📆 30 Summer Festivals Happening Around Columbus

Plus: ⛔️ Expect Downtown Road Closures This Weekend

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Chelsea Wiley
June 19, 2026

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The Dublin Irish Festival schedule is now live, so you can start mapping out your weekend before you arrive. You can check set times, stage lineups, and activities online or through the festival app, which also lets you build a custom schedule and view maps. If you’re going, it’s probably worth downloading before you head out so you’re not figuring it out on the fly. For more info, head over to dublinirishfestival.org.

Hello, Friday! Chelsea, here.

Summer officially kicks off this weekend, which means it's time to start making some plans. There are so many festivals happening around Central Ohio over the next couple of months, and a surprising number of them are free. Embrace a Midwestern summer, my friends. Enjoy fireworks, festivals revolving entirely around vegetables, parades, and so much more. From big downtown celebrations to small-town traditions just outside the city, there’s something happening almost every weekend if you know where to look.

🍴 Texas Roadhouse Sports Bar Concept Coming to Reynoldsburg
A new sports bar concept from Texas Roadhouse is headed for Reynoldsburg, with Bubba’s 33 planned for a former TGI Fridays. The project is still pending approval.

🏳️‍🌈 Expect Road Closures Downtown for Pride Weekend in Columbus
Downtown Columbus will see several road closures this weekend as the Stonewall Columbus Festival and Pride March take over the area. You should expect delays and plan alternate routes down to celebrate, especially around High Street and Goodale Park.

Headlines 📰 

🗳️ A new report from the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus Foundation finds more than 600,000 Black Ohioans did not vote in the 2022 midterms. Researchers point to barriers and a disconnect between political messaging and day-to-day community concerns. (WOSU)

⛈️ Severe storms swept through south central Ohio a couple of nights ago, with reports of tornado damage in Pike County and widespread power outages. Emergency crews are still assessing damage as cleanup efforts continue. (NBC4)

💍 More couples are opting for short engagement timelines, with some planning weddings in under six months. Local planners say demand, scheduling constraints, and simpler ceremonies are driving the trend toward quicker, more flexible wedding planning. (Columbus Monthly)

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North Market is calling your name! Whether you're exploring the original downtown location for its classic market charm or the Bridge Park spot in Dublin for a modern twist, there's no better place to eat, shop, and discover the best of Columbus. For more info, head over to northmarket.org.

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Photo by David Heasley, courtesy of Columbus Arts Festival.

😎 The Best Things To Do in Columbus This Month
June is packed with reasons to get out and explore Columbus. From the Columbus Arts Festival and Pride celebrations to Juneteenth, concerts, baseball games, and more, we've rounded up some of the biggest events happening around the city this month.

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☀️ Have a great weekend, Columbus. Enjoy this weather, check out something fun happening around town, and stay safe!

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