Columbus Ohio Events

Columbus Ohio events are happening all year round. Every weekend you can find something going on at places like The Ohio Expo Center or the Nationwide Arena and more!

I’m going to bring you the information on my favorite Columbus Ohio events so you’ll know when they’re happening! This will include garden shows, horse expos, carnivals, hot air balloon shows, fairs, and much more.

And it can be anything… so you don’t want to miss this page!

Select the month below for the list of events you want to see. Events are listed chronologically by month then event date.

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Columbus Ohio Events for January

Ohio Boat & RV Show
Dates: January 5-13, 2013
Hours: Wednesday through Friday from Noon to 9PM; Saturday from 10AM to 9PM; Sunday from Noon to 5PM
Location: Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio

Orchid Forest
Date: January 12 – April 7, 2013
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
A mid-winter escape! A vibrant display of hundreds of orchids takes the chill off even the coldest winter day. Artful and imaginative horticultural designs feature orchids of all forms and colors in the historic Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. Daily presentations and educational programs encourage further exploration of this fascinating species.

Tim Samaras, National Geographic Severe Storms Researcher
Date: January 13, 2013 at 7:30pm
Location: McCoy Center for the Arts, 100 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany, OH 43054
Tickets: $15-$25
Link: www.mccoycenter.org/events/#TimSamaras
For more than 20 years, Tim Samaras has been following his passion of chasing storms to better understand and predict their path. In this riveting presentation Samaras shares dramatic footage from his adventures and bits of scientific insight gained along the way.

The Rockstar Retreat
Date: Thursday, January 17th thru Friday, January 18th, 2013
Location: sparkspace in the Arena District, with overnight stay at Hilton Columbus Downtown
ALL-INCLUSIVE Ticket: $995 per person
The Rockstar Retreat , an immersive, high-energy, all-inclusive experience for high performers and those who want to be. If you’re already a rockstar, you’ll learn what it takes to take your career and life to the next level. If you’re not a rockstar yet, you will be when we’re done with you. At The Rockstar Retreat you will get a fun and energetic experience with connection to a great group of participants. Take two days to disconnect from your everyday norm and give yourself the time and space to focus on becoming a better you. The Rockstar Retreat is a model of what you can do with a healthy and purposeful life.
Included in The Rockstar Retreat:
2-day program, all materials, hotel stay at Hilton Columbus Downtown on 01/17/13, parking, professional headshot, access to an exclusive post-workshop page with tons of additional resources + more
All meals & snacks, wholesome, fueling breakfast both days, provided by Whole Foods Market; Lunch and learn experience both days, provided by Whole Foods Market; Special dinner on Thursday at Hilton in private, VIP dining room; Morning workout options: Yoga or Cardio.
Bonus Items:
Continued development throughout the year
Access to sparkspace web-based development programs
Professional headshot session with electronic copy of your favorite
Special hotel rate for 3 days before and 3 days after event
For more information visit: www.rockstarretreat.com

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Columbus Ohio Events for February

Valentine’s Day events

Orchid Forest
Date: February 1 – April 7, 2013
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
A mid-winter escape! A vibrant display of hundreds of orchids takes the chill off even the coldest winter day. Artful and imaginative horticultural designs feature orchids of all forms and colors in the historic Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. Daily presentations and educational programs encourage further exploration of this fascinating species.

2013 Fight for Air Climb sponsored by the American Lung Association
Date: February 2, 2013
Location: Rhodes state Office Tower, 30 East Broad St. Columbus, Ohio
Tickets: Registration is $25 before 1/1/13 and $35 thereafter.
It’s time to experience the climb of your life! 40 floors, 880 steps! Join the Fight for Air Climb and help enable the American Lung Association to continue their lifesaving work for healthy lungs and healthy air. Create a team and compete together, or compete as an individual. All participants are required to raise a minimum of $100 by race morning in addition to registration fees. By meeting the fundraising requirements, a t-shirt is included in registration. Your participation will raise the funds necessary to provide life saving education, research and advocacy to beat lung disease and find the cure.

