Festivals Of Speed Opens At The New World Equestrian Center In Ocala Florida On May 4, 2024
May 4 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
$20
(Updated Jan. 15, 2024) – The Festival of Speed at the New World Equestrian Center in Ocala masterfully blends the exhilarating worlds of classic cars and equestrian horsepower while celebrating the lifestyle of “The Lifestyles of The Rich And Famous”.
Scheduled concurrently with the iconic Kentucky Derby on May 4, 2024, this event will showcase over 200 exotic, classic, and muscle cars at the newly minted, world-class World Equestrian Center resort, also known as the Festival of Speed.
The Festival of Speed Ocala is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience both thoroughbred horses and exotic cars such as Porsche, Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Aston-Martin, BMW, Mercedes, McLaren, and more.
Positioned in Ocala, Florida, often hailed as the horse capital of the world, the World Equestrian Center stands as the United States’ largest equestrian complex. Spread over 1,000 acres of equestrian-filled landscape, the Center boasts a luxurious 5-star hotel that will play host to a cavalcade Porsche, Ferrari, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, McLaren, Lamborghini, and Aston-Martin.
This event is not just about viewing stunning luxurious cars. The event brings together both horse connoisseurs and car enthusiasts while immersing themselves savor fine wines, festive cocktails, and culinary delights from local cafes and restaurants. The Festival of Speed at the New World Equestrian Center offers a unique and luxurious experience, combining the thrill of championship horse racing with the celebration of classic vintage and exotic cars.
Festivals of the Speed Exotic Car Show and Kentucky Derby Party on the Polo Grounds of the Ocala Equestrian Center
Over 200 exotic, classic, and American muscle cars, including renowned brands like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, and McLaren, will be showcased on the Grand Plaza of this Four-Diamond resort. The event will feature an impressive display of vehicles. Additionally, the resort offers numerous restaurants, bars, luxury brand retail stores, and horse competitions on-site.
Following the car show, guests can watch the Kentucky Derby on massive 100-foot jumbotrons in the Grand Plaza. The day’s events will conclude with a fabulous Arabian Horse competition in the Grand Arena.
EVENT SCHEDULE
- LUXURY LIFESTYLE COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Friday, May 2 (8:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
ADMISSION: $95 per person. Advance ticket purchase only.
(Buy Derby Cocktail Reception Tickets) - MOTORSPORTS GATHERING & CAR SHOW
Saturday, May 3 (11:00 am – 3:00 pm)
TICKETS AND ADMISSION $30 per person.
(Buy Derby Cocktail Reception Tickets) - FESTIVALS OF SPEED: DERBY LOUNGE AT OCALA WORLD EQUESTRIAN DERBY SHOW
Saturday, May 4 (11:30 am – 2:00 pm)
Where: Equestrian Hotel, The Terrace – 1750 NW 80th Ave Ocala, FL 34482
Guests will enjoy a 2-hour open bar in an elegant setting overlooking the main show field as well as a fine selection of domestic & imported cheeses & cured meats, dried fruit, mustard, cornichon, chutney & assorted crackers.
TICKETS AND ADMISSION $30 per person.
(Buy Derby Cocktail Reception Tickets)
EVENT LOCATION
WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER OF OCALA
1750 NW 80th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482 (MAP)
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET
11:00 am-3:00 pm
Admission: $20.00 per person. Children 12 and under are Free.
WORLD EQUESTRIAN CENTER.
Ocala, Florida
VIDEO OF THE 2023 OLALA FESTIVALS OF SPEED EVENT
HOTELS AND ACCOMMODATION
World Equestrian Center – Ocala
8510 NW 17th Lane, Ocala, FL 34482
Phone: 352-414-7900
Hotel Reservations: 866-478-9267
