Tails...But No Black Tie
City Park New Orleans City Park Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
Do you think a horse can jump a car? Come back to the Barn for the annual "Tails But No Black Tie,” a unique equestrian evening of elegant fun with all profits donated to Equest Farm, the area’s premier equestrian center in New Orleans City Park. Guests will see USEF Champion Jumpers and World Class riders execute jumps with speed and precision in the New Orleans’ only Grand Prix Calcutta, competing for $10,000 in prize money. A special addition this year is the Ferrari & other exotic cars exhibition, along with food trucks, kids activities, a petting zoo, and more. Patrons will also be able to join the competition with other betting opportunities on horse and rider teams. Gates open at 4 pm for viewing horses, visiting with riders, student rider demonstrations, and other activities. VIP Grandstand opens at 6 pm. Grand Prix competition begins at 7 pm. $175 for VIP tickets, which include ring-side seating, a pre-cocktail reception, dinner, open bar, entertainment, and betting opportunities; $15 general admission for adults; $10 general admission for children older than four (minimum admission age). tailsbutnoblacktie.org/tickets.