PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release

July 17, 2006

 

 

Can you taste it? HITS is coming back to town with a tasty afternoon


SAUGERTIES, NY (July 17, 2006) — HITS Saugerties, the world-class equestrian facility in Saugerties, NY, invites everyone to indulge in a sampling of signature dishes prepared by an eclectic mix of the Hudson Valley's finest restaurants, when Taste of HITS-on-the-Hudson returns to the horse show.

To build your appetite, you can take a stroll to see the thrilling sporting action of show jumping taking place in multiple rings throughout the world class equestrian facility. Spectators can also shop at two permanent vendor buildings and the more traditional Vendor Courtyard that form the HITS Saugerties Mall that features clothing, tack, fine jewelry, custom footwear, art, photography, souvenirs and an ice cream parlor, serving Starbucks Coffee with wireless Internet access.

Taste of HITS-on-the-Hudson will take place Saturday, July 22 from noon - 2PM. Admission is just $5 for adults and kids are free, with all admission proceeds going directly to Family of Woodstock.

Restaurants taking part in Taste of HITS-on-the-Hudson include:

Saugerties
Main Street Bar & Grill
Mirabella's
Miss Lucy's Kitchen
New World Home Cooking
Town & Country Liquors (Wine)
Village Pizza

Kingston
All-Star Restaurant & Bar
Armadillo Bar & Grill
Cosimo's Brick Oven
Hickory BBQ Smokehouse
Keegan Ales (Beer & Ale)

Woodstock
Marion's Country Kitchen
The Emerson at Woodstock

Mount Temper
The Catamount

Athens
The Steward House

Other events at HITS Saugerties this summer include:

Sweets of the Hudson Valley, presented by Stella's Station. Saturday, July 29, noon - 2 PM: Sample some of the finest desserts this area has to offer on this afternoon at the horse show. For a list of participants, please go to www.HitsShows.com.

Kids Day, presented by Sawyer Motors. Saturday, August 5, 10 AM - 2 PM: A day full of family fun and entertainment including pony rides, face painting and much more!

World of the Horse. Sunday, August 6, prior to the $75,000 Footings Unlimited Grand Prix: An exhibition of numerous breeds and styles of riding.

Seniors Day, presented by River Rock Health Spa. Saturday, September 2: Seniors are guests of HITS Saugerties on this day and are admitted at no charge.

For more information on each of these events, please visit www.HitsShows.com or call 845.246.8833 during the week and 845.246.5515 on weekends.

©Lili Weik Photography


HITS CORPORATE OFFICE: HITS, Inc., 319 Main Street, Saugerties, NY 12477-1330
phone 845.246.8833  fax 845.246.6371  www.HitsShows.com


MEDIA CONTACT: Chris Mayone, Chris@HitsShows.com, 845.943.9990