Summer in Columbus, Ohio, means Columbus Clippers baseball, walks along the Scioto Mile, exploring local MetroParks… and festival season! With the warm weather brings plenty of exciting events, good music, delicious food, and more.
Check out our summer in the city roundup of all the fun festivals coming up:
- Columbus Margarita Fest – May 11
- Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival – May 17-19
- Columbus Taco Fest – May 18
- Six One Pour: The Ohio Craft Brew Fest – May 18
- The Memorial Tournament – May 27-June 2
- Chicken & Beer Festival – June 1
- Columbus Arts Festival – June 7,8, and 9
- CAPA Summer Movie Series – June 14 through August 11
- Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival – June 14, 15, and 16
- Columbus PRIDE Festival — June 14, 15 and 16
- Comfest – June 28, 29, and 30
- Red White & BOOM – July 3
- North Market Ohio Wine Festival – July 12 and 13
- Jazz and Ribs Fest – July 19, 20, and 21
- Ohio State Fair – July 24 through August 4
- Dublin Irish Festival – August 2, 3, and 4
- Columbus Food Truck Festival – August 16 and 17
- WonderBus Music & Arts Festival – August 17-18
- Breakaway Music Festival – August 23 and 24
- Columbus Summer Beerfest – August 24
- Columbus Summer Wine Festival – August 24
- Greek Festival – August 30 through September 2
- Oktoberfest – September 6, 7, 8
- Country Living Fair – September 13, 14, and 15
- Mac & Cheese Festival – September 27
Don’t miss out on the Short North Gallery Hop, the first Saturday of every month in the Short North! Dates: May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7.
However you choose to spend your summer days and nights in Columbus, be sure to enjoy Life. Better Lived.