Ohio LOVES fairs, and if you haven't visited the Hartford Fair before, put it on the calendar for this year for August 4-10, 2024. Located in Croton, just north of Johnstown, the Hartford Fair is only 30-40 minutes from much of Columbus. The first Hartford Fair was in 1858, and in all of … [Read more...] about Visit the Hartford Fair: “The Biggest Little Fair in the World”
Festivals
KidsLinked’s Free Columbus Children’s Festival
Don't miss the KidsLinked’s Columbus Children's Festival on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at SportsOhio in Dublin from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The free festival celebrates youth and family sports and will feature lots of activities and entertainment for the family, including sports competitions, family … [Read more...] about KidsLinked’s Free Columbus Children’s Festival
Free Pollinator Palooza at Franklin Park Conservatory
Celebrate birds, bees, butterflies and all of the creatures that make our gardens grow during Pollinator Palooza, happening Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Franklin Park Conservatory in conjunction with National Pollinator Week. Engage with various organizations that are raising awareness for … [Read more...] about Free Pollinator Palooza at Franklin Park Conservatory
Visit the beauty of Schnormeier Gardens in June
Located in the rolling hills northeast of Columbus is a stunning property featuring 75 acres manicured lawns, 10 lakes, themed gardens, sculptures, waterfalls, and more, surrounding a spectacular Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home designed by Ted and Ann Schnormeier. And as nice as that sounds, … [Read more...] about Visit the beauty of Schnormeier Gardens in June
Delaware County Fair, Little Brown Jug and All Horse Parade
The Delaware County Fair runs from September 14-21, 2024, and features The Little Brown Jug on September 19, 2024. The fair is always preceded by the All Horse Parade, so mark your calendar for all events! Delaware All Horse Parade But before the fair starts, don't miss the All … [Read more...] about Delaware County Fair, Little Brown Jug and All Horse Parade
Ohio State Fair 2024 with concerts, rides, and all of the fair fun!
The Ohio State Fair is back this year from July 24-August 4, 2024! 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 2024 with concerts, rides, and all of the fair fun!
Family Funday at the Columbus Commons
Bring the family out for a good time at the Columbus Commons for Family Funday on Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 4-8 pm. Enjoy carousel rides, inflatables, games, arts and crafts, and live music. More fun events include: Inflatables from SuperGames Crafts with OSU Urban Arts … [Read more...] about Family Funday at the Columbus Commons
Jeni’s Strawberry Jam at Land-Grant Brewing: Strawberries, live music, and more!
It's almost strawberry season, and one thing that strawberries go so well with is ice cream! You can find out just how well at Jeni's Strawberry Jam at Land-Grant Brewing and along Town Street on Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26, 2024 from 11 am - 10 pm. Attendees will also enjoy … [Read more...] about Jeni’s Strawberry Jam at Land-Grant Brewing: Strawberries, live music, and more!
2024 Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest
The Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest is July 19-21, 2024, featuring hot ribs and cool jazz in Downtown Columbus. Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest Each summer, this festival is a highly anticipated tradition with the best of jazz and rib connoisseurs for a festival full of music and barbecue, brought to … [Read more...] about 2024 Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest
Franklin County Fair Discounts and Activities
The Franklin County Fair will be full of entertainment from July 15-21, 2024 at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard. Enjoy acres of fun at the Franklin County Fair this summer! Find your favorite foods, rides and family-friendly attractions you won’t find anywhere … [Read more...] about Franklin County Fair Discounts and Activities
Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and Pride Parade
Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival is June 13-14, 2025 at Goodale Park, and the them is United in Power. The largest pride event in the Midwest features music, food vendors, marketplace, family area, and more. June is Pride month, and there are lots of fun events leading up to, and after, the … [Read more...] about Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and Pride Parade
2025 Columbus Food Truck Festival at Franklin County Fairgrounds
The Columbus Food Truck Festival returns to the Franklin County Fairgrounds again this Summer! Over 50 food trucks and carts will take part in the festival with the return to the Franklin County Fairgrounds on August 16-17, 2025. The festival showcases delicious and unique fare from 50+ … [Read more...] about 2025 Columbus Food Truck Festival at Franklin County Fairgrounds
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
Zany kickoff to Summer with May Madness at Boardman Arts Park
Kick off the summer with margaritas, music, and mania on Saturday, May 25, 2024 from 11 am - 6 pm! May Madness at Boardman Arts Park will have fun activities including: taco trucks, island music, artist booths, water slides, fair food, summer beers, zany races, and sand sculptures! This … [Read more...] about Zany kickoff to Summer with May Madness at Boardman Arts Park
Get Green with the Green on the Green Festival
Learn how to be green and live healthier at the Green on the Green Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Downtown Worthington Village Greens next to the Worthington Farmers Market. Green on the Green is a free, one day community festival showcasing ways to highlight healthy … [Read more...] about Get Green with the Green on the Green Festival