Sweet and Spicy Food and Wine Pairing!
Date:February 2, 2013 – Seatings are at 3pm, 5:30pm, and 8pm. Space is limited!
Location: Powell Village Winery, 50 S Liberty St.,Powell, OH
Tickets: Tickets Include a six course food and wine pairing and are $40 per person. Check out the menu on our facebook page www.facebook.com/ItStartsWithAGrape
For reservations please contact the Powell Village winery at 614-505-7465
Enjoy an evening of fabulous appetisers and small plates created from fresh, locally sourced ingredients! The six dishes being served will each be paired with one of Powell Villages hand crafted wines. This month’s theme is sweet and spicy, so be ready to give your taste buds a SPIN!

Columbus Sports, Vacation & Boat Show
Dates: February 7-10, 2013
Hours: Thursday and Friday from 2AM – 8PM; Saturday from 10AM to 8PM; Sunday from 11AM to 5PM
Location: Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio

Best Local Artist of 2012
As we near the end of Emergence, please join us for a reception to celebrate Laura Alexander being voted Best Local Artist of 2012 by ColumbusUnderground.com! This will be a free reception with light refreshments provided. Among her numerous other accomplishments, Laura was voted Best Local Artist of 2011, 2012 AND placed 7th out of 1500+ entries in the 2011 ArtPrize competition.
Date: Reception: February 7, 2013 from 6 pm – 8 pm
Exhibition will be up through February 28, 2013
Location: Homeport Gallery,779 E Long Street,Columbus, OH

Fiery Foods Festival
Date: Saturday, February 16 and Sunday, February 17, 2013
Location: North Market, 59 Spruce St., Columbus, Ohio

Central Ohio Home and Garden Show
Date: February 23 – March 3, 2013
Location:Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
The Central Ohio Home and Garden Show is the best of the best shows around! With over 375 exhibitors, you’ll find the latest and greatest styles and services available.

Pinkalicious, the Musical
Date: February 24, 2013 at 1PM and 4PM
Location: McCoy Center for the Arts, 100 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany, OH 43054
Tickets: $15-$25
Link: www.mccoycenter.org/events/#Pinkalicious
PINKALICIOUS can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe – a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament. Don’t miss the Off-Broadway hit, live at the McCoy Center!

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Columbus Ohio Events for March

Central Ohio Home and Garden Show
The Central Ohio Home and Garden Show is the best of the best shows around! With over 375 exhibitors, you’ll find the latest and greatest styles and services available.
Date: March 1 – March 3, 2013
Location:Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211

Orchid Forest
Date: March 1 – April 7, 2013
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
A mid-winter escape! A vibrant display of hundreds of orchids takes the chill off even the coldest winter day. Artful and imaginative horticultural designs feature orchids of all forms and colors in the historic Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. Daily presentations and educational programs encourage further exploration of this fascinating species.

The Gift of Light – Psychic Fair and Holistic Health Expo
Dates: March 9 & 10, 2013
Location: Vets Memorial Hall, 300 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH
Website: www.giftoflightexpo.com

Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: March 9 – September 2, 2013

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Columbus Ohio Events for April

Opening Reception at Homeport Gallery for Lisa McLymont
“Cascades – Metal representations of relationships and connectivity.” Come to the Homeport Gallery to meet the featured artist, Lisa McLymont and check out her exhibit, Cascades. Stop by for art, light refreshments, and the chance to chat with the artist! Refreshments will be served
Dates: April 4 – May 5, 2013. Closing reception May 4, 2013 from 5-7PM
Location:Homeport Gallery, 779 E Long St., Columbus, OH (next to the Lincoln Theatre)

Orchid Forest
Date: April 1 – April 7, 2013
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203
A mid-winter escape! A vibrant display of hundreds of orchids takes the chill off even the coldest winter day. Artful and imaginative horticultural designs feature orchids of all forms and colors in the historic Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. Daily presentations and educational programs encourage further exploration of this fascinating species.

Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: April 1 – September 2, 2013

Columbus Horse Expo – The Equine Affaire
Dates: April 11-14, 2013
Location: Ohio Expo Center, 717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio
Join us for Equine Affaire in Ohio! Experience the nation’s premiere equine exposition, featuring more than 250 unique clinics, seminars, and demonstrations by top professionals in the horse industry. Equine Affaire also hosts the largest equine-related trade show in North America, showcasing hundreds of commercial exhibits, an extensive Breed Pavilion, a fun-filled Youth Pavilion, and a special evening show – the Pfizer Fantasia, a musical celebration of the horse.

Bouquet of Flavours
Date: April 19, 2013 from 6PM – 9PM
Location: Huntington Club at Ohio Stadium, 411 Woody Hayes Drive, Columbus, OH
Cost: $75 per person
Join us for Bouquet of Flavours – an evening of wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres and music. All proceeds go to Creative Living’s Resident Assistance Program – the program at the heart of our mission of providing housing and support to individuals with physical disabilities.

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Columbus Ohio Events for May

Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: May 1 – September 2, 2013

9th Annual Cairo in Columbus
Date: May 3-5, 2013
Location: Xenos – Building X, 1290 Community Park Dr., Columbus, OH 43229
Cairo in Columbus features Sadie Marquardt and Kaya, a 3 Day Celebration of Bellydance.

2013 Promise Ball: Faces of a Cure
The MidOhio JDRF presents the 2013 Promise Ball: Faces of a Cure. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour and silent auction at the Archie Griffin Ballroom, continue with dinner and evening program, followed by a live auction, dessert and dancing.
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 6PM to 11PM
Location: The Ohio Union, 1739 North High Street, Columbus, OH

Rock n Roll 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk
Date: May 11, 2013 at 9 a.m.
Location: Scioto Audubon Park, 395 W. Whittier Street, Columbus, OH
Registration is $27.50 through Columbus Running Company, at https://www.signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/90009
Join Creative Living for their Rock n Roll 5k run and 1 mile walk along the trails of Scioto Audubon Park to the sound of live music playing along the course. A fun run, walk & roll for all ages! 100% of proceeds go to Creative Living’s Resident Assistance Program.

20th Annual Komen Columbus Race for the Cure
Date: May 18, 2013
Registration: Visit The Komen website for more information and to register.
Location: The Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus Ohio
The Komen Race for the Cure® is a unique event, designed and implemented to promote positive awareness, education and early detection of breast cancer. It has proved to be an enormously effective way to reach many women and men with the message that breast cancer is not necessarily fatal if mammography and breast self-exam become routine. As well as being a road race for runners, the Komen Race for the Cure® is an emotionally charged event that attracts many first timers and recreational runners. It is an opportunity for thousands of women, men and their families, running or walking, to spread the breast cancer message within their communities. Up to 75 percent of the funds raised at the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure® remain here in our 30-county service area to provide breast health research, diagnostics, screening, treatment, services and education for uninsured or under insured women. The remaining 25 percent goes to fund national research to discover the causes of breast cancer and, ultimately, its cures.

Memorial Golf Tournament
Date: May 27 – June 2, 2013
Location: Muirfield Village Golf Club

Naicco’s 30th Annual May Powwow
Selma Walker Memorial Powwow
Dates: Memorial Day Weekend May 25 – 27, 2013
Grand Entry 1PM
Location: Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbus Street, Hilliard, Ohio
Admission: Adults $7.00; Seniors/Students $3.00; Children 5 and under Free; Weekend Pass $15.00
Native American Singing, Dancing, Music, Arts, Crafts, Food, Raffles, Hands on activities for children and Much More…All powwow activities are open to the public.

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Columbus Ohio Events for June

4th Annual Blondes vs. Brunettes Powder Puff Football Game
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 2PM
Location: Columbus Commons, 160 S High St Columbus, OH
Entrance fee: $20
The Alzheimer’s Association of Central Ohio will be hosting a Blondes vs. Brunettes Powder Puff Football game. For more information about registering to play or event information contact Jennifer Monroe-Sega at jsega@alz.org (614) 442-2014.

