Columbus Arts Festival
June 1-3
Along the Scioto Mile, Downtown
Works from more than 200 national and local artists, activities for kids and adults, food from some of the city’s most popular restaurants and live music performances.
Park Street Festival
June 8-9
Park Street, Arena District
Two days of live music performances, including Town Monster and Old Hundred, a beer garden and Saturday’s Food Truck Roundup.
Go West!
June 9
Tommy’s Diner, Franklinton
One-day gallery hop and community festival with live music, art displays and food and beverages.
Soul Food Music Festival
June 9
Genoa Park, Downtown
Numerous soul food vendors and live national music acts War, Dru Hill and more.
Stop and Smell the Roses
June 9
Whetstone Park of Roses, Clintonville
More than 11,000 roses in peak bloom, herb and perennial gardens, and music performances and arts activities.
Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival
June 15-17
Mill and North streets, Gahanna
Three days of live music, amusement rides, kids activities and food, art and craft vendors in scenic Olde Gahanna.
Juneteenth Celebration
June 15-17
Franklin Park, Near East Side
Celebrating the date when the last slaves in America were freed with music, food and family fun.
Pride Festival
June 15-16
Goodale Park, Victorian Village
The city’s annual festival and parade supporting the LGBT community.
Grillmasters Festival
June 16
The North Market, Arena District
Celebration of grilling with barbeque and fiery foods vendors, cooking demonstrations, culinary contests and live music.
Ganthers Place Music and Arts Festival
June 16
Ganthers Place Park, Southern Orchards
Enjoy food, local art and music at the community park near German Village.
DigFest
June 16
Grandview Yard, Grandview
Features locally made craft beers, liquors and wine as well as local foods.
Worthington Arts Festival
June 16-17
Village Green, Worthington
Yearly arts festival with more than 150 diverse artists and craftspeople.
ComFest
June 22-24
Goodale Park, Victorian Village
An all-volunteer three-day celebration with local music, comedy, poetry and other performances on numerous stages, and food, drink and craft vendors.
Powell Festival
June 29-30
Village Green Park, Powell
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Live music, food and family fun capped with a fireworks display.
Red, White & Boom
July 3
Throughout Downtown
Renowned fireworks display in downtown Columbus.
Doo Dah Parade
July 4
Throughout the Short North
Parade of “bohemian frolickers,” such as the Marching Fidels, winding through Short North streets.
Dublin Art Fair
July 6-7
Sells Middle School and Indian Run Elementary School, Dublin
Large fine art fair with live entertainment, food, and art activities.
Columbus Food Truck Fest
July 13
Columbus Commons, Downtown
Hoards of local food trucks serving their mouth-watering wares all in one place.
North Market Ohio Food & Wine Festival
July 13-15
North Market, Arena District
The name says it all.
Bike Columbus Festival
July 13-14
COSI, Franklinton
Twilight ride through Downtown, and the Steve Barbour Memorial Tour to Hocking County.
Franklin County Fair
July 14-21
Franklin County Fairgrounds
4-H displays, activities and competitions, entertainment, concessions, motocross, truck and tractor pulls.
Westerville Music and Arts Festival
July 14-15
Heritage Park & Everal Barn, Westerville
More than 100 artists and craftspeople, live music/entertainment and activities for all ages.
Jazz & Rib Fest
July 20-22
McFerson Commons and North Bank Park, Arena District
Award-winning barbecue and live music from local and national acts.
Gardening & Arts Festival
July 21
Scioto Gardens, Delaware
Juried fine art show with live music, food and gardening workshops.
Ohio State Fair
July 25-August 5
Ohio Expo Center, North Side
Rides, concessions, livestock displays and competitions and nightly concerts featuring Jason Aldean, Gavin DeGraw, Chicago, the Doobie Brothers and more.
Pickerington Violet Festival
July 25-28
Victory Park, Pickerington
Rides, car show, national music acts, a beer garden and a parade.
Canal Winchester Blues & Rib Fest
Aug. 3-4
Downtown Canal Winchester
Street celebration of food, music and fun.
Dublin Irish Festival
Aug. 3-5
Coffman Park, Dublin
Traditional Irish celebration with libations, food, sports, dancing, and Celtic and rock music.
Festival Latino
Aug. 11-12
Genoa Park, Downtown
Latin art display, authentic food and marketplace with dance and music performances.
All Ohio Balloon Fest
Aug. 17-18
Union County Airport, Marysville
Dozens of hot-air ballons, live music, food vendors and kids activities.
Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival
Aug. 17-18
Huber Park, Reynoldsburg
Live music, family activities and lots of tomatoes.
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Northland International Community Festival
Aug. 25-26
Northland Performing Arts Center, North Side
Festival celebrating the history and cultural diversity of the Northland area with food and craft vendors, live music and performing arts.
Greek Festival
Aug. 31-Sept. 3
Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Short North
Authentic food, art, crafts, cultural exhibits and live music and dance performances.
Labor Day Weekend Powwow
Sept. 1-3
Newark Earthworks. Newark
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Celebrating Native American culture through the spiritual ritual of a traditional powwow.
Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival
Sept. 1-3
Ohio Village, North Side
30 vintage base ball teams from around the country competing.
Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival
Sept. 3
Northam Park, Upper Arlington
Juried fine arts and crafts, live music, food carts and family activities.
Hot Times Community Arts Festival
September 7-9
Columbus Health Department, Olde Towne East
Annual festival celebrating ComFest volunteers with music, food, drinks, a street fair and multiple art displays.
Columbus GospelFest
Sept. 8
Genoa Park, Downtown
Multiple live gospel performances, family and kids activities, health fair and merchant fair.
India Festival
Sept. 8
Veterans Memorial, Downtown
Cultural exhibits, fashion show, food, music and dance performances.
Old Hilliardfest
Sept. 8
Main Street, Hilliard
Art and street fair with car show, children and teen activities and live music.
Columbus Microbrew Festival
Sept. 14-15
North Market, Arena District
Local microbreweries serving their signature drafts. Live music.
Independents’ Day
Sept. 15
Gay Street and Pearl Alley, Downtown
Local musicians, artists, foodies and businesses gather in support of the Columbus community.
Oktoberfest
Sept. 28-30
Ohio Expo Center, North Side
Beers, brats and polka — what more do you need?
Italian Festival
October 5-7
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Italian Village
Annual celebration of Italian culture with food, drink and live music and entertainment.