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The Rotary Club of Peekskill was chartered 99 years ago and has approximately 85 members from Peekskill and the town of Cortlandt.
Peekskill Rotary President Cathy Johansen said, “Rotarians are people of action. That’s why we enjoy producing this show and are proud that it is recognized as one of the ‘must see’ family events in the area."
We also are thankful for the hundreds of Rotarians who have worked so hard to make this event successful for the past 47 years," Johansen said.
This is the club’s main fundraiser and it aims to raise up to $25,000
Thousands of people attend the event each year
All proceeds go to charity and various scholarships for local high school students and community programs.
Past beneficiaries included Peekskill Volunteer Ambulance Corp, Drug Crisis in Our Backyard, St. Christopher’s Inn Rehabilitation and Peers Influencing Peers.
Admission and parking are free and competition and attractions will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30.
This is the only show in Westchester County with both English and Western riding classes
There are 28 Western classes with eight championships on Saturday, and 28 English classes with eight championships on Sunday
Riders from stables throughout the tri-state area participate in the show
Fair attractions include pony and hay rides, a country fair and craft market, bounce and slide rides for the children
A “Kountry Kitchen” will offer home-baked goods, pumpkins, apples and mums, and in the food tent, Rotarians will serve up burgers, hot dogs, chicken, sausage and peppers, fries, beverages, ice cream and pretzels
Visit the Peekskill Rotary’s Horse Show page by clicking here for more information about the event:
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