Memorial Golf Tournament
Date: June 1 – June 2, 2013
Location: Muirfield Village Golf Club

Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: June 1 – September 2, 2013

Splish-Splash into summer!
Dates: June 5, 2013 – FountainSide: Healthy Earth, Happy Earth;
June 12, 2013 – FountainSide: Clippers, Critters & Creations;
June 19, 2013 – FountainSide: iSpy My Imagination
June 26, 2013 – FountainSide: Play Like a Champion
Location: Bicentennial Park, 233 Civic Center Drive, Columbus, OH
Join us for FountainSide presented by American Electric Power and Sunny 95 for a variety of FREE children’s activities. This delightful Columbus Recreation and Parks series offers water play and fountain fun at the interactive Scioto Mile Fountain from 11:30AM-1:30PM. An array of themed activities, games, arts and crafts await – get ready to dive deep under the seal, sail with some seafaring pirates, jump overboard into an underwater story and more! Don’t forget, the Sunny 95/Meijer Treat Truck will be there every week to cool you off with some frozen treats!

Worthington Chorus presents Broadway or Bust
Date: June 7, 2013 at 8PM; June 8, 2013 at 7PM; June 9, 2013 at 2:30PM
Location: McConnell Arts Center, 777 Evening Street, Worthington, OH
Come and join this community chorus on a journey to Broadway and becoming a star.
Cost: $10 pre-sale, $12 at the door. Kids 10 and under free with adult ticket purchase.

Rhythm on the River
Featuring everything from bluegrass to blues to ballet and more, attending a Rhythm on the River performance is a great way to spend summer evenings with family and friends. These FREE outdoor performances take place on Friday evenings throughout the summer at the Bicentennial Park Performing Arts Pavilion, a state-of-the-art venue with architecture that reflects the design of the Scioto Mile Fountain. Each evening, food and beverage sales will begin at 6:30 PM.
Date: June 14, 2013: Booker T. Jones (soul/R&B), Phil Clark & The Soul (classic R&B, rock & soul) 7:30 PM
Date: June 21, 2013: Golden Dragon Acrobats, 8 PM
Date: June 28, 2013: Peter Yarrow – of Peter, Paul & Mary (folk) with special guest Mustard’s Retreat (folk), 8 PM

BIA Parade of Homes
Dates: June 15 – 30, 2013
Location: Jerome Village
Located in Jerome Township in southern Union County and within the Dublin City School District. This new community is being developed by Nationwide Realty Investors (NRI), which has led a variety of mixed-use developments around central Ohio that incorporate residential, including the Arena District and Grandview Yard.

CASA of Franklin County 2nd Annual FORE! The Child Golf Classic
Date: June 25, 2013, Registration begins at 11:30 am
Location: Tartan Fields Golf Club 8070 Tartan Fields Drive Dublin, Ohio 43017
Contact Person: Megan Ellis, mellis@casacolumbus.org
Phone: 614-525-7450 or visit www.casacolumbus.org
CASA of Franklin County is hosting its 2nd Annual FORE! The Child Golf Classic presented by Buffalo Wild Wings. Individuals or teams of four can register. Sponsorship of a hole is also available. The winning team of four will receive a team entry into the Central Ohio NFL Alumni Golf Tournament, worth $5,000. Proceeds from the event will benefit CASA of Franklin County whose mission is to provide a powerful and consistent voice in court for the innocent child victims of abuse and neglect.
Individual Entry: $200, Team of Four Entry: $700, Hole Sponsor: $500, Hole Sponsor & Team of Four entry: $1,000

21st Historic Home and Garden Tour
Date: June 30, 2013 from 1PM – 3PM
Location: Tent behind Municipal Building, 205 S. Main Street, Urbana, OH
Cost: $12.00
Champaign County Preservation Alliance presents the 21st Historic Home and Garden Tour in Urbana Ohio. Tour seven historic homes, one house under restoration, one private garden, one church, one business in restored building and the Johnny Appleseed Museum. Enjoy craft demonstrations and sales, food and entertainment throughout the week-end. Free shuttle service available. Visit with TV4 garden expert, Tom Wood and retired TV4 garden expert, Tom McNutt.

