- Oct 25, 2012
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Here are some things you need to know-
There is a charge by the Ohio Expositions Commission to park on the fairgrounds. One entry (no in and out) day privleges ca be bought or there is the weekend pass option. It costs more but is good for all three days and even though it says "no in and out" they never check or keep track of it. There is a lot to do in Columbus: shopping, educational, amusements. The poor misguided folks in your party may want to go shopping for something other than birds and bird equipment. Maybe, in time, you can bring them back to their senses.
Also, we feel obligated to tell you about the food available at the show. This is a concession that has exclusive rights to food sales on the grounds. We don't like the situation and neither will you. The prices are very high and the quality is not great. Consider packing a small cooler and bring sandwiches and drinks. There are plenty of places to be out of the way to enjoy your food, like the mezzanian overlooking the show. Just don't setup your picnic in the concessionaires dining area. Really, it is so bad that small children have been seen fighting the chickens over scratch feed for something affordable and better to eat.
Be advised also that there is a $5.00 per person entry fee to the show on Saturday charged to everyone over 12. This applies to persons who are not exhibitors or participants in junior showmanship events. All exhibitors and members of their parties get entry badges when they check in. The average exhibitor at the show pays just under $50 to see the show. Think of the entry fee as a convenint way for you to help everyone enjoy the show. Compare the price of amusement of things like going to a movie, for two hours.
The entry fee we charge helps to defray the costs of the junior show which this year is the largest we have ever had and the new record holder for any show, any time. Juniors do not have to be exhibitors to participate in showmanship (but they will need a bird) or any other junior events. Things like last year, Lindsay Halbach RN had all the little guys doing poultry finger painting. Looked like they were having a great time until it was over and they cae back into the show hall. The chickens were scared of the pint size technicolor youngsters who were all laughing and having a great time.
There is a charge by the Ohio Expositions Commission to park on the fairgrounds. One entry (no in and out) day privleges ca be bought or there is the weekend pass option. It costs more but is good for all three days and even though it says "no in and out" they never check or keep track of it. There is a lot to do in Columbus: shopping, educational, amusements. The poor misguided folks in your party may want to go shopping for something other than birds and bird equipment. Maybe, in time, you can bring them back to their senses.
Also, we feel obligated to tell you about the food available at the show. This is a concession that has exclusive rights to food sales on the grounds. We don't like the situation and neither will you. The prices are very high and the quality is not great. Consider packing a small cooler and bring sandwiches and drinks. There are plenty of places to be out of the way to enjoy your food, like the mezzanian overlooking the show. Just don't setup your picnic in the concessionaires dining area. Really, it is so bad that small children have been seen fighting the chickens over scratch feed for something affordable and better to eat.
Be advised also that there is a $5.00 per person entry fee to the show on Saturday charged to everyone over 12. This applies to persons who are not exhibitors or participants in junior showmanship events. All exhibitors and members of their parties get entry badges when they check in. The average exhibitor at the show pays just under $50 to see the show. Think of the entry fee as a convenint way for you to help everyone enjoy the show. Compare the price of amusement of things like going to a movie, for two hours.
The entry fee we charge helps to defray the costs of the junior show which this year is the largest we have ever had and the new record holder for any show, any time. Juniors do not have to be exhibitors to participate in showmanship (but they will need a bird) or any other junior events. Things like last year, Lindsay Halbach RN had all the little guys doing poultry finger painting. Looked like they were having a great time until it was over and they cae back into the show hall. The chickens were scared of the pint size technicolor youngsters who were all laughing and having a great time.
5hr 17min. Although I would probably pay more in shipping to find all the breeds I want. Definitely gonna have to run it past the hubby, he's gonna think I'm crazy.
