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Throughout the course of the year, the city of Columbus, Ohio plays host to a number of festivals that are both interesting and thrilling. From music festivals as well as food truck rallies, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Columbus. Here are some of the most popular festivals in Columbus, so mark your calendars and plan ahead for an amazing time!
Columbus Ohio Festivals you don’t want to miss!
Festivals in Columbus in July
Jazz & Rib Fest is a summertime event in Columbus that delivers the best in music and also food.

Upwards of 800,000 people attend this multi-day fair every year because it is packed with fascinating attractions, delicious cuisine, and entertaining entertainment.
Few things are more patriotic than starting your Independence Day weekend with the largest fireworks display in Ohio. Over 400,000 tourists come together each Independence Day to celebrate the country and the community, as well as to honor the military and veterans.

Festivals in Columbus in August
For more than 50 years, the Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival has celebrated Reynoldsburg as the origin of the tomato! Likewise, participating in the events and excitement that have become a time-honored and treasured tradition in this city just outside Columbus.
Celebrate the festival’s return to the historic Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard with three days of food, music, and also fun. Explore tons of merchants selling locally-made craft and retail items, as well as the top food trucks from Ohio and around the country.

Uptown Untapped is Westerville’s annual craft festival, honoring both the city’s historic temperance tradition and its bright future in the heart of the city’s distinct Uptown neighborhood. Uptown Untapped promotes local brewers, eateries, and musicians on the same streets that once connected the Anti-Saloon League to the rest of the country.
Scioto Mile and Main Street Bridge
The Fiery Foods Festival returns this year, with a percentage of the proceeds benefiting the children’s organization CD102.5 For the Kids. Moreover, festivalgoers try everything from BBQ to salsa to spicy sweet delights. The festival also includes artisans, craftsmen, food trucks, entertainment, and a variety of contests in which attendees can compete.

Festivals in Columbus in September
Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival
Every Labor Day, over 20,000 guests travel to Northam Park for hands-on art activities, live music, and the opportunity to explore and purchase fine art and fine craft work from 150 artists working in a variety of media such as paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, sculptures, and mixed media.

Ohio Expo Center/Ohio State Fairgrounds
Put on your dirndls and lederhosen, crank on the polka, and raise your beer stein. This colorful annual ceremony honors Columbus’ German heritage. Enjoy plenty of German heritage and culture at this event, which is hosted in part by the Schmidt family of Schmidt’s in German Village (who bring +130 years of Columbus history to the festival).

Festivals in Columbus in November to December
WonderLight’s Christmas in Ohio
For the 2022 season, WonderLight Productions is bringing WonderLight’s Christmas back to the greater Columbus area! Over 1 million LED lights are linked to traditional and modern Christmas music. Fill your car with friends and family to continue this heartfelt Christmas tradition with Ohio this year!

A international exhibition of sights, sounds, cuisine, and drink is included in the holiday version of Gallery Hop.
Columbus is a city that loves to celebrate, and there are also plenty of festivals happening all year long. Whether you’re looking for family fun, music, entertainment, or something a little more unique, Columbus has got you covered. If you want to be sure not to miss out on any of the great festivals in Columbus, make sure to check out your calendar!