Over 325 festivals in Columbus and Central Ohio in 2022

It’s festival season, and there are so many festivals in Columbus and around Ohio back on the schedule for 2022!

Events and more details will be added throughout the season.  If you see any missing, please leave a comment. Let me know what your favorite festival is!

Columbus, Ohio skyline. Image: Mace Publishing, LLC

WEEKLY/MONTHLY FESTIVALS in Columbus 

Short North Gallery Hop: First Saturday of the month. Visit the District for shopping, dining, and art.

Franklinton Fridays: Second Friday of the month

Moonlight Market on Gay Street: 2nd Friday of each month, April – November. The monthly outdoor street festival marketplace is the 2nd Saturdays from 6 pm – 11 pm. Find makers, vendors, food pop-ups, and more!

Sunday Sunlight Market on Gay Street: 3rd Sunday of the month, May – December, plus April 24. Browse Gay Street for brunch, shops, and sidewalk street markets with artisan goods and products from 11am to 3pm. Note: event is the 2nd Sunday in June.

4th Fridays in Uptown Westerville: 4th Friday May through October 

Grandview Hop: Last Saturday of the month in June-September

Yard Sales and Garage Sales in Columbus: Daily; find community and neighborhood sales, freecycle days, and a map of individual sales.

OCTOBER Columbus Festivals

The Fall Festival at the Farm at Walnut Creek: September 30-October 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 2022

Stratford Ecological Center Fall Harvest Fair: October 1, 2022.  Food, wagon rides, kids activities, live music, cider making, animals, and more. $5 per person, ages 3 and up.

Destination Downtown Lancaster Fall Festival: October 1, 2022

Chalk the Block at Easton: October 1-2, 2022. Artists create 10 foot chalk drawings in the square as bands perform.

Upper Arlington Fall Fest: October 2, 2022 from 1-5 pm. Family-friendly festival in Fancyburg Park with fall activities

Old-Time Harvest Day in Grove City: October 2, 2022

Ohio Gourd Festival (Delaware County): October 7-9, 2022

Columbus Italian Festival: October 7-9, 2022

Old Worthington Market Day: October 8, 2022

Ohio Sauerkraut Festival: October 8-9, 2022

Dublin Halloween Spooktacular: October 13-14, 2022 in Coffman Park.  Guests of all ages can come in costume and enjoy this ghoulish celebration. Goblins and ghouls will enjoy returning favorites like the Trunk or Treat Trail, eerie exhibits and dance performances on the Coffman Park Tennis Courts. 

Boo at the Zoo: October 14-16, October 21-23, October 28-30, 2022

Scrawl in Franklinton: October 15-16, 2022. Live creation of murals, art and more!

photo: Scrawl

Van Wert County Harvest Happenings: October 14-15, 2022 Apple cider, apple pie, apple dumplings, apple butter, and so much more at this fall festival at this festival in NW Ohio.

Haunted Statehouse Tours: October 14-15 and 21-22, 2022

German Village Monster Bash: October 15, 2022 Adult trick-or-treat route, dancing and drinking, costume contest and more!

Circleville Pumpkin Show: October 19-22, 2022

photo: Circleville Pumpkin Festival

Highball Halloween: October 22, 2022 Annual Halloween street party with entertainment, costume contests, and more. Event is at EXPRESS LIVE! again.

Grove City Boo on Broadway: October 29, 2022 Family-friendly Halloween celebration

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October festivals tba or cancelled for 2021

Easton Pet Parade and Fall Festival: tba 2022

TRAUMA – Halloween Fetish Party: tba for 2022

North Market Mix and Shake Cocktail Event: tba 2022

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NOVEMBER

Ohio Made Holiday Shoppe: November 18-19, 2022 The Holiday Market features 80+ one-of-a-kind boutiques and specialty small businesses from Ohio. The Hollywood Casino Columbus makes the event a unique destination with endless activities available. Choose from unparalleled selection of home decor, specialty clothing and one-of-a-kind finds, plus enjoy fine dinning at the Hollywood Casino or a cocktail from one of our two bars. Make sure to snap a selfie with Santa as he walks around greeting shoppers. 

