Festivals & Fairs

Sun, Aug 9

Sunday Fundays - End of Summer Fair

Monthly themed fair with dining, shopping, and entertainment in historic Worthington.

Sun, Aug 9

Sunday Funday: End of Summer Fair & Festival of Faith & Nations

End-of-summer fair celebrating diverse cultures—rides, food, and cultural performances.

Sun, Aug 9

Books and Blooms Festival

Garden and book celebration—stroll blooms and browse books in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Sun, Aug 9

The Hartford Fair

Family fun at The Hartford Fair in Croton.

Mon, Aug 10

The Matt Simmons Band @ the Hartford Fair!

Live music at the Hartford Fair—classic county-fair fun for the whole family.

Tue, Aug 11

Summer Pies

Summer Pies festival in Marysville—food, fun, and community celebration.

Wed, Aug 12 +1 dates

Asian Lantern Festival

Glowing lantern displays at Cleveland Zoo — a magical seasonal celebration.

Wed, Aug 12

Tomato Contest at the Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival

Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival with contests & family fun in Reynoldsburg.

Thu, Aug 13

2026 Royalty Presentation and Crowning Coronation

Royalty crowning ceremony at Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival.

Thu, Aug 13

Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival

Family-friendly festival celebrating tomatoes at Huber Park.

Fri, Aug 14

Dumpstaphunk

Dumpstaphunk funk band at Columbus civic festival—family-friendly outdoor music.

Fri, Aug 14

Food Friday Friday

Food Friday in Circleville—family-friendly food festival event.

Fri, Aug 14

Columbus Food Truck Festival

Food truck festival at Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard.

Fri, Aug 14

Carroll Community Festival

Carroll Community Festival—all-ages outdoor celebration with food and community fun.

Fri, Aug 14

Festival King & Queen Crowning! Opening Ceremony.

Carroll Community Festival opening ceremony with King & Queen crowning—community celebration.

Sat, Aug 15

Carroll Community Festival Parade 2026

Carroll Community Festival Parade—small-town tradition with floats and family fun.

Sat, Aug 15

Everclear in Reynoldsburg

Everclear performs at Reynoldsburg festival—live music for families.

Sat, Aug 15

10th Annual! Tour de Buckeye Lake

Annual community bike tour at Buckeye Lake—fun outdoor activity for all ages.

Sat, Aug 15

2026 Columbus Women & Girls' Fest

Music festival celebrating women & girls with TANK AND THE BANGAS headlining.

Sat, Aug 15

Back to School Bash

Community celebration with games, activities, and excitement as kids gear up for school.

Sat, Aug 15

Keith Prater and Lacy Creek

Mount Sterling festival with live music by Keith Prater & Lacy Creek.

Sat, Aug 15

Friends of the Dead @ Columbus Food Truck Festival

Food trucks, local vendors & live entertainment at Columbus Food Truck Festival.

Sat, Aug 15

“The Menus!” - Carroll Community Festival

Carroll Community Festival features live band entertainment for the whole family.

Sun, Aug 16

Aladdin Shrine Annual Car Show / Chicken & Corn Roast

Classic car show with chicken & corn roast at Aladdin Shrine.

Wed, Aug 19

Verandah Concerts 2026

Twice-monthly outdoor concerts with ice cream on the lawn of a historic home.

Thu, Aug 20 +4 dates

Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival

Lantern light show at Columbus Zoo — enchanting seasonal tradition.

Fri, Aug 21

Summer Concert Series with Blues Therapy

Free summer concert with Blues Therapy in Grove City—outdoor family fun.

Fri, Aug 21

Music in the Park / End of Summer Bash

End of Summer Bash with live music in Canal Winchester—family-friendly outdoor fun.

Fri, Aug 21

All Ohio Balloon Festival

All Ohio Balloon Festival in Marysville—hot-air balloons and family activities.

Fri, Aug 21

Grove City Town Center Food Truck Festival & Shop Hop

Food trucks, local shopping, and entertainment in downtown Grove City.

Fri, Aug 21

Columbus Creative Weekend

Creative festival celebrating local artists, makers, and performers in downtown Columbus.

Sat, Aug 22

2026 Grove City YMCA Family Fun Day

Grove City YMCA family fun day with games, activities, and community celebration.

Sat, Aug 22

MINIs at Museums #6-Honda Heritage Museum

Family fun day at Honda Heritage Museum with MINIs and activities for all ages.

