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.
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Summer Festivals in Columbus and Central Ohio
BREAKAWAY OHIO 2026
Fri, May 29 - Sat, May 30 • All Day
Historic Crew Stadium • One Black and Gold Boulevard Columbus, 43211
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Logan Washboard Arts & Music Festival
Thu, Jun 4 - Sat, Jun 6 • All Day
Downtown • Logan, OH 43138
Other
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
Germania Columbus Sommerfest
Fri, Jun 5 • 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Admission starts at: $5• 543 S Front St Columbus, OH 43215
Other
Delaware Pride Festival
Sat, Jun 6 • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Boardman Arts Park • 154 West William Street Delaware, 43015
Other
SUMMER FUN DAY!!
Sun, Jun 14 • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
FreeBrewDog Brewery & Taproom • 96 Gender Road Canal Winchester, 43110
Other
Sunrise Sanctuary’s Annual Spring Fling Fundraiser
Sun, Jun 14 • 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Admission starts at: $10Sunrise Sanctuary • 16730 Martin Welch Rd Marysville, OH 43040
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Juneteenth Jubilee Day Festival
Fri, Jun 19 • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ohio History Center • 800 East 17th Avenue Columbus, 43211
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Celtic Heritage Festival
Sat, Jun 20 - Sun, Jun 21 • Times Vary
Johnston Farm & Indian Agency • 9845 North Hardin Road Piqua, OH 45356
Other
Animal Lovers Day
Sun, Jul 26 • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
FreeBrewDog Brewery & Taproom • 96 Gender Road Canal Winchester, 43110
Other
FALL FEST
Sun, Sep 13 • 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
FreeBrewDog Brewery & Taproom • 96 Gender Road Canal Winchester, 43110
Other
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