New Events, New Players and Some Old Favorites Return To The Polo Party November 2nd

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th, 2019 

CONTACT: JENNIFER PARKS-STURGEON

ROSE+MOSER+ALLYN PUBLIC AND ONLINE RELATIONS

EMAIL: JPARKS-STURGEON@ROSEMOSERALLYNPR.COM

PHONE: (480) 495-3806

**New Events, New Players and Some Old Favorites**

Final Details and Event Line-Up Announced for World’s Greatest Polo Party

The 9^th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships Returns to WestWorld Nov. 2^nd 

Enjoy Field-side Tango, Rugby Sevens and Inaugural Lacrosse Match, Sneak Preview of World Premiere Music – Plus Exciting New Polo Match-Ups and Star Players Like Nacho Figueras All Happening As Part Of Scottsdale Polo Party Week

(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.)– When the 9^th Annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships returns on Saturday, November 2^nd to WestWorld of Scottsdale just 54 days from now — one thing is certain there will be something for everyone to enjoy on site. And all week.

Between polo matches, fashion shows, rugby matches, VIP Tents and cultural and musical performances there is no shortage of events within the event, each adding its own unique flair and fanfare that normally wouldn’t take place at a traditional polo event. 

Here’s the line-up of Scottsdale Polo Party Week festivities starting Thursday, Oct. 31st – Sunday, Nov. 3rd.

Thursday, October 31^st Player’s Reception for all ticket purchasers at Legacy Gallery at 6:00pm during the Thursday night Scottsdale Art Walk. Then head to Riot House and Wasted Grain for their Halloween Night Parties.

 Friday, Nov. 1^st (Polo Eve) High-end ticket purchasers and sponsors are invited to Molina Fine Jewelers for a VIP players and sponsors reception 6pm – 8pm.

Saturday, November 2nd gates open at WestWorld of Scottsdale at 10:00 a.m.

General George S. Patton, Jr. Tournament (military match) featuring the U.S. Air Force vs U.S. Marines, made possible by Safeway Albertson’s starts at 10:15am.

An acoustic guitar showcase runs all day in the Sanderson Lincoln Black Label Lounge starting at 10:30am.

11:00am the Phoenix Symphony begins with a special oboe performance. 

World’s Longest Cat Walk Fashion Show, presented by Phoenix Fashion Week begins at 11:45am.

That’s followed by all-time fan favorite Ricky Cooper and the Centtrip Wales Polo Team taking on the Arizona Polo Club for the first time at 12:15pm.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind performance of “Hip-Hopera” at 12:45pm.

See your first glimpse of America’s most intriguing and important new musical, “Americano!” hitting the stage at the Phoenix Theatre in January 2020 at 1:05pm. 

Canine Couture: A Dog Fashion Show Like No Other, Presented by Lugari Pet Salon returns with cash prizes and ribbons at 1:45pm.  Free to ticket purchasers.

Featured Match of the Day: Nacho Figueras and the Aspen Valley Polo Club (Defending Champs) take on Royal County Berkshire Polo Club from England at 2:15pm.

Field-side Tango starts at 3:00pm adjacent to the polo field near the Molina Tent.

See a Rugby Sevens Match featuring local favorite ASU at 3:45pm.

The Polo Party’s First Charity Match featuring Southwest Wildlife and Arizona Equine Rescue begins at 4:15pm. Sponsored by EPR Polo, $10,000 purse will go to the winning charity.

ASU’s Lacrosse Team will take on a rival at 4:25pm.

Post-Match After Party until 6pm. 

Sunday, November 3^rd from 12 to 2pm enjoy a polo clinic by the Arizona Polo Club on the fields of WestWorld of Scottsdale where the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Presented by Talking Stick Resort takes place. Learning how to play polo is a bucket list item for many. Here’s your chance. Please RSVP to info@azpoloclub.com.

Plus enjoy the 2020 Barrett-Jackson’s World’s Greatest Car Collector Auction, stomping of the divots and halftime performances by the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show all day long on Saturday.

General Admission tickets start at $30 and includes field-side experiences like the Sanderson Lincoln Black Label Lounge and several other DJ-infused party tents courtesy of the Scottsdale-based Riot Hospitality Group including Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row and Riot House.

There are also three different VIP experiences: The Barrett-Jackson Champagne & Jazz Lounge, Prime: A Luxury Tent Experience by Steak 44, Neiman Marcus, Barrett-Jackson and Bentley Scottsdale, and the Molina Fine Jewelers Drivers & Players VIP Lounge. 

For tickets, tables and sponsorships please visit www.thepoloparty.com. Corporate Sky Box sponsorship opportunities and private polo tents are currently also available for sponsorship. There are also spectacular vendor opportunities to be showcased on Vendor Row alongside more than 40 other vendors. 

Those seeking sponsorship for 2019 should also contact info@roseallynpr.com or call (480) 423-1414. Those interested in advertising inside the event program produced by Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty can do the same. 

For media inquiries please contact Jennifer Parks-Sturgeon at Jparks-Sturgeon@RoseMoserAllynpr.com or call (480) 495-3806.