Wildlights: November 19 through January 4

Christmasfair: November 20-21, 2021

Gahanna Holiday Lights Parade and Celebration: tba 2021

Magical Day of Giving at Polaris Mall: tba 2021

DECEMBER

Marysville Christmas Walk and Tree Lighting: December 2

Village Lights: tba

Ohio Statehouse Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting: December 5

Upper Arlington Winter Festival & Tree Lighting Ceremony: December 6

Columbus Oddities & Curiosities Expo: May 9 December 12 Oddities, taxidermy, wet specimens, antiques, odd jewelry, unusual art, bones, curiosities and all around creepy, strange and bizarre items. Tickets are $10, 12 and under free.

12 Bars of Xmas Bar Crawl: December 14

Chanukkah Celebration, Easton tba

First Night Columbus family-friendly New Years Eve Celebration: December 31

JANUARY 2022

Winter Jam Tour Spectacular: January 8, 2022 Christian Music’s Largest Annual Tour. $15 (donation) at the door (ages 2 and up)

Great Train Show at the Ohio Expo Center: January 15-16, 2022 There will be tables of trains for sale, exhibitors from around the country, Model Train displays, and a riding train for kids, plus door prize giveaways.  Tickets $9-$10, kids 11 and under are free.

MLK Jr. Day Events in Columbus

Columbus Winter Beerfest: January 21-22, 2022 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. This delicious and boozy event will have over 350 craft beers available for sampling, and live music. 

(614) Magazine Restaurant Week Columbus: January 24-29, 2022 Over 150 restaurants offering 3 course prix fixes menus from $15-$40. To-go options also available.

Buckeye Lake Winterfest: January 29, 2022. See Benny the Bass predict when spring will arrive, watch fireworks, and enjoy specials at businesses around the Lake. Polar Plunge is at Buckeye Lake Winery on January 30!

Columbus Winter Carnival with KidsLinked: January 29, 2022 at Franklin County Fairgrounds. This super fun Winter Carnival has magician, jugglers, big bounce park, carnival games & food, dinosaur & super hero area, and so much more!

Ohio Home + Remodeling Show: Cancelled for 2022. Scheduled for January 21-23, 2022

MakerX The Columbus Maker Expo: MakerX is a festival of creating with technology at Ohio Expo Center. All ages can check out robots, drones, digital art and music, game and VR developers, cosplay, digital crafting and more. Tickets are $5 for ages 5 and over

Other January Festivals

FEBRUARY 2021

Black History Month events in Columbus: Throughout February

Virtual AAA Great Vacations Travel Expo: February 27 and 28, 2021. Get ideas for your next big vacation by talking to travel experts and checking out vacation packages. 

Valentine’s Day in Columbus: February 14, 2021 We’ve gathered tons of fun events and ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Columbus

The Annual International Irish Triathlon at the Shamrock Club: February 27, 2021

Maple Syrup Tours and Events: late February – early March 2021. Learn about the process and taste the results with maple syrup events around town, including tours to see the tapped trees in action, pancake breakfasts with fresh syrup, and more.

Columbus Baby & Kids Galleria and Mommy & Me Walk: February 21. Vendor event for all things parent and child. Candy Land Scavenger Hunt, Meet & Greet with princess and super hero, balloon artist, free cookies, win a Candy Land game and lot of other neat items! Plus Mommy & Me Walk before the event!

National Margarita Day: February 22, 2021. Find all of the best margarita deals around tonw to celebrate!

The Dispatch Home and Garden Show: February 19-27, 2022 Event will be modified to ensure safety. Online ticketing only, with timed entrance. No celebrity guests, workshops, or stage demonstrations.

Cheryl’s Cookies Annual Bake Sale: February 22-March 6 Up to 75% off your favorite Cheryl’s Cookies and Brownies goodies! Buy extra to freeze! The bake sale has been extended for multiple days and locations to spread out any crowds. 

