Aiken, South Carolina
America's Polo Capital
Where Southern tradition meets world-class competition. Aiken's storied polo grounds have hosted champions for over a century — and Jet Set Polo puts you at the centre of it all.
The Destination
Polo, Thoroughbreds, and Southern Hospitality
Aiken, South Carolina is one of the oldest and most beloved polo towns in America. Nestled in the Lowcountry, its mild climate draws players from across the country for the spring and autumn seasons — two of the most competitive on the domestic circuit.
Beyond the polo, Aiken is a town steeped in equestrian culture. Thoroughbred training farms, carriage drives through the historic district, and gracious antebellum estates define a pace of life that is unhurried, elegant, and entirely its own.
Jet Set Polo's Aiken programme pairs prime-season match access with private club introductions, curated stable tours, and stays at the finest properties in the region — giving you the insider experience that no guidebook can replicate.
2
Seasons per year
100+
Years of polo heritage
4+
Clubs & grounds
Packages
Choose Your Aiken Experience
Three tiers of access, each fully bespoke. Every package includes match tickets, club introductions, and a dedicated Jet Set Polo curator on the ground.
Classic
The essential Aiken polo weekend.
- Friday practice at historic Aiken Polo Club followed by dinner at the historic Willcox Hotel.
- Saturday pro-am match with horse rentals arranged followed by an asado at a local polo farm.
- VIP pavilion access with private table and lunch and drinks included at Sunday game on historic Whitney Field.
- Stay at a landmark historic inn in the heart of downtown Aiken
- Bottle of Champagne
- Jet Set Polo curator on call throughout
From $4,500 per person
3 nights / 4 days
Signature
Deeper access, richer immersion.
- 2 practices and 2 pro-am games including horses and grooms
- Private polo lesson with a professional polo instructor
- Private tour of the Aiken Historic district with a lunch stop
- Polo lesson with a club professional
- Asado at a local polo farm
- Private catered estate dinner with local polo patrons
- Accommodation at a landmark historic inn or private estate rental
From $7,800 per person
5 nights / 6 days
Bespoke
A fully curated Aiken polo tournament
- Experience the excitement of a USPA tournament during the spring or fall season
- 4-5 games (4-goal or 6-goal) with local professional players
- Private polo instruction and four Aiken Polo Club practices
- Exclusive access to private club events and socials
- Horses and grooms included
- Dedicated concierge on site throughout stay
- VIP pavilion access for Sunday games at historic Whitney Field
- Bespoke cultural and dining experiences tailored to your group
Price on application
7+ nights, fully tailored
Beyond the Field
Aiken Beyond the Polo
Thoroughbred Country
Aiken is as much a thoroughbred town as a polo town. We arrange private visits to working training farms where Kentucky Derby contenders have been prepared — a rare window into American racing culture.
Historic District & Equestrian Streets
Aiken's historic district is unlike any other in the South. Unpaved equestrian streets, Victorian cottages, and the famous Hitchcock Woods — 2,100 acres of protected forest trails — make for an afternoon unlike any other.
Southern Table
From low-country cuisine to white-tablecloth estate dinners, Aiken's food and hospitality scene reflects its heritage. We curate private dining experiences that bring you to tables most visitors never find.
Plan Your Aiken Season
Spring and autumn seasons fill quickly. Tell us your dates and we'll build your itinerary.