Columbus Ohio Festivals
Columbus Ohio Festivals are unique in theme and culture. Because this city is so diversified in culture, there are many festivities throughout the year.
Select the month below for the list of festivals you want to see.
Festivals have been a part of society for years. For many years they were known as feasts and were associated with religion. They were a simple way of meeting social needs in communities and providing entertainment at the same time. They also provided knowledge and stories to future generations of that particular culture.
Today many of the cultural festivities are held to share traditional knowledge and community benefits with others. Festivals also celebrate arts, comedy, film, music, food and history just to name a few. They each have something different to offer.
Come join the fun at the Columbus Ohio Festivals.
Calendar of Festivals in Columbus Ohio
Columbus Ohio Festivals - March, 2010
Arnold Sports Festival
Dates: Friday, March 5, 2010 from 10:30AM to 6PM; Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 9AM to 6PM; Sunday, March 7, 2010 from 10AM to 4PM
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Hall D, 400 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio
Contact: Phone: 614-431-2600
Enjoy Panera Bread's new smoothies at the Arnold Sports Festival!
Nationwide Children's Hospital Receives Smooth Donation
During The Arnold Sports Festival, from March 4 - 7, all central Ohio-area Panera Bread bakery-cafes will donate $0.50 from every smoothie sold to
benefit Nationwide Children's Hospital. The proceeds will help Nationwide Children's Hospital build a new gym for their patients.
Keeping with the healthy lifestyle theme of The Arnold Sports Classic, Panera Bread has recently released new, low-fat organic smoothies which come in a variety of flavors including; Black Cherry, Strawberry and Mango.
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Columbus Ohio Festivals - April, 2010
African American Heritage Festival
The event traditionally brings thousands of visitors to Columbus and is a time for people of all ages and walks to celebrate
African-American history and culture.
Dates: 4/24/2010 - 5/1/2010
Location: Throughout The Ohio State University campus, Columbus, Ohio
Admission: Free for most events
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Columbus Ohio Festivals - May, 2010
Asian Festival
Date: Saturday, May 29th, 2010 from 10AM - 9PM
Sunday, Sunday, May 30th, 2010 from 11AM - 7PM
Location: Franklin Park, 1777 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio
Central Ohio Folk Festival
Date: May 7, 8, & 9, 2010
Location: Batelle-Darby Creek Metro Park, 1755 Darby Creek Drive, Galloway, Ohio
Worthington Plant Fest
Celebrate Worthington's return of the gardening season by stocking up on flowers, vegetables, herbs
and decorative plants to enhance local landscapes. Heritage plants saved through seeds or starts from earlier gardens will be highlighted
among the annuals, perennials and decorative plants available for purchase.
Date: To be announced
Location: Historic Downtown Olde Worthington Business District, Intersection of Routes 161 and 23, Worthington, Ohio
Delaware Arts Festival
Arts and crafts festival in downtown Delaware. Enjoy entertainment, food children's activities, and silent auction.
Dates: May 15 and 16, 2010 - Saturday from 10AM to 6PM; Sunday from 10AM to 5PM
Location: Historic Downtown Delaware, Delaware, Ohio
Hell City Tattoo Festival
The Hell City Tattoo Festival is a celebration of body art and the education of tattooing and other forms of body modification for all.
Nowhere else can you find such a collection of skilled tattoo artists in one area. Every year thousands of people come for the weekend
to be tattooed by the worlds best artists and hang out with others in the tattoo community.
Dates: May 21-23, 2010 - Visit the website for the event schedule!
Location: Hyatt Regency Ballroom, 350 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio
Veterans Open NAICCO Memorial Day Pow Wow
Celebrating Community Health: Living To See Four Generations
Veterans of war traditionally open this Memorial Day weekend Pow Wow. They will lead pow wow dancers into the center circle of the
arena to start each day with a prayer and ceremonial flag-raising. As the festival gathering of people is one of the oldest ways to
be part of community, the tradition continues. The balance of each day is filled with music, dancing, contests, food, arts and crafts.
