Winterfest at Bicentennial Park in Downtown Columbus: live music, local food/drink, and holiday cheer

Kick off the holiday season and the spirit of giving in Downtown Columbus with the annual Winterfest at Bicentennial Park on Saturday, December 7, 2024, with holiday activities from 11 am – 4 pm.

photo: Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Scioto Mile

Enjoy live music from Austin & The Syd Experience, DJ BLCKUNICORN, Rumpke Mountain Boys, and Saxsquatch.

The celebration features, seasonal beer from local breweries, craft cocktails, and Columbus food truck favorites.

The fun also includes winter-inspired games and activities for all ages, including a snow globe photo opportunity and mechanical reindeer.

Holiday lights are visible from dusk to dawn through the first few days of January.

Food and drink at Winterfest

Food trucks include: 

Buckeye Crepes
Cupzilla
Dos Hermanos Taco Truck
Fork In Nigeria
Monster Baby Donuts
Pitabilities
Schmidt’s Sausage Truck
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck

This year, WinterFest Columbus will be partnering with six local breweries to offer a Seasonal Craft Beer Sampling Experience for $14.

See full details about WinterFest on the website.

Bicentennial Park
233 Civic Center Dr.
Columbus, OH 43215

photo: cotc

More options in Downtown Columbus

Stick around after the event to enjoy the thousands of lights of Bicentennial Park, Scioto Mile, Lazarus Building and Columbus Commons.

December 2, 2023 is also the Holiday Gallery Hop too, so head to the Short North to enjoy the art and seasonal fun during the Hop!

See what else is going on around Downtown Columbus this holiday season! 

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