The Annual Powell Festival will take place downtown in the Village Green Park on Friday and Saturday, June 23-24, 2023. The festival is bigger and better this year with lots of musical entertainment, merchants, food vendors, Kids' Zone, activity stations, animal visits, games, DORA, and … [Read more...] about Annual Powell Festival with Sister Hazel and Smash Mouth
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Celebrate beer with the Columbus Summer Beerfest
Gather 'round, beer lovers! The Columbus Summer Beerfest returns to Kemba Live (formerly Express Live) on Saturday, August 12, 2023 and you don't want to miss out on this huge celebration of barley and hops. This boozy event features hundreds of craft beers from 130+ breweries, local and … [Read more...] about Celebrate beer with the Columbus Summer Beerfest
Complete the Stonewall Run for Pride 5K however and whenever in June
The annual Stonewall Pride 5k is virtual again for 2023, so you can complete whenever you want, and however you want! Organized by Stonewall Columbus and Columbus Pride, this event allows to to run, walk, roll, dance, skip, hop, or jump for Pride on your own time and place this … [Read more...] about Complete the Stonewall Run for Pride 5K however and whenever in June
ComFest: A Community Festival for all
It's that time of year again for the crazy but fun ComFest, which is back in Goodale Park from June 23-25, 2023. What is Comfest? Comfest is a volunteer-run Community Festival held in Goodale Park featuring several stages of local music, activism, arts, crafts, food and drink vendors. Check … [Read more...] about ComFest: A Community Festival for all
Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and Pride Parade
Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival is June 16-17, 2023 at Goodale Park. The largest pride event in the Midwest features music, food vendors, marketplace, family area, and more. June is Pride month, and there are lots of fun events leading up to, and after, the festival! Pride … [Read more...] about Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and Pride Parade
Ohio State Fair 2023 with concerts, rides, and all of the fair fun!
The Ohio State Fair is back this year from July 26-August 6, 2023! Summer just isn't the same without the butter cow, concerts, midway, fair food - and the whole experience! Enjoy one of the free entertainment stages featuring live music, amazing hypnotists, impressive magicians, and … [Read more...] about Ohio State Fair 2023 with concerts, rides, and all of the fair fun!
2023 Westerville Music & Arts Festival
The annual Westerville Music & Arts Festival presented by the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce showcases beautiful art returns to Heritage Park on July 8-9, 2023. The event will feature 100+ artists, multiple musical performances, and 15 food vendors. You'll also enjoy a … [Read more...] about 2023 Westerville Music & Arts Festival
2023 Union County Fair in Marysville
The Union County Fair takes over fairgrounds in Marysville for the full fair experience for the 177th year from July 23 - July 29, 2023! Catch all of the fair food and fun with entertainment, agriculture, education, arts and crafts, and more. Union County Fair Grandstands Grandstand schedule … [Read more...] about 2023 Union County Fair in Marysville
All Ohio Reptile Show with dragons, pythons, and frogs (oh my!)
Are you a fan of creepy, crawly, scaly, and slithery things? Check out the All Ohio Reptile Show located at the Franklin County Fairgrounds each month! The largest Reptile Sale and Show in Ohio has been held since 1988! Each month, professional dealers/vendors offer a wide variety of reptiles … [Read more...] about All Ohio Reptile Show with dragons, pythons, and frogs (oh my!)
2023 Worthington Arts Festival celebrates creativity
Check out lots of fine arts and crafts at the annual Worthington Arts Festival on Saturday and Sunday, June 17-18, 2023 at the Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington. This Worthington Arts Festival features over 150 artists, plus food and beverage vendors. The festival takes place from … [Read more...] about 2023 Worthington Arts Festival celebrates creativity
Visit Central Ohio County Fairs for food, fun, and music in 2023
County fairs are a staple of summertime fun, and it looks like the 2023 summer fair season is back to normal! You can expect full county fairs with all the rides, food, competitions, concerts, and more. We've missed them so much, we may need to hit a few counties! As always, details can … [Read more...] about Visit Central Ohio County Fairs for food, fun, and music in 2023
Celebrate the Arts District at the 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 Celebrate the Arts District at the Short North Gallery Hop
Rainbow UA and Upper Arlington LGBTQ+ Pride
Rainbow UA is a community group in Upper Arlington whose mission is to support the LGBTQI+ community in Upper Arlington. Join them for the Upper Arlington LGBTQ+ Pride on Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 1-5 pm on the Upper Arlington Mallway, 2100 Arlington Avenue. Upper … [Read more...] about Rainbow UA and Upper Arlington LGBTQ+ Pride
Visit the monthly North Market Outdoor Night Market
Night Market at North Market moves to the Dublin Bridge Park location in 2023. The outdoor market is inspired by traditional street fairs in Europe and Asia. Night Market features a wide array of hand-made and locally grown products for sale, music, and Sip and Stroll with DORA … [Read more...] about Visit the monthly North Market Outdoor Night Market
Columbus Water Lantern Festival brings magical moments
Water Lantern Festival comes to Columbus on Saturday, May 27, 2023, and is such a fun Memorial Weekend event! Kick the summer off on the right foot with your lantern to guide your future or release your past - the meaning is all yours. The festival featuring floating lanterns has been to … [Read more...] about Columbus Water Lantern Festival brings magical moments
