These annual festivals in Columbus are some of the most anticipated events in Central Ohio! They only come around once a year so you must plan accordingly!
Spring and Summer in Columbus, Ohio are jam packed with outdoor events and festivals! Our calendar fills up quickly when we start to pencil in these favorite activities!
This list includes some of the most popular, annual events and festivals in Columbus including the upcoming dates for 2023!
Spring Festivals in Columbus, Ohio:
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
- Upcoming date(s): March 11, 2023
- Location: Dublin, Ohio
- Read more: 5 Super Fun Playgrounds in Dublin
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin (Ohio, that is)! This celebration features a parade, family-friendly activities and more! There are so many fun things to do in Dublin, Ohio and this popular festival tops the list!
Delaware Arts Festival
- Upcoming date(s): May 20 – 21, 2023
- Location: downtown Delaware, Ohio
- Read more: Exploring Delaware with Your Kids
This annual arts festival includes artists, vendors, food, live entertainment and a student art show.
Asian Festival
- Upcoming date(s): May 27-28th, 2023
- Location: Franklin Park
The Asian Festival showcases the cultural heritage of the Asian people and provides an educational experience for all ages! There will be events throughout the month including a Dragon Boat Race and Table Tennis Tournament. The festival will take place in Franklin Park.
Summer Festivals in Columbus, Ohio:
Columbus Arts Festival
- Upcoming date(s): June 9-11, 2023
- Location: downtown riverfront, Columbus
- Related: Over 100 Fun Things to do in Columbus, Ohio
The Columbus Arts Festival is a 3 day festival featuring local artists, vendors, activities for kids, live performances and more!
Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival
- Upcoming date(s): June 16-18, 2023
- Location: Creekside, Gahanna
- Related: 5 Super Fun Playgrounds in Gahanna
This festival is held at Creekside in Gahanna and features live jazz music, food, a family fun zone and more!
Grove City Wine and Arts Festival
- Upcoming date(s): June 16 & 17, 2023
- Location: Grove City Town Center
- Related: 5 Super Fun Playgrounds in Grove City
This festival features art for sale, vendors, food trucks, and over twenty wineries.
Pride Festival
- Upcoming date(s): June 16 & 17, 2023
- Location: Goodale Park and other locations
A celebration of Columbus’ LGBTQ community and allies. Takes place in June each year and features a parade, special events, live music and more.
Worthington Arts Festival
- Upcoming date(s): June 17-18, 2023
- Location: Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington and Thomas Worthington High School
This festival in Worthington features fine arts and crafts, vendors, food, activities and more!
Juneteenth Ohio Festival
- Upcoming date(s): June 17-18, 2023
- Location: Genoa Park
This festival celebrates the date of the freeing of all slaves in Texas, the last state of the Union to do so. The festival features live music, marketplace, food, children’s events and more. Tickets are available online.
Com Fest
- Upcoming date(s): June 23-24, 2023
- Location: Goodale Park
Columbus’ Community Festival features local bands, food, performances and more with a focus on grassroots community partners!
Hilltop Bean Dinner
- Upcoming date(s): June 24, 2023
- Location: Westgate Park
The Hilltop Bean Dinner is a family friendly festival that remembers the role of Westgate Park in the Civil War. The park was the site of a prison camp, Camp Chase, and the festival offers some traditional food (like beans) but much more: food vendors, craft vendors, music and more!
Red White and Boom
- Upcoming date(s): July 3, 2023
- Location: Downtown Columbus, Scioto Mile
Columbus’ 4th of July celebration is the largest in the Midwest and includes live music, vendors and a large fireworks display!
Summer Jam West
- Upcoming date(s): July 8, 2023
- Location: Westgate Park
- Related: The Unofficial West Side Ice Cream Trail
This festival celebrates local artists, local bands and supports the curation of a mural on the west side of Columbus each summer.