Other February Festivals

The Chilly Open at the Columbus Zoo: Cancelled for 2021. A ticket to the Chilly Open allows you to sample food and spirited beverages from over 30 local restaurants, listen to music from the Debits, participate in raffles and a silent auction, and visit all Zoo and Aquarium exhibits for $45.

March Columbus and Ohio Festivals 

Cheryl’s Cookies Annual Bake Sale: February 22-March 6 Up to 75% off your favorite Cheryl’s Cookies and Brownies goodies! Buy extra to freeze! The bake sale has been extended for multiple days and locations to spread out any crowds. 

Arnold Sports Festival: March 3-5, 2022. Drawing more than 22,000 athletes annually who compete in more than 80 sports & events, including 16 Olympic sports, along with over 1,000 booths at the Fitness Expo, this event is every fitness enthusiasts “must-attend” event. Tickets start at $20.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Columbus: March 8-20, 2022 with parades, community events, family events, hikes, parties, and more

Columbus Pet Expo, All About Cat Expo, and Mega Adoption Event: March 11-13, 2022.

Spring Avant-Garde Arts & Craft Show: March 22, 2022 at Makoy Event Center. Admission $3 for ages 13 and up.

Cool Season Crop Sale at Chadwick Arboretum: March 27-29, 2022. The event is at deMonye’s Greenhouse this year – mention Chadwick Arboretum for 25% off.

Other March festivals; cancelled or postponed

Columbus International Auto Show: Not scheduled for 2022. Admission is $6-$12; ages 9 and under free

April Columbus Festivals

Tons of Easter Events with Easter egg hunts, and photos with the Easter Bunny 

Big Book Sale at Columbus Main Library: April 1-3, 2022

Columbus Home Improvement Show: April 1-3, 2022 at Ohio Expo Center

CCAD Art Fair: April 9, 2022 A juried selection of Columbus College of Art & Design’s top alumni and students sell their wares at this must-see event. Proceeds from the art go directly to the artists.

Eggs, Paw and Claws at the Columbus Zoo: April 15-16, 2022. Easter and Spring season celebration at the Zoo.

image: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Columbus Winter Beerfest: April 15-16, 2022. This delicious and boozy event will have over 350 craft beers available for sampling, and live music. Regular admission for the tasting is $45-$55.

Ohio State Football Spring Game: April 16, 2022 Tickets are just $7

Pizza and Beer Week with 614: April 18-23, 2022 Enjoy Pizza and Brews for a fraction of the cost during (614) Pizza and Beer Week presented by (614) Magazine. 

Earth Day Celebration at Genoa Park: April 23, 2022 from 12 pm – 7 pm

Party for the Planet Earth Day Celebration at the Columbus Zoo: April 23-24, 2022 Learn about conservation and ways you can help Mother Earth at this Earth Day Celebration.

Red Twig Farms Peony Plant Sale: April 29-30, 2022. Shop for peonies for your garden at this special event at Red Twig Farms.

Arbor Day Celebration at Chadwick Arboretum & Learning Gardens: April 29, 2022. Celebrate Arbor Day 2022 during the annual Arbor Day Awards Ceremony!

Ohioana Book Festival: April 29-May 1, 2022 This free virtual event celebrates Ohio authors with events for book lovers of all ages. 

Grove City Lions Club Spring Craft Beer Fest: April 30, 2022

Columbus SoupFest: April 30, 2022 Sample 45+ soups and enjoy live music for a good cause

Arbor Day Festival at Dawes Arboretum: April 30, 2022. FREE admission! Hands-on activities for kids, mini-talks from our plant experts, tree climbing, live music and more!  We’ll be giving away tree seedlings (while supplies last) and food trucks will have food for purchase.  Plus, visitors will get a sneak peek at the new History Center exhibit. 

Taste of Granville: April 30, 2022. Taste test dishes from 20+ local restaurants, while you enjoy live music and drinks. A food truck rodeo will be outside too! 