Pow wow vendors offer handmade unique items and jewelry direct to the public through this venue. It is an enriching way to see art
and life intertwined.
One feature to look for will be the emphasis on individual and family health. A banner will be raised as the extended weekend events proceed.
It will be "hand" painted with the personal and colorful hand prints of participants who pledge toward a healthier lifestyle.
The aesthetic honors the ancestral process of making marks for identification purposes. By the end of the pow wow, this banner should fly
high with personal commitment toward the responsibility of taking charge of the health of ourselves, our families and each other community-wide.
The gates open each day at 11AM with the dancing. Grand Entry of all dancers occurs twice daily at 1PM and again at 7PM (5PM on
Monday). Not to be missed are the two step and team dance contests beginning 9:30PM Sunday or Karaoke, from 9PM to midnight on Saturday evening.
Attending a pow wow can dispel many common misconceptions and negative images which separate peoples from each other.
Dates: May 23, 24, and 25, 2010
Location: Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbus Street, Hilliard, Ohio
Admission: Adults $7. Seniors and students $3. Children 5 and under are free. Weekend passes are available for $15. Bringing a chair is encouraged.
All powwow activities are open to the public.
Contact Information: Phone: (614) 443-6120; E-mail: naicco@aol.com
RiverFest in Columbus
Date: To be announced
Location: COSI and Genoa Park, 333 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio
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Columbus Ohio Festivals - June, 2010
Banana Split Festival
Celebrating the 50's and 60's.
Date: June 11 & 12, 2010 - Friday, 4PM to 10PM, and Saturday, Noon until 10PM
Location: JW Denver Williams Memorial Park, Wilmington, Ohio 45177
Columbus Arts Festival
Date: June 4, 5 & 6, 2010
Friday through Saturday 11:30AM - 10PM, Sunday 11:30AM - 6PM
Location: New Location Discovery District, just east of the river
ComFest Community Festival
Date: June 25, 26, & 27, 2010
Location: Goodale Park
Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival
Date: June 18, 19, and 20, 2010
Friday from 5AM - 11PM; Saturday from 11AM - 11PM;
Sunday from 11AM to 6PM
Location: Olde Gahanna, in and around Mill and Granville Streets and Creekside Park
Juneteenth Ohio Festival
Three full days of fun, music, food, and entertainment at Franklin Park in Columbus Ohio!
Dates: June 18, 19, and 20, 2010
Hours: Friday from 11AM to 9:30PM; Saturday from 11AM to 10PM; Sunday from 11AM to 9PM
Location: Franklin Park, 1755 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio
London Strawberry Festival
Date: June 24 - 26, 2010
Location: Downtown London, Ohio - State Routes 56 and 42
Park Street Festival
Second and Seven Foundation Benefit - Entertainment, family fun, live music, face painting, games, and and great food including a Kids' Fair featuring children's book
signing by Mike Vrabel of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Date: June 11 - 13, 2010
Location: Arena District - Park Street, Columbus, Ohio
Powell Festival
Date: Friday, June 25th from 5PM - 11PM; Saturday, June 26th from Noon – 11:00PM
Location: Village Green Park, 47 Hall Street, Powell, Ohio 43065
Taste of Soul
In conjunction with the Columbus Arts Festival, The King Arts Complex will feature visual,
performing, literary and craft artists, food and music.
Dates: To be announced
Location: The King Arts Complex, 867 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Columbus, Ohio
Worthington Arts Festival
Date: June 19 and 20, 2010
Location: Village Green, Routes 161 and 23, Worthington, Ohio 43085
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Columbus Ohio Festivals - July, 2010
4th of July Celebration in Columbus, Ohio
Gahanna Freedom Festival
Celebrate our nation's independence with a star spangled day, fun-filled and action-packed
for all ages! The day kicks off with the nostalgic Gahanna Lions Parade. Don't miss the free
Family Fun Festival, offering games, prizes, activities, and music appropriate for all age
groups. End this day of festivities in grand style with a spectacular sky alight with a
breathtaking fireworks display!
