Upcoming events Festivals and Fairs
Green on the Green - May 19th 2012 - Saturday 9am-2pm
May 19, 2012
Worthington's Village Green
Green on the Green is a free, one day, community festival providing visitors with a sampling of ways to "go green" including opportunities to buy re-purposed or recycled items, learning to appreciate… (more)
4th Annual Eco Chic Craftacular
May 19, 2012 — May 20, 2012
The Whetstone Community Center
Indie art and craft lovers take note! The 4th annual Eco-Chic Craftacular, an indie arts and crafts show created by Etsy Team Columbus, will be held at the Whetstone Community Recreation Center in… (more)
Barks & Crafts Fair
May 20, 2012
The City Dog
ARTWORK, CRAFTS, RAFFLE, FACE PAINTING, BAKE SALE, ADOPTABLE DOGS AND CATS AND SO MUCH MORE!!!! The Barks & Crafts Fair is a way for local artists and crafters to exhibit their work and help the… (more)
Origami tent at the Asian Festival
May 26, 2012 — May 27, 2012
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Ohio Paper Folders, sponsors of the CenterFold Origami Convention will be teaching origami at the Asian Festival Memorial Day weekend (May 26th and 27th). Last year we taught over 1,000 people a… (more)
Operation: FEED Concert @ OSU's Mirror Lake
May 29, 2012
The Ohio State University South Oval / Mirror Lake
Operation: FEED is a live concert, canned food drive, massive local fundraiser to raise money and food for the Mid Ohio Food Bank! We'll have 8 bands in 4 hours, lots of your favorite local food… (more)
Columbus Arts Festival
June 1, 2012 — June 3, 2012
Downtown Riverfront
The Columbus Arts Festival, presented by Time Warner Cable and produced by the Greater Columbus Arts Council celebrates its 51st year of bringing the best in fine art and fine craft to Columbus, June… (more)
Short North Arts District Gallery Hop
June 2, 2012 — November 3, 2012
Short North Arts District
The Short North is renowned for the buzz of "Gallery Hop." The first Saturday of every month, thousands of visitors converge on the strip, the epicenter of the High Street Experience. They come to… (more)
Powell Festival
June 29, 2012 — June 30, 2012
Downtown Powell
Fri. 6/29 (5-11pm) & Sat. 6/30 (Noon-11pm) "It's a Blast!" Located in the heart of downtown in the Village Green Park, join 20,000+ visitors during the 16th annual Powell Festival. Family-style… (more)
Franklin County Fair
July 14, 2012 — July 21, 2012
Franklin County Fairgrounds
Enjoy all the usual happenings at a fair plus a historical village, music, arts, tractor pulls, musical freestyle, barrell racing, demolition derby, animals and… (more)
Short North Summer Sidewalk Sale
July 20, 2012 — July 22, 2012
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)
PulpFest 2012
August 9, 2012 — August 12, 2012
Hyatt Regency Columbus
PulpFest 2012 Address 1: 1272 Cheatham Way Address 2: City: Bellbrook, Ohio Zip: 45305 Phone: 937-848-3516 Fax: Web site: http://www.pulpfest.com/ Description: PulpFest 2012 continues… (more)
Mayor Coleman's Neighborhood Pride Block Party
August 18, 2012
Columbus Commons
Mayor Michael B. Coleman welcomes all families and children throughout the city and Franklin County to the Neighborhood Pride Block Party this summer, Saturday August 18th, 2012 at the Columbus… (more)
2012 Columbus Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show
August 19, 2012
Greek Orthodox Cathedral
We're expanding into the Columbus area! The 2012 Columbus Summer Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show will feature local handmade talent in the areas of fine arts and crafts! Over 125 artists and crafters… (more)
2012 Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival
September 3, 2012
Northam Park
Monday September 3, 2012 10-5pm 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… (more)
Old Hilliardfest
September 8, 2012
Downtown Hilliard
Street Fair, Art Fair, Car Cruise In, Live entetainment on five… (more)
The Country Living Fair - Columbus, OH
September 14, 2012 — September 16, 2012
Ohio Historical Center/Ohio Village
The pages of Country Living Magazine come to life! Rain or Shine!!! A Fun, Folksy & Fabulous Show & Sale of Folk Art, Antiques, "Made in America" Crafts, Art, Furniture, Home Decor & More. Meet the… (more)
Columbus Microbrew Festival at the North Market
September 14, 2012 — September 15, 2012
North Market
Ale! Ale! The gang will all be here for the Columbus Microbrew Festival at the North Market. The usual suspects in the Columbus craft brewing community will be present and accounted for during the… (more)
Gahanna Flea Market
September 16, 2012
Gahanna Lincoln High School
Each year on the third Sunday in September, the Gahanna Historical Society offers antiques, handmade crafts, and collectibles, from local and national artisans. Visitors from all over the Midwest… (more)
Gahanna Creepside Festival
October 10, 2012
Creekside Park & Plaza
Creepside Festival October 10, 2012 5:30pm-8:30pm Creekside Park & Plaza 123 Mill Street Gahanna, Ohio 43230 FREE! Join the Gahanna Parks & Recreation for our 8th annual Creepside Festival… (more)
Powell Gift Bazaar
October 21, 2012
Bridgewater Banquet and Conference Center
Start your 2012 Holiday shopping season on Sunday October 21, 2012! - Discover handmade treasures by local artisans and crafters - Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah decor - Delicious… (more)
