Photo courtesy of Germania Singing & Sport Society
Summertime in Columbus and Central Ohio is when the area really comes alive. The lush green trees blow in the wind, nightlife consists of drinks on the patio and outdoor concerts, and the weather requires your most comfortable clothes at all times.
We always say that we suffer through the cold and gloomy winters because it allows us to appreciate the magic of an Ohio summer. And if you’re asking us, there’s no better way to take in summer than at these festivals.
From intimate outdoor wine festivals to the biggest live music productions, these are all the summer festivals in Columbus and Central Ohio you need to know about.
The Columbus Arts Festival, presented by the American Electric Power Foundation, returns in 2026 to the downtown riverfront. The Arts Festival kicks off ...
Come to the Union County Strawberry Fest: June 13 & 14, 2026 at the Union County Fairgrounds. Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm.
Family Fun & Festivities, ...
An annual summer tradition, Buckeye Country Superfest returns to Ohio Stadium on Saturday, June 13 with superstar Tyler Childers headlining. Buckeye ...
Huber Park • 1640 Davidson Dr. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
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The Reynoldsburg Pride Celebration is a community celebration to empower and bring awareness to the intersectional lives of LGBTQIA+. The event means something ...
Columbus Fashion Alliance • 161 North Grant Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43215
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614 Day is turning 11! Join us in the Discovery District, in downtown Columbus, for a full-day block party built on community ownership and creative collaboration. ...
Sunrise Sanctuary • 16730 Martin Welch Rd Marysville, OH 43040
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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 ...
Grove City Town Center • 3378 Park St Grove City, OH 43123
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Get ready to celebrate love, community, and pride at Pride in GC PrideFest 2026! Join us on June 14th at Town Center Park for a vibrant day filled with ...
Columbus Metropolitan Library: Martin Luther King Branch • 1467 East Long Street Columbus, OH 43203
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Join us for a celebration that shines a spotlight on Black authors and their heritage through literature! Enjoy a day filled with enriching activities ...
What is Juneteenth?
One Hundred and Sixty-One years ago, our African American ancestors in Galveston Texas celebrated the first Juneteenth festival in ...
Ohio History Center • 800 East 17th Avenue Columbus, 43211
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Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Originating in Texas, it has been observed annually on ...
Celebrate all things Powell at the City of Powell’s signature annual event!
Enjoy two days of free, family-friendly fun with live music, kids’ activities, ...
Charleen & Charles Hinson Amphitheater • 170 East Dublin Granville Road New Albany, OH 43054
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"Everyone's Invited to the Cookout!"
Friday, June 19, 2026 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Food Trucks and Music from JDitto Starting at 5p.m.
Join us at the Hinson ...
The Worthington Arts Festival is one of Central Ohio’s premier, community Fine Art/Fine Craft shows. This community event is produced by the McConnell ...
Johnston Farm & Indian Agency • 9845 North Hardin Road Piqua, OH 45356
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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 ...
Join us for the Annual KidsLinked Columbus Children’s Festival! A FREE event packed with fun for the whole family!
2026 KidsLinked Columbus Children’s ...
Juneteenth is celebrated annually, usually on the 19th of June to mark the date when some of the last enslaved people in the Confederacy were notified ...
Huber Park • Reynoldsburg 1640 Davidson Dr. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
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Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates freedom, resilience, and culture. Join us as we honor this important day with live ...
Welcome to the London Strawberry Festival—a three-day celebration that has been a cornerstone of our community since the mid-1980s. Our festival is a ...
Board Room at the Bob Crane Community Center. • Upper Arlington, OH
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Rainbow UA Pride 2026 returns to Sunny 95 Park and the Amelita Mirolo Barn, with free family-friendly fun for all ages. Join us for entertainment, community ...
Ashville Park (across from 200 East Station Street) • Ashville, OH 43103
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Come celebrate our nation's independence in Ashville, Ohio. Our five-day celebration features our famous fish fry where we'll be frying over 2,500 lbs ...
IT'S JUST ANOTHER KIWANIS SPONSORED 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION!
Proudly Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Granville Since 1964 Granville’s 4th of July Celebration!
Since ...
Join us for the biggest fireworks show in the Midwest!
Red, White & BOOM! is an experience and a tradition for over 400,000 visitors who come together ...
Love the fireworks, but hate the crowds? Come to Germania for Red, White, & Brats. It’s a real German-American celebration!
Bring the whole family, ...
Goodale Park • 120 West Goodale Street Columbus, 43215
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Happy New Year, Doo Dah Friends & Lovers!
180 days from today (1/4/26) is the 43rd Annual Doo Dah Parade + Party. July 4th, 2026 @ 1pm.
The streets ...
Reynolds Municipal Park • Memorial Dr Hilliard, OH 43026
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Join us for a patriotic celebration, complete with live music, food trucks, Kids Zone inflatables and games, chalk art, stilt walkers, and fireworks.
Stay ...
10 YEARS. 10 BANDS. ONE EPIC WEEKEND.
The Event of the Summer returns bigger, louder, and more unforgettable than ever as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary ...
The Lancaster Festival is an annual celebration of art, music and community in Lancaster, Ohio. As a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, the festival provides ...
ST. MARGARET OF CORTONA • 1600 NORTH HAGUE AVENUE COLUMBUS, OH 43204
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We at St Margaret of Cortona are grateful for your consideration of festival sponsorship this summer. Your generosity ensures the continued success of ...
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of live jazz performed by world-class musicians on multiple stages! The Jazz & Rib Fest lineup features an incredible ...
A two day summer street celebration featuring live blues music, world-class ribs, a wide variety of quality non-rib food options, children's activities, ...
Specialty Gas House & Buckeye Cruise for Cancer are proud to host the 12th Annual The Ohio EGGfest on Saturday, July 25th!
What is The Ohio Eggfest? ...
NEAT: A Bourbon Event Returns Saturday, July 25, 2026.
NEAT is coming back in Summer 2026 inside our Ohio Event Center at Cherry Valley Hotel. Sign ...