Date: July 3, 2010 at 10AM
Location: Olde Gahanna/Gahanna Municipal Golf Course, 220 Ridenour Road, Gahanna, Ohio
Jazz and Rib Fest in Columbus
Dates: July 23 - 25, 2010
Location: The Arena District: North Bank Park, McFerson Commons, and Spring & Long Streets in downtown Columbus.
Lancaster Festival
Date: July 22 - 31, 2010
Location: Various Locations
Lazy Daze of Summer Festival
Date: Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 11 am - 6 pm
Location: Lawn and streets surrounding the Grandview Heights Public Library, 1685 West First Avenue, Grandview Heights, Ohio 43212
North Market Food & Ohio Wine Festival
Ohio wine is something to drink about! Come sip, savor and cultivate your appreciation for
Ohio wines at the sixth annual North Market Food and Ohio Wine Festival. The North Market
hosts a weekend celebration of Ohio's finest wines and great foods to pair with them. The
event features 15 Ohio wineries offering select vintages.
Dates: July 9 - 11, 2010 from 7PM to 10PM
Admission: $5.00
Location: North Market, 59 Spruce Street, Columbus, Ohio
Pickerington Violet Festival
Date: July 28 - 31, 2010
Location: Victory Park, Lockville Road, Pickerington, Ohio
Westerville Music and Arts Festival
Date: July 10 & 11, 2010
Saturday 11AM to 7PM; Sunday 11AM to 5PM
Location: Heritage Park
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Columbus Ohio Festivals - August, 2010
All Ohio Ballon Fest
Two nights of fun with live entertainment including The Reaganomics performing the 14th from 6PM to 10PM, and
Station Break performing the 15th from 6PM to 10PM. See the hot air balloon launch and Balloon Glow! The Kids can enjoy
Kid City with a climbing wall, jumpies and more!
Dates: August 20 and 21, 2010
Location: Union County Airport, 760 Clymer Road (just off Industrial Parkway), Marysville, Ohio.
Annual Egyptian Festival
We invite you to join us for our Annual Egyptian Festival. We will have traditional Egyptian food, Souvenirs, tons of games and much more. It will be three days filled with
cultural fun and a history that dates back for thousands of years.
Dates: To be announced
Location:Saint Mary Coptic Church, 200 Old Village Road, Columbus, Ohio
Canal Winchester Blues & Ribfest
Canal Winchester will be celebrating some of the best sights, sounds and tastes of summer at the
Canal Winchester Blues & Ribfest this August in historic downtown Canal Winchester. The event
will offer live blues music, rib and food vendors, a beer garden, and arts and crafts vendors. The Blues
& Ribfest will be a great atmosphere for friends, and family to relax and enjoy Smokin' Blues, Sizzlin' Hot Ribs, & More!
There is no charge to be placed at our event.
Dates: August 6th, 2010 from 5PM to 11PM and August 7th, 2010 from 11AM to 11PM
Location: Stradley Place (adjacent to the Municipal Building at 36 S. High Street), Canal Winchester, Ohio
Dublin Irish Festival
Date: August 6, 7, and 8, 2010
Friday: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM;
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location: Coffman Park
Columbus Wine Festival
The festival provides an opportunity to sample from more than 150 wines from around the world. Learn about new and exciting varieties from the experts in a relaxed festival setting.
Wine seminars and cooking demonstrations are conducted by event sponsors, exhibiting wineries, area chefs and restaurateurs. Enjoy food from some of the area’s finest restaurants and caterers. Local musical talent will perform live.
Dates: Friday, July 30, 2010 from 4:00PM to 10:00PM - Ticket sales end at 8:30PM, alcohol sampling and sales end at 9:30PM;
Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 3:00PM to 9:00PM - Ticket sales end at 7:30PM, alcohol sampling and sales end at 8:30PM.
