The 8th Annual SYV Polo Classic is scheduled for Saturday June 29 at Piocho Ranch at Happy Canyon Vineyard in beautiful Santa Ynez. This is a marvelous opportunity to experience the glamour and fast paced sport of polo in a glorious setting. The event features a more intimate smaller playing field and fast, action-packed polo. All guests are invited to dress for the occasion, with creative hats for the ladies encouraged.

The event schedule calls for a 10:30 am VIP Champagne reception accompanied by the Santa Ynez Valley men’s professional championship. This match will be followed at 11:30 am by an all-women’s professional match. A VIP and Club Luncheon is served at 12:15 pm. At 1:30, the featured Santa Ynez Valley Polo Classic Championship polo match begins. At the conclusion of the featured match, an awards ceremony is conducted at midfield for guests to gather, mingle with the players, and view the presentations of the perpetual winner’s trophy, Carlos Gracida Sportsmanship Award, Best Playing String of Ponies, and Best Playing Pony.

VIP guests, including Patrons, Sponsors and individual VIP ticket purchasers, will once again be treated to priority parking, shuttle service, private tented seating and dining area, champagne and appetizer reception, three-course luncheon, goody bag, silent auction, and the ever-popular hat contest. Individual VIP tickets are $275.

General Admission tickets ($17.55) will offer lunch options from gourmet food trucks, beer, wine, sparkling wine, soft drinks, and dessert available for purchase. Happy Canyon Vineyard Wine Club, exclusively for Wine Club members and their guests, will offer private tented table seating, buffet luncheon, wine, beer, sparkling wine, silent auction, and hat contest. ($65 for members,$85 for non-members) Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company Beer Tent ($80 per person) will offer private tented table seating, lunch from a gourmet food truck, bottled beer, limited wine, sparkling wine, silent auction, and hat contest.

The Santa Ynez Valley has endless possibilities for a memorable experience. Enjoy the charm of the Santa Ynez Valley by staying overnight. With 40+ overnight stay options, you’re sure to find the perfect fit for your Santa Ynez Valley getaway. For more information, visit https://www.syvpoloclassic.com/