On Thursday evening, Oct. 20th, 2011 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison Wisconsin, Clydesdale Breeders & enthusiasts from around the world will come together to celebrate the opening of the World Clydesdales Show in Madison by offering a kick-off "Tailgate Party” and auction. All proceeds will directly benefit the WCS.
A social hour sponsored by Shipshewana Harness is planned from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at which time a live auction of some very exclusive items will be offered. Some of those unique auctions items will include original artwork and photographs from the WCS 2011, including such artists a C. Marcus Stone, Rozann Henning, Lynn Cassels-Caldwell, Carol Stevens, and Shelli Breidenbach. Also there will be some specialty items such as hand-made horseshoes, CBUSA logo items, farrier supplies, and a hand-made Rocking horse and a children’s picnic table. A sincere thank you to all the donors of auction items including all of the above-featured artists, and to donors Steve Gregg, Will Lent, Mike and Cheri Moleski, Mike and Kerry Gaynor, Marion Bliler, DVM and the CBUSA!
A “Tail Gate” style BBQ buffet will be served beginning at approximately 7:30 p.m. and will feature such Wisconsin specialty foods such as Johnsonville Bratwursts, Wisconsin Sauerkraut, Angus Beef Burgers, and grilled Chicken. This buffet will also include several delicious side dishes, soft drinks, coffee, and a make your own Sundae Bar with all the trimmings!
This is the social event of the year surely not to be missed and a great opportunity to visit with everyone and celebrate the opening of the World Clydesdales Show! It is a very unique opportunity for Clydesdale Breeders and the public to gather in one place! There will be guests coming from across North America and several European countries!
Tickets are available for the evening meal at $30 each for adults and $15 for children 10 and under. Please be sure to purchase your tickets prior to arriving in Madison if possible through the Clydesdale Office: 815-247-8780 - or please email: secretary@clydesusa.com. Visa and MasterCard is also accepted.
The entire World Clydesdale Show program schedule and a list of all events are also available at the following websites: www.clydesusa.com or also at www.worldclydesdaleshow.com. Please be sure to check the website as scheduled events will be updated regularly as more information becomes available. Thank you to all members, supporters, donors, sponsors, and guests who are making the 2011 World Clydesdale Show possible! It’s almost around the corner, and we are very excited to see so much support for the Clydesdale Breed!
