Produce & Harvest Festivals Near Columbus
Jeni’s Strawberry Jam — May 23–24
Land-Grant Brewing Company | Columbus, OH
Kick off festival season at this fan-favorite collaboration between Land-Grant Brewing and Jeni’s Ice Creams. Expect fresh local strawberries, sweet seasonal treats, 13 food trucks, 25+ vendors and artisans, and a Kid’s Zone Strawberry Patch — perfect for families.
Strawberry Festival — June 13–14
Marysville, OH
A Central Ohio tradition, this festival goes beyond the berry. In addition to its signature strawberry desserts, you’ll find live music, a cirque performance, arts and crafts, games, a pie-eating contest, and train and monster truck rides for the kids.
Pickle Palooza Food & Drink Fest — June 27
Huntington Park | Columbus, OH
New to Ohio in 2026, Pickle Palooza brings pickle-flavored fare, specialty drinks, pickle-eating contests, brine-chugging challenges, and live music to Columbus for the first time. Adventurous eaters, this one’s for you.
Historic Hilltop Bean Dinner — June 27
Hilltop Neighborhood | Columbus, OH
Celebrating 80+ years of community history, this beloved Hilltop tradition pairs a classic bean dinner with live music, local vendors, a classic car show, family activities, and Civil War–era heritage. A true Columbus original.
Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival — August 13–15
Reynoldsburg, OH
In its 60th year, this beloved festival honors the tomato in spectacular fashion — with a tomato contest, royalty pageant, spaghetti and pizza challenges, a car and bike show, carnival rides, live music, and the always-chaotic Tomato Wars food fight. A must-attend for Columbus food festival lovers.
Obetz Zucchinifest — September 4–7
Obetz, OH
Close out the summer harvest season at this four-day zucchini extravaganza featuring themed food, live music, rides, a parade, a pageant, and a car show. Yes, it’s all zucchini. Yes, it works.
Craft Beverage Festivals in Columbus
Grove City Town Center Wine & Arts Festival — June 5–6
Grove City, OH
Just south of Columbus, this walkable outdoor festival showcases 20+ Ohio wineries — including Grove City’s own Plum Run Winery — alongside local artists, food trucks, and live entertainment. A perfect date night or girls’ trip event.
Columbus Summer Wine Festival — June 6
Downtown Columbus, OH
Two wine tasting sessions, live music, and a curated artisan market make this Downtown Columbus event a go-to for wine lovers. Arrive early — this one sells out.
Grove City Town Center Bourbon & Spirits Festival — August 8
Grove City, OH
Bourbon and craft spirit tastings paired with food trucks and a deep dive into the tradition and rise of Ohio distilling. A standout on the Columbus bourbon festival circuit.
Uptown Untapped — August 8
Westerville, OH
Craft beer in the former dry capital of the world? Only in Central Ohio. This Westerville festival brings together 20 Ohio craft breweries, local food, live music, and plenty of games in the charming Uptown district.
Best Food Festivals in Columbus This Summer
Columbus Chicken & Beer Festival — June 6
Columbus, OH
A family-friendly celebration of one of Columbus’s oldest neighborhoods, this festival spotlights top local food trucks, breweries, artists, and merchants in a community-first atmosphere.
Sazón Latin Food Festival — July 12
Columbus, OH
Celebrating the flavors of the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, Sazón is one of Columbus’s most vibrant and culturally rich food festivals, complete with Latin music and a rotating selection of standout vendors.
Jazz & Rib Fest — July 24–26
Scioto Mile | Columbus, OH
A Columbus summer institution. Award-winning barbecue pitmasters, local food trucks, cold drinks, and a full weekend of live jazz along the scenic Scioto Mile. Free to attend — just bring your appetite and a blanket.
The Ohio Eggfest — July 25
Columbus, OH
Don’t let the name fool you — this is all about barbecue. More than 30 competing cook teams, all using Big Green Egg Grills, serve up their best ‘cue alongside cooking demos, local vendors, live music, and kids’ activities.
Columbus Food Truck Festival — August 14–15
Columbus, OH
Celebrating its 15th year, this festival gathers 50+ gourmet food trucks, local makers and artisans, live music, performances, and a Kids Zone. One of the largest food truck festivals in the Midwest.
Signature Annual Event: A Taste of Columbus 2026
Thursday, September 24 | 6–9 PM | Venue TBA
The premier Columbus food and drink networking event of the year. Nearly 800 attendees enjoy complimentary sample bites and tasting pours from 50 local restaurants, bakeries, dessert shops, coffee and tea shops, breweries, and distilleries — all under one roof.
The evening also features live music, local art, interactive activities, and the “A Toast to Wonderful Workplaces” awards program.
What’s included with your ticket: Complimentary samples and pours from all vendors, networking access, and an unforgettable evening celebrating Columbus’s local food and drink scene.
This event is 21+ only.
Plan Your Columbus Food Festival Summer
With events running from May through September, there’s no shortage of ways to eat, sip, and celebrate in Central Ohio. Bookmark this page — we’ll keep it updated with new dates, locations, and ticketing details as they’re announced.
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