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Columbus Ohio Events for July

4th of July Celebration in Columbus, Ohio

Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: July 1 – September 2, 2013

Splish-Splash into summer!
Dates: July 10, 2013 – FountainSide: Dance Around the World;
July 24, 2013 – FountainSide: Animal Adventures;
July 31, 2013 – FountainSide: Explore the Wilderness
Location: Bicentennial Park, 233 Civic Center Drive, Columbus, OH
Join us for FountainSide presented by American Electric Power and Sunny 95 for a variety of FREE children’s activities. This delightful Columbus Recreation and Parks series offers water play and fountain fun at the interactive Scioto Mile Fountain from 11:30AM-1:30PM. An array of themed activities, games, arts and crafts await – get ready to dive deep under the seal, sail with some seafaring pirates, jump overboard into an underwater story and more! Don’t forget, the Sunny 95/Meijer Treat Truck will be there every week to cool you off with some frozen treats!

Young Professionals FREE Miniature Golf Mixer
Date: July 11, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: SportsOhio: PowerPlay Area, 6314 Cosgray Road, Dublin
Watch out for the obstacles as you take on your NextGen Dublin friends in a friendly round of miniature golf. This relaxing evening includes a free 18-hole round of miniature golf, food, networking and lots of fun. Participants can also challenge friends at the batting cages or in the go karts on the 1/3 mile track, which are both housed in this same facility, for a minimal fee. Then, you can kick back and enjoy a few cold drinks with your friends and co-workers at the pavilion.
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Rhythm on the River
Featuring everything from bluegrass to blues to ballet and more, attending a Rhythm on the River performance is a great way to spend summer evenings with family and friends. These FREE outdoor performances take place on Friday evenings throughout the summer at the Bicentennial Park Performing Arts Pavilion, a state-of-the-art venue with architecture that reflects the design of the Scioto Mile Fountain. Each evening, food and beverage sales will begin at 6:30 PM.
Date: July 12, 2013: Yumbambé! (Latin Jazz), 8 PM – In partnership with Bike Columbus: Mayor’s Twilight Ride
Date: July 26, 2013: An Evening of Bluegrass with Lonesome River Band and Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, 7 PM

Franklin County Fair
Date: July 13 – 20, 2013

Union County Fair
Dates: to be announced – Gates open at 8 am, Monday through Saturday
Location: Union County Fairgrounds, Main Street, Marysville, Ohio
Union County Fair with fair concessions, live entertainment, animals, live stock sale, tractor pulls, lawn mower racing, 4-H shows, and lots more.
Gate Admission: $6.00 per person – 5 years and under and 80 years and older FREE
Season Passes for Adults – $20.00 (does not include rides)
Senior Citizens – $14.00 with Golden Buckeye Card (does not include rides)
All day ride bands are $12.00 or you can buy individual ride tickets for .50 each.

Ohio State Fair
Date: July 24 – August 4, 2013
Location: Ohio State Fairgrounds (aka The Expo Center), Columbus, Ohio

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Columbus Ohio Events for August

Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: August 1 – September 2, 2013

Ohio State Fair
Date: August 1 – August 4, 2013
Location: Ohio State Fairgrounds (aka The Expo Center), Columbus, Ohio

Rhythm on the River
Featuring everything from bluegrass to blues to ballet and more, attending a Rhythm on the River performance is a great way to spend summer evenings with family and friends. These FREE outdoor performances take place on Friday evenings throughout the summer at the Bicentennial Park Performing Arts Pavilion, a state-of-the-art venue with architecture that reflects the design of the Scioto Mile Fountain. Each evening, food and beverage sales will begin at 6:30 PM.
Date: August 2, 2013: Fashion Rocks Columbus featuring live music by The Floorwalkers, 7:30 PM
Date: August 16, 2013: Rusted Root (rock) and Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons (roots rock), 7 PM
Date: August 23, 2013: McGuffey Lane (country) with special guest Jonalee White & The Late Nite Drivers (country), 7 PM
Date: August 30. 2013: BalletMet Columbus, 8 PM

