Midwest Horse Fair

The Largest 3-Day Horse Fair In America

The Story

Since it’s inception the Midwest Horse Fair has been hosted at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, Wisconsin. First held in 1980, 2020 will mark the 41st annual event. From it’s start as a 2-day fair with 58 exhibitors and 4 guest speakers, Midwest Horse Fair has since exploded into a 3-day action-packed celebration of horses featuring 40 expert clinicians, 500 exhibitors, 700 horses, 2 sell-out evening shows, 60,000+ attendees and an $11 million economic impact on the greater Madison area. Our mission is to provide the ultimate experience for equine enthusiasts and the public, through exposition, education and entertainment. Whether a seasoned veteran of the horse industry or a horseless novice, Midwest Horse Fair has something for horse lovers of all levels and ages to enjoy. For more information, visit midwesthorsefair.com.

How many years has the show been going on?

Formed in 1979 with the first annual event held in 1980. 2020 will be our 41st year.

How ABI tools help the shows run running smoothly

Not only does ABI provide world class equipment for our event use but the confidence that footing in all four of our event arenas will be well groomed, consistent and safe throughout the weekend! As a horse fair, we feature a huge variety of breeds, disciplines, competitions and demonstrations. The flexibility of ABI tools ensures that footing for each of our very different events will be properly prepared.