summer events across central Ohio.

Looking for things to do this summer? From food festivals and fireworks to cultural celebrations and live music, Central Ohio has something happening every weekend. Please check individual event websites for the most updated information and event details

May Events

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May Events |

  • A plate with three shrimp tacos filled with grilled shrimp, avocado, cabbage slaw, and cream sauce, garnished with cilantro.

    Columbus Taco Fest

    May 24–25, 2025
    Goodale Park, Short North

    Celebrate all things tacos with local vendors, live entertainment, and a puppy dress-up contest.

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  • People performing a dragon dance with vibrant orange costumes and decorations in a city street, surrounded by a crowd and historic buildings.

    Asian Festival

    May 24–25, 2025
    Franklin Park, East Columbus

    Experience Asian culture through food, performances, and a dragon boat race.

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  • Close-up of a musician playing a trumpet in a dimly lit setting.

    Ohio Black Expo Riverfront Culture Fest

    May 24–25, 2025
    Genoa Park, Downtown Columbus

    Showcasing Black excellence with food, music, art, networking, and more.

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  • Aerial view of a golf course green with sand bunkers and shadows of trees.

    The Memorial Tournament

    May 29–June 1, 2025
    Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin

    An annual PGA Tour event founded by Jack Nicklaus, featuring top golfers and benefiting local charities.

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June Events

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June Events |

  • Aerial view of a golf course green and sand traps surrounded by trees.

    The Memorial Tournament

    May 29–June 1, 2025
    Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin

    An annual PGA Tour event founded by Jack Nicklaus, featuring top golfers and benefiting local charities.

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  • Abstract artwork with vibrant purple and blue swirls

    Columbus Arts Festival

    June 6–8, 2025
    Downtown Columbus

    Featuring over 250 visual artists, multiple performance stages, and food vendors along the riverfront.

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  • Group of people toasting with glasses of red wine.

    Columbus Summer Wine Festival

    June 7, 2025
    McFerson Commons, Arena District

    Enjoy wine tasting, live music, and artisan vendors in a beautiful park setting.

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  • Person playing a saxophone, close-up of hands and instrument, wearing a leather jacket.

    Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival

    June 13–15, 2025
    Creekside District, Gahanna

    Celebrate the 26th anniversary of this cultural festival featuring world-class musicians on three stages, mouthwatering cuisine, and regional artisans.

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  • People waving a large rainbow flag during a street parade.

    Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival & March

    June 13–14, 2025
    Goodale Park & Downtown Columbus

    Join the LGBTQIA+ community in celebrating Pride with a festival, resource fair, and a vibrant march through downtown Columbus.

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  • Crowded farmer's market with people shopping

    Worthington Arts Festival

    June 14–15, 2025
    Worthington Village Green

    Experience one of Central Ohio's premier fine art festivals, featuring over 100 artists, live music, and food vendors in a charming setting.

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  • Retro gaming setup featuring a Commodore computer, vintage joystick, classic cassette tapes, and a Nintendo Game Boy. Dimly lit with colored lighting.

    Origins Game Fair

    June 18–22, 2025
    Convention Center, Downtown Columbus

    Dive into the world of tabletop gaming with over 6,000 events, a dynamic vendor hall, and special guests at this annual convention.

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  • Silhouettes of people at a concert with a smartphone recording the performance, bright blue stage lights in the background.

    Buckeye Country Superfest

    June 21, 2025
    Ohio Stadium, Columbus

    Enjoy performances by country music stars including Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, Megan Moroney, and more at this one-day music festival.

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  • A group of people at an outdoor music festival, with some sitting on shoulders and raising their hands.

    ComFest (Community Festival)

    June 27–29, 2025
    Goodale Park, Short North

    Participate in this free, non-corporate, and volunteer-driven festival featuring music, arts, and community activism.

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July Events

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July Events |

  • Colorful fireworks exploding in the night sky

    Red, White & BOOM!

    July 3, 2025
    Downtown Columbus

    Experience Ohio's largest fireworks display with a parade, street festival, live music, and family-friendly activities.

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  • Shadow of a person holding a small flag on pavement

    Doo Dah Parade

    July 4, 2025
    Short North Arts District, Columbus

    Join this satirical parade celebrating liberty and lunacy with creative costumes and performances.

