It may have been a few weeks late, but I think it’s safe to say that spring has finally sprung.
Now that the weather is a warming up and we’re seeing some more sunshine, it’s easy to dream about one of my favorite things: Festivals. Here in our city, they come in all shapes and sizes and celebrate just about everything you can imagine. 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 in Columbus.
April 26-30
Urban Air Appalachian Adventure
April 26-29 | Logan, OH | Free
2018 OhioDance Festival and Conference
April 27-29 | OSU Sullivant Hall, 1813 North High St. | 3-Day Festival Pass $200
HoneyFest 2018
April 28 | Ohio State Student Farm | Free to the public after 1:30 p.m.
Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest
April 28-29 | Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building | One day pass for $15, Two day pass for $25
Annual Schmeckfest
April 29 | 543 S Front St. | $15
May 1-6
Franklinton Farms Spring Festival
May 5 | 154 Hawkes Ave, Columbus | Free
2018 Central Ohio Folk Festival
May 5 | Highbanks Metro Park | Free (additional cost for classes and headliner)
May 7-13
Columbus Podcast Festival
May 10-13 | Short North Stage | $20 per day or $40 for weekend
Flyover Fest
May 10-12 | North Campus and South Clintonville | $10
Columbus Oddities & Curiosities Expo
May 12 | Ohio Expo Center, Lausche Building | $10
Six One Pour: Ohio Craft Beer Fest
May 12 | Huntington Park | $45 advance, $55 at door, $15 for designated drivers
May 14-20
Columbus Psych Fest
May 18 | Cafe Bourbon Street, 2216 Summit St. | Free
Rock on the Range
May 18-20 | Mapfre Stadium | Tickets start at $79.50
Easton Food Fest
May 18 | Easton Town Center | Admission is Free
Pork-a-palooza
May 19 | Delaware County Fairgrounds | $10
The 1st Annual Columbus Taco Fest 2018
May 19 | Genoa Park | Free
Smart Columbus Ride & Drive Roadshow
May 19 | Easton, 3981 Gramercy St. | Free
Delaware Arts Festival
May 19-20 | Downtown Delaware | Free
May 21-27
Asian Festival
May 26-27 | Franklin Park, 1755 E Broad St. | Free
Ohio Village Opening Day 1890s Carnival
May 26 | Ohio Village | Price included in Admission to the Ohio Village
May 28-June 3
African American Cultural Festival
June 2 | King Lincoln District | Free
Chicken and Beer Festival
June 2 | West Bank Park | Free
Kale & Ale Festival
June 2 | Genoa Park | Ticket info TBD
June 4-10
Midwest Burlesque and Rockabilly Weekend
June 7-10 | Varios locations around Columbus | $35
Columbus Arts Festival
June 8-10 | Downtown Riverfront | Free
June 11-17
Stonewal Columbus Pride Parade & Festival
June 15-17 | Bicentennial and Genoa Park | Free
Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival
June 15-17 | Creekside Park, Gahanna | Tickets start at $7
Worthington Arts Festival
June 16-17 | 777 Evening St, Worthington | Free
Grove City Wine And Arts Festival
June 15-16 | Historic Grove City Town Center | Free
