Michigan's premiere horse shows, but it has also become so much more.
More than just an amazing facility, Flint said it's their location that sets
them apart from other venues. "What makes Flintfields a great location is
our access to the amenities that people need when they come up north
to stay," said Flint. "It's such a short distance to Traverse City and Elk
Rapids, yet we still have the open space and agrarian feeling of a park."
and attend one-of-a-kind events without leaving the beauty and serenity
of northern Michigan.
Traverse City is one of northern Michigan's best kept entertainment secrets.
Just off Bates Road in Williamsburg sits Flintfields home of one of the
country's premiere equestrian events and a truly unique outdoor venue.
Flintfields as a place to host top-notch equestrian events. Former home of
Horse Shows by the Bay, the equestrian facilities provide an ideal location
for horse shows and high school equestrian events. This year they're also
introducing the all new Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, a U.S. Equestrian
Federation sanctioned event.
decided to open her gates to others. "I wanted to use Flintfields for other
community activities," she said. "It's a place for the community to enjoy
the outdoors and enjoy being together."
forces with Porterhouse Productions to host their first outdoor concert
country singer Lyle Lovett. Sam Porter, owner of Porterhouse Productions,
was not only impressed with Flintfields, he immediately started planning
more events for the sprawling location.
settings for events, weddings, and anything related to the agricultural
experience," said Porter. "It is one of the most amazing event rental sites.
Even Lyle Lovett called it an amazing venue."
AMVETS Post 114, Elk Rapids
Grand Traverse Resort
The Williamsburg Banquet and Conference Center