HITS Ocala Winter Festival
February 14th - 19th, 2023
Since 1982, HITS has called Central Florida its Winter Home. In 1985, HITS moved to the ‘Horse Capital of the World’ – Ocala, and later purchased Post Time Farm in 2002 cultivating one of the world’s most horse-friendly show grounds. For four decades and counting, the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit has provided one of the largest show circuits in the country. Each year HITS Ocala is host to 12-weeks of USEF-Rated Hunter/Jumper competition from December through March, culminating with the Great American $300,000 Grand Prix during the final week!
Spectators must adhere to Local and State guidelines, or if no guidelines required, adhere to the CDC guidelines regarding mask-wearing and social distancing. Unless fully vaccinated, masks must be worn when social distancing is not possible.
| OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Enjoy a day of family friendly fun at HITS Post TIme Farm. |
| Location: HITS Post Time Farm | 13710 US Highway 27, Ocala, Florida 34482 |
| Schedule: Wednesday – Sunday | 8 am to 4 pm |
| Time: Grand Prix events take place at approximately 2 pm every Sunday, as well as select Fridays. |
| Parking: is always FREE |
| Admission: No admission charge for performances Wednesday through Sunday at this time 11.9.22. |
| Admission on Sunday, March 26, Great American $300,000 Grand Prix is $10 for Adults, Children 12 & Under FREE |
2022 Holiday Series SHOW DATES |
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| Ocala Holiday Premiere - National / 4* | December 1-4, 2022 |
| $25,000 HITS Grand Prix | Sunday, December 4 |
| Ocala Holiday Classic - National / 4* | December 14-18, 2022 |
| $25,000 HITS Grand Prix | Sunday, December 18 |
2023 SHOW DATES |
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| Ocala January Classic - I - National / 5* | January 17-22 |
| $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix | Friday, January 20 |
| $50,000 FarmVet Grand Prix | Sunday, January 22 |
| Ocala January Festival - II - National / 5* | January 24-29 |
| $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix | Friday, January 27 |
| $50,000 Voltaire Grand Prix | Sunday, January 27 |
| Ocala Premiere - III - National / 5* |
January 31 - February 5 |
| $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix | Friday, February 3 |
| $50,000 Stal Hendrix Grand Prix | Sunday, February 5 |
| Ocala Winter Classic - IV - Premier / 5* |
February 7-12 |
| $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix | Friday, February 10 |
| $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby | Saturday, February 11 |
| $75,000 Showcase Properties Grand Prix | Sunday, February 12 |
| Ocala Winter Festival - V - National / 5* | February 14-19 |
| $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix | Friday, February 17 |
| $100,000 Ocala Electric Utility Grand Prix | Sunday, February 19 |
| Ocala Masters - VI - National / 5* | February 21-26 |
| $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix | Friday, February 24 |
| $75,000 John Deere Grand Prix | Sunday, February 26 |
| Ocala Tournament - VII - National / 5* | February 28 - March 5 |
| $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix | Friday, March 3 |
| $75,000 Joan Pletcher Real Estate Network Grand Prix | Sunday, March 5 |
| Ocala Winter Finals - VIII - National / 5* | March 7-12 |
| $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix | Friday, March 10 |
| $100,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix | Sunday, March 12 |
| Ocala Winter Celebration - IX - Premier / 5* | March 14-19 |
| $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix | Friday, March 17 |
| $50,000 International Hunter Derby | Saturday, March 18 |
| $100,000 Alliant Private Client Grand Prix | Sunday, March 19 |
| Ocala Championship - X - National / 6* | March 21-26 |
| $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix | Friday, March 24 |
| $25,000 M&S Child/Adult Jumper Classic | Saturday, March 25 |
| Great American $300,000 Grand Prix | Sunday, March 26 |
Getting to the show: I-75 to Exit 354 for US Highway 27 North. Travel twelve miles, show grounds on the left. Spectators may enter past the Main Entrance on 137th Avenue. All parking is free.
Spectators: Use entrance at State Route 326 and 137th Street. From US Highway 27 North, turn left at the flashing light. Parking is 1 mile on the right.
Refreshments: Spectators can grab lunch from the HITS Restaurant or Diamond Mills Paddock Club Café and find a grassy spot on the berms to eat while watching some of the world's best show jumping.
Shopping: The Vendor Courtyard, located right across from the HITS Restaurant, features dozens of shops offering quality equestrian gear, souvenirs, apparel, jewelry and more.
HITS Post Time Farm
13710 N US Highway 27, Ocala, FL 34482
info@HITSShows.com | 352.620.2275