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

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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

Things to Do

Maifest German Festival

Fri, May 8 - Sat, May 9 • Times Vary

Zoar Village • 198 Main Street Zoar, OH 44697

Other

Celebrate the coming of spring with a traditional German festival filled with beers, brats and bands! Visit Historic Zoar Village on May 8 and 9 and ...

Arts & Crafts

Mothers Day Craft Show

Sun, May 10 • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Free

BrewDog New Albany • 97 East Dublin Granville Road New Albany, 43054

Other

Grab mom, your friends and even your dog and join us at BrewDog Brewery in New Albany from 11am-4pm on mothers day!!!!   Butterfly ...

Live Music

Sonic Temple 2026

Thu, May 14 - Sun, May 17 • All Day

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

Other

What is Sonic Temple? Ohio’s Largest Art & Music Festival 4 days of rock and metals biggest names, featuring massive headliners and immersive art, ...

Festivals

2026 Buckeye Lake Pirate Fest

Fri, May 15 - Sun, May 17 • Times Vary

Free

Big Stan’s Bar and Grill • 8635 Blackbird Lane Thornville, OH 43076

Other

Prepare to hoist the Jolly Roger and set sail for the most anticipated event of the season! From May 15th to May 17th, 2026, the scenic shores of Buckeye ...

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, ...

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 ...

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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