Obetz ZucchiniFest and free concerts ft. Spin Doctors, Vanilla Ice, Brantley Gilbert, and more!

The Obetz ZucchiniFest returns to Fortress Obetz, the former Columbus Motor Speedway in Obetz on September 1-4, 2023.

The festival will include entertainment, FREE concerts, food, beer garden, a cruise-in and motorcycle show, and a fantastic parade. Admission is free, which includes concerts.

Obetz Zucchinifest highlights

You’ll enjoy all sorts of food featuring zucchini (as well as many other fair food goodies). Be on the lookout for Zucchini fries, Zucchini breads, Zucchini Ice Cream and other desserts, Zucchini donuts, and more!

Highlights of the festival are the Zucchinifest pageant, car show, and live music. Full schedule is still being set, so check the website for updates.

Friday, September 1 from 5 pm – 11 pm

Features include a car show, live music, and more.
9 pm Headliner: Spin Doctors FREE! No tickets required.

Saturday, September 2 from 11 am – 11 pm

FULL day of festival fun, starting with a parade is at 11 am.
Concert gates open at 6:30 PM for Vanilla Ice – Featuring Tone Loc & All 4 One
Show starts at 8:30 PM. Free Admission | No Tickets Required

Sunday, September 3 from 11 am – 11 pm

Full day of festival fun and live music.
Concert gates open at 6:30 PM

7 PM – Matt Schuster
8:30 PM – Brantley Gilbert

Free Admission | No tickets required.

Monday, September 4 from 12 pm – 6 pm.

Wrap up Labor Day weekend on Monday with rides, food, and family fun.

Horse-N-Around: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Petting Zoo (free), $6 pony rides)
COSI Science Show 1: 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
New Ohio Wrestling: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Magic Show: 1:30 PM
COSI Science Show 2: 2:45 PM – 3:15 PM

Purchase ride wristbands to ride all day, or purchase individual ride tickets.

Driving Directions: Use 2050 Recreation Trail, Obetz OH, 43207 (Obetz Athletic Club) for GPS purposes.

Friday, September 1: Hours 5 pm – 11 pm
Saturday, September 2: Hours 11 am – 11 pm
Sunday, September 3: Hours 11 am – 11 pm
Kids Day, Monday, September 4: Open 11 am – 6 pm