Mark Your Calendar for these One of a Kind Festivals in Columbus Ohio

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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 festivals and events that take place in Columbus each year including the upcoming dates for 2021!

Dublin Irish Festival

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin (Ohio, that is)! This celebration features a parade, family-friendly activities and more!

Upcoming date(s): March 13, 2021
Location: Dublin, Ohio
Read more: 5 Super Fun Playgrounds in Dublin

Delaware Arts Festival

Upcoming date(s): Canceled for 2021
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

The Asian Festival showcases the cultural heritage of the Asian people and provides an educational experience for all ages!

Upcoming date(s): Virtual Festival being held May 29 & 30, 2021
Location: Online

Columbus Arts Festival

The Columbus Arts Festival is a 3 day festival featuring local artists, vendors, activities for kids, live performances and more!

Upcoming date(s): Cancelled for 2021
Location: Arena District, downtown Columbus
Related: Over 100 Fun Things to do in Columbus, Ohio

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!

Upcoming date(s): TBA
Location: Westgate Park

Grove City Wine and Arts Festival

Upcoming date(s): June 18 & 19, 2021 (tentatively scheduled for 2021)
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.

Worthington Arts Festival

Upcoming date(s): typically mid June, not confirmed for 2021
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!

Com Fest

Columbus’ Community Festival features local bands, food, performances and more with a focus on grassroots community partners!

Upcoming date(s): Virtual Festival will take place June 25-27, 2021
Location: Online

Pride Festival

A celebration of Columbus’ LGBTQ community and allies. Takes place in June each year and features a parade, special events, live music and more.

Upcoming date(s): 2021 dates TBA
Location: TBA

Red White and Boom

Columbus’ 4th of July celebration is the largest in the Midwest and includes live music, vendors and a large fireworks display!

Upcoming date(s): July 2, 2021
Location: Downtown Columbus, Scioto Mile

Summer Jam West

This festival celebrates local artists, local bands and supports the curation of a mural on the west side of Columbus each summer.

Upcoming date(s): July 10, 2021
Location: Westgate Park
Related: The Unofficial West Side Ice Cream Trail

Jazz and Ribs Fest

Featuring 3 days of live jazz performances and the best rib connoisseurs along the Scioto Mile in downtown Columbus.

Upcoming date(s): Cancelled for 2021
Location: Downtown Columbus

Lancaster Festival

The Shazzbots at the Lancaster Festival

Upcoming date(s): July 24-31, 2021
Location: various locations throughout Lancaster, Ohio
Related: 13 Fun Things to do in Lancaster Ohio with Kids

This 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

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!

Upcoming date(s): July 28 – August 8, 2021 (options still being evaluated).
Location: Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds
Related: 15 Activities Kids Can Do for Free at the Ohio State Fair

All Ohio Balloon Fest

Upcoming date(s): August 12-14, 2021
Location: Union County Airport, 760 Clymer Rd., Marysville, OH 43040

This annual event features hot air balloon rides, live music acts, aerial entertainment and kids’ activities!

Columbus Food Truck Festival

Each summer the Scioto Mile is packed with the city’s best food trucks and you can walk around the riverfront area eating until you burst!

Upcoming date(s): August 20 & 21, 2021
Location: Scioto Mile

Millersport Sweet Corn Festival

Upcoming date(s): September 1-3, 2021
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!

Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival

This festival is held at Creekside in Gahanna and features live jazz music, food, a family fun zone and more!

Upcoming date(s): September 17-19, 2021
Location: Creekside, Gahanna

Columbus Italian Festival

Upcoming date(s): October 4 and October 8-10, 2021
Location: St. John The Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet St., Columbus, OH 43215

This festival includes a Taste of Italy 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 20-23, 2021
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!*