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Who We Are

The All American Quarter Horse Congress is the world's largest horse show with over 20,000 entries annually. Held each fall at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, the show attracts more than 500,000 people, and generates over $426 million for the central Ohio economy. The All American Quarter Horse Congress is hosted by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, an affiliate of the American Quarter Horse Association. OQHA's mission is to protect and promote the Quarter Horse and the interests of owners, breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts. OQHA is committed to setting the standard in the equine industry by engaging equine enthusiasts through world-class competition, recreational activities, education, and engagement of the next generation of participants and industry leaders.

2026 All American Quarter Horse Congress Dates

Dates: September 26 - October 24, 2026

Location

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

Parking

Single Day: $25 PER VEHICLE
*** Daily parking on Mondays and Tuesdays is only $15***
Daily parking is FREE on Wednesdays, thanks to our generous sponsors: Huntington Bank, Stallion Transportation Group, and the National Snaffle Bit Association!
Entire Show: $75 PER VEHICLE

*Online transaction fees not included.

Please note that there is no additional charge for admission. Admission includes access to all events except for Freestyle Reining and the Congress PBR.

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