Upcoming events Festivals and Fairs
Short North Arts District Gallery Hop
August 7, 2010 — November 2, 2013
Presented By: Short North Alliance
at Short North Arts District
The first Saturday of every month, thousands of visitors converge on the strip, the epicenter of the High Street Experience. They come to celebrate art and partake in an evening of sights, sounds,… (more)
Short North Arts District Summer Sidewalk Sale
July 20, 2012 — July 21, 2013
Presented By: Short North Alliance
at Short North Arts District
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 20-22 is one of the biggest sales weekend of the year: The Short North Summer Sidewalk Sale! Short North shops are teaming up to offer incredible specials on… (more)
Short North Arts District Holiday Hop
December 1, 2012 — December 7, 2013
Presented By: Short North Alliance
at Short North Arts District
Celebrate the Holidays on the first Saturday of December at Holiday Hop along with thousands of visitors who converge on the strip, the epicenter of the High Street Experience. They come to celebrate… (more)
20th Annual Lazy Daze of Summer Festival
July 27, 2013
Presented By: Grandview Heights Public Library
at Grandview Heights Public Library
Juried crafts, food, music, and more on the lawn & streets surrounding the Grandview Library, on Saturday, July 27, from 11 am-6 pm. Presented by the Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Arts Council to… (more)
OPPArt Series: Art in the Garden
June 25, 2013
Presented By: Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC)
at Arter Residence / Garden
Arter Residence/Garden; 1424/1426 Bryden Rd., Columbus Join GCAC and local artists of all ages (yes, kids are welcome) for an evening of creativity set in the lovely garden of Mr. Jim Arter. Lush… (more)
Ohio Zombie Run
October 12, 2013
Presented By: Ohio Zombie Run
at Ohio Zombie Run
The Ohio Zombie Run is a 5K adventure race where participants are stalked by zombies and challenged by an uncommon obstacle course. Adrenaline fueled runner's race through a gloomy pathway to escape… (more)
2013 Columbus Arts Festival
June 7, 2013 — June 9, 2013
Presented By: Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC)
at Downtown Riverfront
The 2013 Columbus Arts Festival presented by Time Warner Cable will take place at the downtown Riverfront on June 7, 8 & 9. The Riverfront will be transformed into a stunning outdoor art gallery as… (more)
Mid-Ohio Fiber Fair
August 17, 2013 — August 18, 2013
Presented By: Mid-Ohio Fiber Fair
at Reese Center
Over 35 vendors from around the region offer the finest in yarns, fiber, and fiber arts tools and supplies. Not crafty? Many vendors also offer beautiful hats, shawls, socks, and gifts. Classes… (more)
North Market Grillmaster's Festival
June 15, 2013
Presented By: North Market
at North Market
North Market will celebrate its seventh Grillmasters Festival during Father's Day Weekend. The event will emphasize grilling, techniques and sauces (the smoke) as well as putting a little bite into… (more)
North Market Farmers' Festival
August 17, 2013
Presented By: North Market
at North Market
The North Market Farmers' Market was established at the old market in the Quonset Hut in 1979. In 1981 the first celebration of Ohio farmers was held there and twenty-plus years later we still have… (more)
North Market Holiday Open House & Craft Extravaganza
December 7, 2013 — December 8, 2013
Presented By: North Market
at North Market
There's no place like the North Market to get you into the holiday spirit. From the friendly salutations of the merchants to the array of delectable cuisine, the bustle of market commerce on a winter… (more)
Market to Market Bicycle Adventure
October 5, 2013
Presented By: North Market
at North Market
Supporting local foods, local merchants, Ohio purveyors and Ohio farmers is the mission at the heart of two Columbus markets, North Market and The Hills Market. The markets aligned to create the… (more)
North Market Harvest Festival
October 5, 2013
Presented By: North Market
at North Market
The North Market is declaring the arrival of October as the official start of "Pie Season"! With the abundance of favorite autumn baking items including apples, pumpkins and all manner of squash,… (more)
Father's Day Wooden Pen Turning, Engraving & Brews!
June 15, 2013
Presented By: Columbus Idea Foundry
at Columbus Idea Foundry
Saturday, Jun 15 2013 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Priced per pair of participants A special Father's Day event at the CIF! Join woodworker Devon Palmer to learn pen-turning--each participant will… (more)
2013 Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival
September 2, 2013
Presented By: Upper Arlington Cultural Arts Division
at Northam Park
Celebrate the arts at Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival, Central Ohio's premier one-day blind-juried arts festival showcasing nearly 200 fine art and fine craft artists from all over the… (more)
Next @ Wex Fest featuring The National
April 12, 2013 — June 15, 2013
Presented By: Wexner Center for the Arts
at LC Pavilion
Openers Local Natives and Matthew E. White Artful indie scene leaders the National headline this special event, as they tour in support of their next album, slated for release in late May.… (more)
The Depot Rail Museum
June 2, 2013 — August 25, 2013
Presented By: The Depot Conference Center and Rail Museum
at The Depot Conference Center and Rail Museum
We're Back!!!! The Depot Rail Museum will be open again this summer on Sundays from 1:00 to 5:00 PM starting June 2nd through August 25th 2013 for you to come out and enjoy our unique rail… (more)
OPPArt Series: Taxes for Artists - What you should know
May 28, 2013
Presented By: Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC)
at Jazz Academy
Presented by Joseph Popp, CPA; Rea & Associates May 28, 7:30p - 9:00p Jazz Academy, 760 East Long Street, 4th Flr Conf Rm There's a lot more to being an artist than creating art - especially from… (more)
Festival Latino 2013
August 10, 2013 — August 11, 2013
Presented By: CAPA
at Genoa Park
This free, two-day event will offer children's activities, food, dance, and music from the heart of Latin… (more)
