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The Great Lakes Equestrian Festival is a summer Hunter/ Jumper event spanning six weeks in one of the most beautiful places in America, Traverse City, Michigan. The event is hosted at the picturesque Flintfields Horse Park which is situated on 88 acres and showcases five world-class competition rings. Highlights of the event include weekly USHJA National Hunter Derbies, weekly welcome stakes, weekly grand prixs and a USHJA International Hunter Derby. The event includes activities for spectators as well, giving the entire family an opportunity to join in on the fun. In addition Traverse city is home to pristine beaches, a thriving food scene, award-winning wineries and local craft beer establishments providing many options for entertainment for the equestrian and non-equestrian alike.