Cardinal Cluster Dog Shows

If you and your family love dogs, you’ll want to visit the Ohio State Fairgrounds and Expo Center April 16-20 for the 2025 Cardinal Cluster Dog Shows. This annual, family friendly event is even larger in 2025, featuring five dog shows from three local kennel clubs and takes place inside the Lausche Building just north of 17th Avenue. More than 150 dog breeds will strut their stuff in the show rings. Admission to all five days of shows is free. The event is not just about the competition. You can learn more about the breeds you love, discover great tips to help care for your canine friends, explore unique gifts and products for dogs and dog lovers, as well as watch some of the top dogs in the country compete to become Best in Show. You don’t have to worry about anyone in your family going hungry when visiting the show. Food trucks from a variety of cuisines, including Schmidt’s Sausage Haus, will be in the parking lot outside the Lausche Building. All judging begins at 8 a.m. The winners in each breed will then compete in Group judging starting in the mid afternoon, leading to Best in Show. The 2025 Cardinal Cluster begins on Wednesday April 16 with the Marion Ohio Kennel Club dog show. Marion hosts a second show on Thursday April 17. Dan Emmett Kennel Club then puts on the next two shows, on Friday April 18 and Saturday April 19. The final show of the cluster, on Sunday April 20, is hosted by the Central Ohio Kennel Club. In addition to the five all-breed shows, the Golden Retriever Club of Columbus, Ohio, will hold a specialty show on Friday April 18, and the Central Ohio Dachshund Club will hold specialty shows on Friday April 18 and Saturday April 19. Those driving to the Cardinal Cluster Dog Show should take Interstate 71 to the 17th Avenue exit. Turn west on 17th Avenue, where you will be directed into the driveway entrance in front of the Ohio History Connection. The Ohio State Fairgrounds/Expo Center will charge for parking, and signs will direct you to the parking areas.

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Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2976529-0

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