Submit your event or deal

Do you have a free or cheap event or deal coming up that you would like to add to our calendar? We may be able to add it to our events calendar for free!

We want our readers to know about ALL of the fun going on in Columbus and Central Ohio, so if we are happy to include events that are a good fit for our site. By submitting an event, you aren’t being guaranteed placement. Generally, if your event is a great fit for the site and you provide complete details with plenty of advance notice, we will add it to the calendar.

We typically only include free and cheap events on our calendar. Advertising is also available, which gives you preferred placement on the home page or on one our most popular posts, extended exposure, social media posts, and more benefits. If you are interested in advertising options, please check mark the advertising box in the form below, or email me at ads@columbusonthecheap.com.

We don’t have an exact definition of “cheap”, as it depends on the type of event and what is included with the cost of admission. If you are unsure whether it would qualify, feel free to submit the event or email info@columbusonthecheap.com.

Have a question about something else or want to find out about advertising at Columbus on the Cheap? Please send us an email!

We typically don’t respond to the submit an event form unless we need further clarification or details. We do not reply to let you know if we are or are not adding your event. Please check the calendar to see if it’s been added, or email us if you need a response.

Note: late Spring/early Summer, early fall, and the holiday season are VERY busy times for the website. We may not be able to accommodate all requests. Please do not submit events more than once.

If you are sending multiple events for the same organization, please include all of the details for all events in one single email to info@columbusonthecheap.com, including any relevant photos. We may not be able to include all events on the calendar, but we will pick the most relevant.

If you are regularly submitting calendar events or press releases or an organization, please consider purchasing advertising such as a feature article that will ensure our readers see your events and information. Ask us for more details about advertising options.

Tips for completing the “Submit an event” form:

Write the event description as if the readers have never heard of your organization or the event before. You can never include too much – we will edit to the appropriate amount of detail.
Using the form below, add all your event details and a good description. Try to write it in the 3rd person (avoiding words like “us” and “we”). Add as much helpful information as you can, like where to park, what to expect, what to bring, etc.
You can attach a .jpg or .png image if you have one. Only include photos that you have the rights to share.
If you have a whole series of events, feel free to email instead of using the form to make it easier for you and me: info@columbusonthecheap.com
Please give us plenty of notice before the event or deal. We prefer to have the information at least 2 weeks in advance, as the events calendar is just a small section of our website and doesn’t always receive priority publishing. You can provide the information as far in advance as you’d like.
If details of the event change after you submit your deal, PLEASE contact us so we can make the corrections. Readers get upset with us when the details are incorrect. It reflects poorly on our website and on your organization, and it wastes our readers time and money.

Ask us about advertisements! They are the only guaranteed way to get your information to our readers.

Submit a deal or event

Name of organization, business or venue *
Your name (will not be published) *
Position at organization (will not be published) *This is just for contact/verification purposes and isn't required if not applicable.
Your email (will not be published) *
Title of the event *
Description of event *Please provide as much information as possible about the event. What happens at the event? Do some elements of the event have a fee? If there's music, who are the bands? Is it intended for a certain age range?
Date(s) of the event *
Time event starts (if more than one day, include for each day) *
Time event ends (if more than one day, include for each day) *
Name of the venue *
Street Address of event *
City *
State *
Zipcode *
Website for event *This could be on the organization's website, Facebook, eventbrite, etc. It must include information about the event, not just the organization. Please include https:// or http://
Twitter handle
Phone number The phone number of the organization or venue. If included, it may be published.
Cost of tickets (Preference is given to free events) Please include pricing for all tickets (kids, adult, seniors, etc) if different
Would you like more information about paid advertising at Columbus on the Cheap? If your event is not free, paid advertising may be the only way to have it included.
YesNo
Additional Information Is this a recurring event? Are donations requested? Is RSVP required? This information may be published.
Submit photo or artwork published if included Submit photo or artwork. Only include photos for which you have permission to share, and please include photo credit if needed Optimal photo size is 700 pixels by 466 pixels. JPG preferred. Artwork without words, or with minimal words, preferred.
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Need more information? Thanks so much for thinking of Columbus on the Cheap! Have a question about this form? Have a question about something else or want to find out about advertising at Columbus on the Cheap? Contacted me by email: info@columbusonthecheap.com