Central Ohio knows how to throw a food festival.
Whether you’re into peaches, pies, mac and cheese, or the mysterious pawpaw, there’s a weekend celebration for every craving. From small-town parades to massive food truck rallies, these festivals are peak summer/fall energy—with plenty of bites, bands, and local flair to go around.
Consider this your snack-filled roadmap to the season. Just maybe wear stretchy pants.
Peach Festival
When: August 16, 2025, starting at 10 a.m.
Where: Lynd Fruit Farm
About: Celebrate summer with live music from Barefoot McCoy and G-Gap Band, free wagon rides, kids crafts, market samples, and food trucks like Schmidt’s Sausage and Lynd Donuts.
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Columbus Food Truck Festival
When: August 16–17, 2025
Where: Franklin County Fairgrounds, Hilliard
About: With 50+ food trucks, local art, craft beer, and live music, this beloved festival delivers a full weekend of flavor and fun. Tickets are $5 presale or $10 at the door.
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Millersport Sweet Corn Festival
When: August 27–30, 2025
Where: Historic Lions Park, Millersport
About: Free admission, $15 parking, and endless buttery corn. Enjoy rides, concerts, tractor pulls, games, a 5K run, and that classic hometown fair energy.
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Obetz Zucchinifest
When: August 29 – September 1, 2025
Where: Fortress Obetz
About: This free four-day festival features a car and motorcycle show, science demos, local bands, and big-name country artists like Chris Young and Easton Corbin. Come for the zucchini, stay for the concerts.
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Ohio Pawpaw Festival
When: September 12–14, 2025
Where: Lake Snowden, Albany, OH
About: A three-day celebration of Ohio’s native fruit. Featuring tastings, cook-offs, art contests, and sustainability workshops, this festival is quirky, local, and unforgettable.
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Hebron Pie Festival
When: September 13, 2025, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Where: Hebron Village Center, 9 W. Main Street
About: Pie lovers, rejoice. This small-town celebration features a parade, contests, vendors, and all the homemade pie you can eat. It’s sweet, simple fun hosted by the Hebron Historical Society.
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Mac & Cheese Festival
When: September 26, 2025
Where: The Yard at Easton Town Center
About: Sample mac and cheese from dozens of local restaurants while supporting cancer research at OSUCCC – James. Family packs, general admission, and VIP tickets available.
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Circleville Pumpkin Show
When: October 15–18, 2025
Where: Downtown Circleville
About: One of Ohio’s most iconic festivals, this fall tradition boasts parades, contests, and just about every kind of pumpkin food you can dream up—from pies to burgers.
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So whether you’re in it for the sweet corn or the zucchini…
…or you just want an excuse to eat five kinds of pie in one day, Central Ohio’s food fests are here to serve. Bookmark this list, rally your foodie crew, and don’t forget to show up hungry.
