Columbus Pet Expo 2027 (31st Annual)

The Columbus Pet Expo is the oldest and largest pet expo in the world, celebrating the Family Pet for 31 years since 1996. The 31st Annual show takes place March 12-14, 2027 at the Ohio Expo Center (Bricker Multi-Purpose & Ohio Building) in Columbus, Ohio.

Show Hours

• Friday, March 12: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Saturday, March 13: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Sunday, March 14: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

What's at the Show

• 280+ vendors, rescues and experts across 154,000 sq ft of participation events - the largest pet expo in the USA
• Zones include Dog World, Cat World, Reptile World, Aquatic World, Kids World and the Mega Pet Adoption
• Continuous attractions: Dock Diving, Dog Lure Course, Doggone Hunt, Reptile World, Mega Pet Adoption, Wiener Dog Olympics and Kids Fun World
• Main Arena acts: High Performance K9s disc-dog stunts and the Dress-Up Your Pet Contest
• 2nd Arena: Triple Threat K9 detection/protection/obedience demos and K9 Special Olympics
• 20,000+ pet lovers expected in 2027

Visitor Info

• Pets are welcome with current rabies/vaccination records; dogs must be on a non-retractable leash (max 6 ft)
• A signed pet waiver is required at the gate (downloadable in advance)
• The Bricker Building is single-floor and ADA-accessible throughout

Contact

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 614-206-4073