Columbus Pet Expo · 31st Annual · 2027

Columbus Pet Expo — 31st Annual (12–14 March 2027)

The 31st annual Columbus Pet Expo runs Friday 12 through Sunday 14 March 2027 at the Ohio Expo Center, Bricker Multi-Purpose and Ohio Building, 717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211. The organizer describes it as the oldest and largest pet expo in the United States: about 154,000 sq ft of shopping, rescues, reptiles, trainers, and live demos, with 280+ vendors and a projected 20,000+ pet lovers.

Hours (official Show Info)

• Friday 12 March: 12:00–20:00
• Saturday 13 March: 10:00–19:00
• Sunday 14 March: 10:00–17:00

Admission (2027)

• Adults: $16 (any single day)
• Senior (50+): $14 (ID at gate)
• Children 4–12: $12
• Children 3 & under: free (must be accompanied by a paying adult)
• Family bundle: $46 (2 adults + 2 children, any single day)
• 3-day adult: $38 · 3-day child (4–12): $26
• Show Info also lists a 3-day pass at $24 (any age)
• Parking: $7 per day, paid at the gate

Online checkout opens early 2027; tickets are also sold at the gate. Tickets are non-refundable; transfers via [email protected] at least 48 hours before the show.

Pets and accessibility

Dogs, cats, and small pets are welcome with a signed 2027 pet waiver (print ahead to skip the gate line). Current rabies and vaccination records required. Dogs on a non-retractable leash (Show Info: max 6 ft; FAQ: max 48") and carriers for small pets. No aggressive animals or animals in heat; cleanup bags on site. The Bricker Building is single-floor and ADA-accessible. Wheelchairs: contact Ohio Expo Center.

What’s on the floor

Main Arena, dock diving, dog lure course, Reptile World, Kids Fun World, Mega Pet Adoption, Wiener Dog Olympics, and continuous attractions during show hours. Arena acts (High Performance K9s, Dress-up Your Pet Contest, Triple Threat K9, K9 Special Olympics) are listed on the 2027 schedule page and may still shift.

Contact

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 614-206-4073
• Official site: https://www.columbuspetexpo.com/
• Show Info: https://columbuspetexpo.com/show-info/
• Tickets: https://columbuspetexpo.com/tickets/
• Exhibit: https://columbuspetexpo.com/exhibit/