Delegation hears warning that 5 Star equestrian festival faces funding crisis; options include state support Officials told the delegation that the Stadium Authority's Sports Corp ran an almost $1.5 million deficit, disbanded, and that the 5 Star event at Fair Hill faces uncertainty; the Chair discussed proposals to add $200,000 annually to existing $100,000 purse funding and temporary state oversight options to keep the event running this year.

The beloved 5 Star equestrian event at Fair Hill is in jeopardy with a $1.5 million deficit looming over its future, but officials are exploring urgent solutions to keep it alive.

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