Asian Festival
Asian Festival
May 28-29; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday
Franklin Park Conservatory, Near East Side
Cultural exhibits and performances, food, games and market place representing 13 Asian countries.
asian-festival.org
Grillmasters Festiva l
May 28-29; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 12-5 p.m. Sunday
North Market, Arena District
Food festival featuring barbecue and fiery foods vendors, cooking demonstrations, culinary contests, and live music.
northmarket.com
Native American Traditional Powwow
May 27-30, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, 1 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Franklin Country Fairgrounds, Hilliard
A celebration of the Native American culture through the spiritual ritual of a traditional powwow.
naicco.org
Columbus Arts Festival
June 3-5; 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
Discovery District
For its 50th year, artists and craftspeople will be joined by hands-on art activities, musical performances and food from the area's finest restaurants.
columbusartsfestival.org
Park Street Festival
June10-11; 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday, 3 p.m.-12 a.m. Saturday
Park St., Arena District
Music by Love Sick Radio, 17th Floor, Downplay and more with food and drink vendors.
parkstreetfest.com
Go West ! Festival
June 11, 4-9 p.m.
Downtown Franklinton
Music from Old Hundred, The Wet Darlings, The Spruce Campbells and more with art exhibitions, kids activities, beer and fun.
franklinton.org
Creekside Jazz & Blues Festival
June 17-19; 5-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 12-6 p.m. Sunday
Mill and Granville Streets and Creekside Park, Gahanna
Family friendly event with music performances throughout each day and art, craft and food vendors.
creeksidebluesandjazz.com
Pride Festival
June 17-19; 3-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday
Goodale Park, Victorian Village
Annual celebration of the GLBT community with music performances and parade.
columbuspride.org
Juneteenth Festival
June 17-19; 12-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday
Franklin Park, Near East Side
Celebrating the date the last slaves in America were freed with music, food and family fun.
juneteenthohio.net
Worthington Arts Festival
June 18-19; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Village Green, Olde Worthington
Juried show features over 150 select artists and fine craftsmen exhibiting all mediums.
owba.net
Origins Game Fair
June 22-26
Greater Columbus Convention Center, Short North
The event for all RPGers, LARPers and general gamers features a Victoriana - that includes steampunk - theme for this year's convention.
originsgamefair.com
ComFest
June 24-26; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Satruday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday
Goodale Park, Victorian Village
Annual all-volunteer celebration featuring food and craft vendors and many local bands performing of numerous stages.
comfest.com
Powell Festival
June 24-25; 5-11 p.m. Friday, 12-11 p.m. Saturday
Village Green Park, Powell
Two days of live music, food and family fun capped by fireworks display.
cityofpowell.us
Ba -C on
July 8-10; 12 a.m.-12 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-12 a.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Ramada Plaza Hotel & Conference Center
Geek and cyberculture convention that also pays homage to bacon.
ba-con.org
North Market Food & Ohio Wine Festival
July 8-10; 7-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 12-6 p.m. Sunday
North Market, Arena District
Ohio wineries and local cuisine vendors and live music.
northmarket.com
Shamrock Club Music Festival
July 15-16; 5 p.m.-12 a.m. Friday, 4 p.m.-12 a.m. Saturday
The Shamrock Club, South Side
Two days of Irish music and cultural celebration.
shamrockclubofcolumbus.org
Westerville Music & Arts Festival
July 9-10; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday
Heritage Park, Westerville
Local artists and musicians in downtown Westerville.
westervillechamber.com
Bike Columbus Festival
July 15; begins at 6 p.m.
