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Who We Are

The All American Quarter Horse Congress is the world's largest horse show, held each fall at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. Hosted by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, Congress brings competitors, exhibitors, spectators and businesses together for one of the equine industry's premier events. Learn more about the Congress here.

2026 All American Quarter Horse Congress At A Glance

Horse Show & Trade Show: September 26 - October 24, 2026
Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio

28,000+ horse show entries annually
500,000+ people attracted to the Columbus area
$5+ million in cash and prizes awarded each year
$426 million estimated annual economic impact

Admission

General admission is FREE.
Separate tickets are required for

Location

Ohio Expo Center
717 East 17th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43211

From I-71, take Exit 111.

View the Ohio Expo Center Map.

Parking

Daily: $25 per vehicle
Monday and Tuesday: $15 per vehicle
Wednesday: FREE, thanks to the generosity of Huntington Bank, Stallion Transportation Group, and the National Snaffle Bit Association
Entire Event: $75 per vehicle
Transaction fees are not included.

Parking and camping are managed by Metropolis. View complete admission and parking information here.

Important: Parking rules will be enforced beginning the first day horses arrive onsite. Vehicles without the proper permit or in an unauthorized area may be towed at the owner's expense.

Horse Trailer Parking

Horse trailers parked south of 17th Avenue or in an RV lot are subject to the $60 daily camping fee. Trailers not being used for camping may park at no charge in the designated trailer parking area north of 17th Avenue.

Parking Questions

Parking and camping at the Congress are managed by Metropolis.

Metropolis
Tim Anderson
614-294-9336
tanderson@metropolis.io
www.metropolis.io