Visit
Plan your visit
Two weeks of international show jumping under the High Peaks — open to everyone, and easy to make a day of.
Gates at 8:00 am
Four rings, running until early evening
Parking on site
An attendant directs you on arrival
Rain or shine
The competition runs whatever the weather
Dogs welcome
Well-behaved and on a lead
The competition
Not your average horse show
Two weeks of premier international show jumping each summer, in the shadow of the Olympic ski jumps. Riders who have represented their countries at the Games share the rings with pony and junior divisions. Four rings run throughout the day, so there is always something to watch. At the top of the week, horses clear 1.60 m fences — five foot three — just a few feet from where you are standing.
Past competitors have included
McLain Ward
Six-time U.S. Olympian
Rodrigo Pessoa
Olympic veteran
Brazil
Beat Mandli
Olympic veteran
Switzerland
Alberto Michan
Olympic veteran
Israel
- Grand Prix purse, each week
- $100,000
- The Grand Prix of Lake Placid and the Richard Feldman Memorial Grand Prix
- Premier international show jumping
- FEI CSI3*
- Sanctioned by the FEI and USEF
- Grand Prix seasons on record
- 48
- 1978–2026, on the same ground
What's on
The week, day by day
Competitions run for every age and level, from young horses and pony riders to the Grand Prix — Sunday in week one, Saturday in week two.
This guide follows the 2025–2026 show pattern. The 2027 day-by-day schedule is still to be confirmed; featured times are approximate.
Tuesday
Opening day
8:00 am · Approximate
Details for Tuesday, Jun 29
The rings open and the week starts quietly. Nobody is in a hurry, which makes it the easiest day to come if you have never watched a horse show before.
Best for: All divisions, warming up for the week
Tuesday
The week begins
Opening day
Gates open8:00 amApproximate
The rings open and the week starts quietly. Nobody is in a hurry, which makes it the easiest day to come if you have never watched a horse show before.
Best for
All divisions, warming up for the week
Wednesday
Hunters and young horses
late morning · Approximate
Details for Wednesday, Jun 30
Hunter and equitation divisions fill the rings, judged on style rather than speed. The young jumper classes run for horses aged five, six and seven — these are the careers being built.
What you'll see: Young horses, junior and amateur riders
Wednesday
Style over speed
Hunters and young horses
Young jumper classeslate morningApproximate
Hunter and equitation divisions fill the rings, judged on style rather than speed. The young jumper classes run for horses aged five, six and seven — these are the careers being built.
What you'll see
Young horses, junior and amateur riders
Thursday
The FEI Two-Phase
late morning · Approximate
Details for Thursday, Jul 1
The week's first FEI class runs in the Grand Prix arena, while the young jumpers, the pony hunters and the equitation medals fill the other rings.
What you'll see: Young horses, pony riders and junior equitation
Thursday
The international classes begin
The FEI Two-Phase
The FEI Two-Phaselate morningApproximate
The week's first FEI class runs in the Grand Prix arena, while the young jumpers, the pony hunters and the equitation medals fill the other rings.
What you'll see
Young horses, pony riders and junior equitation
Friday
The FEI Jump-off
late morning · Approximate
Details for Friday, Jul 2
The biggest class before the weekend, in the Grand Prix arena. The hunter derby and the division classics run through the day.
Don't miss: Open professionals, plus junior and amateur jumpers
Friday
The weekend sets up
The FEI Jump-off
The FEI Jump-offlate morningApproximate
The biggest class before the weekend, in the Grand Prix arena. The hunter derby and the division classics run through the day.
Don't miss
Open professionals, plus junior and amateur jumpers
Saturday
The FEI Speed Class
late afternoon · Approximate
Details for Saturday, Jul 3
The fastest clear round wins the week's FEI speed class. The 1.45m jumper classic and the junior and amateur classics run earlier in the day.
