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 Ohio’s largest beef cattle event managed by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA), a non-profit membership organization, representing the business interests important to farm families raising cattle. It is one of the largest events held at the Ohio Expo Center with an annual attendance of over 30,000 people with over 1,500 head of cattle exhibited.
The Ohio Beef Expo hosts the largest trade show of its kind in the Midwest, a junior market animal and heifer show with over 1,000 head of cattle exhibiting and over 600 youth competing in showmanship and judging contests.
Ohio Beef Expo exhibitors and attendees come from across the Midwest. The show features indoor and outdoor trade shows, cattle shows and sales with cattle buyers from over 20 states, junior shows and educational events.
The Ohio Beef Expo is held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio over the third Saturday of every March.
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