MAY Festivals in Columbus

Powell Street Market: May 1, 2022

COSI Science Festival: May 4-7, 2022. Hundreds of activities to celebrate science around the city on May 4-6, and the Big Science Celebration on May 7.

German Village GartenMarkt Plant Sale: Presale for pickup May 6, 2022, and in-person event on May 7

Powell Touch-a-Truck: Friday, May 6, 2022 Kids will love climbing and exploring dozens of vehicles in Seldom Seen Park including emergency vehicles, farm equipment, and city vehicles. FREE! 

Gahanna Herb Day Festival: May 7, 2022 Plant sale, workshops, tours, and more 

Green on the Green, Worthington: May 7, 2022

Merion Village Yard Sale: May 7, 2022

Free Comic Book Day: May 7, 2022

Central Ohio Folk Festival: May 7-8, 2022 Enjoy concerts and workshops all day with all-access virtual tickets

Free Admission to the Zoo for Mother’s Day: TBA for 2022. Moms and grandmas get in free when they bring a child/grandchild of any age! Admission rates or membership apply to child/grandchild. 

CCAD Senior Fashion Show: May 12, 2022 (2 showtimes)

Chadwick Arboretum Spring Plant Sale: May 12-14, 2022. Choose from over 650 varieties of uncommon plants proven to grow well in Ohio climate and soil. Pick up some plants for your garden!

Indianola Carnival: May 13, 2022. The Indianola Carnival Committee hosts a school fundraiser with great food, games, entertainment & an amazing silent auction to support Indianola!

Columbus Craft Beer Week: May 13-21, 2022. Over 200 events all over the city celebrating Craft Beer

Six One Pour – The Ohio Craft Beer Fest: May 14, 2022 Craft beer festival at COSI to kick off craft beer week!

PBR10K with Parker Lee Foundation: May 14, 2022. All you can drink PBR, live music, food and more at a fundraiser to benefit Central Ohio Youth Organizations. 

Delaware Arts Festival: May 14-15, 2022

The Annual Columbus Taco Fest: May 14-15, 2022 Tacos, Tequila, and Music at Goodale Park

Ride of Silence: May 18, 2022. Join cyclists in a short, slow and silent processional through Downtown Columbus in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways. FREE.

North Market Apron Gala: May 20, 2022 Tickets are $125-$150 and include food, drinks, music, and more.

Village Valuables in German Village: May 21, 2022

Dawes Arboretum Plant Sale: May 21, 2022

Upper Arlington Spring Fling: May 21, 2022. Touch-a-Truck, inflatables, arts and crafts, and more

S.P.A.C.E. Small Press & Alternative Comics Expo: In-person show on May 21-23, 2022 (May 13-14, 2023)

Maibockfest at Germania: May 27, 2022

Memorial Day Parades and Ceremonies: May 27-30, 2022 events will be updated in late April, but are typically annual.

Westerville Field of Heroes: May 27-30, 2022. This year’s event is drive-through or walk-through. Flag and commemorative coins will be available for purchase. There is also a Heroes Hike that you can register to complete during the weekend. 

Jeni’s Strawberry Jam at Land-Grant: May 28-29, 2022 from 11 am – 10 pm. Strawberry Jam will feature strawberry ice cream, the release of a Jeni’s and Land-Grant collaboration beer, local food, family friendly activities, and live music all day.

Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival and Car and Motorcycle Show: May 28-30, 2022

Asian Festival: May 28-29, 2022 Asian Festival is virtual for 2022 

Green Lawn Abbey Memorial Day Open House: May 30 2022 from 10 am – 4 pm. Make your Memorial Day special this year. Tour the Cemetery and the Abbey to learn about the personal histories of many Columbusites who helped shape our history. Experience the beauty of nature and architecture. The Cemetery will be grilling complimentary hot dogs and the Abbey will be handing out ice cream and sweets. It’s a match made in Heaven!

