Date and venue confirmed for Dan Patch Awards

The U.S. Harness Writers Association (USHWA) is pleased to announce that the 2027 Dan Patch Awards banquet, presented by Caesars Entertainment, will return to the popular Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando, Fla., on Sunday, Feb. 21. The Dan Patch Awards banquet annually honors the best and brightest performers, both human and equine, of the previous season.

“I am so excited that USHWA’s Dan Patch Awards festivities will once again be held at the luxurious Rosen Shingle Creek,” said USHWA president Heather Vitale. “I can’t think of a finer place to recognize harness racing’s finest. The Rosen properties have been our home since 2018, and it’s always been a great gathering.”

The Rosen Shingle Creek resort is located just off Universal Boulevard, about 15 minutes from the Orlando International Airport and close to the many area attractions. The stunning 230-acre property includes four swimming pools, two lighted tennis courts, a spa that includes nine treatment rooms, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an 18-hole, Arnold Palmer redesigned golf course.

There are also 15 restaurant/lounges, including the upscale steakhouse A Land Remembered, the fine-dining bistro Cala Bella, Café Osceola, Tobias Burgers and Brew, Banrai Sushi, Mi Casa Tequila and Taqueria, and a 24-hour deli. All attendees will receive a 10-percent discount at all the above-mentioned restaurants, and a greens fee discount at the Shingle Creek Golf Club.

A full weekend of activities are slated to take place in 2027, including a Saturday night, Feb. 20, poolside reception featuring star country singer Mitch Rossell and a Red Carpet cocktail party prior to the awards dinner. USHWA will hold its annual directors meeting on Saturday, and its general membership meeting the morning of the banquet.

All standard rooms under the USHWA block are $215 per night (plus applicable taxes). For room reservations, please CLICK HERE for USHWA’s dedicated hotel link, which can also be found at the USHWA website www.usharnesswriters.com. The USHWA rate is guaranteed through Jan. 29, 2027.

To inquire about sponsorship opportunities for the weekend, including live video streaming and the Red Carpet reception, please contact USHWA Sponsorship Committee chairman Shawn Wiles at [swiles@rwcatskills.com]swiles@rwcatskills.com. Journal information and dinner ticket prices and menu will be announced later, with a reduced price for children 12 and under.

From the U.S. Harness Writers Association