proudly offer complimentary valet parking for guests with mobility issues and a complimentary golf cart shuttle service throughout the venue.
To further support visitors with diverse needs, the following accessibility services are available upon request in our hospitality venues:
- Large-print menus
- Reading glasses
- Flashlights and magnifying glasses
- Sensory bags
- Designated relief areas for service animals
If you require any of these accommodations during your visit, please speak with a member of our team onsite or contact us in advance. Wellington International is committed to providing a safe, accessible, and enjoyable experience for all.
Premium Hospitality
While general admission to Saturday Night Lights is free, we offer upgraded hospitality venues with open bars, food buffets, a night club and more.
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