Sunflowers season is highly anticipated in Central Ohio during which the sunflower unofficially officially becomes the flower of Instagram. The Coshocton Sunflower Festival brings all of the happiness and photo ops to a 4-acre field. Heading in the 3rd year of the festival, the Coshocton … [Read more...] about Beautiful Blooms at Coshocton Sunflower Festival
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¡Viva Festival Latino Columbus goes virtual for 2020; plus Latin Cuisine
Festival Latino switches to a virtual format for 2020. CAPA will host a week-long, Latin-American online experience called ¡Viva Festival Latino. Each day August 3-9, check out the Festival Latino website or Facebook page for a series of online cultural events and activities. Scroll below … [Read more...] about ¡Viva Festival Latino Columbus goes virtual for 2020; plus Latin Cuisine
Shop local at the Summer Powell Street Market
Enjoy a walk around downtown Powell on Sunday, July 19, 2020 for the summer season Powell Street Market. There will be over 100 unique and eclectic collection of vendors lining the streets of Downtown Powell with antiques, hand-made arts & crafts, edibles, and specialty products from 9:00 am - … [Read more...] about Shop local at the Summer Powell Street Market
Huge list of free or cheap events this weekend in Columbus
Have fun in Columbus this weekend with free and cheap events! There's so much open now, so you'll find plenty of safe things to do this weekend in Columbus! Some events may require advance registration, so check links. We’ll add more as we hear of them, and you can always find a complete … [Read more...] about Huge list of free or cheap events this weekend in Columbus
Annual Dublin Irish Festival is cancelled for 2020; Virtual 5k is ON!
The annual Dublin Irish Festival is cancelled for 2020. Want to celebrate anyway? The 2020 IGS Energy/Dublin Irish Festival 5K + Kids Dash has become a virtual event, happening July 30 – August 2, 2020. Virtual event participants will receive a participant medal as well as a custom … [Read more...] about Annual Dublin Irish Festival is cancelled for 2020; Virtual 5k is ON!
July 4th Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations Around Columbus
"The Land of the Free, and the Home of the Brave..." Celebrating the 4th of July is a big deal in Columbus! Unfortunately, many community 4th of July celebrations, parades, and fireworks are cancelled or postponed for 2020. While your celebrations may be mostly at home, you can still celebrate our … [Read more...] about July 4th Fireworks, Parades, and Celebrations Around Columbus
The Memorial Tournament with no fans, and Virtual FORE! Miler
The Memorial Tournament is back in Dublin, Ohio, at the at world-renowned Muirfield Village Golf Club. The tournament has been delayed this year, but is scheduled for July 13-19, 2020. The plans have been ever-changing, but the tournament will be held without fans on site and with no pro-am for … [Read more...] about The Memorial Tournament with no fans, and Virtual FORE! Miler
See the status of County Fairs in Ohio for 2020
County fairs are a staple of summertime fun, but there's no doubt that 2020 has been a weird summer. Many fairs and festivals have been cancelled, including the Ohio State Fair, but all hope isn't lost! There are county fairs still being held across Ohio for 2020, including several around Central … [Read more...] about See the status of County Fairs in Ohio for 2020
Juneteenth Celebration and events in Columbus
Celebrate the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States with Juneteenth on June 19. Juneteenth, or June 19, 1865, is considered the date when the last slaves in America were freed in Galveston, Texas after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on January 1st, … [Read more...] about Juneteenth Celebration and events in Columbus
Zoofari at the Columbus Zoo is One Wild Night
The “wildest” party of the year, Zoofari, returns to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium for a new date and a twist in 2020 to make a a safer event for all. Zoofari will be held at the Columbus Zoo on Saturday, August 29, 2020 (previously set for June 20). Party like an animal at this … [Read more...] about Zoofari at the Columbus Zoo is One Wild Night
ComFest: A Community Festival for all
Comfest will not be held on June 26-28, 2020 as planned. Organizers are discussing options to reschedule for 2020 and we will share when we see the decision. Comfest is a volunteer-run Community Festival held in Goodale Park featuring several stages of local music, activism, arts, crafts, food and … [Read more...] about ComFest: A Community Festival for all
Columbus Goodguys PPG Nationals
CANCELLED FOR 2020 The Annual Goodguys PPG Nationals will be held at the Ohio Expo Center from July 10-12, 2020, beginning at 8 a.m. each day. Check out more than 6,200, 1972 & earlier hot rods, customs, classic, muscle cars, street machines and trucks. NOTE: This event is still scheduled … [Read more...] about Columbus Goodguys PPG Nationals
Liberty and Lunacy: Doo Dah Parade and Block Party
The Annual Doo Dah Parade has been rescheduled to Saturday, September 19, 2020. Celebrate Liberty and Lunacy with this wacky parade in the Short North. The Line-Up begins around noon at Goodale Park heading north, with the parade at 1:00 p.m. with Less-Than-Grand Marshals, Grandma Joy & … [Read more...] about Liberty and Lunacy: Doo Dah Parade and Block Party
Virtual Westerville Music & Arts Festival
The annual Westerville Music & Arts Festival presented by the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce showcases beautiful art from July 11-12, 2020. This year, the festival is being held virtually featuring fine arts and crafts sellers from around the country, carryout food trucks and … [Read more...] about Virtual Westerville Music & Arts Festival
Virtual Short North Gallery Hop
Short North Gallery Hop is a monthly tradition that spans 30 years. celebrating art, local shops, and good food. On the first Saturday of each month, thousands of people head to the Short North Arts District for new gallery exhibitions, street performers, special events, food, and drinks … [Read more...] about Virtual Short North Gallery Hop
