EQUUS Film & Arts Fest 2026 in Midway, Kentucky!
Midway, Kentucky
Midway, Kentucky, is a historic small town in the Bluegrass Region, famous as Kentucky's first railroad town, established in 1835, and known for its preserved 19th-century architecture, Thoroughbred horse farms (like Three Chimneys & Airdrie Stud), Midway University, and charming downtown with unique shops, restaurants, and annual festivals, making it a hub for history, horses, and hospitality.
The Thoroughbred Theater - Fest Headquarters
Home base for the Featured Films & Panels
Live Performances and Fine Wines
127 East Main Street
Midway, KY 40347
A Likely Story - Literary Corral Headquarters
EQUUS Literary Corral Headquarters!
A Likely Story, located in Midway, Ky, is owned and operated by mother-daughter duo Ashlee and Anagail (Annie) Denington. The idea for a local independent bookstore was born in 2018 after Annie developed a neurologic disorder that drastically changed her plans for her future.
113 East Main Street Midway, KY 40347
Horse Human Connection Workshops
Workshops Thurs - Sat – 9 am – 1 pm
Center for Integrated Horsemanship: At Pine Knoll, we blend horsemanship, mindfulness, and wellness into one powerful ecosystem. Every program—Conscious-Based Horsemanship, Mindful Riders, HorsEmpowerment, and Life Enhancement—is designed to meet you and your horse where you are, and guide you both toward greater harmony, health, and mutual learning.
EQUUS Run Vineyard - Hosting the Winnie Awards
Winnie Awards Sunday November 22 – 2 pm - 5 pm
A Kentucky native, our founder Cynthia Bohn grew up on a tobacco farm. She developed a strong appreciation for culture around wine—how it brought people together, how closely it was connected to the land, and how vines, once planted, could produce grapes for decades with the right care.
Equus Run has six acres of estate-grown vines which are cultivated and harvested to produce our wines year after year.
EQUUS Literary Corral
The EQUUS Film & Arts Fest Literary Corral is a special section of the EQUUS Film Festival dedicated to celebrating equine-themed literature. It provides a platform for authors, publishers, and readers to connect and explore a wide range of books, from fiction and non-fiction to poetry and children's literature, all centered around horses. The Literary Corral often features author readings, book signings, panel discussions, and opportunities for attendees to discover new literary works and engage with their favorite authors. It's a vibrant hub for anyone passionate about both horses and the written word.
EQUUS Film & Arts Fest
The Equus Film & Arts Fest celebrates the art of storytelling through film, literature, and art. Join us to explore a unique selection of films, art and literature that showcase the bond between humans and horses.
Every horse has a story, it’s our mission to share those stories, through film, art and literature.
