{"id":4978,"date":"2017-05-24T11:39:55","date_gmt":"2017-05-24T15:39:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clintaford.com\/?p=4978"},"modified":"2017-05-30T11:40:28","modified_gmt":"2017-05-30T15:40:28","slug":"2017-summer-events-central-ohio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clintaford.com\/2017-summer-events-central-ohio\/","title":{"rendered":"2017 Things to do in Central Ohio this Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Interested in\u00a0events happening this summer in and around Columbus, Ohio? We’ve got you covered. Find all the major festivals, farmers’ markets, parades, and more in Central Ohio. Experience Columbus<\/a> offers even more things to do in the Columbus area.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”All Season” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”4999″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Blooms & Butterflies | Mar. 11-Sept. 17, Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical<\/strong>
\nGardens Wander through tropical plant collections featuring hundreds of colorful, exotic butterflies.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”5005″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Community Farmers’ Markets<\/strong>
\nCheck out Farmers’ Markets throughout Central Ohio.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”5016″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Central Ohio Metro Parks<\/strong>
\nGo hiking, pack a picnic, fish, or just relax at one of\u00a0Central Ohio’s beautiful parks.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs][vc_tta_section title=”June” tab_id=”juneEvents”][vc_custom_heading text=”June” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”4986″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Memorial Tournament presented by Nationwide | May 29-June 4, Muirfield<\/strong>
\nVillage Golf Club The PGA’s best golfers come to the course that Jack built once a year.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”4987″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Columbus Arts Festival | June 9-11, Scioto Mile<\/strong>
\nFeaturing more than 280 nationally acclaimed artists, the Columbus Arts Festival has arts, entertainment, and food all along the downtown riverfront.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”4992″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Buckeye Country Superfest | June 10-11, Ohio Stadium<\/strong>
\nCountry Music\u2019s biggest names fill the 102,000-seat Ohio Stadium for a weekend packed full of concerts featuring Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert and more.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”5020″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Columbus PRIDE Festival | June 16-18, Scioto Mile<\/strong>
\nThe festival attracts more than 500,000 attendees making it one of the largest pride festivals in the Midwest.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”4998″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival | June 16-18, Gahanna<\/strong>
\nThe festival offers more than 90 hours of Ohio\u2019s best blues and jazz.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”July” tab_id=”julyEvents”][vc_custom_heading text=”July” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”4988″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Red, White & BOOM! | July 3, Downtown<\/strong>
\nColumbus The largest fireworks display in Ohio. Festivities start at noon and the big show starts at 10 p.m.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”5021″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Community Fireworks<\/strong>
\nCheck out the fireworks throughout Central Ohio. More details coming soon.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”5022″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]DooDah Parade | July 4, Short North Arts District<\/strong>
\nA\u00a0satirical party filled with characters in costume, humorous political debates, live music and a post parade block party.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”5000″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Jazz and Rib Fest | July 21-21, Downtown Columbus<\/strong>
\nHot ribs and cool jazz fill downtown Columbus during this popular summer festival.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”4997″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Ohio State Fair | July 27-Aug. 6, Ohio Expo Center<\/strong>
\nWith agricultural exhibitions, a huge midway full of rides and a blockbuster lineup of musical performances, you\u2019re never short on fun at the Ohio State Fair.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”August” tab_id=”augustEvents”][vc_custom_heading text=”August” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”4996″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Dublin Irish Festival | Aug. 4-6, Dublin<\/strong>
\nSample delicious food from more than 70 Ohio food trucks.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”4991″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Columbus Food Truck Festival | Aug. 18-19, Scioto Mile<\/strong>
\nThe world\u2019s second largest Irish celebration.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”September” tab_id=”septemberEvents”][vc_custom_heading text=”September” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”5023″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Columbus Greek Festival | Sept. 1-4, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral<\/strong>
\nFrom souvlaki and baklava to traditional singing and dancing, this festival brings the best of Greek culture to Columbus. Don\u2019t miss the free cathedral tours.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”5019″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Country Living Fair | Sept. 15-17, Ohio Village<\/strong>
\nBuyers and sellers come from three states away for this marketplace of modern handcrafted treasures and stylish vintage pieces.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”4993″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Independents\u2019 Day | Sept. 16-17, Franklinton<\/strong>
\nA two-day event filled with local live music, art, food and business.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”4995″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Columbus Oktoberfest | Sept. 22-24, Ohio Expo Center<\/strong>
\nColumbus\u2019 German heritage is on display at this fun annual celebration, which fills two giant beer gardens and a lot more.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”5024″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]The New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day | Sept. 24, New Albany<\/strong>
\nFamily-focused activities including a USEF\/FEI-sanctioned equestrian event with Olympic-caliber athletes, a concert featuring top pop touring acts from around the world and a large-scale carnival atmosphere.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”All Communities” tab_id=”communityEvents”][vc_custom_heading text=”Community Events” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1817″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Bexley, Ohio Events<\/strong>
\nPoetry nights, races, reading meet-ups, and markets.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1815″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Canal Winchester, Ohio Events<\/strong>
\nMusic and art in the park, a rifest, a ghost tour, festivals, and veteran events.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1774″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Columbus, Ohio Events<\/strong>
\nScience, arts, group activities, festivals and more things to do than you will have time for in one summer.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1816″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Dublin, Ohio Events<\/strong>
\nCarnivals, festivals, golf tournaments and so much more.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1817″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Gahanna, Ohio Events<\/strong>
\nGarden exhibits, dog get-togethers, outdoor concerts, and more.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”3226″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Grove City, Ohio Events<\/strong>
\nTour an\u00a0historic log house and school, check out an upcycled barn sale, listen to outdoor concerts, and watch movies in the park.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1827″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Groveport, Ohio Events<\/strong>
\nA kid’s fest, sewing expo, salute to veterans, and princess party.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1828″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Hilliard, Ohio Events<\/strong>
\nYoga and fitness in the park, outdoor movies and concerts, and food truck Thursday’s.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1835″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]New Albany, Ohio Events<\/strong>
\nOutdoor concerts, wellness events, food tastings, and celebrations.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1838″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Pickerington, Ohio Events<\/strong>
\nHistorical Museum open houses, food trucks, outdoor concerts, movie nights and a PetFest.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1841″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Reynoldsburg, Ohio Events<\/strong>
\nFood trucks, movie nights, a pioneer day, and parades.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1834″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Upper\u00a0Arlington, Ohio Events<\/strong>
\nMusic in the park, races, outdoor movies, craft markets, and more.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1830″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Westerville, Ohio Events<\/strong>
\nArt open houses, festivals, shopping events, outdoor concerts, and more.
\nLearn more<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”1829″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Worthington, Ohio Events<\/strong>
\nParades, wellness fairs, outdoor concerts, picnics, and art festivals.
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[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Interested in\u00a0events happening this summer in and around Columbus, Ohio? We’ve got you covered. Find all the major festivals, farmers’ markets, parades, and more in Central Ohio. Experience Columbus offers even more things to do in the Columbus area.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”All Season” google_fonts=”font_family:Josefin%20Sans%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”4999″ img_size=”full” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Blooms & Butterflies | Mar. 11-Sept. 17, Franklin Park Conservatory […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":4982,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/clintaford.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4978"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/clintaford.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/clintaford.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clintaford.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clintaford.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4978"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/clintaford.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4978\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clintaford.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4982"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/clintaford.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4978"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clintaford.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4978"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clintaford.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4978"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}