We’re only a month away from spring, which means it’s time to start making some plans.
If there’s one thing Columbus and the surrounding communities know how to do, it’s throwing a festival. From cultural gatherings to music festivals to art exhibits and expos, there really is something for everyone.
Here is your guide to the best Spring Festivals around Columbus.
March
Arnold Sports Festival
March 1-3 | Downtown Columbus | $20 in advance $25 at the door
2019 Grove City Lions Club Spring Craft Beer Fest
March 23 | Aladdin Shrine Center, 1801 Gateway Circle | $40 pre-sale, $45 at the door
April
Taste of Clintonville
April 4 | 4784 N High St | $25-30
Earth Day Celebration 2019
April 20 | Genoa Park | Free
2018 OhioDance Festival and Conference
April 26-28 | OSU Sullivant Hall, 1813 North High St. | 3-Day Festival Pass $200
Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest
April 27-28 | Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building | $15 Weekend Pass
Ohioana Book Festival
April 27 | Columbus Metropolitan Main Library | Free
May
Urban Air Appalachian Adventure
May 2-4 | Logan, OH | Free
2019 Central Ohio Folk Festival
May 4-5 | Highbanks Metro Park | Free (additional cost for classes and headliner)
Flyover Fest
May 8-11 | North Campus and South Clintonville | Prices vary
Columbus Margarita Fest
May 11 | John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons | $10-$25
Six One Pour: Ohio Craft Beer Fest
May 18 | COSI | $45 advance, $55 at door, $15 for designated drivers
Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival
May 17-19 | Mapfre Stadium | Tickets start at $79.50
Pork-a-palooza
May 18 | Delaware County Fairgrounds | $6
Delaware Arts Festival
May 18-19 | Downtown Delaware | Free
Columbus Psych Fest
May 24 | Cafe Bourbon Street, 2216 Summit St. | Free
Asian Festival
May 25-26 | Franklin Park, 1755 E Broad St. | Free
Ohio Village Opening Day 1890s Carnival
May 25 | Ohio Village | Price included in Admission to the Ohio Village
June
Chicken and Beer Festival
June 1 | 355 W Town St. | Free
Summer 614 Festival
June 1 | John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons | Tickets start at $25
Columbus Arts Festival
June 7-9 | Downtown Riverfront | Free
Grove City Wine And Arts Festival
June 14-15 | Historic Grove City Town Center | Free
Stonewall Columbus Pride Parade & Festival
June 14-16 | Bicentennial and Genoa Park | Free
Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival
June 14-16 | Creekside Park, Gahanna | Tickets start at $7
Worthington Arts Festival
June 15-16 | 777 Evening St, Worthington | Free
