This is a huge event, physically, taking up most of the fairgrounds for three weeks; and a huge…read moreevent, culturally, one of the largest horse shows in the world. People come from all over to compete. I live right down the road, and am not into horses so never bothered to go. But Baby K is, so we went to check it out. $25 parking per car but free entry, and it looks like you could park on 17th closer to campus, maybe OHS, maybe up off Hudson, etc., and really not walk much farther than you do from the fair lot and just go in. Loads of vendors, with tack, trinkets, trailers, and more. A puppy building, for sale but with owners eager to show them off to kids. Two arenas, with tons of seating, good views and sound. And a strip of fair food. You can watch the shows, go to the practice corrals just outside and see the horses close up, have a roast beef sundae, and get a souvenir. A fun family day for just about anybody, and if you are into horses absolutely come check it out.

I'm not quite sure if folks in Columbus realize just what an enormously big deal the All American…read moreQuarter Horse Congress really is - and what it is, is the largest single breed horse show in the world! There are multiple events and these are world class animals and competitors, it not just some local Ohio farm thing. I came for the PBR Professional Bull Riding event in 2021. We were treated to an Ohio native, Eli Vastbinder - a PRCA ProRodeo competitor- winning the event, and the points he gathered helped carry him into the world finals competition. The All American Quarter Horse Congress show is the Ohio State Fiargrounds and Expo Center like you've never seen it! Well worth a visit.

Wonderful experience! Definitely recommended. Stopped by while driving and glad that we made the…read morecommitment

The staff was super helpful and friendly! They made our date night super fun and enjoyable!…read more Great time here at Buckeye Raceway! Awesome idea for a cute competitive date night!

Not bad location for racing. Need more people. Did good. Just empty. The people were nice and cool…read more Down to earth

Michelle at Dream Maker Farm is great! All of Dream Maker's animals are rescues and well loved!…read moreThey make it priority to ensure the zoo is a 'last stop' for their furry friends. Dream Maker has ducks, bunnies, ponies, offers unicorn/pony rides. The staff is knowledgeable about the animals and is a great addition to any birthday party or festival.

You cannot go wrong having Dream Maker Farm at your event. Michelle and the girls were so…read morewonderful! Every animal is a rescue living their best life with Michelle. They love their fur babies. They were very good working with the children. Everyone enjoyed themselves. thank you again for a great day!!!

Always a fun treat to come and throw some axes. Nice place with full bar and ample seating. Free…read morearcade games also available to play. The axe throwing cages are small but we'll equipped. I like that you don't feel like you are in a warehouse. Super friendly bartenders that will give you a quick lesson then you are ready to have fun. Great beer selection on draft and if you are hungry, there's a small restaurant upstairs you can order food from. They will even bring it down to you. Unfortunately we only got to order fries when we were there as they were out of alot. But they were super tasty fries. I recommend coming here if you want a nice axe throwing experience. Parking is street parking but available around the area.

Erica is the best. She taught me patiently and I still sucked. But that's not the point. She's an…read moreawesome host and she single handedly handles everything. She's a one woman show. We had such a great time and I can say I wanna come back here Everytime I'm in Columbus because of Erica. Don't miss a chance to throw axes, tell some axe jokes and have a good time. It's the best time to have with a fun group. Get your axe in here! Thanks Erica!

I love a holiday crafts festival and this is one of the great ones. It took us hours to walk…read morethrough and see all of the vendor booths. Parking was $6 and entrance fee was $7 per person. The crowds weren't too bad - definitely steady and busy but not overwhelming. They had everything from hand painted chocolates and local dairy cheese, to art pieces selling for thousands of dollars. Some of the art work on display was unbelievably beautiful. There are many things I would have liked to have taken home (with a much bigger budget.) Most of the artisans were really friendly and helpful with any questions. Many also said they sell on Etsy and will ship online orders. I look forward to making this an annual holiday outing.