What you'll see: The FEI field, and the junior and amateur jumpers
Saturday
Against the clock
The FEI Speed Class
The FEI Speed Classlate afternoonApproximate
The fastest clear round wins the week's FEI speed class. The 1.45m jumper classic and the junior and amateur classics run earlier in the day.
What you'll see
The FEI field, and the junior and amateur jumpers
Sunday
Grand Prix day
early afternoon · Approximate
Details for Sunday, Jul 4
The biggest day of the week. The Grand Prix runs in the main arena in the early afternoon after the Parade of Champions — the tallest fences, the largest prize and the whole crowd along the rail. The junior and amateur jumper classics run in the morning.
Don't miss: The top international riders, and the junior and amateur championships
Sunday
The culmination
Grand Prix day
The Grand Prixearly afternoonApproximate
The biggest day of the week. The Grand Prix runs in the main arena in the early afternoon after the Parade of Champions — the tallest fences, the largest prize and the whole crowd along the rail. The junior and amateur jumper classics run in the morning.
Don't miss
The top international riders, and the junior and amateur championships
Tuesday
Opening day
8:00 am · Approximate
Details for Tuesday, Jul 6
The rings open and the week starts quietly. Nobody is in a hurry, which makes it the easiest day to come if you have never watched a horse show before.
Best for: All divisions, warming up for the week
Tuesday
The week begins
Opening day
Gates open8:00 amApproximate
The rings open and the week starts quietly. Nobody is in a hurry, which makes it the easiest day to come if you have never watched a horse show before.
Best for
All divisions, warming up for the week
Wednesday
The FEI Two-Phase
late morning · Approximate
Details for Wednesday, Jul 7
The week's first FEI class runs in the Grand Prix arena, alongside the hunter, equitation and young horse divisions.
What you'll see: The FEI field, young horses and junior riders
Wednesday
The international classes begin
The FEI Two-Phase
The FEI Two-Phaselate morningApproximate
The week's first FEI class runs in the Grand Prix arena, alongside the hunter, equitation and young horse divisions.
What you'll see
The FEI field, young horses and junior riders
Thursday
The Welcome Stake
afternoon · Approximate
Details for Thursday, Jul 8
The FEI jump-off class sets up the weekend in the Grand Prix arena, while national jumper classes run alongside it.
Don't miss: Open professionals, plus junior and amateur jumpers
Thursday
The weekend sets up
The Welcome Stake
The Welcome StakeafternoonApproximate
The FEI jump-off class sets up the weekend in the Grand Prix arena, while national jumper classes run alongside it.
Don't miss
Open professionals, plus junior and amateur jumpers
Friday
The FEI Speed Class
afternoon · Approximate
Details for Friday, Jul 9
The fastest clear round wins the week's FEI speed class. Division classics run through the day, including the amateur and junior jumper classes.
What you'll see: The FEI field, plus amateur-owner, junior and pony divisions
Friday
Championships begin
The FEI Speed Class
The FEI Speed ClassafternoonApproximate
The fastest clear round wins the week's FEI speed class. Division classics run through the day, including the amateur and junior jumper classes.
What you'll see
The FEI field, plus amateur-owner, junior and pony divisions
Saturday
Grand Prix day
late afternoon · Approximate
Details for Saturday, Jul 10
The biggest day of the week. The Grand Prix runs in the main arena in the late afternoon after the Parade of Champions — the tallest fences, the largest prize and the whole crowd along the rail. The equitation championship and the junior and amateur jumper classics run earlier in the day.
Don't miss: The top international riders, and the junior and amateur championships
Saturday
The culmination
Grand Prix day
The Grand Prixlate afternoonApproximate
The biggest day of the week. The Grand Prix runs in the main arena in the late afternoon after the Parade of Champions — the tallest fences, the largest prize and the whole crowd along the rail. The equitation championship and the junior and amateur jumper classics run earlier in the day.
