Head to Westgate Park on July 13, 2024 for Summer Jam West with Hilltop Arts Collective. This free, family-friendly festival celebrates music and art, and will include live music, face painting, kids' art activities, food trucks, art sale and more. Summer Jam West is family-friendly, … [Read more...] about Summer Jam West
Festivals
1st Annual Downtown Pride on Gay, and District West Afterparty
Columbus has more Pride! Capital Crossroads & Discovery SIDs are bringing a NEW Pride event and festival to Columbus with Downtown Pride on Saturday, June 8, 2024, starting at 4 pm. This event is separate from the annual Stonewall Pride Festival and Parade on June 15-16 in Goodale … [Read more...] about 1st Annual Downtown Pride on Gay, and District West Afterparty
Celebrate all things Irish at the Annual Dublin Irish Festival
The annual Dublin Irish Festival returns as a full festival on August 2-4, 2024, so get that kilt out of your closet! Experience a three day celebration of all things Irish in Coffman Park with one of the country’s largest Irish Festival. Have a beverage or four, and enjoy food from … [Read more...] about Celebrate all things Irish at the Annual Dublin Irish Festival
Juneteenth Celebration and events in Columbus
Celebrate the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States with Juneteenth on the third weekend in June. Juneteenth, or June 19, 1865, is considered the date when the last slaves in America were freed in Galveston, Texas after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration and events in Columbus
Annual Powell Festival
The Annual Powell Festival will take place downtown in the Village Green Park on Friday and Saturday, June 20-21, 2025. The festival is bigger and better this year with lots of musical entertainment, merchants, food vendors, Kids' Zone, activity stations, animal visits, games, DORA, and … [Read more...] about Annual Powell Festival
Ohio State Fair 2025 with concerts, rides, and all of the fair fun!
The Ohio State Fair is back this year from July 23-August 3, 2025! Summer just isn't the same without the butter cow, concerts, midway, fair food - and the whole experience! Enjoy one of the free entertainment stages featuring live music, amazing hypnotists, impressive magicians, and … [Read more...] about Ohio State Fair 2025 with concerts, rides, and all of the fair fun!
Franklinton Night Market open street community event
Gather in the streets of Franklinton once a month for the Franklinton Night Market. Franklinton is historic district that has been revitalized into a vibrant arts community just across the river from Downtown Columbus. Founded in 1797, it was the first settlement in Central Ohio, and the location … [Read more...] about Franklinton Night Market open street community event
13 weekends of summer fun in Columbus
There's so much going on in Columbus this summer that you'll want to plan ahead so you don't miss your favorite events. There are only so many weekends, so make sure you plan some summer fun in Columbus this year! Mark your calendars and check back often, as this list will update regularly … [Read more...] about 13 weekends of summer fun in Columbus
Complete the Stonewall Run for Pride 5K however and whenever in June
TBA for 2025 The annual Stonewall Pride 5k is virtual again, so you can complete whenever and however you want. Or register for the Virtual Mileage Challenge to complete as many miles as you can throughout June. Organized by Stonewall Columbus and Columbus Pride, this event allows to … [Read more...] about Complete the Stonewall Run for Pride 5K however and whenever in June
The Columbus Book Festival in Discovery District
Love reading, libraries, and everything books? Add The Columbus Book Festival to your summertime Columbus festival list! Columbus Book Festival Head downtown to the Discovery District for a two-day festival for all ages on July 12-13, 2025. You'll enjoy national and local authors, exhibitors, … [Read more...] about The Columbus Book Festival in Discovery District
Worthington Sunday Fundays
Shake off the Sunday scaries and enjoy Worthington Sunday Fundays from 1 pm - 5 pm. Themed Sunday Fundays are a great finish to the weekend and are held select months through November. The Worthington Partnership, along with the merchants, host an afternoon of themed food, entertainment, and … [Read more...] about Worthington Sunday Fundays
ComFest: A Community Festival for all
It's that time of year again for the crazy but fun ComFest, which is back in Goodale Park from June 28-30, 2024. What is Comfest? Comfest is a volunteer-run Community Festival held in Goodale Park featuring several stages of local music, activism, arts, crafts, food and drink vendors. Check … [Read more...] about ComFest: A Community Festival for all
Wands and Wizards Weekend in Fairfield County
Just 35 minutes outside of Columbus, Wands and Wizards is a weekend-long appreciation of the wizarding world filled with activities the whole family will enjoy. Wands and Wizards Weekend Wands and Wizards Weekend—every Muggle’s dream event—is returning to Fairfield County from August … [Read more...] about Wands and Wizards Weekend in Fairfield County
Festival Latino: Food, fun, and music at Genoa Park
Enjoy free family fun at the annual Festival Latino produced by CAPA on August 10-11, 2024 at Genoa Park near downtown. Since 1996 the Festival Latino has been providing Columbus the opportunity to experience traditional and contemporary Latin American culture and is now the largest … [Read more...] about Festival Latino: Food, fun, and music at Genoa Park
2025 Union County Fair in Marysville
The Union County Fair takes over fairgrounds in Marysville from July 20 - July 26, 2025! Catch all of the fair food and fun with entertainment, agriculture, education, arts and crafts, and more. Union County Fair Grandstands Grandstand schedule includes Harness Racing, Demolition Derby, … [Read more...] about 2025 Union County Fair in Marysville
