Equifest 2026

Time

Fri 16 Oct 2026, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Sat 17 Oct 2026, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Sun 18 Oct 2026, 8:30am - 3:00pm

Restrictions

All Ages

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Grab your bestie and plan your visit to Equifest, heading to Claudelands Events Centre in Hamilton for the first time.

Equifest is a three-day festival where we come together to connect and share our passion for all things equine. Join us for a celebration of education, competition, shopping and nightshows, bringing together horse lovers from across the country.

Be inspired by educational seminars and presentations from industry experts, enjoy the excitement of fierce competition, and experience spectacular nightshows. There will also be plenty of opportunities to shop, with avenues of exhibitors selling everything from horse tack and horse floats to lifestyle products.

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