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus, Ohio
Festival Latino in Columbus
Date: August 14 and 15, 2010 from 11AM to 8PM
Location: Genoa Park, Downtown Columbus
Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival
Date: August 20 and 21, 2010
Location: Huber Park on Davidson Drive, just south of E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Train Festival at the Depot
To be announced
Location: The Depot Conference Center
919 Old Henderson Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220
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Columbus Ohio Festivals - September, 2010
25th Annual Columbus GospelFest
Family oriented community event includes 3K Wellness Walk, Health and Wellness Fair, Children's Edu-Fun Fest, and GospelFest. Lots of
great music and performing artists and street fair!
Date: September 11, 2010
Free Admission
Location: Along Washington Blvd, Columbus, 43215
Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival
The Labor Day Festival is Canal Winchester's largest and longest running event.
What began in 1920 as a small gathering is now a local tradition that attracts
thousands of visitors each year. This year's event will include many of the
festivals mainstays, such as the annual cruise-in and the popular Labor Day
Parade. Several performers will entertain festival attendees throughout the
weekend, featuring headliners British Invasion on Saturday, McGruffy Lane on
Sunday and Gas Pump Jockeys on Monday.
Dates: September 4, 2010 from 10:30am to 11pm; September 5, 2010 from 12pm to 11pm; September 6, 2010 from 10:30am to 6pm
Location: The Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival is held in the village's historic downtown area.
The Village of Canal Winchester is located off U.S. Route 33, approximately 10 miles southeast of downtown Columbus.
Parking for the festival is available on public streets and parking lots throughout the village.
Clinton County Corn Festival
Date: Friday, September 10, 2010, 11AM - 10PM; Saturday, September 11, 2010, 9AM - 11PM; Sunday, September 12, 2010, 9AM - 6PM
Location: Clinton County Fairgrounds, Wilmington, Ohio
Covered Bridge Festival
Tours can be self-guided or reservations can be made on one of the tour buses.
Date: September 11, 2010
Location: Throughout Union County
German Village Oktoberfest
Dates: September 24th through the 26th, 2010
Location: Expo Center, Columbus, Ohio
Greek Festival in Columbus
Date: September 3rd - 6th, 2010
Friday and Saturday: 11AM - Midnight; Sunday: Noon to Midnight;
Monday: 11AM to 7PM
Location: The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Hot Times Community Music & Arts Festival
Date: September 10 - 12, 2010
Location: 240 Parsons Avenue, (Main & Parsons, Columbus, Ohio)
India Festival
Art, music, food, and the culture of India are celebrated.
Date: September 18, 2010 from 10AM to 10PM
Admission: $6.00 and children under 5 free.
Location: Veterans Memorial, 300 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio
Jack Hanna's Fall Fest - Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
Dates: To be announced
Join Jungle Jack Hanna and his animal friends for a festival of the harvest season. With special demonstrations including basket weaving and pumpkin
carving, kid friendly entertainment and all your favorite seasonal treats, this event offers something for everyone!
Location: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, 4850 West Powell Road, Powell, Ohio
Labor Day Weekend Powwow
You'll find Native American dancing, music, arts, crafts and foods at the exciting Powwow!
Dates: To be announced
Location: Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia Street, Hilliard, Ohio
Admission: Adults $7.00; Seniors and Students $3.00; 5 and under Free
Contact Information: Phone: (614) 443-6120; E-mail: naicco@aol.com
Lithopolis HoneyFest
Celebrate National Honey Month at Ohio's Honey Festival! Lots to do and see - American Honey Queen, bee beards, honey and hive products
for sale, honey tasting, beekeepers and demos, observation hives, honey extracting, honey made food, Honey Cook-Off, juried arts &
crafts, live Folk, R&B, and Swing, photo contest, Busy Beehive Kids Crafts Booth. Plenty of free parking with shuttle.
ADA compliant. Lithopolis Honeyfest - a good spot to bee!
Date: September 11, 2010 from 10AM to 6PM
Location: The Wagnalls Memorial Foundation, 150 East Columbus Street, Lithopolis, Ohio
Minutes Southeast of Columbus, off SR 33, between Columbus and Lancaster.