This year I visited Winterfair for the first time. I didn't really know what to expect as far as…read morethe quality of craftsmanship or the scale of the event. I knew from a quick bit of research that it was a long-standing tradition and spanned a long weekend of Thursday through Sunday each December. I went on Sunday, the last day of the event. We paid (I think) $5 for parking. Admission was $7 on the first visit, free on each visit after that. I arrived as soon as doors opened at Noon and stayed until we were forced out at 5p. I walked nonstop the entire time and did not see nearly everything there was to see. There were hundreds of artisans. I saw mainly the same styles of crafts: wooden bowls, ceramics, jewelry, some watercolor, etc. The level of craftsmanship was pretty consistent throughout, which was a good and bad thing. The good thing was that there were no real schlubs. The bad thing was that I often felt like I was seeing more of the same. We bought a lot, mainly Christmas gifts. Winterfair merchants must make a killing off people looking for unique gifts. I got a beautiful pair of earrings from artist Charles Pinckney. Charles' booth stood out to me because it was understated. Whereas many merchants faux walls were crammed top to bottom and edge to edge with merchandise, Charles' spot featured one glass display case with maybe 25 pieces of jewelry. I stopped to talk with him. He had a voice like James Earl Jones and a very endearing personality. Charles told me that his inspiration comes from his childhood. Each of his abstract pieces has a story, and he shared several of them with me. I inquired about one specific pair of earrings and became more enthralled with them after hearing their tale. I just had to have them. I put them on immediately and took a picture with Charles to commemorate the occasion. I found another noteworthy crafter near the entrance, a husband and wife who make ceramic bird sculptures. It doesn't sound so interesting, but the sculptures are dead on! The eyes were phenomenally real. And you should see the feathers; they look pillowy and soft. I couldn't control myself and ended up touching three of the birds, only to be disappointed by their actual hard surfaces. They looked so lifelike. While scoping out one merchant's items, I got a whiff of something deliciously sweet. I soon pinned the smell: roasted nuts! I followed my nose to a stand with a variety of handmade chocolates and freshly roasted nuts. I split a bag of pecans, a bag of almonds, and a bag of cashews with my cohort. Absolutely wonderful! The Sunday show wasn't overly crowded, but I did have to deal with a lot of nudging. That's one thing I hate about craft shows. People elbow and crowd around you to see what you're looking at. And to get a good view of anything, you have to do some elbowing yourself. Another thing that makes me a bit uncomfortable about craft shows is that the person who made the piece is sitting right there. So, you have to pull back your reactions. If you hate something, it's best to wait to say so until you're away from the stand. On the other hand, I had some marvelous conversations with vendors who were eager to tell me how they make their crafts and why they make their crafts. They were thrilled that someone was interested in knowing the stories behind their works. When I entered the building, I took my time looking at every stall. But as the minute hand on the clock spun, I found myself merely glancing at the stalls towards the back of the annex. I wish I would've budgeted my time better. I feel like I missed some really good stuff. It wasn't until the doors were getting ready to close that I discovered the food section of Winterfair. Jams, dips, syrups, drinks, mixes, and baked goods are housed in the far front corner. Almost every stall offers free samples of everything they sell. It was a heyday! I had some great raspberry hot chocolate, a fluffy banana cream pie dip, several creamy salsas, amazing maple syrup, and more. The sample areas were very clean, and the merchants enforce the use of tongs and a strict no double-dipping rule. Much appreciated. If you're going, I suggest wearing a light jacket because the building gets hot. Carry a light purse as well because, no matter the actual weight, it will feel like a million pounds by the end of the day and you'll be adding the weight of your purchases to that. Bring plenty of cash as the goods are sometimes expensive (though less so than other venues I've been to), and many of the merchants don't have the capability to process credit cards. If you're buying something heavy, don't fret; most merchants will hold your purchase until you're ready to go. Do eat lunch in the building, and do sample as much of the food in the sales area as you can. And remember that you don't have to see it all in one day; if you plan to come back, get a ticket on the way out and bring it back with you for free re-entry.

Today and tomorrow, May 31 and June 1, 2025. Held at the Ohio Expo Center, in I think the Lausche…read moreBuilding, just west of the main fair entrance and south of the big parking lot. Not a cat show in the sense of loads of cats in competition, more of a cat culture exhibition. Rescue groups, cat toys and treats and trinkets for sale, art and craft activities for kids and adults, and more. Kid K LOVED it, and I enjoyed it. There was a bit of a punk/counterculture edge to it, with mildly naughty T-shirts ("I love kitties and beer") and a bit of LARPing going on with people dressed in cat-inspired clothes. Plus you could bring your own cat, and a few people did, in strollers or even just in their arms. Doubt ours would tolerate that, but these seemed fine. Super friendly and helpful staff. The other patrons were fun and pleasant. It was moderately busy but not crowded. K got her face painted ($10, no line somehow.) Schmidt's had a food stand. The whole thing was fun. Basic ticket was I think $15, some activities had fees and could be bundled with a ticket. Parking was $7 but that's partly due to other events on site; traffic was a bit slow. We'll definitely go back if they do it here next year. And maybe bring the most laid-back cat we have.

Monet is an incredible instructor. I rode with her several years ago and am excited that she has…read morereturned to Ohio to share her knowledge. Monet will teach you the correct way to ride a horse. Exalt and Salute is an amazing facility and Monet is an amazing instructor. I have ridden with several instructors in the past and I love that Monet gets out there and walks/runs along side you so she can watch if you are riding correctly. She easily explains how the correct riding should "feel" and helps you learn your aids to where it makes sense! You wont see Monet sipping sweet tea sitting in the middle of the arena like other trainers. She will be out there helping you to learn because she is passionate about teaching.

I am very happy that I discovered Exalt & Salute. The facilities here are top notch. The care and…read morededication that I see for the horses, the equipment and the facility is beyond compare. I've ridden dressage since the mid-1980s, went to college and studied Equestrian Science and thought I knew much about the discipline. I took a break from riding when work and parenthood got in the way. I began riding with Monet about eight months ago and I can honestly say, with every lesson I'm learning something new! My brain and body are both challenged as we're building a more correct, and connected, foundation for my riding. No matter where a horse or rider is in their schooling, I highly recommend Monet Ward as an instructor and trainer!