The Memorial Tournament: May 30 – June 5, 2022

See full list of Festivals in May

Other May festivals; tba for 2022

Green Lawn Abbey Neighborhood Yard Sale: TBA for 2022 

Worthington Touch-a-Truck: TBA for 2022

COSI EMS & Safety Day: TBA for 2022 Included with admission to COSI

Asian Festival Dragon Boat Race: TBA for 2022 at West Bank Park. Free. 

photo by Craig Hicks

Hills Market Salmon Roast: TBA for 2022. Enjoy steel drum band music and purchase a Hills Own Salmon Sandwich or vegetarian option, with a side of Hills Own Cole Slaw for $9 from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  

Bloom Township Fire Fighters Annual Memorial Day Fish Fry & Car Show: TBA for 2022

JUNE Festivals in Columbus

Please bear with us as we try to keep this list current amidst all of the changes. Please check the links provided to ensure a festival is still being held.

The Memorial Tournament: May 30 – June 5, 2022

Newark Strawberry Festival: June 3-5, 2022. Rides games, crafts, food, and entertainment provide the entire family with many exciting things to do, see, and taste. Enjoy the Strawberry Shortcakes made famous by the Newark Kiwanis Club and served with creamy Velvet Ice Cream, made locally.

Short North Yard Sale: June 4, 2022

Bexley Women’s Club House & Garden Tour: June 5, 2022 The tour showcases some of the most finest homes and gardens in the Bexley area and has become a destination for people from all over Ohio and beyond. Tickets are $20 presale, or $25 at the door

Columbus Arts Festival: June 10-12, 2022 on the Scioto Mile

GCAC Columbus Arts Festival 2017

Olde Towne East Trash to Treasures: June 11, 2022. Neighborhood yard sale

Summer Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show: June 12, 2022 at the Makoy Center. Admission $3 for ages 13+.

Washboard Music Festival: June 16-18, 2022

Duck Creek Log Jam: June 16-18, 2022 in Hocking Hills

Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival: June 17-19, 2022 

Grove City Wine and Arts Festival: June 17-18, 2022. Featuring wineries, food, art and more.

Columbus PRIDE Festival and March: June 17-18, 2022. Festival returns to Goodale Park for 2022 with the March on Saturday morning.

KidsLinked’s Free Columbus Children’s Festival: June 18, 2022. The free festival celebrates youth and family sports and will feature lots of activities and entertainment for the family, including sports clinics, face painting, family fun zone, bounce park and inflatables. There will be food trucks available when you get hungry.

Zoofari at The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: June 18, 2022 Party like an animal at this annual adult-only festival with nearly 100 of Central Ohio’s best restaurants and bars serving their signature dishes, as well as live music on several stages throughout the zoo from 7 pm – 12 am. Your evening will be spent walking through the Zoo tasting food from fantastic restaurants, sipping drinks, and listening to live music from great bands.

Worthington Art Festival: June 18-19, 2022 The Worthington Arts Festival features over 150 artists, plus food and beverage vendors. 

Origins Game Fair: June 21-25, 2023

London Cobra Auto Show: June 23-25, 2022

Powell Festival: June 24-25, 2022. Family fun, entertainment, DORA, and concerts with Spin Doctors and Ryan Cabrera. The festival ends with a fireworks display. 

Comfest: June 24-26, 2022. ComFest returns to Goodale Park and is celebrating 50 years with local music, activism, arts, crafts, food and drink vendors.

German Village Garten Tour: June 25-26, 2022. Choose from afternoon walking tour, cocktail party, or evening walking candlelight tour. Tickets are selling out fast!

More June events

Easton Art Affair: tba for 2022

A Taste of Worthington: tba for 2022

JULY Columbus Festivals 

4th of July Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations Around Columbus: July 1-4, 2022. 4th of July celebrations, parades, and fireworks are returning for 2022

Red White & Boom: July 1, 2022. Huge 4th of July festival in downtown Columbus with an all-day festival, plus entertainment, parade, and fireworks. 

