Festival Season in Columbus and we expect there will be more full festivals in Columbus and around Ohio!
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
Craftin’ Outlaws Pop Up Markets: tba for 2022. Shop these socially distanced Pop-Up Market at the Columbus Museum of Art. The Pop-Ups will be hosted on Saturdays from May – September, on the outdoor pathway leading up to the entrance of CMA. Shop from 10am – 3pm or support makers online through their virtual store fronts. No more than 9 makers will be set up for each event, with new makers each Saturday.
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.
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
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.
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!
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Easton Art Affair: tba for 2022
A Taste of Worthington: tba for 2022
JULY Festivals in Columbus
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
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AUGUST Festivals in Columbus
Lobster Roll Days, Hills Market Worthington: TBA for 2022. Saturdays in August 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. Pelotonia raises millions of dollars each year for cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. Pelotonia’s operating expenses are covered by funding partners, so that 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: TBA for 2022. SummerFEST features two FREE concerts outside at Franklin Park Conservatory, and 2 concerts at Dublin Coffman Park for just $10-$20.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Scrawl in Franklinton: TBA for 2022. Live creation of murals, art and more!
photo: Scrawl
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.
SEPTEMBER
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
Obetz Zucchinifest: September 2-5, 2022. Rides, car show, parades, and free concerts with Ezra Ray Hart, and Big & Rich.
Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival: September 2-4, 2022 at Ohio History Center/Ohio Village
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
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.
Fredericktown Tomato Show: September 7-10, 2022
Marion Popcorn Festival: September 8-10, 2022
PupArt: TBA for 2022. Shop a selection of pet-related and other original artwork from many local artists available as part of silent auctions and raffles
Lithopolis Honeyfest: September 9-10, 2022. Indulge on all things honey, experience a real life bee beard (it’s what it sounds like…here’s a picture) 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: TBA for 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
Ohio Fish and Shrimp Festival: September 10, 17, and 24, 2022 from 10 am – 10 pm.
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
Powell Street Market: September 18, 2022
Backwoods Fest, Thornville: September 16-18, 2022
Ohiolina Music Festival: September 16-18, 2022
Preble County Pork Festival: September 16-18, 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 18-25, 2021. Last county fair in the area – get your fair food!
Fall Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show: September 19, 2021 at the Makoy Center. Admission $3 for ages 13+.
Jackson County Apple Festival: September 21-25, 2021 Apple everything in Hocking Hills
Taste of Bexley: al fresco: September 23, 2021
Little Brown Jug, Delaware: September 23, 2021
Barnesville Pumpkin Festival: September 23-26, 2021 If you love pumpkin, take a 2 hour drive east for this fun festival
Lebanon Country Applefest: September 25-26
Columbus Coffee Fest: September 25-26
Grandview Heights Fall Fest: September 30 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!
Origins Game Fair: September 30-October 3, 2021
Cheryl’s Cookies Fall Festival: tba for 2021. Annual Fall Festival at the flagship store in Westerville! Fun for all ages and FREE admission for everyone! FREE gift for the first 50 customers. Family activities from 10am-4pm, including hay slide, obstacle course, pumpkin bowling, corn hole, face painting, NEW fall flavor tasting, cookie frosting, games, & more! Balloon Twister, story time, special visits from Westerville Police, Cookie & Brownie, Princesses and other magical characters, and delicious savings up to 50% off on fall treats!
Stratford Ecological Center Fall Harvest Fair: tba for 2021. Food, wagon rides, kids activities, live music, cider making, animals, and more. $5 per person, $15 for family of 4.
TWIG of Nationwide Children’s Pumpkinpalooza: tba for 2021
Harvest Festival, Columbus Commons: tba for 2021
Welcome to Fall Festival at Glacier Ridge Metro Park: tba for 2021. Celebrate the season with hayrides, live animals, crafts and activities. Meet at bulletin board at picnic shelter.
September festivals tba or cancelled for 2021
Ohio Made Autumn Market: tba Shop local and drink local at Land-Grant Brewing with Ohio vendors featuring handmade goods – just in time to shop for all of your tailgate needs.
