April, Madison, Wisconsin | Midwest Horse Fair

Please mark your calendar as we look forward to honoring our shared interest and celebrating the almighty equine

April 17, 18 & 19 - 2026

Alliant Energy Center
Madison, Wisconsin

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The Midwest Horse Fair is the top 3-day horse fair in America. Held in Madison, Wisconsin at the Alliant Energy Center, it has been growing and going strong since 1979. Every year the Midwest Horse Fair gets bigger & better, and this year will be no exception! The Midwest Horse Fair is owned by the Wisconsin Horse Council, Inc. All proceeds from the Fair are returned to the WHC and are used to represent and foster a unified equine industry in Wisconsin, to promote the equine through leadership, education, service, and communication, and to take a proactive role in the future growth and development of the equine industry.

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Midwest Horse Fair Returns next April 17, 18, & 19 - 2026

We hope you will join us April 2026 for an extraordinary weekend of everything equine!

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PRCA Rodeo Returns!

Friday, April 17 & Saturday, April 18

An evening of bulls, broncs and barrels returns Friday AND Saturday at 7:45 p.m. in the Blain's Farm & Fleet Coliseum. Tickets on Sale in January!

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Special Feature: Cirque Ma'Ceo

Equestrian excellence showcasing artists from around the world!

This 90-minute live production, created by 9th-generation equestrian artist Olissio Zoppe, is a captivating convergence of dressage, liberty, trick riding, bareback riding, aerialists, and acrobats, all performed under a 650-seat Big Top!

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"Thrill of the Drill" Team Invitational Competition

Top Drill Teams will Compete for $3,500 in Cash, Prize Buckles and More!

Watch as talented riders and their horses perform high-energy, choreographed routines to music—showcasing teamwork, timing, and true horsemanship!

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Evening Show: The Greatest Show Horse

Evening Show with Magnificent Horses, Riders & Music!

Magical evening performance inspired by the timeless wonder of The Greatest Showman, where horsepower meets showmanship in a breathtaking display of grace, strength, and show-stopping entertainment.

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First Ever Youth Day

Friday, April 17, 2026

Special youth programming for youth throughout the day with Chris Cox Presentation, FFA State Horse Evaluation CDE, Equine Career Exploration feature and more.

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