Doo Dah Parade: July 4, 2022. Wild and wacky parade through the Short North (you have to see it to understand!)

Good Guys PPG Nationals: July 8-10, 2022. Huge classic car show at the Ohio Expo Center with entertainment, family activities, and more.

Ohio Brew Week Festival: July 8-16, 2022 Huge beer festival with tons of events in Athens, Ohio.

Summer Jam West: July 9, 2022. Grassroots, free arts and music festival held annually in Westgate Park. 

Westerville Music and Arts Festival: July 9-10, 2022. Enjoy local and national artisans and musicians. Details tba.

Merion Village Garden Tour: TBA for 2022. Free garden tours in Merion Village.

Taste of Powell Tour: July 17, 2022. Enjoy samples at restaurants around town. Tickets for tastes are $3 and sold in packs of 10.

WesterFlora Garden Tour: July 17, 2022. Annual tour of gardens in the Westerville community that will be bursting with color, plant collections, theme gardens, scenic views and much more.

Franklin County Fair: July 18-24, 2022

Upper Arlington Summer Celebration: July 21, 2022 Free outdoor family fun including inflatables and entertainment, followed by a movie in the park

Lancaster Festival: July 21-30, 2022. Celebration of music, the arts, and community.

Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest: July 22-24, 2022. Three days of continuous jazz by renowned international and local musicians, barbecue pit masters, and fun activities.

Jazz and Rib Festival Columbus Ohio

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days: July 22-24, 2022. America’s largest motorcycle swap meet, national championship vintage racing in numerous disciplines and unforgettable fun everywhere, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days is one of the must-do motorcycling events.

Union County Fair: July 24-July 30, 2022

Ohio State Fair: July 27-August 7, 2022. The 2022 Ohio State Fair will be open to the public with concerts, rides, competitions, and the full fair experience! 

Canal Winchester Blues and Ribfest: July 29-30, 2022

Whitehall Food Truck & Fun Fest: July 30, 2022. Over 30 food trucks/stands to fill your belly, and lots of bands to provide the fun, as well as a crafters area/marketplace.

Columbus Duck Race: July 30, 2022. It’s only $5 to register a duck! Hosted by the Development Board of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. 

July festivals tba

North Market Ohio Wine Festival: tba 2022

The Summer Tour of Historic Homes of Olde Towne East: tba for 2022

AUGUST Festivals in Columbus

Lobster Roll Days, Hills Market Worthington: Saturdays in August 6-Sept 3 from noon – 4 pm. 

Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival: August 4-6, 2022. Entertainment headliners for each night include North to Nashville (Thursday), Morris Day (Friday), Plain White T’s (Saturday)

Dublin Irish Festival: August 5-7, 2022. 

Pelotonia: August 5-7, 2022. Pelotonia is a two-day bike tour that includes a weekend of cycling, entertainment and volunteerism. The event raises millions of dollars each year for cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. 100% of every Rider raised dollar goes directly to fund cancer research. Gather where the riders will be passing through or get involved as a rider or volunteer!

Grove City EcoFest: August 6, 2022. Learn to be greener at this festival that promotes sustainability and innovation.

ProMusica SummerFEST Series: August 9, 11, 12. SummerFEST includes three programs as the orchestra returns to Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens and performs at Alum Creek Park Amphitheater.

All Ohio Balloon Festival: August 11-13, 2022. Hot Air Balloons, live music with Brett Michaels, Night Ranger, Niko Moon, Kid fun, and more at this fun annual event with over 30 balloons!

North Ridgeville Corn Festival: August 12-14, 2022. The annual Corn Festival offers FREE admission, FREE entertainment, FREE parking, and it is always the second weekend in August! Enjoy fireworks, corn eating contest, kids’ games, free & live entertainment, and the Grande Parade

MatsuriCon: August 12-14, 2022. Matsuricon is an annual Japanese pop-culture event that focuses primarily on Japanese animation (known as “anime”), manga (Japanese graphic novels), and video games. 