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  • Stack of assorted vintage books with colorful spines

    Columbus Book Festival

    July 12–13, 2025
    Columbus Metropolitan Library - Main Library, Downtown Columbus

    Engage with over 200 local and national authors through book signings, panel discussions, and literary activities.

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  • Close-up of a person playing an electric guitar, focusing on their hands and the guitar strings.

    Westerville Music & Arts Festival

    July 12–13, 2025
    Heritage Park & Everal Barn, Westerville

    Enjoy a weekend of art, music, food, and family-friendly activities featuring over 125 artists and 30 performances.

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  • Black and white image of a person playing a saxophone.

    Jazz & Rib Fest

    July 18–20, 2025
    Scioto Mile, Downtown Columbus

    Savor the best in jazz music and barbecue at this free summertime tradition along the riverfront.

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  • A brightly lit food stand with neon signs advertising funnel cakes and corn dogs. The stand offers cold drinks, bottled water, and lemonade shake-ups. It's decorated with colorful lights and a red and green striped awning. A vendor is visible inside, preparing items.

    Ohio State Fair

    July 23–August 3, 2025
    Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds, Columbus

    Experience a classic state fair with rides, games, concerts, agricultural exhibits, and a wide variety of food options.

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August Events

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August Events |

  • A group of people holding beer glasses, with a focus on different types of beer on a table outdoors.

    Dublin Irish Festival

    August 1–3, 2025
    Coffman Park, Dublin

    Celebrate Irish culture with music, dance, food, and family-friendly activities at the world's largest three-day Irish festival.

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  • Cyclists competing in a road race, wearing various colored jerseys and helmets, on a green, tree-lined road.

    Pelotonia

    August 2–3, 2025
    Central Ohio

    Participate in this annual bike ride and fundraiser where 100% of participant-raised dollars support innovative cancer research.

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  • Fresh red tomatoes with green stems piled together.

    Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival

    August 7–9, 2025
    Huber Park, Reynoldsburg

    Celebrate Reynoldsburg's claim as the birthplace of the tomato with food, entertainment, and family-friendly activities.

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  • Close-up of a beer being poured from a tap into a glass.

    Uptown Untapped

    August 9, 2025
    E. Main St., Westerville

    Enjoy craft beer, live music, and local vendors in the heart of Westerville's Uptown district.

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  • Group of people enjoying an outdoor gathering under string lights.

    Festival Latino

    August 9–10, 2025
    Genoa Park, Downtown Columbus

    Experience Latino culture through music, dance, food, and family-friendly activities at this free community festival.

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  • Musician playing saxophone on stage with band, microphone in foreground.

    CBUS Soul Fest

    August 15–16, 2025
    Bicentennial Park, Downtown Columbus

    Celebrate Columbus' vibrant Black culture, music, and history with live performances and cultural activities.

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  • Street food truck with colorful lights, beverage taps, menus, and a young woman serving food.

    Columbus Food Truck Festival - Hilliard

    August 16–17, 2025
    Franklin County Fairgrounds, Hilliard

    Indulge in a variety of cuisines from the best food trucks across Ohio, accompanied by live music and local vendors.

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  • Four fighter jets flying in formation with contrails against a blue sky with clouds.

    Columbus Air Show

    August 22–24, 2025
    Rickenbacker International Airport, Columbus
    Witness thrilling aerial performances, including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, and explore aircraft displays on the ground.

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  • Crystal glass of whiskey with ice and garnish on wooden box; decanter and decor in background

    The Great Bourbon Affair

    August 23, 2025
    East Market, Columbus

    Enjoy an evening of bourbon tasting, live music, and culinary delights at this unique event celebrating bourbon culture.

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  • Woman in a gray hat and pink top at a party

    Columbus Greek Festival

    August 29–September 1, 2025
    Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, Columbus

    Immerse yourself in Greek culture with authentic food, live music, dancing, and cathedral tours during this annual festival.

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  • A pile of fresh, small cucumbers on a kitchen counter.

    Obetz Zucchinifest

    August 29–September 1, 2025
    Fortress Obetz, Obetz

    Celebrate all things zucchini with food, entertainment, and family-friendly activities at this free four-day festival.

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