Take a staycation to Italy with the Columbus Italian Festival on October 11-13, 2024 in Italian Village near the Short North.
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Columbus Italian Festival
This family-friendly event is full of live entertainment, open-air markets, dancing, food, and Bocce.
Kids will have a blast in Zona Bambini (the kids’ zone) with rides, wall climbing, arts and crafts, and more!
Stop by and enjoy some delicious food, lots of entertainment, the Columbus Italian Parade, marching bands, rides, raffles, Bocce Ball Competition and more. The parade is on Sunday at 1 p.m.
Entertainment includes Lisa Dellerosa and The Rick Brunetto Big Band – in addition to many more.
Admission to Columbus Italian Festival
The Festival is at the historic Saint John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, in Italian Village at the corner of Hamlet & E. Lincoln Streets. Admission is $10/day, children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.
Columbus Italian Festival
Friday, October 11, 5:00pm-11:00pm
Saturday, October 12, 12:00pm-11:00pm
Sunday, October 13, 12:00pm-7:00pm
Parking
Most of the parking in the area is by permit only, so check signs carefully.
Park at the Columbus State Community College south lot at Long and Cleveland for free! Round-trip shuttle buses will run during the duration of the festival.
Directions to Columbus State: Lot is located at corner on Cleveland and Long. From Broad St go north on Cleveland. Then turn right (east) on Long and left into the Columbus State Lot.
Public paid parking is also available at the State Library, 274 E. 1st Ave.
All About Abruzzo
Celebrate early with Italian Dinner with entertainment on Monday, October 7 from 6 pm – 10 pm at the Berwick. Tickets are $50, and include 1 free admission at the Columbus Italian Festival.
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