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Cappadocia Horse Festival

The second Cappadocia Horse Festival took place from July 3 to 5, 2026, in Göreme, Nevşehir, celebrating Türkiye’s equestrian heritage with a mounted parade, riding and training demonstrations, dressage, traditional archery and stage performances.

Date
Jul 3-5, 2026
Location
Göreme
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Cappadocia Horse Festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • Mounted procession beginning in Göreme Square
  • Horseback riding and training demonstrations
  • Dressage and show-riding displays
  • Traditional Turkish archery
The Cappadocia Horse Festival held its second edition from July 3 to 5, 2026, in Göreme, in the central province of Nevşehir. The event brought together riders, horse breeders, equestrian enthusiasts and visitors to highlight Turkish horse culture, historical sports and regional traditions.

The festival opened with a mounted procession from Göreme Square toward the festival grounds. Its program included horseback riding and training exhibitions, dressage, show riding, traditional archery, stage performances and a demonstration by mounted officers from the Nevşehir Gendarmerie Horse and Dog Training Center.

The event was held under the auspices of the Nevşehir Governor’s Office and organized with Göreme Municipality and the Cappadocia Equestrian Culture Association. Organizers presented it as a way to preserve equestrian traditions while promoting Cappadocia’s cultural and tourism heritage.

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Göreme Square
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