Splish-Splash into summer!
Dates: August 7, 2013 – FountainSide: Cruise the Caribbean;
August 14, 2013 – FountainSide: FountainSide Farewell;
Location: Bicentennial Park, 233 Civic Center Drive, Columbus, OH
Join us for FountainSide presented by American Electric Power and Sunny 95 for a variety of FREE children’s activities. This delightful Columbus Recreation and Parks series offers water play and fountain fun at the interactive Scioto Mile Fountain from 11:30AM-1:30PM. An array of themed activities, games, arts and crafts await – get ready to dive deep under the seal, sail with some seafaring pirates, jump overboard into an underwater story and more! Don’t forget, the Sunny 95/Meijer Treat Truck will be there every week to cool you off with some frozen treats!

Grove City’s Balloons & Tunes
Date: to be announced
Location: Beulah Park, 3811 Southwest Blvd., Grove City, Ohio
Cost: Admission and children’s activities are free; Parking is $5
Balloons & Tunes is Grove City’s annual hot air balloon festival. Members of the Central Ohio Balloon Club will provide the opportunity to learn about hot air ballooning. Tethered balloon rides, glows and ascensions are all scheduled, weather permitting. No tailgating, coolers, pets or smoking will be permitted.
For more information, or if you or your community organization would like to volunteer for the event, contact the Grove City Community Relations office at 614-277-3040 or send an e-mail.
Price and reservation information about tethered rides and balloon flights for 2011 is available on the Real Adventure Hot Air Balloon Co. page. Reservations for balloon flights are required.

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Columbus Ohio Events for September

Blooms and Butterflies at Franklin Park
Date: September 1 – September 2, 2013

Naicco Labor Day Pow Wow
Dates Labor Day weekend, August 31st through September 2nd, 2013
Hours: Gates open daily at 11AM; Grand Entry of all dancers, along with song and drums, occurs twice daily at 1PM and again at 7PM (1PM on Monday).
Location: The Neward Earthworks, 455 Hebron Rd/SR 79, Newark, Ohio
Admission: Adults $7. Seniors and students $3. Children 5 and under are free. Weekend passes are available for $15. Bringing a chair is encouraged.
Contact Info: For information: Marilyn McKinley, NAICCO PR Coordinator, (614) 395-1819.
Sponsored by NAICCO (Native American Indian Center of Central Ohio).
To celebrate, educate, and continue cultural traditions within the Native American community as well as an outreach to all peoples who would like to watch, learn, and experience. Open to public. Stay long enough to notice the many cultural exchanges taking place. Attending a pow wow can dispel many common misconceptions and negative images which separate peoples from each other. Please help publicize this event so that people can learn and enjoy the Native American experience and more of the history of the land which we all now share. This year’s special event is the new location itself. NAICCO is proud to be working with the Ohio Historical Society and the Licking County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau to bring the sound of drums and the Native American presence back to the Earthworks. Worldwide and throughout time, the festival gathering of people in ceremony is our oldest tradition. We are all pleased to invite everyone to gather at this site built some 2000 years ago by Native Americans for ceremony, and the largest set of geometric earthworks built anywhere in the world. Selected head dancers will lead an opening procession daily. Song, dance, arts, crafts, food, informational resources and community sharing will continue for three days.

5th Annual Pointless Pursuit
Date: Sunday, September 8, 2013 – 12:00 to 5:00PM
Location: Throughout Columbus’ Unique Neighborhoods including Short North, Arena District, Downtown, Brewery District and German Village.
The Pointless Pursuit is a one day Amazing Race where teams of two run wild through the unique neighborhoods of Columbus solving crazy clues and competing in wacky challenges. Then, take part in our after party with games, prizes and food and drink specials.
At the starting line, teams are given a passport of 16 challenges. They must decipher the games, puzzles and riddles of each clue and then determine which 12 challenges they would like to complete. Strategy is key. Teams may walk, run or take public transportation. The challenges can be mental or physical, involve one or both teammates. Upon completion of each challenge, the teams get a sticker in their passport and can move on to another challenge. Once a team completes 12 challenges, they make their way to the finish line where we have an after party with games, prizes and food and drink specials.
Cost: $39 pp until August 31st; $45 pp until September 7th
This benefits Stonewall Columbus, a non-profit.
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3rd Annual Youth Advocate Services All-Class Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show presented by Rife’s Autobody
Date: Sunday, September 15, 2013 10:00am-4:00pm
Location: The Grandview Yard, 900 Goodale Boulevard, Grandview Heights, OH
The 3rd Annual Youth Advocate Services (YAS) All-Class Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show presented by Rife’s Autobody is back and bigger than ever! Come to the Grandview Yard Sunday, September 15th from 10-4 for a fun day, free and open to the public. Enjoy a live DJ, corn-hole, games, raffles, silent auction, and food vendors. The show will feature a range of vehicles from vintage cars and motorcycles to modern styles from all over Ohio!
Costs: Free and Open to the Public ($10 registration fee/vehicle to enter into the show)

