Have you ever wondered, “What is there to do in Columbus this weekend”? Here’s your answer to that question! This post details the festivals and annual events in Columbus, Ohio every month of the year.
I’ve included events in Columbus and the surrounding areas of Central Ohio including Dublin, Hilliard, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Delaware, Westerville, and Worthington.
This list is updated regularly so check back often to see what’s happening in Columbus.
Columbus, Ohio Festivals and Annual Events [2022-2023]
January Festivals and Events
- Columbus Chocolate Wine and Whiskey Festival: January 28, 2023
February Festivals and Events
- Columbus Dispatch Spring Home and Garden Show: February 18-26, 2023
- African American Heritage Festival: February 24-March 5, 2023
March Festivals and Events
- African American Heritage Festival: February 24-March 5, 2023
- Arnold Sports Festival: March 2-5, 2023
- Columbus Brew Festival: March 11, 2023
Read More: Things to do in Columbus, Ohio in the Spring
April Festivals and Events
- Equine Affair: April 13-16, 2023
- Columbus International Film and Animation Festival: Spring 2023
May Festivals and Events
- COSI Science Festival: May 3-6, 2023
- Columbus Taco Fest: TBD
- Ohio Black Expo: May 25-28, 2023
- Buckeye Country Superfest: May 27, 2023
- The Memorial Tournament: May 29-June 4, 2023
- Jeni’s Strawberry Jam: TBD
June Festivals and Events
- The Memorial Tournament: May 29-June 4, 2023
- Chicken and Beer Festival: TBD
- Columbus Arts Festival: June 9-11, 2023
- Stonewall Columbus Pride: June 16-17, 2023
- Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival: June 16-18, 2023
- Juneteenth Ohio Celebration: June 17-18, 2023
- Worthington Arts Festival: June 17-18, 2023
- ComFest: TBD
Read More: Things to do in Columbus, Ohio in the Summer
July Festivals and Events
- Red, White & BOOM!: July 3, 2023
- Doo Dah Parade: July 4, 2023
- Westerville Music & Arts Festival: July 8-19, 2023
- Franklin County Fair: TBD
- Jazz and Rib Fest: July 21-23, 2023
- Columbus Food and Wine Festival – TBD
- Ohio State Fair: July 26- August 6, 2023
August Festivals and Events
- Ohio State Fair: July 26- August 6, 2023
- Dublin Irish Festival: August 4-6, 2023
- Pelotonia: August 4-6, 2023
- Delaware County Fair: August 14-19, 2023
- Tequila Fest Columbus: TBD
- Festival Latino: TBD
- CBUS Soul Fest: TBD
- Columbus Food Truck Festival: TBD
- Breakaway Music Festival: TBD
- Wonderbus Music and Arts Festival: August 25-27, 2023
- Fiery Foods Festival: TBD
- WAG! Fest: TBD
September Festivals and Events
- Columbus Greek Festival: TBD
- Columbus Caribbean Festival: TBD
- Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival: September 4, 2023
- Old Hillardfest Art & Street Fair: TBD
- Columbus Bottle and Barrel Fest: TBD
- Columbus Oktoberfest: September 8-10, 2023
- Columbus Dispatch Fall Home and Garden Show: TBD
- Rwandan Fete: TBD
- Creekside Hops and Vines Festival: TBD
- Columbus Coffee Festival: September 23-24, 2023
- Cartoon Crossroads Columbus: September 27-October 1, 2023
Read More: Things to do in Columbus, Ohio in the Fall
October Festivals and Events
- Cartoon Crossroads Columbus: September 27-October 1, 2023
- Columbus Fall Brewfest: TBD
- Ohio Gourd Show and Festival: October 5-7, 2023
- The Columbus Italian Festival: TBD
- Columbus Fashion Week: TBD
- Boo at the Zoo: TBD
- The Great Westerville Pumpkin Glow: TBD
- Highball Halloween: TBD
November Festivals and Events
December Festivals and Events
- Columbus Winterfair: TBD
- Short North Holiday Hop: December 2023
- Columbus Zoo Wildlights: TBD
Read More: Things to do in Columbus, Ohio in the Winter
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