While Columbus isn't "known" for Mardi Gras celebrations, that doesn't mean YOU can't celebrate in your own way! The celebration of Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday marks the end of the Carnival season and the last night of excess before the Lenten season. Originally adopted from French immigrants, … [Read more...] about 2025 Mardi Gras in Columbus: King Cakes and Fat Tuesday meals
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6 ways to celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
There's a "National" day for everything, and I'm certainly not complaining about this one! Saturday, February 1, 2025 is National Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. My kids have been asking for months when Ice Cream for Breakfast is - it's one of their favorite fake holidays to … [Read more...] about 6 ways to celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
$6 burgers for (614) Burger and Beer Week
A match made in heaven...burgers and beer. A good burger can easily run $12+, but during the Annual (614) Burger and Beer Week you'll get a bargain. From October 14-19, 2024, you can enjoy specialty burger creations for just $6-$8! Order a craft beer special on the side and you'll … [Read more...] about $6 burgers for (614) Burger and Beer Week
Where to find Pawpaws: Ohio’s native fruit
It's the time of year to celebrate the Pawpaw! The what?! Pawpaws are Ohio's state fruit, and North America’s largest native edible fruit! It's little known fruit that is elusive, but prevalent. It has a tropical flavor, but is creamy. Pawpaws are a hidden gem that grow in Ohio's forests and … [Read more...] about Where to find Pawpaws: Ohio’s native fruit
Sample the best at Taste of Bexley
Enjoy all the delicious food Bexley has to offer with a Taste of Bexley on Monday, October 14, 2024 from 5:30 pm - 8 pm. Taste of Bexley There will be thirty-six food and dessert vendors in attendance to serve all kinds of local food that we have available in Bexley and surrounding … [Read more...] about Sample the best at Taste of Bexley
Celebrate Italian traditions with Columbus Italian Festival
Take a staycation to Italy with the Columbus Italian Festival on October 11-13, 2024 in Italian Village near the Short North. Columbus Italian Festival This family-friendly event is full of live entertainment, open-air markets, dancing, food, and Bocce. Kids will have a blast in Zona … [Read more...] about Celebrate Italian traditions with Columbus Italian Festival
Try all the local goodies at Taste of Clintonville
See what goodies Clintonville has to offer with Taste of Clintonville on Thursday, September 12, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This delicious event will take place at Mozart’s (4784 N. High St.), hosted by Experience Clintonville. 2024 Taste of Clintonville You'll enjoy … [Read more...] about Try all the local goodies at Taste of Clintonville
Columbus Serbian Festival showcase Serbian food and culture
Eat, Drink, Sing, Dance at the annual Serbian Festival at St. Stevan of Dechani! You won’t need a passport to travel to Serbia! The church’s grounds are transformed into a Serbian village with homemade Serbian dishes and pastries, full bar with Serbian beer, Slivovica, and wines. Enjoy live … [Read more...] about Columbus Serbian Festival showcase Serbian food and culture
Millersport Sweet Corn Festival Labor Day weekend festival
The Millersport Sweet Corn Festival is a must-visit Labor Day weekend festival that’s been drawing crowds for 77 years. Bring your family and friends to discover more than 20 midway rides and games, prize drawings, tractor pulls, food, parades, free concerts and more, on August 28-31, … [Read more...] about Millersport Sweet Corn Festival Labor Day weekend festival
The Ohio Eggfest Annual Cooking Competition
Specialty Gas House & Buckeye Cruise for Cancer hosts the 10th Annual The Ohio EGGfest! Join them on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at The Fortress Obetz in Obetz, Ohio. This family-friendly gathering of “foodies,” celebrates the greatest charcoal-based invention in culinary history – The … [Read more...] about The Ohio Eggfest Annual Cooking Competition
Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival – purchase tickets now for early bird pricing!
Mac and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food for many, so get ready to be comforted at the Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival at The Yard at Easton Town Center. Get cheesy on Friday, October 4, 2024 from 4-7:30 p.m. - and it's all for a good cause to #MacOutCancer for the adolescent and … [Read more...] about Columbus Mac and Cheese Festival – purchase tickets now for early bird pricing!
Columbus Fiery Foods Festival brings the heat
Not scheduled for 2024. The Columbus Fiery Foods will heat up Genoa Park on the Scioto Mile in Downtown Columbus for two spicy days this summer! The festival on August 26-27, 2023 showcases the spicy side of life with restaurants, hot sauce makers, salsa makers, and exhibitors from around the … [Read more...] about Columbus Fiery Foods Festival brings the heat
Fill up with Columbus SoupFest!
Does anyone NOT love soup? It's Ohio, spring can be chilly, and soup is SO good - and we're in luck! Columbus is celebrating the annual SoupFest on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Annual Miklós B’s SoupFest The annual SoupFest returns to the Historic Valley Dale Ballroom this March. You can … [Read more...] about Fill up with Columbus SoupFest!
Taste of Greece brings Greek favorites in May for carryout
The Columbus Greek Festival was cancelled for 2020, and organizers are hopeful it'll be back in 2021. But you won't have to wait until Fall to enjoy all of your favorite Greek food. The Taste of Greece is happening early, as a safe, carry-out event from May 14-16, 2021! Choose from a … [Read more...] about Taste of Greece brings Greek favorites in May for carryout
