GREAT HORSES GREAT RIDERS GREAT FUN
September 6 to 10, 2023
MESSE FRIEDRICHSHAFEN
Exhibitor documents
The new location in Friedrichshafen is simply made for AMERICANA. With its broad and long-standing experience in the world of equestrian sports, Messe Friedrichshafen is the perfect organizer for AMERICANA exhibition area.
The fairgrounds also leave nothing to be desired. As an exhibitor, you can benefit from our expertise in equestrian sports as well as visitors with exceptional purchasing power. Take advantage of AMERICANA as a business platform and look forward to outstanding service!
GREAT HORSES GREAT RIDERS GREAT FUN
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The formula for success: The synergies offered by the exhibition and sports areas
Whether Western riding associations, outfitters, suppliers of feed and nutritional supplements, horse health specialists, or stable construction companies – fans of Western riding will find exactly what they are looking for here! Several riding arenas and a Health Forum will ensure that information reaches the trade audience.
AMERICANA is also remaining true to its original concept in its new home. The fair has long served as a central meeting place for the community and will continue to play this role. It’s an event featuring plenty of fun, a buoyant mood, outstanding athletic achievements, and an incredible range of products on offer.
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THE RIDING PROGRAM –
Europe’s leading event with elite athletes in over 50 individual disciplines
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NUMBER 1 IN EUROPE
AMERICANA is the number 1 destination in Europe when it comes to everything relating to Western riding. With the exception of the Covid pandemic year of 2021, AMERICANA has been able to boast the participation of more than 350 exhibitors from 14 countries. The fair has also established itself as an event with a truly unique blend and has become synonymous with the best of Western horse culture, with a competitive riding program featuring more than 50 different Western equestrian classes. It’s an unforgettable event for exhibitors, contestants, and visitors!
AMERICANA 2023 –
Where the world’s elite meet
In 2023, we will again be expecting participants from more than 20 countries, including the United States, Canada, and many European countries. Over 50 competitive events are on the schedule, including highlights like the thrilling finals to be held during the evening shows on Friday and Saturday: the European Championship classes “NCHA European Cutting Cup” and “ERCHA European Reined Cow Horse Derby” as well as the Reining class “NRHA Bronze Trophy.” In addition to the big European Championship all-around classes such as “Ranch Riding” and “Trail,” a particular highlight of this year’s action will again be the “Bridleless Cutting” class, a competitive discipline in which the horses are ridden without the benefit of headstalls and reins.
Hall layout of AMERICANA in 2023
A3 Equestrian sports accessories and apparel, horse care, feed, forum ring and riding arena
A4 Equestrian sports accessories and apparel, horse care, riding ring, feed, tourism, information & services, Western riding associations
health, horse health, equestrian sport accessoires and apparel, horse care
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B1 B2 B3 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A1 P P P ENTRANCE Foyer East ENTRANCE Foyer West PARKING West 1 PARKING East 2 PARKING East 1 BUS NR.5 H MESSE EXPRESS FREE BUS-SHUTTLE MX SALOON
HALL
HALL
Ranch
HALL
HALL
Capital
HALL
HALL
Stables OPEN AIR GROUND WEST Foodtruck Area & Live-Music FOYER WEST Health Forum FOYER EAST Media & Creater Lounge H MX Open Air Ground West Open Air Ground East
ZEPPELIN CAT
A1: Western sports classes, evening shows
A2
Boulevard
HALL
A5
goods, trailers
A6 Hoof
A7
Messe Friedrichshafen: Captivating fairgrounds with persuasive details
PARKING West 2
8000 parking spaces directly on the grounds of the exhibition center. Additional park-and-ride parking spaces in the immediate vicinity.
Zeppelin Cat Hall A1: Spectacular event hall that can be completely darkened. Most recently the venue for the prime-time game show “Wetten, dass..?” and the gala shows of the Pferd Bodensee fair.
Bright halls with large glass fronts and wooden ceilings ensure that everyone can quickly get their bearings and enjoy a pleasant working atmosphere.
Rustic trade fair alp with beer garden on the Open-Air Area West. Our trade fair daycare looks after the little ones while their parents are visiting the fair.
The catered atrium is the ideal place to relax. It’s also great for exhibitor parties.
Our two foyers are popular meeting places and event venues.
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1 lake. 4 countries. 1000 possibilities
Our Location
Lake Constance is not only a fascinating leisure region, but also home to numerous high-tech companies of world renown, innovative start-ups and leading companies in the automotive sector. Many exhibitors have already found their employees of tomorrow here. This is the home of inventors and thinkers – but also the home of affluent target groups. Because Lake Constance, located in the Germany-Austria-Switzerland border region, is one of Europe’s most affluent purchasing regions. This is something that can be relied upon, even in these somewhat troubled times!
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Zurich
Munich
Stuttgart Innsbruck
Nuremberg FRIEDRICHSHAFEN AUSTRIA
GERMANY
SWITZERLAND
Frankfurt
LIECHTENSTEIN
Vaduz
A region to fall in love with!
Lake Constance is one of the most scenic leisure and vacation destinations in Europe. Summer is still in the air on Lake Constance at the beginning of September, tempting visitors with the numerous events and attractions the region has to offer. Many of our exhibitors use this dreamlike environment to host their own side events and to entertain their customers. The fair and its environment have unique synergies that foster success. Whether a rustic horse farm, an elegant beach bar, an exquisite sports and wellness hotel, or action and excitement – there are no limits to the imagination and possibilities on Lake Constance.
Organizer of Americana fair
MESSE FRIEDRICHSHAFEN GmbH
Neue Messe 1
88046 Friedrichshafen americana@messe-fn.de www.messe-friedrichshafen.de
Contact for Americana fair
Jana-Marie Roth
Show Director
T +49 (0) 7541 708 - 371 jana-marie.roth@messe-fn.de
Roland Bosch
Senior Consultant
T +49 (0) 7541 708 - 358 roland.bosch@messe-fn.de
Daniela Reitmeier
Projektmanagerin
T +49 (0) 7541 708 - 370
daniela.reitmeier@messe-fn.de
Valentina Agrello
Projektmanagerin
T +49 (0) 7541 708 - 377
valentina.agrello@messe-fn.de
www.americana.de
Organizer of Americana riding area
AMERICANA GmbH
Mühlenfeld 10 45470 Mülheim / Ruhr Germany
Managing Directors
Accommodations: Tourist Information Friedrichshafen
P.O. Box 2480
tourist-info@friedrichshafen.de +49 7541 20355444
www. tourismus-friedrichshafen.de
Joachim W. Bochmann
Sandra Quade