City Hall, Downtown
Two bikes tours, 12 and 25 miles, through Columbus ending at an after party on Gay St.
bikecolumbusfestival.com
Franklin County Fair
July 16-23; 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday-Saturday
4H displays, contests, live entertainment, games, fair concessions, rodeo, moto cross and tractor pulls.
fcfair.org
Shadwobox Live Sketch Comedy Festival
July 19-20; show times TBD
Shadowbox Live, Easton
Comedy troupes from around the country go head-to-head in a two-day competition.
shadowboxlive.org
Lancaster Festival
July 21-30
Throughout Lancaster
Family friendly festival with free afternoon concerts and ticketed evening concerts, including the Beach Boys.
lanfest.org
Jazz & Rib Festival
July 22-24; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sunday
McFerson Commons and North Bank Park, Arena District
Award-winning barbecue competition and live music by national and local acts throughout three days.
hotribscooljazz.org
Serbian Festival
12-10 p.m. Saturday, July 23
St. Stevan of Dechani Serbian Church, East Side
Annual summer picnic featuring live Serbian music, dancing, full bar, and a buffet of authentic cuisine.
ststevanofdechani.org
Ohio State Fair
July 27-Aug. 7; 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, July 27-Saturday Aug. 6, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6
Ohio State Fairgrounds
Rides, concessions, livestock displays and competitions and nightly concerts featuring Ke$ha, Journey, Brad Paisley and more.
ohiostatefair.com
Canal Winchester Blues & Ribfest
Aug. 5-6; 5-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday
S. High St., downtown Canal Winchester
Two days of live blues music, food vendors serving ribs and non-rib dishes and a beer garden.
bluesandribfest.com
Dublin Irish Festival
Aug. 5-7; 4-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday
Coffman Park, Dublin
Annual celebration of all things Irish with food, libations, sports, dancing and three days of live music.
dublinirishfestival.org
Festival Latino
Aug. 13-14;
Genoa Park, Downtown
Delicious cuisine, art and craft vendors along with dance and music performances celebrating Latino culture.
festivallatino.net
Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival
Aug. 19-20
Huber Park, Reynoldsburg
Concessions, queen contest and live music all in celebration of the tomato.
reynoldsburgtomatofestival.org
Cruise the 'Ville
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20
Whetstone Park, Clintonville
Classic and hotrod car show and competition.
cruisetheville.com
African Village Arts Festival
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday Aug. 20
Old Central Community House, Olde Towne East
Performing andvisual arts exhibits join traditional ceremonies and a marketplace celebrating African culture.
galleryinthehood.org
Columbus Wine Festival
August 26-27; 4-10 p.m. Friday, 3-9 p.m. Saturday
Franklin Park Conservatory, Near East Side
Over 270 wines from around the world available for sampling and food from local restaurants.
columbuswinefestival.com
Urban Scrawl
August 27-28;
Dodge Park, Franklinton
See local artists working live and performances from local musicians. Beer truck and food concessions.
franklintonartsdistrict.org
Millersburg Sweet Corn Festival
August 31-September 3; 5-11 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday.
Historic Lions Park in Millersport
Corn eating contest, tractor pulls, outhouse races and live music featuring John Michael Montgomery.
sweetcornfest.com
G reek Festival
Sept. 2-5; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Friday-Saturday, 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday
The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Short North
The 39th annual Greek celebration features authentic foods, crafts and cultural performances. Oompah!
greekcathedral.com
Ohio Renaissance Festival
Sept. 3-Oct. 16; 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily
A chance to experience life in 16th century England through authentic entertainment, food and exhibits.
renfestival.com
Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival
Sept. 5; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Northam Park, Upper Arlington
Blind juried arts festival showcases 200 fine artists and fine craftspeople, music, food carts and art activities for all ages.
uaoh.net
Hot Times Music & Arts Festival
Sept. 9-11
Columbus Public Health Building, Olde Towne East
Three days of music with local and national acts, art, poetry and a street fair.
hottimesfestival.com
Columbus Microbrew Festival
Sept. 16-17; 5-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday
North Market, Arena District
Local breweries serving their wares with performances by local musicians.
northmarket.com
Independents' Day
12 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17
Gay St., downtown
Local musicians, artists and creative types gather to support the Columbus community.
thisisindependent.com
This story corrects an earlier version that erroneously referred to the Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival as the Pickerington Tomato Festival. It also clarifies the type of contest queen, not beauty that is held during the festival.