Alfa's on the Polo Field!

by Bernard Martin

Gather your family and friends for a day of fun on the Polo field September 9, 2017! 

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix's Cortile Italian Car Show participants, in conjunction with the Three Rivers Alfa Romeo Club and the Ferrari Club of Western Pennsylvania, are featured at this year's 34th annual event! 

It's an Italian Car show during the Polo match this year!

Keep in mind that ​Show cars are not charged the $50 admission and will be staged in a private spectator viewing area adjoing the show field.  Donations to Family House are encouraged.

Itinerary

• 8:15 - 8:30am - Meet at Ron Lewis Alfa Romeo.
• 8:45 - 9:30am - Enjoy a leisurely scenic drive to Hartwood Acres polo field through the byways of the North Hills.
• 9:30am ~ 10am - Alfa Romeo's will prestage next to he polo field.  You can pull our your folding chairs, set out your picnic gear and let your wine breath a bit
• 11:00am - The Alfisti and Tifosi will parade onto the Polo Field to take center state of the event.
• 12:30pm - We will go back to our staging and viewing area and enjoy the polo matches until
• 4:00pm - When things wrap up for the day!

Gates open to the public at 10AM and activities begin at 11AM. Opening ceremonies are at 1PM with polo matches starting after that and completing around 4pm. If you would like to join us please RSVP by clicking "Going" from the link below

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The Drive

• 9:00 AM Depart 21145 US-19, Cranberry TWP, PA 16066 [21145 US-19, Cranberry TWP, PA 16066] on US-19 [Perry Hwy] (South)  1.0 mi
• 9:01 AM 1.0  Turn LEFT (East) onto N Boundary Rd  1.7 mi
• 9:04 AM  2.0  At 1288 N Boundary Rd, Cranberry TWP, PA 16066, stay on N Boundary Rd (South) 43 yds
• 9:04 AM  2.7  Turn RIGHT (South) onto Franklin Rd 0.2 mi
• 9:05 AM  2.9  Turn LEFT (East) onto Plains Church Rd  1.5 mi
• 9:09 AM  4.4  Turn RIGHT (South) onto Callery Rd  0.4 mi
• 9:10 AM  4.8  Turn LEFT (North-East) onto Myoma Rd 0.8 mi
• 9:12 AM  5.6  At Myoma Rd, stay on Myoma Rd (East) 0.7 mi
• 9:13 AM  6.3  Bear RIGHT (South-East) onto Mars Evans City Rd  0.8 mi
• 9:14 AM  7.1  At 1139 Mars Evans City Rd, Mars, PA 16046, stay on Mars Evans City Rd (South) 1.2 mi
• 9:16 AM  8.0 Road name changes to Crowe Ave [Mars Evans City Rd  0.5 mi
• 9:18 AM  8.8  Turn LEFT (East) onto Irvine St  0.2 mi
• 9:18 AM  9.0  Road name changes to Mars Valencia Rd  1.6 mi
• 9:21 AM  10.6  Road name changes to Mars-Valencia Rd 0.2 mi
• 9:22 AM  10.8  Bear RIGHT (South) onto Babcock Blvd  1.0 mi
• 9:24 AM  11.7  Bear RIGHT (West) onto Babcock Blvd [Red Beltway]  0.3 mi
• 9:24 AM  12.0  Keep STRAIGHT onto Babcock Blvd  0.2 mi
•  9:25 AM  12.2  At 11077 Babcock Blvd, Gibsonia, PA 15044, stay on Babcock Blvd (South)  4.7 mi
• 9:33 AM  16.9  Turn LEFT (East) onto Wildwood Rd [Yellow Beltway]  2.9 mi
• 9:38 AM  19.8  Road name changes to Wildwood Rd Ext [Yellow Beltway]  1.1 mi
• 9:40 AM  20.9  Turn RIGHT (East) onto Middle Rd  2.5 mi
• 9:44 AM  23.4  Turn LEFT (East) onto Local road(s)  0.5 mi
• 9:46 AM  23.9  Bear LEFT (North-East) onto Local road(s) 0.6 mi
• 9:48 AM  24.5  Bear LEFT (South) onto Local road(s)  0.4 mi
• 9:49 AM  24.9  Road name changes to Hartwood Acres 98 yds
• 9:49 AM  25.0  Arrive 200 Hartwood Acres, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

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For those wishing to attend, but NOT show thier Italian car, tickets to the event can be purchased  HERE

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About Family House Polo Match

For more than three decades, the Family House Polo Match has been a beloved Pittsburgh tradition that raises funds for Family House's mission to provide temporary, affordable housing for families who travel to Pittsburgh for medical care.

​This fun-filled day at Hartwood Acres features a professional polo match, vintage cars, children's activities, a silent auction, shopping, wine and beer tasting, and more.

There are many ways to join us on September 9th. Gather your friends and purchase a ticket package for a fun party, or smaller groups may prefer the general admission option. For those purchasing any of the ribbon packages, you may choose to rent a tent*, have food catered or simply tailgate at your vehicle. Fancy or simple, the Family House Polo Match has something for everyone!

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Location

Hartwood Acres  4000 Middle Rd, Allison Park, Pennsylvania 15101