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Come Experience Asheville Alive 2010 and the Piedmont Classic Paso Fino Horse Show

by Submitted by the Piedmont Classic Paso Fino Horse | Jun 4, 2010, 11:35 AM

The 28th Annual Piedmont Classic Paso Fino Horse Show in Asheville, NC, located in the beautiful Smokey Mountains of North Carolina will be part of Asheville Alive 2010.

Mark your calendars now, June 24–27, 2010. Asheville Alive 2010 promises to provide something for everyone—intense competition, fantastic entertainment for families, a state-of-the-art facility for riders and premium hospitality and enhanced benefits for exhibitors, spectators, sponsors and vendors. Asheville Alive 2010 will be an invigorating and refreshing show for the next decade of the Paso Fino Horse Show schedule.

For over 25 years, the Piedmont Classic Paso Fino Horse Show has become one of the most anticipated and talked about events in the Asheville and equine communities. The four-day competition features the best riders from around the country, including past and present Grand National Champions competing for the prestigious honor of taking home the Blue Ribbons at Asheville Alive 2010.

Exhilarating and Electrifying
Don’t Miss the “Black Tie & Boots Extravaganza” presented by BMW of Asheville on Friday, June 25, 2010. This annual Asheville’s “Dinner in the Dirt” event will present an exciting Paso Fino Stallion exhibition, service auction and silent auction in the main arena—CoHosted by MIX 96.5 WOXL&dmash;A Captivating Equine Event! Tickets are now on sale, $30 for adults and $15 for youth under age 10. Visit www.piedmontpasofino.org for details. The event is always a SellOut!

Asheville Alive 2010 is Piedmont's Paso Fino Horse Association's Futurity Show. Over $200,000 has been awarded since its first show. Don't Miss out on this opportunity to win prize money and awards. In addition, PFHA has donated a $200 Show Voucher per youth exhibitor to be applied to show expenses at Asheville Alive 2010.

There’s something for everyone—experience the Tractor Supply Company Youth Pavilion, Vendor Shopping Gallery, Ortho-Flex Saddle “TailGaiting” Meet & Greet Welcome Party, Youth Exhibitor Party, John Deere Gator Raffle, Kudas High Point A/O Saddle Award, Karen Head – Equinection Clinic and so much more. While you’re at the show , go Explore Asheville’s local culinary temptations, music, artisans, tourism and entertainment at the Asheville’s Visitor’s Bureau Booth.

Throughout the show, a food drive for the MANNA Foodbank will be hosted by Asheville Alive 2010. Exhibitors and spectators will be encouraged to donate non-perishable items at "Fino for Food." Fill Sundowner horse trailers for MANNA. For more information, visit www.mannafoodbank.org.

Special Show Discounts for exhibitors and spectators are available through Biltmore Farms Hotels—the brand new and exquisite Hilton Hotel and the Quality Inn—both conveniently located near the Western AG Center. Many amenities, including Complimentary Shuttle Service to/from the Showgrounds and for if you want to explore downtown Asheville, are offered. Check the website for hotel details. Request the Paso Fino Show rate for your special VIP rate and service. The Biltmore House invites all exhibitors to visit the grand estate and has provided discount coupons to all Asheville Alive 2010 exhibitors and farms. Make your plans to enjoy.

Watch for details at www.piedmontpasofino.org. Facebook: Asheville ALIVE 2010. Premium sponsorships are available.

Contact Show Manager Jill Graff at (828) 228-5842 at Startown Stables for questions or email [email protected].