Festivals in Downtown Columbus

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

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