2023 Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival

The Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival has been celebrating the arts with the community since 1966.

More than 15,000 visitors come to UA on Labor Day to immerse themselves in hands-on art activities, live music as part of the UA Performance Series, and the opportunity to explore and purchase fine art and fine craft work.

The festival features over 120 artists working in a variety of media including paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, sculptures and mixed media.

photo: City of Upper Arlington

Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival

The one-day blind juried arts festival is hosted by the City of Upper Arlington’s Cultural Arts Division on Monday, September 4, 2023.

Live music schedule on Main Performance Stage

10:30-11:30 am – Whirlybirds
12-1 pm – Roots Society
1:30-2:30 pm – Topher James and Biscuit Brigade
3-4 pm – Andy Shaw Band
4:30 – 6pm – The British Invasion

Additional Performances

10-10:30 am – UAHS Marching Band
11:15 am – 12:15 pm – SupaFun Band
1:15-2:15 pm – Musicologie
3:15-4:15 pm – School of Rock Columbus

Featured Food Trucks

Taesty’s: Southern, American, Comfort Food
Explorers Club: Eclectic, Comfort Food, Latin American
Fancy Feeding You: American, Sandwiches, Salads
Guelaguetza Street Food: Mexican Street Food & Ice Cream
Big Bite: Burgers, American, Comfort Food
Schmidt’s Sausage Truck: German
Hibachi Run: Asian Fusion, Japanese
Broke Johnny: Breakfast, Brunch
Tortilla Street Food: Mexican Street Food
Cupzilla: Korean
The Coffee Co: Coffee, Desserts, Shaved Ice
Little Ladies Soft Serve: Ice Cream
Holy Crepes: French, Comfort Food, Desserts
Chilljoy: Hawaiian Shaved Ice and Ice Cream
Drank Tank: Coffee and Tea

photo: City of Upper Arlington

Parking and Transportation details

Shuttles: Park at the Wellington School (3650 Reed Road) and hop on a shuttle for an effortless ride to the Festival. Shuttles will be running about every 15 minutes from 9:30am-6:30pm.

Bike: Free bike valet service is offered for your convenience. The bike valet is located near the library of Tremont Road.

CoGo Bike Share: Don’t have a bike? Grab a bike at any of the CoGo Bike stations and ride to the Tremont Center station.

Ride Share: The best drop-off zones include the intersections of Tremont and Northam or Tremont and Ridgeview.

COTA Bus: Stop ID: 2853/3781 – Northwest Blvd & Northam Rd. Bus Line 3 – Approximately 10 minute walk down Northam Rd.
Handicap/Accessible Parking: Spots will be reserved at the Tremont Center (parking lot across from Northam Park). Patrons can access the lot from Redding Road.

Parking: Street parking available throughout the neighborhood.

Labor Day Arts Festival
Northam Park/Tremont Road
2850 Tremont Road
Upper Arlington, Ohio 43221

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