Westerville Music & Arts Festival
Upcoming date(s): July 8 & 9, 2023
Location: Heritage Park & Everal Barn, 60 N. Cleveland Ave., Westerville, OH 43081
The Westerville Music and Arts Festival features over 130 artists, live performances, food vendors, a youth art show, silent auction, and youth entertainment.
Jazz and Ribs Fest
- Upcoming date(s): July 21-23, 2023
- Location: Bicentennial Park
The Jazz and Ribs fest features 3 days of live jazz performances and the best rib connoisseurs along the Scioto Mile in downtown Columbus.
Lancaster Festival
- Upcoming date(s): July 20-29, 2023
- Location: various locations throughout Lancaster, Ohio
- Related: 13 Fun Things to do in Lancaster Ohio with Kids
The Lancaster Festival includes live music acts, artistic demonstrations, food, theater performances and much more taking place in various venues and outdoor locations in Lancaster, Ohio.
Ohio State Fair
- Upcoming date(s): July 26-August 6, 2023
- Location: Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds
- Related: 15 Activities Kids Can Do for Free at the Ohio State Fair
The Ohio State Fair is a highlight of summer in Columbus with live entertainment, competitions, special events, rides, concessions, games, Ohio foods and so much more!
Dublin Irish Festival
- Upcoming date(s): August 4-6, 2023
- Location: Coffman Park, 5600 Post Rd. Dublin, OH 43017
The Dublin Irish Festival takes place over 3 days and features 65 musical acts featuring performers from the U.S. and Ireland! There are national and local bands, Irish dancing, pipe bands and more! The Wee Folk Area includes a Pot O’ Gold Playground, contests and crafts! Tickets are available online.
All Ohio Balloon Fest
- Upcoming date(s): August 10-12, 2023
- Location: Union County Airport, 760 Clymer Rd., Marysville, OH 43040
- Related: Hot Air Balloon Festivals in Ohio
This annual event features hot air balloon rides, live music acts, aerial entertainment and kids’ activities! Explore more things to do in Marysville while you’re there!
Festival Latino
- Upcoming date(s): August 12 & 13, 2023
- Location: Genoa Park, 303 W Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
This annual festival features free, family-friendly activities including national and international music acts, Ohio-based Latino dance and music, children’s activities, and more!
Columbus Food Truck Festival
- Upcoming date(s): August 19-20, 2023
- Location: Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard, Ohio
The Columbus Food Truck Festival will take place at The Franklin County Fairgrounds this year. The fairgrounds are packed with the city’s best food trucks and enjoy live music and indoor and outdoor seating while you eat!
Millersport Sweet Corn Festival
- Upcoming date(s): August 30 – September 2, 2023
- Location: 2718 Blacklick Eastern Rd., Millersport, OH 43046
This event includes a tractor pull, rides, contests, prizes, a parade, shopping, live entertainment, and of course, sweet corn!
Fall Festivals in Columbus, Ohio:
Columbus Italian Festival
- Upcoming date(s): October 2 and 6-8, 2023
- Location: St. John The Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet St., Columbus, OH 43215
This festival includes a dinner and dance on Monday and a festival Friday through Sunday! The festival includes live entertainment, a parade, food, rides for kids and more!
Circleville Pumpkin Show
- Upcoming date(s): October 18-21, 2023
- Location: downtown Circleville, Ohio
- Related: A Complete List of Pumpkin Patches and Fall Festivals in Central Ohio
This festival in Circleville features all things pumpkin! Every pumpkin food you can imagine, live music, vendors, rides and pumpkin contests!
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*Please be aware, information is gathered from multiple community sources. Times, dates and locations are subject to change. There may be a fee to participate in a featured activity. Please call ahead or check links to confirm activities. Inclusion of an event on this list is not considered an endorsement. Please use your best judgement when attending public events and consult your doctor if you have questions regarding the safety level of a public event. Read my disclaimer here. Enjoy what you do today!*