Polo With A Purpose

The Newport International Polo Series is hosting the 8th annual All Charity Day Benefit Match on Sunday, July 14, 2024. This year, West Place is adding some new and exciting elements to this summer fundraiser!

With the purchase of your polo ticket through West Place, you will:

• gain access to the reserved West Place chalet to experience a classic 6-chukker match on Sunday, July 14
• enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages
• receive an invitation to a private group tour of West Place Animal Sanctuary on Saturday, July 13
• support the rescued equines, farm animals, and wildlife at West Place

This annual fundraising event gives you an opportunity to enjoy an afternoon of fun at the polo grounds AND visit West Place Animal Sanctuary -- all in the same weekend!

The West Place chalet at the polo grounds offers cover from the weather and plenty of green space to watch the match. Bring a blanket or chair along with your favorite summertime cocktail. Dress is "Newport Casual Chic" so pick an outfit that matches the colorful and exciting action of Newport Polo!

When you purchase tickets through this site, 100% of your ticket purchase and/or donation benefits West Place and the farm animals who rely on us for lifelong care.

Gates open at 3pm, and the match begins at 5pm and will last approximately 2 hours.

Private Tours of West Place will take place on Saturday, July 13 at 10am and 2pm, sharp. Please select the ticket option that corresponds with the tour time of your choice. Tours will be held rain or shine.

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All proceeds from your ticket purchase will benefit West Place Animal Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) organization. Digital tickets will be emailed prior to the event. All ticket sales are final and there are no refunds/exchanges. In the event of a weather cancellation, the match will not be rescheduled.

If the Newport International Polo Series match on Saturday is cancelled due to weather related field conditions, it will be rescheduled for Sunday and all existing Saturday reservations will be transferred to the rain date. The numbered tailgate parking spaces will no longer be available for All Charity Day, due to the fulfillment of existing reservations.

All Charity Day participants will be relocated to the Open Lawn Seating area along the west perimeter of the field, including the Grandstand bleachers. Newport Polo can pre-designate new locations for each organization to hold its event as scheduled.

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West Place Animal Sanctuary is not an animal rights organization. We are an animal welfare organization focused on rescuing farm animals from cases of abuse, neglect, and cruelty. Polo horses are generally very well cared for and their performance on the pitch is relatively low-impact (no jumping or over-bending). The risk of injury is minimal due to tendon boots and other preventative measures. The Humane Society of the United States has no records of cruelty or abuse of polo horses. As a small nonprofit experiencing growing demand for our services, West Place is grateful for the opportunity to raise much-needed funds and connect with our neighbors on Aquidneck Island.