ANNUAL BIRD FAIR
Please visit us on March 22, 2026
for our MAEBS 33rd Annual Bird Fair
10 am - 3:30 pm NO EARLY BIRDS! Vendors setting up
Parrot Rescues will have info on their available adoptable birds.
For sale: toys, food, seed, treats, vitamins, play gyms, cages and accessories, gifts, unique items, parrots: canaries and other species
Franklin County Fairgrounds, Edwards Building, 5035 Northwest Parkway, Hilliard, OH
(I-270 exit west onto Cemetery Rd, north onto Leap Rd, left just before railroad tracks onto Northwest Parkway, turn left at gate 3, Edwards Building is the building straight ahead)
Not all vendors take credit cards so bring cash. ATM available with limited withdrawls.
No pets of any kind are allowed inside for everyone’s and the animal’s safety. Certified service dogs allowed.
Free parking $5 admission - Under 12 years old Free with adult admission2022 MAEBS Bird Fair
ALL COVID RESTRICTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED - masks if required, social distancing, and respect for everyone’s space!
VENDORS from previous bird fairs (some are no longer in business):
Vet offices: Animal Care Unlimited, MetVet Hilliard
Feathered Friends Aviary and Rescue, Mid-Ohio Bird Toys, Pippi’s Toy Box, Reed Seed, Shake Your Tail Feathers Aviary, Sidell Designs, Sugarcreek Bird Farm, Sweet Tweet Aviary, Texts from Parrots, Whisper Wind Bird Farm, Homemade safe bird toys sold by Donald Sayre, Aubree Mayan - bird decals
Breeders: J9;s Crazy Bird Lady Aviary, JR’s Birds, Jose Ribbo, Mini-Arce Canaries & Canary Cottage, Canaries by Trpkov
Ohio Avian Rescues: Charlie Brown Bird Rescue in Cardington, Miami Valley Bird Club and Rescue in Troy, A Little Budgie Told Me in Dayton, and Parrot Hope Rescue in Mantua.
2021Thanks to all vendors, members, and guests who attended our MAEBS bird fair on Sunday, September 26, 2021
2021 Thanks to all vendors, members, and guests who attended our MAEBS outdoor bird fair on Sunday, June13, 2021 from 12:30 - 5 pm at the Clintonville Women’s Club’s Parking Lot, 3951 N. High Street, Columbus / Admission $5 for 12 years old and up, Parking lot for vendors, handicap parking, and bulk pick up. Free Parking available at Whetstone Public Library.
2020 Outdoor bird fair on Sunday, September 27th, 2020 , our 27th bird fair, was a success. Thanks for coming! It was held 11am - 3 pm in back parking lot of Clintonville’s Women's Club, 3951 North High Street, Columbus (just north of Whetstone Columbus Library). This is a special version of our yearly bird fair to give people a chance to stock up on bird supplies and also to support our loyal vendors. Thanks for following all COVID-19 restrictions (masks required, social distancing and respect for everyone’s space).
2019 Thanks to all the vendors and parrot enthusiasts who attended Our annual 26th MAEBS Bird Fair on Sunday, April 7, 2019 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard (Columbus), Ohio. Food truck - Barley 31 - had wonderful tasty food.
MetVet Hilliard did 3 presentations: 11 am & 3 pm Avian care and safety and poopology & 1 pm Update from Texas A&M Avian research.
Items sold: Parrot food, some Bird Cages, Jewelry, Bird Toys, Avian Supplies/Supplements, Nesting Materials & Boxes, Play Stands, Perches, Swings, Books, Mugs, Decals
Birds: Finches, Quakers, Conures, Canaries, Diamond Doves, Parakeets
Pictures from 2019 bird fair
Dr. Oglesbee speaking about poopology. How to tell if your bird is sick.
Dr. Winkle-Blair updating bird research.
MAEBS President Susan Dugan giving presentation.