Off to the Races! Steeplechase Charleston 2019
More than a horse race, Steeplechase Charleston brought art, fashion and food lovers alike out to the races. There were activities for everyone from ax throwing to shopping with local vendors. Secret judges discreetly eyed the crowds, searching for whoever was dressed in their best steeplechase attire. And then of course there were the races themselves, which are always riveting to watch in real time.
We spent most of the afternoon hanging out in the VIP tents located on the right side of the Stono Ferry Plantation race track. Hamby Catering outfitted the entire area with an assortment of finger foods, of both the sweet and savory variety.
The VIP area also included an open bar with premium spirits and our featured cocktail, ‘Prize Pony’. The VIP’s Cocktail was light and refreshing and used Bartles & Jaymes wine cooler for flavor and some bubbles. See recipe below:
Prized Pony
1.5 oz of Sweet Tea
1 oz of Vodka
Bartles & Jaymes Ginger & Lemon Wine Cooler
Garnish: mint and lemon wheel
Add Sweet Tea and Vodka to a cup full of ice. Top mixture with Bartles & Jaymes Ginger & Lemon Wine Cooler. Place garnish. Take #GentleLadySips
Later, Taneka and I hosted a meet and sit at the far left corner of the VIP area. We offered guests complimentary samples of the Bartles & Jaymes wine coolers flavor (Cucumber & Lime, Grapefruit & Green Tea, Ginger & Lemon, Watermelon & Mint). Hamby Catering provided incredible bites to be served alongside the wine coolers during the tasting. The entire experience felt like elevated tailgating.
As if the scheduled activities weren’t entertaining enough, the highlight of Steeplechase was the aftermath. In good Charleston fashion, it rained the day before the event and created a mudder’s dream field. What could have easily been a disaster turned into a satisfying display of community and teamwork. People came together like no other, getting their boots dirty (literally) to push people’s cars onto dry land. Those with pickup trucks and SUV’s volunteered their horse power to drag the not-so-lucky vehicles out of the mud. If anything came out of those moments, it was that Charlestonians aren’t afraid to get a little dirty to help out their fellow man.
Mark your calendar for Steeplechase Charleston 2020.
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