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Parking at the Expo Center is $7 for a one-time entry. This price may vary for special events, including but not limited to the All American Quarter Horse Congress, Equine Affaire, Goodguys Rod Custom Car Show, Arnold Sports Festival and concerts. Parking rates subject to change.

Celebrating 30 Years of Paws, Claws, and Scales!
Welcome to the 30th Annual Columbus Pet Expo, returning to the Ohio Expo Center this March 13-15!

For three decades, we’ve been the heart of the Midwest pet community, and this year, we’re going bigger than ever before.

Whether you're a lifelong pet owner or looking to find a new best friend, our anniversary event features more interactive activities, more world-class entertainment, and more shopping than any year in our history.

What’s Happening in 2026?
Experience the fan favorites and brand-new additions that make this year's expo a "must-attend" for the whole family:

High-Flying Action: Watch the World Champion Frisbee Dogs and the incredible Dock Diving competitions.

The Main Event: Cheer on the athletes in the legendary Wiener Dog Olympics!

Get Involved: Enter your furry friend in our Pet Dress-Up Contest.

Discover the Wild: Explore Reptile World and meet some of the most fascinating creatures on the planet.

Find Your Match: Visit our Mega Pet Adoption area—your new family member is waiting for you.

The Ultimate Shopping Experience: Browse "Everything New and Good for Pets" from hundreds of vendors.

Don’t Wait—Grab Your Discount Tickets!
Join us for a weekend-long celebration of everything that makes our pets special. Tickets are available now at a special discount rate.

All event dates, times and prices are subject to change without notice by the Ohio Expo Center. The event sites linked to by the Ohio Expo Center are developed by people over whom the Ohio Expo Center exercises no control. These private pages may contain information that some people may find objectionable, inappropriate, or offensive. The Ohio Expo Center is not responsible for unintended or objectionable content and assumes no responsibility for the content of any site linked to from our website.

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 and other communicable diseases exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. Guests should only visit the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair after evaluating their own health risks. Your entry onto the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair property constitutes your understanding of these risks, and you voluntarily assume such risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and any other communicable diseases. The Ohio Expositions Commission cannot be held liable if you contract COVID-19 or other communicable diseases. Help protect yourself by following safety protocols, and state and local public health mandates.

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