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Check out ExperienceColumbus.com for a complete calendar of events and to confirm dates.
SUMMER OF FESTIVALS
The COSI Science Festival returns May 4–6 with engaging science-themed events in the community, finishing with the Big Science Celebration on May 7. The Asian Festival, held in May, showcases Asian culture through food, games, music, kids’ activities, dragon boat races and so much more.
The Ohio Black Expo, May 28–29, is dedicated to showcasing and improving Black life through music, art, community events and wellness programs. The Columbus Arts Festival brings the best in local and national artists to a new location in the Arena District, June 10–12.
A month’s-long celebration of Columbus Pride events culminates in the Pride March on June 18.
A long-time tradition, the Ohio State Fair returns to the fairgrounds July 27–Aug. 7 with animals, rides, arts and crafts, concerts and more.
Celebrate all things tomato along with live music, rides and more at the Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival on Aug. 4–6. The Dublin Irish Festival celebrates Irish heritage with food and drink, dance and music, Aug. 5–7. Come hungry! Food trucks from around Ohio and the country make the Columbus Food Truck Festival a can’t-miss feast on Aug. 19–21. Landing on Labor Day weekend on Sept. 2–5, the Columbus Greek Festival showcases Greek food, dance, music and more family fun.
CAN’T MISS EVENTS
Be surrounded by flying butterflies during Blooms and Butterflies at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Feb. 26–May 30. Step inside beautifully landscaped gardens outside of historic homes during the German Village Haus & Garten Tour on June 26. Named for founder Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Arnold Sports Festival, March 3–6, brings together fitness enthusiasts from around the world for competitions, showcases and expos. Cheer on the runners or step up to the starting line yourself at the OhioHealth Capital City Half Marathon that winds through downtown Columbus on April 30. The CCAD Fashion Show showcases the incredible burgeoning talents of student designers on May 12. Follow your favorite PGA Tour golfers May 30–June 5 as they compete for the Memorial Tournament title. The annual tabletop gaming convention, Origins Game Fair returns to the Greater Columbus Convention Center June 8–12 with more than 2,000 gaming events. The largest fireworks celebration in the Midwest, Red, White & Boom! draws thousands for a spectacular show, July 1. Raising over $230 million for cancer research since 2008, Pelotonia rides off again Aug. 5–7 in 2022. Upper Arlington’s Labor Day Arts Festival brings together dozens of local artists, live music, food and family activities on Sept. 5.
Interact with brightly costumed performers at the Asian Festival.
MUSIC UNDER THE STARS
The Buckeye Country Superfest fills Ohio Stadium July 23 with your favorite country acts like Luke Combs, Cody Jinks, Morgan Wade and others.
Offering up tender barbecue and hot jazz, the Jazz & Rib Fest fills the riverfront with the best sounds and smells July 22–24. The Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, June 17–19, fills Gahanna with multiple stages featuring the best in jazz, blues and everything in-between.
COLUMBUS SPORTS TEAMS
Be sure to check out each team’s website for the latest schedule.
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus’ NHL team plays at Nationwide Arena. columbusbluejackets.com.
Columbus Crew
Columbus’ MLS team plays at the brand-new Lower.com Field. columbuscrewsc.com.
Ohio State Buckeyes
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PLAN AHEAD
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