Marion Popcorn Festival
Date: September 9, 10, 11, 2010
Thursday 11:00 AM - Midnight
Friday 11:00 AM - Midnight (Beer Gardens Open till 1 AM Friday)
Saturday 11:00 AM - Midnight
Location: Marion, Ohio
Mohican Bluegrass Festival
Annual bluegrass festival featuring local, regional, and national bluegrass bands - one of the best in the country!
Dates: September 16 - 18, 2010
Location: Mohican Wilderness Campground, 22462 Wally Road, Glenmont, Ohio 44628 - Phone: 740-599-6741
Ohio LinuxFest
The Ohio LinuxFest is a free, grassroots conference for the GNU/Linux/Open Source Software/Free Software community that started in 2003 as a large
inter-LUG meeting and has grown steadily since. It is a place for the community to gather and share information about Linux and Open Source Software. A large
expo area adjacent to the conference rooms will feature exhibits from our sponsors as well as a large .org section from non-profit Open Source/Free
Software projects.
Date: September 10-12, 2010
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio
The Riverfront Art Festival, formerly known as Goodale Park Art Festival
Dates for 2010: September 17, 18 & 19, 2010
New Location: Genoa Park (Behind COSI), Downtown Columbus Riverfront
Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival
Date: Monday September 6, 2010 from 10AM to 5PM
Admission: Free
Location: Northam Park, Upper Arlington
Westerville South Fall Festival
Come one, come all to the First Annual Westerville South Fall Festival. The festival will be packed full of things for all members of the family. Have you
been looking for that certain knick-knack to go on the mantel or maybe just need that one of a kind piece of jewelry. You just might find it here. Maybe
you have that need for competition. You can enter in one or all of the games going on; from Xbox NCAA Football 2010 to Corn Hole or maybe just a friendly
game of Dodge Ball with your neighborhood team. If you don't have a team put one together and earn those bragging rights for the next neighborhood cookout.
Date: To be announced
Location: Westerville South High School, 303 S. Otterbein Avenue
Contact: For more information about this event or if you are interested in being a crafter or vendor, please contact Steve Jones at wshsab@gmail.com
Via Colori in Columbus
To be announced
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Columbus Ohio Festivals - October, 2010
Apple Butter Stirrin' Festival
Host to over 100 talented artisans and crafters, this invitational festival celebrates the sights, sounds and scents of autumn.
Smell the fresh apple butter simmering over an open fire as you stroll through the street to a variety of music. You'll find a
quilt raffle, artisans' items raffle, fun contests to enter, and educational and entertaining outdoor demonstrations. Special
include Canal Town Journey Tours, eerie Spirit Tours, canal boat rides, and a children's activity area.
Date: October 15-17, 2010
Hours: Friday & Saturday 10AM-6PM; Sunday 10AM-5PM
Location: Roscoe Village, Coshocton, Ohio
Circleville Pumpkin Show
Dates: October 20 through October 23, 2010
Columbus Italian Festival
Date: To be announced
Friday - 5PM - 11PM; Saturday - Noon - 11PM; Sunday - Noon - 6PM
Location: Saint John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, in Italian Village
Harvest Festival at North Market
Enjoy the autumn bounty and join in the fun! There will also be contests for Pumpkin Bread, Pumpkin Pie, and Apple Pie.
Date: October 2, 2010
Location: North Market, 59 Spruce Street, Columbus, Ohio
(just west of N. High St. between Vine and Spruce just steps away from the Columbus Convention Center and Nationwide Arena.)
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Christmas Events and Holidays
Don't miss the excitement of the Columbus Ohio Festivals. With the wonderful diversity of the communities in this charming city, the Columbus Ohio Festivals are the best!
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Please Note: All information for the Columbus Ohio events and festivals is obtained from numerous sources. In-and-Around Columbus posts this information from these sources and is not accountable for the correctness of this information. All information such as locations, dates and times are subject to change.