Columbus Summer Beerfest: August 13, 2022. Pick from the daytime or evening session to pick samples from over 350 brews.

PupArt: August 13, 2022. Shop a selection of pet-related and other original artwork from many local artists available as part of silent auctions and raffles

Festival Latino: August 13-14, 2022. Experience traditional and contemporary Latin American culture at the largest Latin event in Ohio. Admission is free!

photo: Festival Latino

Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival: August 18-20, 2022

Lexington Blueberry Festival: August 18-21, 2022

Columbus Food Truck Festival: August 19-21, 2022. Annual food truck festival has relocated to the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard. There will be over 60 food trucks and food carts.

Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival: August 20-21, 2022. This is a family-oriented event with 180 handmade arts and crafts booths and food vendors. There are activities for children including pony rides and the Big Bounce. There will be free entertainment both days in the festival area. Parking and admission are also free.

Wolf’s Ridge SeptemberFEST: August 26-28, 2022. Hang onto the last days of Summer and enjoy beer, music, fried food, and more.

WAG! Festival: August 27, 2022. Fun festival for the dogs and family.

Van Wert County Fair: August 30 – September 5, 2022

Millersport Sweet Corn Festival: August 31 – September 3, 2022. Festival, concerts, rides, 5k, and more

Full calendar list of August events

August festivals tba or cancelled

Rally for the Ranch: TBA for 2022

Superhero Day at Easton: tba for 2022

Craft Brew at the Zoo: Not scheduled for 2022. Craft beer, food trucks, and a concert by Sugar Ray at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium.

Cartoon Weekend at the Columbus Zoo: TBA for 2022 Characters will make appearances throughout the event, plus appearances by YouTube sensation voice actor Brian Hull and special guests Batman and Robin. 

SEPTEMBER Festivals in Columbus

Van Wert County Fair: August 30 – September 5, 2022

Millersport Sweet Corn Festival: August 31 – September 3, 2022. Festival, concerts, rides, 5k, and more

Greek Festival: September 2-5, 2022. The festival is a Central Ohio Labor Day weekend tradition which highlights Greek culture and features cathedral tours, authentic food and drink, exhibits, shops, music, dancing, and more.

photo: Greek Festival

Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival: September 2-4, 2022 at Ohio History Center/Ohio Village

Nelsonville Music Festival: September 2-4, 2022 

Obetz Zucchinifest: September 2-5, 2022. Rides, car show, parades, and free concerts with Ezra Ray Hart, and Big & Rich.

Ohio Renaissance Festival: September 3 – October 30, 2022 Saturdays, Sundays, Labor Day Monday

Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival: September 3-5, 2022 Join us for three days of family fun at the oldest and largest Labor Day Festival in all of Ohio! Concerts, Labor Day parade, car show, pageants, rides, and food.

Bike the Cbus: September 4, 2022. Bike the Cbus is a bicycle tour, for all ages and abilities, highlighting our city’s many attractions and unique neighborhoods. The ride features four supported routes around the city. 

Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival: September 5, 2022

Fredericktown Tomato Show: September 7-10, 2022

Marion Popcorn Festival: September 8-10, 2022

Lithopolis Honeyfest: September 9-10, 2022.  Indulge on all things honey, experience a real life bee beard (it’s what it sounds like) and save the bees. Honey Competition & Tasting, Honey Bake-Off, Mead & Wine Tastings, Honey Beer Garden, Honeyfest Queen Pageant, Bee Beard & Beekeeping Demonstrations

Hot Times Community Festival: September 9-11, 2022

The Columbus Dispatch Fall Home and Garden Show: September 9-11, 2022. Home and garden expertise from local gurus and craftsmen; how-to sessions and demonstrations; giveaways; and much more! Get in free to the Columbus Oktoberfest – also being held at the Expo Center!

Columbus Oktoberfest: September 9-11, 2022. Try some delicious German food and beer at the Ohio Expo Center while listening to the musical performances on two stages and tons of events. Get in free to the Columbus Dispatch Home and Garden Show – also being held at the Expo Center!

