If your perfect Saturday morning involves sipping a locally roasted coffee, browsing handmade treasures, and vibing to live music by the river, then mark your calendar, because the Scioto Arts Market (SAM) is about to be your new favorite event.
Kicking off in May 2025, this monthly mashup of an arts market and a farmers market will take over the National Veterans Memorial & Museum parking lot with more than 100 vendors, 10 food trucks, live performances, interactive art, and plenty of family-friendly fun. Oh, and did we mention free entry to the museum during every event?
Each month comes with a new theme, so expect a fresh experience every time you visit:
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May 17 – Columbus Volunteer Fest (celebrating local nonprofits)
June 14 – 614 Day (because Columbus pride is a lifestyle)
July 12 – Around the World (a global culture showcase)
August 9 – Sports, Fitness & Outdoors (for all the adventure seekers)
September 13 – Dogs, Cats & Pets (yes, your pup can come)
October 18 – Halloween & Fall Festivities (pumpkin spice, anyone?)
It’s the perfect excuse to get outside, support local artists, and maybe even find that one-of-a-kind piece you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re hunting for handmade candles, vintage clothes, or fresh produce, SAM is shaping up to be a must-visit weekend stop in Columbus.
If you’re an artist, maker, baker, or indie business looking for a high-traffic, downtown market to show off your goods, this is your chance. Spots are open for vendors, so if you want in on the action, now’s the time to sign up.
For more info, head over to sciotoartsmarket.com.
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