EquiFest of Kansas
Salina, Kansas | March 14-17, 2024
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
Eli Avery
Jana Barcus
Dr. Craig Barnett
Julie Belluci
Ken Benefiel
Tera Benefiel
Dr. Chris Blevins
Frank Buchman
Rex Burdick
Janette Coffelt
Melissa Cowan
Linda Dahl
David Flaherty
Heather Franklin
Dr. Fred Gardner
Justin Gregory
Wendy Griffin
Kasey Hanney
Roseann Higgs
Bobbie Hinds
Justin Holloway
Chris Kaegi-Stephens
Kevin Kirkwood
Julie Kirkwood
Nicole Klenklen
Kristi Koch
Tiffany McCaffrey
JoAnn McClure
Jenice McCoy
Patrick McCoy
Richard McIntyre
Tracy McIntyre
Mary LuNorland
Stan O'Neal
Molly Olson
Sheryl Strathman
Rosie Sweeten
Keith Teasley
Bonnie Warner
Ken Wasserman
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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 16th 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 $20, or $50 for all 3 days! Kids 12 & under are FREE.
Plus, there's a Twilight discount admission at 5PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday $10
Sunday is FREE for ALL this year
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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.