Admission & Parking

Admission

Admission is FREE!

Special Event Exceptions:  Congress PBR and Freestyle Reining.

Parking

Parking Passes:

Daily: $25 - 
DISCOUNTED to $15 every Monday and Tuesday
Daily parking is FREE every Wednesday, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors Stallion Transportation Group, Huntington Bank, and the National Snaffle Bit Association!

Entire Event: $75

*Online transaction fees not included. 

Attendees who purchase one-time admissions must park north of 17th Avenue. All commercial exhibitors, horse show exhibitors and whole-show pass spectators may park on the main fairgrounds (south of 17th Avenue). These exhibitors and spectators with whole-show passes may also park trucks and cars on top of the Gilligan Barn, but no trailers are permitted on top of the barn. There will be only one-way traffic around the Gilligan Barn. Any vehicle, including trailers, trucks, cars or golf carts, that parks in an unauthorized area, or without proper stickers/permits, will be towed by the Ohio State Highway Patrol at the owner's expense.

Contact SP+ Parking with any questions:

614-294-9336

PLEASE NOTE: Admission and restricted parking rules will be enforced beginning the day prior to the start of the Congress Horse Show.

Horse Trailer Parking

All horse trailers parked south of 17th Avenue will be subject to the daily camping fee of $50 per day from the date of arrival. Trailers not being used for camping can park in the designated parking area north of 17th Avenue at no charge.

Other Motorized Vehicles

No small, motorized vehicles (except golf carts or handicapped scooters) are allowed on the Ohio Expo Center grounds. No Gators, Mules, Mopeds or similar type vehicles are permitted on the show grounds by non-approved show personnel. Golf carts will not be allowed in barns or in restricted areas after the start of the show. A golf cart permit is required for all golf carts, and a valid driver's license is required. Golf carts will have limited access in some areas, and signs will be posted. Those violating the golf cart rules will be subject to a fine.

Golf carts can be rented through Eagle Golf Cars:

http://www.eaglegolfcars.net/

1-888-432-3059 | (740) 756-0518

eaglegolfcars@aol.com

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