the first ohio beef expo
In 1988 the Ohio Beef Expo was created by leaders of Ohio's beef industry. The 2023 event will mark 35 years.
the ohio beef expo
The Ohio Beef Expo is the premier event for Ohio’s beef industry attracting over 30,000 beef industry enthusiasts annually. Each Spring the Ohio Beef Expo provides attendees with a unique experience that brings education, breed sales, youth shows, industry retail opportunities and more together all in one centralized place at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio.
The Ohio Cattlemen's Association, along with many volunteers, work together to make this event possible.
TRAILER pARKING INFORMATION
All cattle trailers, including show and sale cattle exhibitor trailers and junior show trailers MUST park north of 17th Avenue after unloading.
For Friday and Saturday only, special trailer parking for Ohio Beef Expo sale buyers will be available on the main part of the fairgrounds just east of the O’Neill Barn where the sale cattle are located. To access the parking area, cattle trailers should enter the fairgrounds off of 11th Avenue at the OHIO gate. Avoid the hassle and long walk to get your trailer by parking on the grounds. This special trailer parking area is expected to fill up, so plan to arrive early.
GENERAL PARKING INFORMATION
Expo attendees will enter the Ohio Beef Expo by exiting I-71 at 17th Avenue and following the signs through the north lots and south on Korbel Avenue to enter Gate 11 near the sheep barn. 17th Avenue will be closed to thru traffic during the Expo. Parking will be available on top of Gilligan.
hotel headquarters
Hilton columbus/polaris
8700 Lyra Drive Columbus, Ohio 43240
Admission
Admission to the Ohio Beef Expo is FREE. Parking at the Ohio Expo Center is $5.00 per day. Weekend parking passes are $14.00 each.
OCA Contact Info
Office: 614.873.6736
Fax: 614.873.6835
Contact Info During the Event
Main Expo Office & Trade Show: 614.824.4044
Breed Shows & Sales Office: 614.824.3844
Junior Show Office: 614.824.3864
Fax Number: 614.824.3086