Sat, Aug 22

2026 Patriot Fest

Community celebration with family activities in Hilliard.

Sat, Aug 22

Sunbury Sizzle and Sounds

Downtown street festival with live music, food, and community vibes.

Sat, Aug 22

Festival Latino

Celebrate Latin culture at this Columbus festival with food, music, and community.

Sat, Aug 22

Olde Time Fair at Century Village

Historic fair with old-time activities and demos—step back in time at Century Village.

Sat, Aug 22

Columbus ArborFest 2026

Celebrate trees with naturalist walks, family activities, live music, and food.

Sat, Aug 22

St Peter/St Joan of Arc Community Festival (Powell, OH)

St Peter/St Joan of Arc Community Festival in Powell with family-friendly activities.

Sat, Aug 22

Pop of Africa Pop up Experience

Pop-up experience celebrating African culture in Columbus.

Sun, Aug 23

29th Annual Taste of Gahanna

29th Annual Taste of Gahanna—food, music & family fun.

Sat, Aug 29

Hot Licks Blues Festival

25th Annual Hot Licks Blues Festival in Granville—family-friendly music event.

Sat, Aug 29

AJ Angelo — AJ Angelo's Buckeye Cruise for Cancer

Buckeye Cruise for Cancer fundraiser event with live music & community.

Sat, Aug 29

Radio City - "Boogie on the blacktop"

Sat, Aug 29

Palmer Anthony at The Grainery Live! Nashville Night!

Nashville Night live music at The Grainery in Plain City—outdoor concert.

Sat, Aug 29

8th Annual Jazz In The Creek

8th Annual Jazz In The Creek festival in Pickerington—family jazz celebration.

Sat, Aug 29

1st Annual DollHouse AutoFest Car Show

Family-friendly car show with classic & custom vehicles to explore.

Sun, Aug 30

Consuming Fire Music Festival

Family-friendly music festival in Newark with live performances for all ages.

Sun, Aug 30

Pelotonia Kids- RTRX x COSI's Pedal into Discovery

Pedal-powered science discovery at COSI—kids bike to fuel hands-on experiments.

Sun, Aug 30

LOBSTA-FEST

Lobster festival in Thornville with food and family-friendly activities.

Sun, Aug 30

Art in the Park: Cyanotype / Alternative Photography

Learn cyanotype photography in a hands-on Art in the Park workshop.

Wed, Sep 2

Millersport Sweet Corn Festival

Sweet Corn Festival in Millersport with food, fun, and community celebration.

Thu, Sep 3

Secret Dreams Music & Arts Festival 2026

Family-friendly music & arts festival at State Route 61 in Marengo.

Fri, Sep 4

Greek Festival

Greek food, music, dancing & cultural celebration at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

Fri, Sep 4

Obetz Zucchinifest

Zucchini-themed harvest festival with food, crafts, and family fun.

Fri, Sep 4

Obetz Zucchini Fest (I AM NOT THE HOST)

Classic summer harvest celebration in Obetz with zucchini-themed family fun.

Fri, Sep 4

Sterling Bluegrass Jamboree welcomes The Kevin Prater Band

Bluegrass jamboree featuring The Kevin Prater Band—live roots music for families.

Fri, Sep 4 +1 dates

CBUS Soul® Fest

Urban arts & music festival at Bicentennial Park—food, live performances & activities.

Fri, Sep 4

Immersion Music Festival

All-ages music festival in Circleville with live entertainment.

Fri, Sep 4

Zoom-cchini Festival

Community fair in Obetz with zucchini-themed fun, food & family activities.

Fri, Sep 4

Summer Concert Series with Rezes-Heston Band

Summer concert series in Grove City featuring the Rezes-Heston Band.

Fri, Sep 4

Labor Day Weekend Festival

Labor Day weekend festival in Worthington with family-friendly activities.

Fri, Sep 4

Obetz Zucchini Festival

Harvest celebration in Obetz with zucchini-themed fun, food & family activities.

Sat, Sep 5

Columbus Oktoberfest — Art & Craft Marktplatz

Columbus Oktoberfest with arts & crafts marketplace—family festival fun.

Sat, Sep 5

As We Are - Live at Immersion Music Festival (The Brick Stage)

Live music at Immersion Music Festival in Circleville with bands.

Sat, Sep 5

Conkey Classic

Family-friendly community festival in Hilliard with activities.

Sat, Sep 5

Divine Martyr - Live at Immersion Fest (Brick Stage)

Multi-band music festival at Immersion Fest in Circleville.

