The Denver Polo Classic is held in mid-summer each year and is a three-day event filled with exciting entertainment as well as spectacular polo. Set against the magnificent backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, under a signature white tent, patrons and guests of the Denver Polo Classic enjoy exquisite wines and champagnes, a sampling of the region's finest beers and gourmet food from some of the finest restaurants in Denver. The Polo Classic weekend kicks off on Friday night with a Black Tie Ball and is followed by Family Day on Saturday, which features qualifying Polo matches. Sunday is Championship Day where the final matches are contested and the Denver Polo Classic champion is crowned. This event raises in excess of $600,000 annually.

Experience the thrill of world class polo at the nation's largest charitable polo tournament!
The Schomp BMW Denver Polo Classic is three days of entertainment, sport and culinary delights. Held at the majestic Polo Reserve Development in Littleton, CO, the Denver Polo Classic is truly a thrill to behold.

At the Del Frisco's / Sullivan's Black Tie Ball on Friday, June 22nd, you will be treated to exquisite food against the stunning backdrop of the lighted polo fields below the mountains in the background. Not only will you enjoy the food but also great wine, drinks and dancing. Come dressed to the nines and be prepared to have a truly memorable experience!

The event continues on Saturday, June 23rd, with Family Day. Bring the kids and enjoy the qualifying rounds of polo and sample the food from 15 of Denver's finest restaurants. Sunday, June 24th is the Championship Day where the final teams will compete to be crowned the 2011 Denver Polo Classic Champion. Come dressed in your best summer attire and enjoy champagne and succulent food with Denver's funnest crowd. With a little something for everyone, this weekend has no comparison!

RSVP: Barn Party sets the stage for 25th Schomp BMW Polo Classic in Littleton

Posted: 05/27/2012 01:00:00 AM MDT
Updated: 05/27/2012 11:55:54 PM MDT

By Joanne Davidson

When thoughts turn to polo, cities like Palm Beach, Bridgehampton and Santa Barbara spring to mind. Yet the nation's largest charitable polo match ? the Schomp BMW Polo Classic ? is played right here in Colorado, in Littleton's ultra-swank Polo Reserve.

Located about 11 miles south of Denver, this enclave of multimillion-dollar homes has its own equestrian center and polo field, making it an ideal venue for the three-day fundraiser put on by the Denver Active 20/30 Children's Foundation.

The Polo

Erica Beard and Sean Brizendine were among those enjoying this kickoff to the 25th Schomp BMW Polo Classic. (Steve Peterson, Special to The Denver Post)

Reserve, specifically two of its elegantly appointed stables, also is the setting for the Barn Party, a night of boot-scootin', barbecue-eatin' and country-music-listenin' fun. The Barn Party is the official kickoff for the Polo Classic, and Caleb Hester, who chaired the May 19 event, said that it was again a sellout with proceeds sufficient to put Denver Active 20/30 on track to raise a minimum $500,000 from the tournament and its related activities.

Proceeds go to local charities whose focus is aid to at-risk kids.

Guests at Barn Party 2012, including Michael and Amy Schulte; Ashley Scott; Auna Jornayvaz and Andrew Wolf; Megan Kemp; Jenna Rosenthal and 9News' Amelia Earhart, enjoyed music by Tara Keith, recipient of the 2012 Emerging Artist Grammy, and World According to Garth, which is billed as the "ultimate" Garth Brooks tribute band. The chuckwagon-style dinner was catered by Big Papa's BBQ.

Foundation president Dave Sjerven made sure that folks like Candace Wilson,

Drew Peterson and Tami Haith. (Steve Peterson, Special to The Denver Post)
Caitlyn Fagan, Lori Auguste, Stacey Banks and Sam Boik knew that "polo weekend" opens June 22 with the Del Frisco's/Sullivan's Black-Tie Ball. There, guests will be treated to dinner catered by the two steakhouses; music by Funkiphino and a live auction of items ranging from fine wines to deluxe vacations.

Family Day is June 23 and the championship match is June 24. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the event's

Craig Arcand and Maryvonne Tomkins. (Steve Peterson, Special to The Denver Post)

website, denverpolo.com.

Joanne Davidson: 303-809-1314 or jdavidson@denverpost.com; also, blogs.denverpost.com/style and @GetItWrite on Twitter

Lindsey and Zac Alden take a spin on the dance floor. (Steve Peterson, Special to The Denver Post)

Megan Kemp found her Indian jewelry on Etsy.com. (Steve Peterson, Special to The Denver Post)

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April and Craig Cass of Highlands Ranch two-stepped to the music of the World According to Garth, a Garth Brooks tribute band. (Steve Peterson, Special to The Denver Post)

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