Equine Affaire 2027
Event Date
April 8–11, 2027
Location
Columbus, OH
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryEquine Affaire is a large-scale equine exposition and equestrian gathering held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. The organizers bill it as North America's premier equine exposition, offering a combination of education, entertainment, and shopping under one roof. The four-day event draws horse owners, riders, trainers, breeders, and equestrian enthusiasts across a wide range of disciplines.
At its core, the show pairs an extensive educational program with the self-described largest horse-related trade show in North America. Attendees can take in hundreds of clinics, seminars, and demonstrations led by leading coaches, competitors, trainers, and industry experts, then browse acres of retailers and manufacturers offering equine products and services.
Beyond shopping and learning, the event features breed pavilions and demos, horse and farm exhibits, competitions such as the Versatile Horse & Rider Competition, and evening performances of the Fantasia musical revue. General admission is open-seating with no registration required for sessions, making it accessible to families, professionals, and casual horse lovers alike.
Show Highlights
Signature features of Equine Affaire in Ohio include:
- Educational Program — hundreds of training clinics, seminars, and demos presented by leading coaches, competitors, trainers, and industry experts across many disciplines.
- Trade Show — described as the largest horse-related trade show in North America, with acres of retailers and manufacturers.
- Fantasia — Equine Affaire's signature musical celebration of the horse, an evening revue of professional equestrian performers and horses choreographed to music, held in the Ohio Expo Center Coliseum.
- Breed Pavilion & Demos — association-sponsored exhibits introducing dozens of horse breeds.
- Versatile Horse & Rider Competition — a timed and judged test of horsemanship in which pre-selected teams compete for $5,500.
- Additional attractions — Cowtown in Cooper, Breed Bonanza, the new Cowboy Challenge, Drive A Draft, the Marketplace Consignment Store, the new Wheels & Deals Boulevard, and a College & Career Fair.
Registration
General admission to Equine Affaire includes all clinics, seminars, demonstrations, competitions, the trade show, and specialty pavilions; all sessions are open admission with no registration required. Adult admission also includes a free souvenir program while supplies last.
Advance general admission pricing for 2027:
- Adult single-day ticket: $20
- Adult four-day ticket (Thurs–Sun): $60
- Child (age 7–10) single-day ticket: $10
- Child (age 6 and under): Free
(Prices are subject to a per-ticket service fee and a 5% Columbus ticket tax.) 2027 tickets go on sale December 2, 2026. Tickets can be purchased online via tix.com, by phone at (740) 845-0085 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm ET), or on site at the gate; advance online purchase is encouraged.
A separate ticket is required for the Fantasia show, priced at $16, $18, $20, $23, or $25 (plus service fee and tax). Groups purchasing 10 or more Fantasia tickets for the Thursday performance receive a 25% discount, applied automatically at checkout.
History
Equine Affaire has been operating since 1994, using the tagline "Elevating the Equestrian Experience Since 1994." The organization produces two annual expositions: the Ohio event at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus and an Eastern States Exposition event in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Over the years it has grown into what it describes as North America's premier equine exposition and largest horse-related trade show.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Equine Affaire 2027?
Equine Affaire will be held April 8–11, 2027, at the Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211.
How much do tickets cost and how do I buy them?
Advance general admission is $20 for an adult single-day ticket, $60 for an adult four-day pass, and $10 for children ages 7–10, with children 6 and under free (plus a service fee and 5% Columbus ticket tax). Tickets for 2027 go on sale December 2, 2026, and can be purchased online at tix.com, by phone at (740) 845-0085, or on site at the gate.
What is included with general admission?
General admission includes all clinics, seminars, demonstrations, competitions, the trade show, and specialty pavilions, and all sessions are open admission with no registration required. Adult admission also includes a free souvenir program while supplies last.
Is the Fantasia show included in admission?
No. The Fantasia musical performance requires a separate ticket priced at $16, $18, $20, $23, or $25 (plus service fee and tax), and it is held in the Coliseum at the Ohio Expo Center with the show beginning at 7:30pm.
How much is parking and are pets allowed?
The Ohio Expo Center charges $10 per entry or $25 for a four-day parking pass. Pets are not permitted inside any building at the event, including the barns.
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