Hot Licks Blues Fest, Granville: September 10, 2022

Old Hilliardfest Art and Street Fair: September 10, 2022

FestiFair Arts and Craft Festival: September 10, 2022

Columbus Bottle & Barrel Fest: September 10, 2022. Local beer, wine, and spirits festival in Powell with, local fare, live music, your favorite craft beverages, and browse the shops of Columbus’ makers and artisans. The Ohio State game will be on the projector screen. Sample tickets and parking included with entry. 21+

Ohio Fish and Shrimp Festival: September 10, 17, and 24, 2022 from 10 am – 10 pm.

Merion Village Festival: September 11, 2022 from 12 pm – 6 pm. Outdoor, rain or shine event features food trucks, live music and entertainment, artists, crafters, businesses, and organizations in the Historic Merion Village neighborhood.

Slice of Columbus: September 14, 2022. Over fifteen area pizza shops will serve their most savory pies. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample pizza and vote for their favorite pie with the “People’s Choice Award.” Event includes children’s activities, craft beers and wine.  

Ohio Pawpaw Festival: September 16-18, 2022

Arts in the Alley, Grove City: September 16-18, 2022

Germania Oktoberfest: September 16-18, 2022. The oldest and most authentic Oktoberfest in Columbus

Backwoods Fest, Thornville: September 16-18, 2022

Ohiolina Music Festival: September 16-18, 2022

Preble County Pork Festival: September 16-18, 2022

Scarecrow Festival in Washington Courthouse: September 16-18, 2022. Fun food, family activities, beer garden, rides, food, 5k, car show, and free concerts and more.

Annual General Mayhem Craft Beer and Music Festival: September 17, 2022 at Brewdog in Canal Winchester. Featuring over 100 fresh craft beers flowing, a line-up of music to rock your day away, swathes of street food and much more. Headlined by Alkaline Trio, have food trucks, and Not Your Mama’s Craft Fair

Creekside Hops & Vines Fest: September 17, 2022

Short North Tour of Homes: September 17-18, 2022

Young’s Jersey Dairy Fall Farm Pumpkin Fun: September 17 – October 30, 2022

Delaware County Fair: September 17-24, 2022. Last county fair in the area – get your fair food!

Powell Street Market: September 18, 2022

Fall Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show: September 18, 2022 at the Makoy Center. Admission $3 for ages 13+.

Annual Taste of Dublin: September 20, 2022 Enjoy fine food from 25+ Dublin-area restaurants at this upscale event

Jackson County Apple Festival: September 20-24, 2022 Apple everything in Hocking Hills

Little Brown Jug, Delaware: September 22, 2022

Taste of Bexley: al fresco: September 22, 2022

Easton Fashion Night: September 22, 2022 from 5-8 pm. Fashionable activities, great discounts, giveaways and more

Barnesville Pumpkin Festival: September 22-25, 2022 If you love pumpkin, take a 2 hour drive east for this fun festival

Lebanon Country Applefest: September 24-25, 2022

Columbus Coffee Fest: September 24-25, 2022

The Fall Festival at the Farm at Walnut Creek: September 30-October 1, 7-8, 14-15, 21-22, 2022

September festivals tba or cancelled for 2022

Grandview Heights Fall Fest: tba for 2022 from 4 pm – 7 pm at Ray DeGraw Park 850 First Ave. Celebrate all things fall! This is a family friendly festival with bounce houses, food trucks, yard games, music and more!

Hills Market Ohio Hog Roast: TBA for 2022. Every Labor Day they host an Ohio Hog Roast featuring smoked Ohio pork paired with a live bluegrass and a variety of brews.

TWIG of Nationwide Children’s Pumpkinpalooza: tba for 2022

Welcome to Fall Festival at Glacier Ridge Metro Park: tba for 2022. Celebrate the season with hayrides, live animals, crafts and activities. Meet at bulletin board at picnic shelter.