Author: Molly Hunter

Monday, October 20, 2025The 23nd Annual Ohio Bar Owners Expo is Ohio's biggest and best alcohol beverage industry event. Our Trade Show & Expo is where vendors and exhibitors display their latest products and services for the bar and restaurant industry and all other alcohol permit holders. This year's show location is TBD.  

 The leadership and staff of the Ohio Licensed Beverage Association are excited to announce that we have officially changed our name to the Ohio Bar Owners Association.  Over the last 80 years, bar owners have turned to the OLBA to find out what the latest developments meant for their businesses and we will continue that strong tradition and level of service as the Ohio Bar Owners Association. Over the decades, the association has been the premiere voice for bar owners in Ohio—we thought it was time for our name to reflect who we fight for every day. Along with the change, we will also be hosting the Ohio Bar Owners Expo—our statewide trade show formerly known as the Buckeye Bar Expo. Over the years, the association has fought against excise tax increases…

Introducing the Ohio Bar Owners Association; Sports Betting and Simplified Liquor Options on the Way  The leadership and staff of the Ohio Licensed Beverage Association are excited to announce that we have officially changed our name to the Ohio Bar Owners Association. Over the last 80 years, bar owners have turned to the OLBA to find out what the latest developments meant for their businesses and we will continue that strong tradition and level of service as the Ohio Bar Owners Association. Over the decades, the association has been the premiere voice for bar owners in Ohio—we thought it was time for our name to reflect who we fight for every day.  Along with the change, we will also be hosting the Ohio Bar Owners Expo—our statewide trade show formerly known as…

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Kick off 2024 by registering for the first Ohio Bar Owners Association annual membership meeting. Gather with fellow Ohio bar owners to make your voice heard in the fight for your bar!  

Sunday, July 31st thru Monday, August 1, 2022 Register for the Ohio Bar Owners Association summer board 2022 meeting! Don't miss your chance to drink on island time in Put-In-Bay, OH! Click here to register!