Groups
For information about hosting an event at Newport Polo, please review our guidelines for private parties and call 401-847-7090 or contact us to discuss your requirements.
Group Information
- If you wish to furnish tickets to a group, we recommend purchasing the tickets at least two weeks in advance of event to allow enough time to mail the tickets, and for Host to distribute to guests.
- All guests must present proper admission ticket at entry gates; no admission without ticket. Guest lists can not be accommodated at the entry gates, and tickets may not be left at Will Call.
- Ticket Refund available if cancellation of match occurs prior to start of match (due to inclement weather)
A. General Admission: for Lawn Seating, Tailgating or Grandstand Seating
$12/adult
- Ideal for family event; children of age 15 & younger are free
- Host is responsible for reserving the appropriate number of Tailgate Parking spaces for group
- Open lawn seating areas and bleacher areas may not be reserved
- For a tent larger than 10' x 12', party must obtain a tent license from the Town of Portsmouth and express permissin from Newport Polo for location of tent/stakes.
- For purchases of 10 or more tickets, we require purchase at least 2 weeks prior to the event in order to send tickets to host for distribution to guests. All guests must present ticket at the gate for admission; guest lists cannot be accomodated.
B. Box Seating: Subscribers Enclosure: Table Seating/Tent
$20/person
- Ideal for adult event
- Table reservation requires a minimum purchase of 8 tickets for tables on the Lawn, and 6 tickets for tables on Porch, Deck and under tent.
- Group Limits: maximum of 150 people including children, based on availability
- Tables include floor length white linens, and floral centerpieces; Party may add own decoration to tables
- 40’x60’ white tent with side panels, is elevated above Lawn and Porch levels for unobstructed viewing of match and grounds. Exclusive or shared use, based on availability
- Bar service with wait staff provided by Newport Polo – bar menu available to make advanced selections; advanced notice is helpful to ensure your specifications. For parties of 40+, a private waiter will be required at the standard rate.
- No outside beverages permitted within Subscribers Enclosure
- Bar tab payment by cash, credit card or corporate check at close of tab
- Food Catering at Party’s arrangement
- Subscribers Enclosure host will assist guests to Party's reserved tables
- Deposit of 50% required upon selection of date to secure table reservation
- Balance of tickets must be purchased from Newport Polo, at least two weeks in advance of event to allow enough time for Party to distribute to guests
C. Reserved Tailgate Parking
$35/space
- Each space accommodates up to 15 people
- a standard passenger car; guest parking in nearby general parking
- Spaces 1-50 can accomodate an additional car park directly behind first car, but for maximum-sized groups, second car should be eliminated to reduce overcrowding.
- General Admission is NOT included.
Food and Beverage
- All food or catering to be arranged by Host, using the provider of their own choosing
- Tom's Market of Coventry is Newport Polo's event caterer of choice. Call Glen Place 401-826-0050 or email:Tomsmarket@aol.com and website:www.Tomsmarket.com
- Grillmasters is on location for walk-up concessions or party platters for advanced orders:(401) 683-4155.
- Other catering referrals also available upon request.
- Twisted Pony Bar, located field-side, serves brand-name spirits, boutique wines, craft beers & premium soft drinks.
Extras*
- Polo Primer by USA/Newport team captain
- Use of Subscribers Enclosure & Tent for private pre-polo event or private après-polo event
- Polo Lessons
- Match Sponsorship, including naming the event in all Polo advertising and marketing, naming the team, signage at venue and team jerseys, PA announcements, award ceremony opportunities, more
- * Additional fees apply
Transportation
- O2 Global offers chauffer-driven sedans, limos, party buses, executive vehicles, shuttle buses, vintage cars & other options.
- Glen Farm polo grounds are located 6 miles north of downtown Newport on Route 138/East Main Road, ten minutes by car.
Miscellaneous Amenities
- Portable toilettes are located field-side.
- Free Parking
- Beach: Sandy Point Beach is a short hike or drive from the polo fields, at the foot of Sandy Point Road.
- Glen Manor House: stately waterfront mansion on Glen Farm grounds is available for special functions. Call 401-683-4177 or visit: www.glenmanorhouse.com
- Hiking: bridle trails offer pleasant hiking to the Sakonnet seashore and Sandy Point Beach
- Historic Glen Farm barn complex is available for self-guided tours.
- Trail rides, riding lessons and polo lessons are available by calling (401) 847-7090.
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