Delaware County Fair
Date: September 14th – 21st, 2013
Location: Delaware County Fairgrounds, Delaware, Ohio

Little Brown Jug
Date: 68th Edition of The Little Brown Jug – September 19, 2013
Date: Delaware County Fairgrounds, Delaware, Ohio
Main Entrance: 236 Pennsylvania Avenue, Delaware, OH 43015
Event Entrance: 935 U.S. Route 23 North, Delaware, OH 43015

New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day
Date: Sunday, September 22, 2013 from 10:00AM – 5PM
Location: The Wexner Home, 1 Classic Drive, New Albany, Ohio 43054
The Classic is a family-focused day of fun featuring carnival rides, crafts and entertainment, including the annual Tween Brands Concert at The Classic presented by Justice. This year’s headline act is Nashville-based pop music sensation Hot Chelle Rae with British YouTube phenom Conor Maynard opening the concert. The festivities culminate with an internationally-sanctioned Grand Prix competition that will feature athletes from the 2012 London Olympic Games. All proceeds from the event benefit The Center for Family Safety and Healing.
Tickets are $20 per person ages 11 and up. Children 10 and under are free, but a ticket is required via e events.

The Youth Advocate Services (YAS) All-Class Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show
Date: to be announced. Registration for the cars, trucks and motorcycles will be from 10:00am to 12:30pm with the entertainment, activities, and car show from 12:30pm until 5:00pm. Trophies for the car show will be awarded at 5:00pm followed by a parade through the streets of Grandview!
Location: Right on Goodale Blvd at the corner of Grandview Ave. in front of Wyman Woods Park. The city will close a portion of the road directly in front of the park and re-route traffic around. This is where the Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles will be on display–a great location, highly visible, easily accessible and free and open to the public.
The Youth Advocate Services (YAS) All-Class Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show is back and bigger than ever! This year Youth Advocate Services is teaming up with the City of Grandview Heights and Mayor Ray DeGraw’s Community Party to present a family fun day for the entire community. Here are the event details:
Youth Advocate Services All-Class Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show/ Mayor’s Community Party- The Mayor of Grandview Heights’s Community Party event is moving to a later date on this year’s calendar, and partnering with the Youth Advocate Services All-Class Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show in order to bring a new opportunity to residents and visitors. Join us at Wyman Woods this September and be a part of the party!
This year’s event will include live entertainment, a D.J., inflatables and other activities for children, a corn-hole tournament, raffles, art auction, food vendors as well as the Youth Advocate Services All-Class Car, Truck and Motorcycle show on Goodale Blvd. in front of Wyman Woods Park! The day’s activities will culminate in an antique/ unique car parade through Grandview.

