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Manchester Designer Outlets Returns as Title Sponsor of the
$60,000 Open Welcome Stake Series at the Vermont Summer Festival

Megan Young won the $10,000 Betsey Johnson Open Welcome Stake, Presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, at the 2011 Vermont Summer Festival.
Photo by David Mullinix Photography

June 5, 2012 – East Dorset, VT Manchester Designer Outlets and the retail brands it represents will once again sponsor the weekly $10,000 Open Welcome Stake Series during the six-week Vermont Summer Festival show jumping competition taking place July 4 through August 12, 2012, in East Dorset, VT.

The $10,000 Open Welcome Stake, presented by Manchester Designer Outlets, will be held each Thursday during the competition.  The winner will take home their share of the prize money as well as a prize from the sponsoring brand.  The sponsorship agreement with Manchester Designer Outlets, now in its seventh year, marks the largest and broadest local sponsorship in the history of the Vermont Summer Festival.

“Manchester Designer Outlets is delighted to welcome The Vermont Summer Festival, a classic equestrian competition, back to Manchester to add to the dynamic mix of cultural and arts events that we offer residents and tourists alike every summer,” said Lana Hauben, Director of Marketing, Manchester Designer Outlets.

“Manchester Designer Outlets is more than just a great long-term sponsor; they create ways to partner with our event, and enhance our exhibitor’s experiences while showing in the Manchester area,” said Ruth Lacey, Marketing Director of the Vermont Summer Festival.  “This year, MDO has introduced The Posh Pup Parade, a fundraising event to benefit the Manchester Food Cupboard.  We’re all looking forward to seeing the fantastic dogs of the Vermont Summer Festival enjoying their time in the spotlight!”

A generous sponsor of the Vermont Summer Festival since 2006, Manchester Designer Outlets represents many well-known designer brands.  Together with a different label each week, Manchester Designer Outlets will sponsor the weekly $10,000 Open Welcome Stake each Thursday as follows:

Week 1 (Thursday, July 5): Vineyard Vines

Week 2 (Thursday, July 12): Kenneth Cole

Week 3 (Thursday, July 19): Overland Sheepskin Co.

Week 4 (Thursday, July 26): The Vermont Bird Place

Week 5 (Thursday, August 2): Five Seasons

Week 6 (Thursday, August 9): Not Your Daughter’s Jeans

Manchester Designer Outlets offer designer label fashions for both men and women with savings of up to 70 percent.  In addition to offering some of the newest fashion trends, there are also unbeatable deals on luxury home furnishings, gifts and stylish accessories.  The combination of culture and style makes for an enjoyable and relaxing shopping experience for those who visit.

For over 20 years, the Vermont Summer Festival has attracted exhibitors and their families to the Manchester region in southern Vermont.  Known for its wide variety of area amenities including a large range of lodging options, restaurants to suit every taste, outdoor activities, and lots and lots of shopping, Manchester-area businesses warmly welcome horse show competitors to the area each summer.

The first five Saturdays of the Vermont Summer Festival will feature a $30,000 Grand Prix.  During week six, the $50,000 Vermont Summer Celebration Grand Prix will be held on Saturday, August 11.  For junior and amateur show jumping competitors, a $10,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Classic will be the highlight each week, while week six will feature a $15,000 Children’s/Adult Jumper Classic.

The hugely popular $5,000 3'3" Hunter Derby will return for 2012, and will be held each Thursday for the first five weeks, culminating with a $15,000 Hunter Derby for week six.

The Vermont Summer Festival is a proud member event of the Show Jumping Hall Of Fame, the Marshall & Sterling League, and the North American League (NAL).  For more information about the Vermont Summer Festival, please e-mail: info@vt-summerfestival.com or visit
www.vt-summerfestival.com
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