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Guide to Festivals Happening This Month & Beyond in Columbus & Central Ohio

Family Friendly, Things to Do, Visit Columbus

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Written by Step Out Columbus
Published on October 2, 2023
Photo by Ohio Sauerkraut Festival – Waynesville, OH via Facebook

Who doesn’t love a good festival? In Columbus & Central Ohio we have a festival for just about everything. From tomatoes to spicy food, beer, honey, just about every nationality, town, food, drink, and even plenty of music festivals to jam out at come summer and fall. Explore and enjoy, Columbus!

Here’s a guide to upcoming festivals in Columbus this month and beyond – check back for more as we add more as they are announced:

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Festivals in Columbus & Central Ohio

Festivals

Utica Ice Cream Festival

Sat, May 23 - Mon, May 25 • 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Other

The countdown is on for the 50th Anniversary of the Utica Ice Cream Festival, taking place Memorial Day weekend, May 23–25, 2026, in Utica. As one of ...

Festivals

Newark Strawberry Festival

Fri, May 29 - Sun, May 31 • All Day

Free

• 5 South 3rd Street Newark, OH 43055

Other

Rides, fames, crafts, food and entertainment for the entire family. A must-taste Strawberry Shortcake made famous by the Newark Kiwanis Club and served ...

Things to Do

BREAKAWAY OHIO 2026

Fri, May 29 - Sat, May 30 • All Day

Historic Crew Stadium • One Black and Gold Boulevard Columbus, 43211

Other

Breakaway Music Festival Ohio! May 29-30, 2026. We are becoming the most beloved and trusted brand in live entertainment, renowned for our vibrant, ...

Festivals

Breakaway Music Festival

Fri, May 29 - Sat, May 30 • All Day

Admission starts at: $159

Historic Crew Stadium • One Black and Gold Boulevard Columbus, 43211

Other

BREAKAWAY IS THE LARGEST NATIONAL TOURING FESTIVAL We are becoming the most beloved and trusted brand in live entertainment, renowned for our vibrant, ...

Festivals

Bexley PorchFest

Sat, May 30 • 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Free

Bexley, Ohio • , 43209

Other

We are going to bring the national “PorchFest” movement to Bexley - and put our own spin on it. Bexley PorchFest will be a free, neighbor-driven ...

Things to Do

Logan Washboard Arts & Music Festival

Thu, Jun 4 - Sat, Jun 6 • All Day

Downtown • Logan, OH 43138

Other

Music - Entertainment - Kids Fun Every year the downtown streets of Logan, Ohio come alive with the celebration of the washboard, as a musical instrument. ...

Festivals

Grove City Wine & Arts Festival

Fri, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 6 • Times Vary

Admission starts at: $30

• 3359 Park St Grove City, OH 43123

Other

Join us for the 16th Annual Grove City Town Center Wine & Arts Festival on Friday, June 5th from 5-10PM and Saturday, June 6th from 11AM-10PM! This ...

Festivals

Germania Columbus Sommerfest

Fri, Jun 5 • 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Admission starts at: $5

• 543 S Front St Columbus, OH 43215

Other

5:30 PM - 11:00 PM Join us for Sommerfest for German food, beer, and music. Doors open at 5:30, and food will be available from 6:00 till 8:00. Beer, ...

Things to Do

Delaware Pride Festival

Sat, Jun 6 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Boardman Arts Park • 154 West William Street Delaware, 43015

Other

The Delaware Ohio Pride Festival 2026 is a free, all-ages celebration of love, identity, and community, taking place on Saturday, June 6th at ...

Live Music

Buckeye Country Superfest

Sat, Jun 13 • 3:00 pm

Ohio Stadium • 555 Borror Drive Columbus, 43210

Other

An annual summer tradition, Buckeye Country Superfest returns to Ohio Stadium on Saturday, June 13 with superstar Tyler Childers headlining.  Buckeye ...

Arts & Crafts

SUMMER FUN DAY!!

Sun, Jun 14 • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free

BrewDog Brewery & Taproom • 96 Gender Road Canal Winchester, 43110

Other

Join us this summer at Brewdog Dogtap for a vibrant and lively craft market, where creativity meets fun!!!!!   Discover a curated selection ...

Educational

Sunrise Sanctuary’s Annual Spring Fling Fundraiser

Sun, Jun 14 • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Admission starts at: $10

Sunrise Sanctuary • 16730 Martin Welch Rd Marysville, OH 43040

Other

TICKETS FOR SUNRISE SANCTUARY'S SPRING FLING ARE AVAILABLE! This is one of our biggest annual fundraisers, so make sure to reserve your spot! Tickets ...

Things to Do

Juneteenth Jubilee Day Festival

Fri, Jun 19 • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Ohio History Center • 800 East 17th Avenue Columbus, 43211

Other

Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Originating in Texas, it has been observed annually on ...

Things to Do

Celtic Heritage Festival

Sat, Jun 20 - Sun, Jun 21 • Times Vary

Johnston Farm & Indian Agency • 9845 North Hardin Road Piqua, OH 45356

Other

Like many of Ohio's earliest settlers, John Johnston was of Scots-Irish descent. In the 1830's, many Irish immigrants came into the state to help build ...

Arts & Crafts

Animal Lovers Day

Sun, Jul 26 • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free

BrewDog Brewery & Taproom • 96 Gender Road Canal Winchester, 43110

Other

Come out and bring all the adorable people/animal friendly doggies, plus any other pets you would like . We are excited to meet all your friendly furry ...

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