Start early. Stay late.
The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.
Mar 14 – Mar 21, 2026
African American Heritage Festival
Columbus
Held on the campus of The Ohio State University, this festival traditionally brings thousands of…
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Stay a little longer.
Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.
May 9 – May 10, 2026
Asian Festival
Columbus
The festival promises a world of sights, sounds and tastes. Shop the Asian Market, explore…
More road, less rush.
There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.
Jul 18 – Jul 18, 2026
Columbus Feis
Dublin
If you enjoy watching Celtic dance (like that in Riverdance), don't miss the Columbus Feis--when…
Let it unfold.
Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.
Jul 25 – Jul 26, 2026
Festival Latino, presented by American Family Insurance
Columbus
Celebrate the diversity of Latin American culture on Columbus' downtown riverfront! Dance to the live…
Stay curious.
A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.
Aug 22 – Aug 22, 2026
India Festival
Columbus
The annual India Festival celebrates the art, food, music and culture of India, and provides…
Stay a little longer.
Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.
Sep 11 – Sep 13, 2026
German Village Oktoberfest
Columbus
The German Village Oktoberfest is a fun celebration that blends a time-honored German festival with…
Stay a little longer.
Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.
Oct 2 – Oct 4, 2026
Columbus Italian Festival
Columbus
The annual Columbus Italian Festival, presented by Saint John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, celebrates…
Make time for quiet places.
Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.
Oct 17 – Oct 18, 2026
Columbus International Festival
Columbus
A multicultural 2-day event featuring a global marketplace with over 200 booths, continuous entertainment on multiple…
Follow what feels interesting.
Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.
Dec 17 – Dec 22, 2026
KWANZAA FESTIVAL
Columbus
HAPPY KWANZAA!!!!!!!! During the Kwanzaa Festival there will be African drummers, dancers, children’s story tellers,…