Annual Taste of Dublin: tba for 2021 Enjoy fine food from 25+ Dublin-area restaurants at this upscale event
Easton Fashion Night: tba Fashionable activities, great discounts, giveaways and more
Scarecrow Festival in Washington Courthouse: Cancelled for 2021. Fun food, family activities, beer garden, rides, food, 5k, car show, and free concerts and more.
Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival: tba. Samples all kinds of mac & cheese at Easton from restaurants around the city!
October festivals tba or cancelled for 2021
Ohio Smoked Meat & BBQ Festival: Cancelled for 2021; October 14-15, 2021
OCTOBER
Boo at the Zoo: Oct. 1-3, 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, & 29-31. Every weekend in October!
North Market Mix and Shake Cocktail Event: October 1, 2021
Ohio Gourd Festival (Delaware County): October 1-3, 2021
The Fall Festival at the Farm at Walnut Creek: October 1-2, 8-9, 11, 15-16, 22-23, 2021 from 8 am – 8 pm
Creekside Hops & Vines Fest: October 2, 2021
Old Worthington Market Day: October 2, 2021
Chalk the Block at Easton: October 2-3, 2021. Artists create 10 foot chalk drawings in the square as bands perform.
Upper Arlington Fall Fest: October 3 from 1-5 pm. Table reservations are required to participate.
Hocking Hills Music Festival: October 8-9, 2021. Joint production of Nelsonville Music Festival and Duck Creek Log Jam.
Columbus Italian Festival: October 8-10, 2021
Prairie Harvest Festival: October 9, 2021. Fall festival at Westland High School
The Annual Columbus Taco Fest: October 9-10, 2021 Tacos, Tequila, and Music at Goodale Park
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival: October 9-10, 2021
Dublin Halloween Spooktacular: Thursday, October 14 and Friday, October 15 in Coffman Park. Merry, not scary family fun! Guests of all ages can come in costume and enjoy this ghoulish celebration. New for 2021, the event will be spread out in Coffman Park providing even more fun for everyone. Goblins and ghouls will enjoy returning favorites like the Trunk or Treat Trail, eerie exhibits and dance performances on the Coffman Park Tennis Courts. Don’t forget to dress up as Squier Photography will be back to take portraits.
Van Wert County Harvest Happenings: October 15-16, 2021 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 15-16 and 22-23, 2021
Circleville Pumpkin Show: October 20-23, 2021
photo: Circleville Pumpkin Festival
Destination Downtown Lancaster Fall Festival: October 23, 2021
Highball Halloween: October 23, 2021 Annual Halloween street party with entertainment, costume contests, and more. Event is being held at EXPRESS LIVE! for 2021
TRAUMA – Halloween Fetish Party: October 28-30
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Old-Time Harvest Day in Grove City: tba for 2021
German Village Monster Bash: tba 2021 Adult trick-or-treat route, dancing and drinking, costume contest and more!
Easton Pet Parade and Fall Festival: tba 2021
Halloween Family Fun Day at North Market: tba for 2021
Grove City Boo on Broadway: tba for 2021
Full calendar list of October events
NOVEMBER
S.P.A.C.E. Small Press & Alternative Comics Expo: In-person show on November 6 & 7, 2021
Ohio Made Holiday Shoppe: November 12-13, 2021 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.
Holiday Lighting Ceremony at Easton: November 19, 2021
Wildlights: November 19 through January 4
Christmasfair: November 20-21, 2021
Howliday Bazaar: tba 2021
Gahanna Holiday Lights Parade and Celebration: tba 2021
Magical Day of Giving at Polaris Mall: tba 2021
DECEMBER
Craftin’ Outlaws Holiday Show: December 5, 2021
Winter Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show: December 1 at the Makoy Center. Admission $3 for ages 13+.
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
Short North Gallery Hop: December 5
Hollyfest Arts & Crafts Show: December 7
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
Franklinton Fridays: December 11 (second Friday of the month)
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 Festivals in Columbus
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
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: May 21-22, 2022
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
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