There are so many ways to celebrate here in Downtown Columbus, and a festival for all kinds of occasions.
Festival season is back in full force Downtown, and we’ve got the lineup ready to go. Mark your calendars, pin these locations and get ready for another fun-filled year in Downtown Columbus.
COSI Big Science Festival
May 3, 2025
COSI, 333 W Broad Street
Columbus Taco Fest
May 24-25, 2025
Goodale Park, 120 W Goodale Park
Fountain Fest
May 24-25, 2025
Scioto Mile Fountain, 233 S Civic Center Drive
Ohio Black Expo
May 24-25, 2025
Genoa Park, 303 W Broad St
Columbus Arts Festival
June 6-8, 2025
The Scioto Riverfront, 233 S Civic Center Drive
Juneteenth Ohio Celebration
June 21-22, 2025
Genoa Park, 303 W Broad Street
Columbus Pride March
June 14, 2025
Begins @ Broad St. and High St. at 10:30 and marches north towards Goodale Park for the Stonewall Pride Fest
Red, White & BOOM
July 3, 2025
Downtown Columbus, fireworks launched over The Scioto Mile
Columbus Book Festival
July 12-13, 2025
Main Library + Topiary Park, 96 S Grant Ave
Jazz & Rib Fest
July 18-20, 2025
The Scioto Mile, 233 S Civic Center Drive
Festival Latino
August 9-10, 2025
Genoa Park, 303 W Broad Street
CBUS Soul Fest
August 15-16, 2025
Bicentennial Park, 233 S Civic Center Drive
Columbus Greek Festival
August 29-September 1, 2025
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 555 N High Street
Columbus Comedy Festival
September 4-7, 2025
Locations vary