The Portsea Polo is an annual world-class event held in Portsea, Victoria. Held in January, each year, an abundant of celebrities, sports legends and local fashion enthusiasts gather in the Mornington Peninsula to embrace the lavish sport of polo and celebrate their love for fashion.
Alfa Romeo, in association with Stella Artois, represented the A-list occasion once again this year. It was alleged that 2019 has been their largest and best year yet.
Inside the event, you are surrounded by beautiful faces, sophisticated marquees, an abundance of delectable foods, endless amounts of the finest beverages and of course, Polo!
All areas of the five diverse marquees are exclusively decked out to deliver a divine, luxurious ambience. Each are built with a different colour, theme and they are all decorated with vibrant textiles and flowers.
Large shading umbrellas surround the area, while you sip your drink by the bar tables. Social glamour is the chic feel that is projected from the scenery. When entering this stunning set up you will feel like a VIP.
Dress to impress is the code for the Portsea Polo. For the gentlemen, it is essential you are crisp and clean. Fitted button-up shirts, blazers, chinos or dress shorts, finished off with loafers or classic boat shoes are the general choices of apparel at the event.
Women at the Polo are kitted out in bold, bright colours, striking patterns and textiles. As it is located outside on the sunny grounds of Portsea, women are drawn to dressing summery and cool.
Experimenting with different fashion accessories like designer belts, daring jewellery and audacious hats is a popular trend at the event amongst the women also. Wedge heels or sandals are what is recommended to enjoy the day comfortably.
On the day, entertainment is endless, providing an enjoyable activity for everyone. Celebrity meet and greets, DJs, dancing, fashion pageants, big screens, games, photography and you predicted it, the polo matches.
Three polo tournaments in total are played for the duration of the event. Attracting over 6000 individuals visiting the affair each year, there are copious amounts of fresh, important faces looking to network.
Interacting with high-class business owners and directors is a great way to make new connections. At Portsea where there are influencers dispersed everywhere throughout, it is important to take the opportunity while it is there. Making business connections may not only be what you achieve, but you will also possibly discover new companions or better yet, long life friends.
There are five selections of ticketing available. Starting from general admission, the private marquee, the supersite marquee, the provincial lounge and lastly the most prestige of them all, the Polo Club Point Nepean. At an extravagant $400 per person, this exclusive permit gets you the all access area pass.
Celebrities, models, business entrepreneurs, sporting stars and all the a-list guests are in Polo Club Point Nepean.
Mixing with the rich and famous is not all you are spoilt with, this luxury experience delivers you a mouth-watering all day gourmet canapé lunch, fresh Blackman Bay oysters served to you, Pommery champagne, beer and wine flowing all day, all with the up-close view of the tournaments.
With so much to experience, great potential for network growth, and an opportunity to socialise with the prominent names of Australia, there are no reasons not to check out this distinguished event. Next year is set to be bigger and better, you would be silly to miss an opportunity to be a part of the Portsea Polo.