The International Equestrian Festival will take place in the Lexington Convention Center adjacent to the 23,000-seat Rupp Arena, in the heart of downtown Lexington, Ky. This event will run from Sept. 25-Oct. 10 and is designed to complement the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. More than 600,000 spectators from 50 countries are expected in Kentucky during this time.

The IEF will include a 16-day equestrian conference, live demonstration arena, and an international shopping expo for 300 retail stores. It is also the pick-up and drop-off location for famous Kentucky horse farm tours.