MARYSVILLE, Ohio — Planning is underway for the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s (OCA) 34th Ohio Beef Expo, the premier event for Ohio’s beef industry. On March 17-20, 2022, the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus will provide cattle enthusiasts from across the state with a unique experience that brings education, breed sales, youth shows, industry retail opportunities and more together all in one place.

This year’s schedule will be a complete version of the Expo including events like the judging contest and youth quality assurance training.

For the first time in the history of the Expo, the Coliseum will be used for all junior activities. The Junior Show will continue with the Market Animal Show on Saturday and the Heifer Show on Sunday. All Junior Show stalling will take place online, and viaducts are reserved for OCA BEST sponsors. Remaining viaduct bays will be auctioned online in mid-February.

Eight breeds will host sales during the Expo and, like last year, there will only be one sale ring.

The Expo Trade Show will continue to host vendors and retailers of all kinds to provide attendees with the opportunity to purchase everything from semen to trailers and from show supplies to insurance. Thursday, March 17 will be the opening day for the trade show beginning at 3 p.m.

The full 2022 Ohio Beef Expo schedule is as follows:

 THURSDAY, MARCH 17

8:00 a.m. – Noon  |  Trade Show set up for large indoor equipment

Noon  |  All breeding cattle must be in place Breeds Building

Noon – 3:00 p.m.  |  Trade Show set-up outdoor & small indoor displays

3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.  |  Trade Show Open, Voinovich Building

4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  |  Junior Show Check-in, Gilligan Complex

7:30 p.m.  |  The Social, Hilton Columbus/Polaris

 FRIDAY, MARCH 18

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.  |   Judging Contest Registration, Coliseum

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.  |  Junior Show Check-in, Gilligan Complex

8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  |  Trade Show Open, Voinovich Building

9:00 a.m.  |   Judging Contest Begins, Coliseum

10:00 a.m.  |  Online Feeder Cattle Sale, Voinovich Building

Red Angus Parade, Cooper Arena

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  |  Genetic Pathway Open, Breeds Building

10:30 am.  |  Angus Parade, Cooper Arena

12:00 p.m.  |  Hereford Show, Cooper Arena

Shorthorn Show, Cooper Arena

12:30 p.m.  |  Youth Beef Quality Assurance Training

1:00 p.m.  |  Murray Grey Show, O’Neill Breeds Building

2:00 p.m.   |  Junior Showmanship, Coliseum

2:00 p.m.  |   Miniature Hereford Show, Cooper Arena

2:30 p.m.  |   Judging Contest Awards

3:00 p.m.  |   Chianina Sale, Voinovich Building

4:00 p.m.  |  Red Angus Sale, Voinovich Building

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  |  Cowboy Happy Hour, Voinovich Building

5:00 p.m.  |   Angus Sale, Voinovich Building

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 pm.  |  Junior Show Check-in – Steers Only

SATURDAY, MARCH 19

8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.  |  Junior Market Animal Show, Coliseum

8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.  |  Trade Show Open, Voinovich Building

9:30 a.m.  |  Miniature Hereford Sale, Voinovich Building

10:00 a.m.  |  Hereford Sale, Voinovich Building

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.   |  Genetic Pathway Open, Breeds Building

11:30 a.m.  |  Shorthorn Sale, Voinovich Building

1:00 p.m.  |  Simmental Sale, Voinovich Building

3:00 p.m.  |  Maine Anjou Sale, Voinovich Building

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  |  Cowboy Happy Hour, Voinovich Building

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  |  Junior Show Check-in – Heifers Only

 SUNDAY, MARCH 20

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  |  Junior Heifer Show, Coliseum

8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  |  Trade Show Open, Voinovich Building

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  |  Genetic Pathway Open, Breeds Building

The Official Expo hotel will be the Hilton Columbus/Polaris at 8700 Lyra Dr. Columbus, Ohio 43240. A discounted room rate for Ohio Beef Expo attendees will be offered until Feb. 18, 2022. This hotel will be host to The Social where cattlemen will gather to network and mingle on Thursday evening.

Sponsorships are still available, and the Beef Expo planning committee encourages individuals, breeders and cattle-related businesses to consider a sponsorship for the Ohio Beef Expo as the recognition opportunities are aplenty. More information on sponsorship opportunities is available at ohiobeefexpo.com.

Admission to the Ohio Beef Expo is free. Parking is $5 per day and weekend parking passes are $14.

The Ohio Beef Expo will ensure that all health orders related to COVID-19 at the time of the event will be followed. Details regarding the 2022 Ohio Beef Expo are subject to change pending current state health orders related to COVID-19.

For more information on the 2022 Ohio Beef Expo contact OCA at cattle@ohiocattle.org, 614-873-6736 or visit ohiobeefexpo.com. 

— Ohio Cattlemen’s Association