Peachy and Polo! Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic Returns to Governors Island
TICKETS TO THE THIRD ANNUAL VEUVE CLICQUOT POLO CLASSIC OFFICIALLY ON SALE MAY 17, 2010
Annual Star-Studded Event Returns to Governors Island on Sunday, June 27th
WHO: Veuve Clicquot Champagne brings one of the most highly-anticipated events of the season, the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic, back to New York on Sunday, June 27, 2010
WHAT: Taking place on Governors Island, a quick ferry ride from downtown Manhattan, the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic, will attract a fashionable crowd from around the globe and feature the glamour and excitement of polo – “the sport of kings.” Now in its third year, the event promises to deliver the ultimate in champagne sipping, people-watching and the thrill of the polo match with world-class players --including Nacho Figueras, event co-chair and captain of the BlackWatch polo team-- all set against the spectacular Manhattan skyline.
Building on the success of last year’s event, the 2010 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic will again benefit the American Friends of Sentebale, the American arm of Sentebale. Founded in 2004 by HRH Prince Henry of Wales and HRH Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in honor of their mothers, Sentebale’s mission is to help the orphans and at-risk children of Lesotho, Southern Africa.
Poised to be the most stylish and star-studded event of the season, last year’s Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic drew over 6,000 consumer picnic-goers and VIP spectators including Madonna, Kate Hudson, Marc Jacobs, Chloe Sevigny, LL Cool J, Donna Karan, Lucy Sykes, Rachel Roy, Hilary Rhoda and Alex Wek all cheering on Prince Harry and Nacho Figueras as they went head-to-head on the Polo field for a worthy cause.
WHEN: Sunday, June 27, 2010 from 12-5pm
WHERE: Governors Island, New York City
Beginning at 11am, VIP ferries for reserved ticket holders will depart from the Battery Park City ferry departure point located at 199 Vesey Street Pier (Vesey and North End Ave). Trolley transportation once on Governors Island will be provided.
Public ferries for non-VIP ticket holders will also be departing from the Battery Maritime Building, located adjacent to the Staten Island Ferry in lower Manhattan
TICKET: Lunch on the Lawn picnic tickets are $250 per person and are on sale
DETAILS starting May 17th on www.vcseason.com. Lunch on the Lawn picnic ticket holders gain access to all of the glamorous action, unlimited Veuve Clicquot, a custom Polo picnic blanket and a gourmet picnic lunch developed by Michael Romano, chef/partner of Union Square Café and culinary director for Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, and catered by their premier culinary arm, Hudson Yards.
Veuve Clicquot will also be offering three levels of tables available for purchase in their VIP Marquee at the event. For additional details and pricing, please visit www.vcseason.com
ABOUT VEUVE CLICQUOT Veuve Clicquot has a long association with polo in England with the Veuve Clicquot Gold Cup and now in the United States of America with the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic, which kicks-off the Veuve Clicquot Season summer opening. The champagne house was established in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot, and began to thrive when Widow Madame Clicquot took the helm 1805. Today its eponymous Yellow Label continues to be one of the world’s most beloved champagnes. The Veuve Clicquot Season is an essential guide to the most exclusive events and parties of the year across the country. For more information, please visit www.vcseason.com or www.veuve-clicquot.com.
ABOUT SENTEBALE:
Founded in 2006, Sentebale’s mission is to transform the lives of Lesotho’s orphans and vulnerable children. Sentebale was founded by Prince Harry of the British Royal Family and Prince Seeiso from the Lesotho Royal Family. Lesotho is a unique and beautiful country, but with extreme poverty and the third highest rate of HIV/AIDS in the world, it is a country in desperate need of help. With an estimated 400,000 orphans and vulnerable children in Lesotho, Sentebale works with grass roots organizations to identify, support and empower these children. Sentebale’s name means, “forget me not,” and is a reminder of all the children who need help in Lesotho. American Friends of Sentebale is a U.S. charity that promotes the health, welfare and education of the people of Lesotho, particularly its orphans and vulnerable children and supports Sentebale in its charitable work in Lesotho. For more information, please visit www.sentebale.org.
ABOUT GOVERNORS ISLAND AND THE GOVERNORS ISLAND PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION CORPORATION (GIPEC):
One of the most historic and iconic locations in New York, Governors Island sits roughly 800 yards off the southern tip of Manhattan. Polo was played regularly on Governors Island when it was an Army base and matches were played throughout the early part of the 20th century, with the last match being played just before World War II in September 1941. Veuve Clicquot brought polo back to Governors Island in May 2008, almost 70 years since it was last played on the island. The Governors Island Preservation and Education Corporation (GIPEC) is responsible for the planning, redevelopment, and ongoing operations for 150 acres of Governors Island. GIPEC seeks to bring life to Governors Island, making this island at the center of New York Harbor a destination with great public open space, as well as future education, not for profit and commercial facilities. Governors Island is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from June 5 through October 10. For more information please visit www.govisland.com.
ABOUT BLACK WATCH:
Black Watch is a world-class polo team which has won numerous tournaments throughout the United States. In 2007, Black Watch was the champion of the Mercedes Benz Polo Challenge and the winter champion of the Palm Beach Hall of Fame Cup. Nacho Figueras, the professional polo player, face of Ralph Lauren’s Polo Fragrances and model for Ralph Lauren’s Black Label Collection, plays for the team. For more information, please visit www.blackwatchpolo.com.
