EquiFest Events
EquiFest is a festival of horses with fun for the whole family! The main arena showcases the amazing variety of horses and horse activities you’ll find in the area. The Kiddie Corral and Vendor Fair are open all day, and you’ll find experts on hand to answer your questions about horse health and nutrition. Wholesome food will be available on site for breakfast and lunch, provided by Southern Cross Ranch. Admission and parking are free.
Kiddie Corral
What child can resist hand painting – especially when asked to help create a live Painted Pony! This is just one of the delightful activities you’ll find at EquiFest – a celebration of rural life. Farmville is a special place just for toddlers. In the education center, kids learn about horses and other farm animals. In the craft center, they can paint horse shoes and build a stick pony. Free pony rides happen throughout the day. Bring your child to EquiFest and create a memory they’ll never forget.
Arena
The action in the main arena will be non-stop. From the opening ceremony to the last Parade of Breeds, you’ll be amazed and delighted by the variety of things local horse people do with their horses. There’s something for everyone in the main arena at EquiFest.
Parade of Breeds
Local breeders are on hand to showcase the incredible variety of horse breeds in the greater Madison and Lake Country area. From A (Arabian and Apaloosa) to P (Paint, Percheron and Peruvian Paso) – there’s a type of horse for every function and style, even rare breeds are on display, like the Nokota – a heritage breed from the American west. You’ll see these horses on display in the arena, plus have an opportunity to visit with the horses and their breeders back in the barns between performances. Learn more about your dream horse at EquiFest.
Ask the Expert
Have you ever wondered how often horses change their shoes? Or see the dentist? Or what types of hay and feed are best for your horse? Do horses benefit from a visit with the chiropractor? Or enjoy massages? Learn about all this and more at EquiFest, where you'll find a team of experts to share their knowledge about all things horse-y.
Vendor and Exhibitor Fair
What would a day be without shopping? At EquiFest, groups of product and service providers are assembled to show you their latest offering. Thinking about purchasing land or a horse farm – meet the experts. Looking for a group to ride trails with – find them here. Interested in learning more about horse rescue organizations? Saddle clubs? Breed groups? At EquiFest, you’ll find an incredible variety of people assembled to share their experience and products with you.