Sat, Sep 5 +1 dates

Secret Dreams Music & Arts Festival at The Cardinal Center

Music and arts festival at The Cardinal Center in Marengo.

Sat, Sep 5

Durango Fest

Cultural celebration for families at Plaza Mexico in Columbus.

Sat, Sep 5

Radio City - St. Michaels Festival

Live music at St. Michaels Festival in Worthington—community gathering.

Sat, Sep 5

Zucchini Fest - Kip Moore, Easton Corbin, NTN

Zucchini Fest in Obetz with live music and family-friendly activities.

Sat, Sep 5

Canal Winchester Labor Day Festival

Labor Day festival with parades, vendors, entertainment & family activities downtown.

Sat, Sep 5

All Out War - Motorsports Festival 2026

Motorsports festival with vehicles and action-packed entertainment.

Sun, Sep 6

The Players live at Boatyard at Buckeye Lake

Live music festival at scenic Buckeye Lake—waterside family entertainment.

Sun, Sep 6

Lonestar in Obetz

Outdoor festival featuring live country music and community celebration.

Sun, Sep 6

2026 Ohio Cup Vintage Base Ball Festival

Watch 30+ teams play vintage baseball by 1860s rules at this national festival.

Sun, Sep 6

Dublin AM Rotary Classic Car Show

Classic car show in Dublin—kids love seeing vintage vehicles up close.

Sun, Sep 6

No Limits 937 Team® at AOW Motorsports Festival

Motorsports festival with racing, vehicles, and spectator-friendly action.

Mon, Sep 7

The Kilbourne Community 5k and Fun Run

The Kilbourne Community 5K and Fun Run—family-friendly walk, jog, or run.

Mon, Sep 7

Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival

Labor Day arts festival with crafts, vendors, music & family entertainment.

Fri, Sep 11

Blues and Brews Fest

Live blues music, craft beer, food & games at Huber Park—family-friendly festival vibes.

Fri, Sep 11

Columbus Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest celebration with German food, beer garden, music & family activities.

Fri, Sep 11

Harvest on the Farm Ohio

Harvest on the Farm Ohio — fall family fun with farm activities in Johnstown.

Fri, Sep 11

Fall at the Round Barn ( Sept 11 + 12, 2026 )

Fall at the Round Barn — seasonal family celebration Sept 11–12 in Lancaster.

Fri, Sep 11

Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys with special guest TBA

Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys — bluegrass & Americana at Columbus festival.

Fri, Sep 11

934 Fest 2026

934 Fest 2026 — community celebration festival on Cleveland Avenue in Columbus.

Fri, Sep 11

Marysville Stampede

Marysville Stampede — family-friendly festival celebrating the town's heritage.

Fri, Sep 11

🍂🌻 Harvest & Harmony Festival 🌻🍂

Fall harvest festival with live music & seasonal activities in Lancaster.

Fri, Sep 11

Lithopolis Honeyfest

Honey-themed festival celebrating local beekeeping and harvest.

Sat, Sep 12

Free Harvest Fair

Free harvest fair in Columbus with seasonal activities for the whole family.

Sat, Sep 12

Hebron Pie Festival 5K

Hebron Pie Festival 5K—fun run with pie and seasonal festival family fun.

Sat, Sep 12

Lakewood Community Festival

Community celebration with food, entertainment, and family activities.

Sat, Sep 12

Festifair

Community fair in Marysville with family activities and entertainment.

Sat, Sep 12

Sunbury Marathon

Community marathon event in Sunbury—watch local runners or participate as a family.

Sat, Sep 12

3rd Annual Car Show & Vendor Event

Family-friendly car show and vendor event in South Bloomfield.

Sat, Sep 12

Columbus Oktoberfest presents: RockHouse!

Columbus Oktoberfest with live music—classic fall festival fun for the whole family.

Sun, Sep 13

Annual Fall Market

Annual Fall Market at BrewDog Canal Winchester

Sun, Sep 13

2026 KidsLinked Oktoberfest Bubble Run - Race Registration!

Family-friendly bubble run race at the Ohio Expo Center—active fun for all ages.

Sun, Sep 13

Defend Your Friend 5K & Dog Festival

5K run combined with dog festival—fun for runners and pet-loving families.

Sun, Sep 13

Fall Festival

Free fall festival at Roger A. Reynolds Municipal Park.

Fri, Sep 18

Arts in the Alley

Arts festival in historic Grove City with activities for the whole family.