Calendar of events detail different festivals
available in upcoming summer months
By Elizabeth Tzagournis, ’13
June
Park Street Festival
June 7-8
Downtown Columbus
Tickets $9 before Aug. 1, $10 afterwards
- Entertainment with 35 bands to perform on three separate stages
- Food provided by restaurants all around High Street and over 25 food trucks
- Art galleries open for viewing as well as crafts and events such as face painting
Rhythm on the River
June 14/21/28 and more
Bicentennial Park
Free
- Friday evening music performances occur throughout the summer, check the Columbus Rec. and Parks Dept. for more.
ComFest
June 28-30
Goodale Park
Free
- The community event has food, music and activities like henna tattoos.
July
Red, White,
and Boom
July 3
Downtown Columbus
Free
- Largest firework display in Ohio
- Taste of Boom at 3 pm with food and live music
- Independence Parade at 6 pm on Main St. Bridge
Franklin County Fair
July 13-20
Hilliard
$4 pre-ticket, $5-6 otherwise
- Petting zoo, amusement park rides
- AEP Independence Parade
- Horse shows, barrel racing, jump rope performers
Jazz and Ribs Fest
July 19-21
The Arena District
Free
- This fest offers “hot ribs and cool jazz”
- Includes three different stages of music
- Rib competition with multiple categories
August
Dublin Irish Festival
Aug. 2, 3 and 4
Dublin
Tickets $9 before
Aug. 1, $10 after
- Irish bands and live music with multiple stages
- Irish step dancers perform throughout the day
- Highland Heavyweight games, with many Celtic athletic events
Balloons & Tunes
Aug. 23-24
Beulah Park, Grove City
Free, $5 for tethered balloon ride
- Balloon launch and balloon glow
- Balloon flights 6-8, weather permitting
- Includes live entertainment and food vendors
- Event also has inflatable activities, and a photo booth