Wellington Winter Equestrian Festival

WEF Wellington 2026 December 31, 2025 - March 29, 2026

Wellington Winter Equestrian Festival 2026

The 2026 WEF-Wellington horse show season for 2026 starts on December 31, 2025. Tthe 2026 Winter Equestirna Festival will feature 13 weeks of competition, 12 of which will offer FEI classes.

Four weeks of the Wellington Equestrian Festival will be highlighted by CSI5* competition, including the final Rolex Grand Prix CSI5* during the WEF 12 Rolex & WCHR Finale Week. Other highlights of the Winter Equestrian Festival include the WCHR Hunter Spectacular, BrainJuice U25 Grand Prix Series, WEF Equitation Championship, Hermès 1.50m Jumper Series, the Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup classes, groom’s classes, a team hunter exhibition, USHJA hunter derbies, the Great Charity Challenge sponsored by Fidelity® Investments, and the annual Nation’s Cup.

WEF is the largest show jumping circuit in the world and attracts top level riders from many different countries to compete in the FEI 2*CSI - 5* CSI events. Top level horses from all over the globe will be at Wellington in 2026 and their best riders are anticipating the competition ahead.

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Wellington International and WEF

Wellington International equestrian events continue to be managed by the same people associated with Equestrian Sports Production (ESP). The Wellington ownership group, which owns Wellington International, is an equestrian show production company that is bringing additional excitement to the property.

Saturday Night Lights at the Winter Equestrian Festival

Experience the magic of Saturday Night Lights every Saturday evening during the Winter Equestrian Festival at the Wellington International main stadium.

The fun begins at 6:00 p.m. with gates open and show jumping starts at 7:00 p.m. For the last three weeks of the season, gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the class begins at 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy exceptional food, live music, and unique shopping from local vendors offering clothing, accessories, and equestrian gear.

Admission is free, with only a $22 charge per carload for parking. Free off-site parking is available at Equestrian Village, located at 13500 South Shore Blvd., including a complimentary shuttle to Wellington International.

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