Camping

Camping is limited to participants only.

Overnight accommodations are available to Midwest Horse Fair® participants only:

  • Exhibitors (horse or vendor)
  • Breed & Discipline groups
  • Performers
  • Clinicians
  • Eligible MHF volunteers who work a minimum of (3) 3-hour shifts. 

Spectators can visit the Dane County Park System to learn about other camping options in the area. 

Please review the following information:

  • A minimum of three nights is required.
  • Camping is on a first-come, first-served basis and all fees must be paid in advance. Requests for specific sites cannot be honored. For safety reasons, once you have parked you must remain in the same spot the entire weekend.  
  • Check-in for camping is on Wednesday from 3 pm–8 pm and Thursday from 8 am–9 pm.
  • No arrival or camping is allowed on the grounds prior to 3pm, Wednesday.
  • Grounds must be vacated by 10 pm on Sunday.
  • Wednesday arrivals will need to provide us with names of everyone arriving on Wednesday by April 2, 2012.
  • All items (this includes horses & any supplies, vendor supplies etc…) must be unloaded BEFORE you are able to park in the camping area.
  • All campers must have a Midwest Horse Fair® Camping Permit displayed.  No person shall camp in any area except as designated and with prior approval.
  • Electricity is very limited and not guaranteed. Please bring a 30 amp. turn around adapter and 200 ft. cords.
  • No horses are allowed in paved camping area.
  • Horses are not allowed on the grounds until Thursday at 8 am.
  • Cost of camping does not include admission, and must be purchased separately.
  • Admission wristbands will be checked as you enter and exit the camping area.
  • Cars & trucks in the camping area are for loading and unloading purposes only. Violators will be ticketed.
  • The Alliant Energy Center is closed from midnight to 6 am.  Quiet must be observed during these hours.
  • No firearms, fireworks or dangerous weapons are permitted on the Alliant Energy Center premises. 
  • Fires are permitted only in campers’ own charcoal grills. Hot coals may not be placed on the ground or in trash containers. All liquid and solid refuse must be placed in designated receptacles.
  • Swimming, fishing and boating are not permitted in Alliant Energy Center ponds.
  • No amplified noise is permitted without permission. No noisy, drunk or disorderly person shall be permitted to remain on the premises.
  • Security will be on-site throughout the weekend.
  • Cancellations after April 2, 2012 are not eligible for a refund. No refunds will be given for spaces unused or early departure. 

SUBMIT CAMPING FORM
Please review the camping guidelines before you submit your reservation information. Please mail the reservaton form to the address listed on the bottom along with your payment. To pay by credit card call 920.623.5515 or pay online. If you have any questions please contact camping@midwesthorsefair.com

 

Who's Coming?

John AdametzAtoZ Percherons & Official Farrier of the 2012 Midwest Horse FairĀ®

Linda AllenHunter/Jumper Clinician and Course Designer

Nancy Bailey & CliffordTalented Horse & Trainer

Yvonne BarteauFEI Trainer, Rider & Instructor

Patti Bartsch, M.A., Ph.D.Holistic Life & Wellness Coach

Leonard BerryhillAQHA World Champion

Dana Boyd-MillerMaster Body Clipper

Hoyt Cheramie, DVM, MSLarge Animal Veterinary Professional Services Manager

Jerry DiazSuperior Horseman

Al DunningHorsemanship Expert

Extreme Mustang Makeover TrainersTrainers Have 80 Days to Train a Wild Mustang

Gretchen & Mike GrahamWhat's It Worth

Heidi HerriottEntertainer, Trainer, and Trick Horse Training

Horses of WarSalute to the War Horse in America

Irongate Equine ClinicOfficial Veterinarians of the 2012 Midwest Horse Fair

Dr. Julie KaufmanAnimal Chiropractor

Colleen KellyBiomechanics Specialist

Knights of ValourJousting Troupe

Jeff LebbinWorking Cow Horse

Guy McLeanTrue Aussie Stockman

Rick MeyerGaited Horse Clinician

Mill Creek Hunt ClubFoxhunting Tradition Lives On

Mounted JusticeCowboy Mounted Shooting

Linda ParelliParelli Natural Horsemanship

John PayneOne Arm Bandit

Debra RacheterSaddle Fitter

Peter RaischDirector of Public Relations at Kennedy Communications

Aaron RalstonWEG Medalist and RFD-TV Host to Present Colt Starting at MHF

Dr. Clare RyanBadger Veterinary Hospital

Muffy SeatonDriving Expert

Asia VoightProfessional Animal Communicator

Dave WeaverWorld-Class Reata Man

Wisconsin Equine ClinicFull Service Hospital

Shannon Wolfe of Magic’s LegacyHerding Dog Demonstrator