Columbus was recently listed as the #1 city in America for the number of fairs and festivals per capita. Here's your guide's choice for the top ten fairs, festivals, and other events in Columbus and Central Ohio.
1. Red, White, and Boom!
Considered one of the best July 4 fireworks displays in the Midwest, nearly 500,000 people fill downtown each year for this event.2. Jazz and Rib Festival
Ribbers and jazz musicians from around the country gather along the downtown riverfront for this annual summer event.3. Columbus Arts Festival
Rated one of the best arts festivals in the nation, the Columbus Arts Festival features artists of all types along the downtown riverfront each June.4. Ohio State Fair
America's #1 fair is held each August at the Ohio Expo Center, locally known as the state fairgrounds, I-71 at 17th Avenue.5. Oktoberfest
More aptly named "Septemberfest" as it is generally held at the end of September, German Village comes to life with this annual festival of German food, music, culture and more.6. Memorial Golf Tournament
The brain child of Jack Nicklaus, the Memorial Golf Tournament brings PGA golfers (and threats of rain) to the Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin each Memorial Day weekend.7. OSU Football
OSU football isn't just an event, it's a phenomenon you have to see to believe! Games each fall at the 'Shoe (Ohio Stadium) on the OSU campus.8. Arnold Classic
Each March, Arnold Schwarzenegger visits to "pump Columbus up" with a fitness expo so big it occupies the Convention Center, Nationwide Arena, and Vets Memorial.9. Westerville Arts Festival
This college town suburb hosts the Westerville Arts Festival each summer, known for a wide variety of artists in a picturesque setting.10. Lancaster Festival
The Lancaster Festival features music, art and family fun each July with events all over town, many of them free.Submit Your Favorite
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