Chalk the Block
Date: to be announced
Location: Easton Town Center, 160 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219
Over 40 artists and six bands will take over Easton’s Town Square for the first Chalk the Block event. The event will feature chalk artists creating six and ten foot designs while musicians provide inspiration and entertainment. A space will also be set aside for attendees to participate in the creation of a community drawing.
For more information please visit www.chalk-the-block.com

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Columbus Ohio Events for October

For a listing of Halloween events, please visit our Halloween Fun Page

CASA of Franklin County 13th Annual “Speak Up for Children” Breakfast
Date: October 1, 2013, 8:00AM – 9:00AM
Location: Hilton Columbus Downtown 401 N. High Street, Columbus, OH
Contact Person: Megan Ellis, mellis@casacolumbus.org
Phone: 614-525-7450 or visit www.casacolumbus.org
CASA of Franklin County is hosting its 13th Annual “Speak Up For Children” Breakfast. There will be several guest speakers during the breakfast. The event is free to attend, but donations would be greatly appreciated. Registration will begin at 7:15. So come out and help support CASA of Franklin County whose mission is to provide a powerful and consistent voice in court for the innocent child victims of abuse and neglect.

20th Annual Crafters Market and Bazaar
Date: to be announced
Location: Gates-Fourth United Methodist Church, located at 1234 S. Fourth Street
The Merion Village Association 20th Annual Crafters & Artisans Market will offer a wide variety of vendors (some new ones and some returning again this year), a Great White Elephant Sale, and of course, the silent auction. Why not start your Christmas shopping now?

PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) Cooper Tires Invitational
Date: to be announced
Location: Nationwide Arena, 200 Nationwide Blvd., Columbus, OH 43215
The Professional Bull Riders will bring the pain as the toughest cowboys and baddest bulls on the planet return to the Nationwide Arena for the Cooper Tires Invitational. Fans will witness thrilling 8-second rides and jaw-dropping wrecks throughout the adrenaline-soaked performance as the PBR’s insanely brave cowboys risk it all against monstrous animal athletes that can weigh as much as 2,000 pounds.
Tickets for the Cooper Tires Invitational start at just $12 and are available now at the Nationwide Arena box office, www.Ticketmaster.com, and by telephone at (800) 745-3000.
Direct Ticket Link: www.pbr.com/en/bfts/schedule/2012/2012-columbus-invitational.aspx

Circleville Pumpkin Show
Dates: October 16 through October 19, 2013
Location: Circleville, Ohio (30 minutes south of Columbus)
For everything pumpkin! You’ll find many displays, contests, and much more!

Olentangy Valley Doll Club Of Ohio
42nd Annual Doll and Bear Sale! Central Ohio’s Original and Finest Show with over 100 dealers. Antique, Collectible, Modern and Artist Dolls, Doll-Related Items, Bears and Miniatures. Theme – “Come to the Circus”
Date: Sunday, October 27th, 2013 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Aladdin Shrine Center, 3850 Stelzer Rd, Columbus, OH (across from Easton Town Center)

2nd Annual Step Up for Stefanie 5k/2m Run/Walk
Date: to be announced
Location: Ohio State University Campus, Columbus, Ohio
click here for more information
The second annual Step Up for Stefanie 5k/2m Run/Walk is presented by Panera Bread. In its inaugural year the event drew more than 4,000 participants and raised more than $100,000 to benefit the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.

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Columbus Ohio Events for November

Thanksgiving Holiday Listings

8th Annual Craftin’ Outlaws
Date: to be announced
Location: Gateway Film Center (High Streeth and 11th Avenue)
Be there or be square! Shop ’til you drop! Shop from over 50 of the region’s top crafters, artists and designers. Shop as an Early Bird from 10am-11am to become eligable for prizes in our Early Bird Raffle. Raffle items include gift certificate, free photo session and other amazing prizes from our sponsors. The first 100 prepaid early birds receive a free Outlaws tote. Early Bird passes cost $5.00 and will be available day of show. Make sure you secure your spot and tote.

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Columbus Ohio Events for December

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Holiday Lights Are on!
Dates: to be announced
A Lot of Lights – 8 Houses – Three Streets
For more information and contact information click here

The Nutcracker performed by Columbus Youth Ballet
Dates: to be announced
Tickets: $18.00 – $20.00; Order & Box Office Info: Box Office: 614-433-0146
Location: Thurber Theatre, Drake Performance & Event Center, 1849 Cannon Drive, Columbus, Ohio
Presented by the Columbus Youth Ballet this full classical holiday ballet performed mostly by children has an added twist, a breakdancing Nutcracker

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