EquiFest of Kansas
Salina, Kansas | March 20-23, 2025
Saline Co. Livestock Expo Center & Tony’s Pizza Events Center
About Us
Kansas Horse Council produced the first EquiFest of Kansas equine expo in February 1998 in Wichita, KS. In 2016 the event moved to Topeka, KS and then in 2020, it moved again to Salina, KS where it currently remains. EquiFest of KS serves as the primary fundraiser for Kansas Horse Council, your representatives for the equine industry in Kansas.
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EquiFest of KS welcomes approximately 15,000 attendees each year. What makes it so special? The variety! Here you’ll find all breeds and all disciplines represented throughout the competitions, demonstrations, and displayed exhibits. Catch educational and informative workshops, visit one on one with world-renowned clinicians, or enjoy stage entertainment of music, poetry, history, and storytelling. If you like a variety of food, check out several food trucks and concessions on site. Come to shop the wall-to-wall vendors in multiple locations offering something for everyone, from clothing, wild rags, belts, accessories, home décor, trucks, trailers, tractors, implements and so much more. Kids enjoy unique toys when they visit the Kids’ Corral. Meander through the stall barn and see up close anything from long-eared minis to gentle giants and the living history on display at a military encampment. Are you interested in the art of blacksmithing? Into the action of a Ranch Rodeo? Like some speed action? Enjoy the beauty of dancing horses? You’re sure to find these at EquiFest of KS each year!
Meet the Team
Executive Committee Members
Executive Director
(785) 565-1976
Logistics Chair
(785) 633-4761
Event Flow & Secretary Chair
(785) 528-4255
Oversight Chair
(785) 410-0812
Budget & Finance Chair
(913) 544-8589
Additional Committee Members
Billy Lane Barcus
Craig Barnett
Julie Bellucci
Tera & Ken Benefiel
Dr. Chris Blevins
Wendy Bowles
Jeremy Bowman
Rex Burdick
Christian Calliham
Janette Coffelt
Linda Dahl
Albert De La Garza
Matthew Dodson
Kallie Emig
David Flaherty
Heather Franklin
Fred Gabrielli
Wendy Griffin
Gabby Hamler
Kasey Haney
Kris Hanson
Bobbie Hinds
Ray Hunt
Chris Kaegi-Stephens
Kevin Kirkwood
Liz Klamm
Kristi Koch
Linda Lilley
JoAnn McClure
Jenice & Pat McCoy
Greg McDonald
Richard & Tracy McIntyre
Renee Nichols
Kelsey Nordyke
Molly Olson
Dr. Stan O'Neil
Alisha Owens
Matthew Shaklee
Pastor Steve Stafford
Sheryl Strathman
RosieS weeten
Keith Teasley
Cheryl Thomas
Jim Thomas
Bonnie Warner
Regina Wilson
Frequently Asked Questions
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When do tickets go on sale? Are there advanced ticket sales?
Box Office ticket sales begin opening day, March 14th at the Tony’s Pizza Events Center Box Office.
There will be no advanced ticket sales. This saves you money!
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What is a ticket for entry to EquiFest of KS?
Your ticket is a wristband, also referred to as a Pass. All the same, different terms.
Even the kids who are 12 & under, free, will need a wristband for entry so we can accurately count attendance.
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Does my entry include admission to all activities and events at EquiFest of KS?
YES! You can attend and spectate everything with a wristband pass.
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What is the admission price?
1 day is $25, or $60 for all 3 days! Kids 12 & under are FREE.
Sunday is FREE for ALL
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Can I bring my food truck food into Tony’s Pizza Events Center?
Yes!
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Where can I sit and eat my food truck eats or rest a spell?
Both arenas offer plenty of seating. Additionally, you’ll find seating in the 4H building in front of the stage, or upstairs at TPEC in the Workshop rooms, and some picnic tables around Ag Hall.
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What time do vendors close?
All vendor areas, except around the TPEC Concourse will close at 7 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Concourse vendors may stay open through the Ranch Rodeo and entertainment if they wish. All vendors will close by 1 PM on Sunday.