Competitors are warned to beware of Fake Facebook pages.
Equifest2023 and Equifest Supporters are not our pages.
The only official Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/EquifestShow.
Do not purchase goods or services via any other link than from this website.
Equifest is firmly established in the UK’s equestrian calendar as one of the largest competing events. It has earned its place as a major festival favourite – fun for both competitor and visitor alike!
Founded by Show Director Betsy Branyan in 2008 at East of England Showground, Equifest has grown significantly attracting over 10,000 riders and visitors to come each year to compete, watch, learn and buy.
Equifest is now firmly established in its new home in partnership with Arena UK in Allington, Lincolnshire. Dates for our third year have now been confirmed.
Wednesday 6th to Saturday 9th August 2025
Equifest has an avid and loyal following and we are passionate about ensuring our competitors and visitors have fun and enjoy the spirit of our annual festival. We look forward to welcoming competitors to our new home to take part in a variety of disciplines that will include Showing, Dressage and Carriage Driving.
For those that wish to come and watch our spectacular entertainment, learn from the experts, or find the perfect product from our trade stands, we’ve got it covered.
Show Timetable
Competitors are advised to ensure they are using the latest version of the show timetable, which has been published on the Competitors page of this website.
No class will start before the stated time.
We will take change of classes at the Equifest Show Office for an amendment fee of £5.00.
Entries can be made on line via Entry Master – www.equifest.entrymaster.online. Entries will open in April 2025.
Show Photographers
Jordan Brooking Photography
The show photographers are covering all outdoor rings and the indoor arenas. To purchase a photograph, please visit their show stand based in Indoor Arena 1.
Horse and Country TV
As official live stream partners, H&C are thrilled to offer a 15% discount on H&C+ Gold Membership to every competitor at Equifest 2024, Arena UK!
Make sure your friends and family can catch every moment by watching you live and on-demand in the ring, exclusively with H&C+! Get inspired with unlimited access to H&C’s exclusive masterclasses, original series, and live streams this summer. This offer won’t last forever—join H&C+ Gold Membership today using the code 15OFF and ensure you never miss a moment of your equestrian journey! Act fast and secure your memories now!
Spectators
There is no charge for spectators to attend the show. Cars will be parked on the public car parks free of charge.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted in any of the stable areas, indoor arenas or public buildings including toilet and shower blocks.
Catering, Bars and Shop
Public catering will be provided by Arena UK’s restaurant and café together with a chocolate fountain and caterers selling doughnuts, ice cream pizzas, noodles, fish & chips, vegan food, hamburgers etc.
On site licensed public bars will be open. Please note that it is an offence for individuals under the age of 18 to knowingly consume alcohol on licensed premises. No alcohol may be purchased by or for under-aged individuals from any of the licensed bars on site.
An on site shop selling daily consumables is located near the food court.
Dogs
For reasons of safety and to prevent nuisance, dogs can only be permitted on the Showground whilst on a lead. Exhibitors MUST clean up after their dogs. Any person found to disregard this rule will be fined. Lost dogs will be compounded and will not be released until a payment of £20 is made. All payments will be donated to an animal charity of our choice. Dogs must be kept under control at all times whilst on the showground.
Bikes and Scooters
In the interest of safety NO BIKES OR SCOOTERS (except mobility scooters) are permitted on the showground at any time.
Mobility Impaired Visitors
Prime Comfort are suppliers of mobility scooters to events at Arena UK. If you need to book a mobility scooter please contact 01476 560044. Please note – only the person who has hired the scooter may drive the scooter around the showground. Privately owned scooters are permitted – but they may only be driven by the person who owns the scooter. No person under 18 years may drive a scooter at any time. All scooters must be covered by third party insurance.
Please note – we are not able to charge scooters at the show office so anybody hiring a scooter must make their own arrangements.
Opening Hours
Tuesday 5th August 2025
10am – 10pm
Competitors
2pm – 6pm
Trade Stands
Wednesday 6th – Saturday 9th August 2025
6am
Gates Open
8am
Trade Stands/Exhibitors open & Show Start.
10pm
Trade Stands/Exhibitors close & Show Close.
