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11TH ANNIVERSARY EXPO

THE ORIGINAL EDUCATIONAL FISHING EXPO CELEBRATING ITS 11TH ANNIVERSARY

The original expo in our National Fishing Expos series, National Fishing Expos—Columbus (formerly Columbus Fishing Expo), has drawn a crowd of fishing enthusiasts since 2015.

The National Fishing Expos-Columbus is celebrating its 11th year with an exciting event from January 30th-February 1st at the Ohio Expo Center's Bricker building. This year's expo promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring over 250 vendors and four seminar stages offering hourly fishing seminars. The event is family-friendly, with free admission for kids 12 and under and a dedicated Kids Zone where young anglers can enjoy trout fishing and interactive games.

We are bringing back the exclusive $200 VIP parties on Friday and Saturday. These parties include early entry one hour before the expo opens, admission to the VIP party, a Bird Dog Fishing Rod of your choice (valued at $189) at www.birddogrods.com, a one-hour meet & greet with special guests, Fred Roumbanis, James World Wide Watson, Mike Quinlin, and Fat Cat Newton and other fishing pros, a National Fishing Expo T-shirt and hat, lunch from Schmidt's, and two drinks, totaling a value of $275.  In addition, VIP guests will be eligible to win a one-day fishing trip on Lake Erie with Mike Quinlin and a chance to win a one-day fishing trip at the Briarwood Sporting Club at www.briarwoodclub.com

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Don't miss this exciting celebration of fishing fun and education!

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

  • Skip the lines and buy tickets online now!
  • Two kids 12 and under FREE with each adult ticket!
  • The Ohio Expo Center charges a parking fee of $7.00.
  • On-site tickets are purchased through the TIXR App or cash only at the box office.

Times for each day:  

January 30th, Friday: 12 pm - 7 pm
January 31st,
Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm
February 1st,
Sunday: 10 am - 3 pm

ADDRESS

Bricker Building, Ohio Expo Center
717 E. 17th Ave Columbus, OH 43211

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ABOUT US

THE PREMIER FISHING EXPOS: HEAR FROM THE COUNTRY'S BEST

Spanning cities all around the Midwest, the National Fishing Expos are the industry’s premier educational-based fishing expos. No matter which event you attend, you’ll have a unique opportunity to learn from (and talk shop with) professional anglers speaking on every fishing topic. And you’ll come away from our information-packed seminars armed with tips, tools and secrets you can put to use immediately.

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EVERY MAJOR FISHING BRAND ALL UNDER ONE ROOF

This is your chance to scout out the industry’s best brands in one place. All three of our expos cast a wide net when it comes to the latest products and services — where you’ll find everything from tackle, rods, guides and apparel, to boats, motors, maps and more. Don’t let this opportunity get away!

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