More than a hundred years ago, the sport of polo was played on the military training grounds of Niagara Camp — not just as a way for officers to pass the time, but as a means of honing the cavalry’s riding and weapon-wielding skills on the battlefield.

Today, while Niagara Camp is no longer active, its land will once again become the sight of the sport of kings this September.

Niagara Polo, an afternoon of charity polo matches held to raise money for the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, is set for Saturday, Sept. 12 at the historic Commons in Old Town.

General admission early bird tickets are on sale for $25 per person — starting Aug. 21, they’ll go up to $30.

Teams from the Toronto Polo Club will play two four-chukker polo games, while spectators watch from the sidelines at the Commons. Those attending are encouraged to come dressed for the occassion in polo match attire — fancy hats are particularly welcome.

Alongside the match, the event will have food and alcohol vendors, artisan booths, a silent auction, pony rides, prizes, a Best Hat contest and more.

The day kicks off with an opening parade of performance and vintage cars, the Grimsby Pipe Band, Fife and Drum Corps from Fort George and more.

At intermission, attendees can take part in the traditional divot stop, in which everyone crosses the field and stomps the grass down, receiving a glass of sparkling bubbly after (courtesy of Konzelmann Estate Winery).

There will also be intermission entertainment from the Canadian Cowgirls Precision Drill Team and Heavyweights Brass Band.

The event is held once every two years by the NOTL Museum. All proceeds help the museum fund its daily operations.

The event is being held 12 to 4 p.m. with gates opening at 11 a.m. Attendance for those 18 and under is free.

To purchase tickets, or sign up to volunteer for the event, visit niagarapolo.com.