Don't miss
The top international riders, and the junior and amateur championships
Sunday
Championship Sunday
late morning · Approximate
Details for Sunday, Jul 11
The division championships are decided and the week closes on a lighter, family-shaped day.
What you'll see: Division champions across every age group
Sunday
The week closes
Championship Sunday
Division championshipslate morningApproximate
The division championships are decided and the week closes on a lighter, family-shaped day.
What you'll see
Division champions across every age group
Coming with people
A day out for the family
Bring a chair, find a spot at the rail, and wander between the rings. Food vendors and shopping are on site when you’re ready for a break.
Accessibility
If somebody in your party needs accessible parking, seating or restrooms, ask us first — we would rather tell you exactly what the grounds can do than have you find out on the day.
Contact the show office
The rest of the trip
Eat, Stay, Play
Show weeks are the busiest of the Lake Placid summer — book early.
Stay
Official housing partners
The hotels and rentals that support the shows directly.
Grandview Lake Placid Club
Mirror Lake
Wake to the best lake and mountain views in Lake Placid. Wander into town for local shops or unwind fireside in the Great Room, where lodge-style warmth invites conversation. From sunny afternoons on the private beach to evenings by the hearth.
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Mirror Lake Inn
Mirror Lake
Long known as “Lake Placid’s Finest”, the Mirror Lake Inn is a gem in one of America’s most iconic towns — stunning lake and mountain views, eight acres of manicured grounds and a storied Olympic legacy.
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Merrill L. Thomas Vacation Rentals
The village
Vacation rentals well equipped with kitchens and fireplaces, plus local hospitality from hosts who can offer insider tips — useful for a barn or family staying the full fortnight.
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Hampton Inn & Suites
Mirror Lake
Across the road from Mirror Lake, within the Olympic Village and a six-minute walk from the Olympic Conference Center. Pet-friendly rooms are available — contact the hotel directly to reserve.
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High Peaks Resort
The village
Hotel packages and resort amenities on Saranac Avenue, a short drive from both the village and the showgrounds.
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The Interlaken Inn
The village
Nestled on historic Signal Hill in the heart of Lake Placid, a beautifully restored lifestyle hotel where timeless Adirondack charm meets modern comfort.
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The Whiteface Lodge
Whiteface
Evoking the Gilded Age splendour of the historic Adirondack Great Camps in its rustic timber design, tucked into the woodlands of the High Peaks region.
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Where to eat
Plenty of places to eat in the village, from the lake to Main Street. These few support the shows directly.
The ViewSupports the shows
Fine dining at the Mirror Lake Inn, looking out over the lake. Jackets not required, reservations advised.
The CottageSupports the shows
The Mirror Lake Inn's casual room, right on the water. Good for lunch between classes.
The Deck at High Peaks ResortSupports the shows
Outdoor tables above Mirror Lake. The obvious spot for a drink after a long day at the ring.
The Dancing BearsSupports the shows
Adirondack cooking in the village, and a long-standing supporter of the shows.Play
What else to do
Lake Placid has hosted two Winter Olympics and sits inside a six-million-acre park. There is more here than two weeks of sport.
One ticket, four venues
The Legacy Sites Passport
Bobsled at Mt Van Hoevenberg, the gondola and Cliffside Coaster at Whiteface, the Olympic Museum and the ski jump complex — the four Olympic venues on one pass. The best answer to a day between classes.
See the Passport(opens Lake Placid Legacy Sites in a new tab)
Things to do(opens lakeplacid.com in a new tab)Attractions, shopping, arts and the Olympic sites.
On the water and the trails(opens lakeplacid.com in a new tab)Paddling, hiking, biking and boat tours across the High Peaks.
Olympic venues(opens Lake Placid Legacy Sites in a new tab)Whiteface, Mt Van Hoevenberg, the Olympic Center and the jumps.
Lake Placid Club Golf Course(opens Lake Placid Club Golf Course in a new tab)Two courses in the village, with the High Peaks on the horizon.Supports the shows