Columbus Arts Festival
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June 9-11, 2023
at the riverfront
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    • General Information
    • Artist Gallery
    • Performance Schedule
    • Parking & Transportation
    • Festival Map
    • Food & Beverages
    • Mobile App
    • Guidebook
    • Film at the Fest
    • Patron Package
  • Apply
    • Visual Artists
    • Performing Artists
    • Food Vendors
  • Engage
    • Volunteer
    • Press Room
    • Press Room Photos
    • Promotional Toolkit
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    • Current Sponsors
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We’re Back: June 9-11, 2023

prepare to be amazed.

Join us in celebrating the return of the Columbus Arts Festival for the 61st year, at the downtown riverfront.

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Get Ready for Another Great Fest

Learn more about what to expect at this year’s celebration.

artists

Head to the 2023 artist gallery for a peek at who’ll be bringing their best work to the riverfront.

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volunteers

Sign up to help for a few hours, and you’ll play a vital role in creating this spectacular event.

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performances

Check out who’s putting their best foot forward on each of the Arts Festival’s three stages.

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Official Guidebook

Get the full scoop on all things Arts Fest with the digital Festival Guidebook. Flip through online or download your own PDF.

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Sponsors

Many thanks to our 2023 corporate and community partners for their support.

The Arts Festival is produced without any public dollars—we couldn’t do it without our sponsors!

Press Room

Columbus Arts Festival News

June 10, 2023

Miranda Heward Takes Best in Show at the 2023 Columbus Arts Festival

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Miranda Heward from Bridgman, MI took home $4,000 and the Best in Show award today at the 2023 Columbus Arts Festival. Miranda Heward, located at booth P148 on Belle Street, will be selling …

June 4, 2023

MEDIA ALERT: Downtown streets closing for the Columbus Arts Festival starting June 7

WHO: The Columbus Arts Festival, produced by the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) WHAT: 2023 Columbus Arts Festival Street Closures WHEN: Street closures begin at noon on Wednesday, June 7. Streets will re-open at 6 a.m. on Monday, June …

May 31, 2023

Where to Bike, Bus, Ride and Park at the 2023 Columbus Arts Festival

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Approximately 450,000 people attend the Columbus Arts Festival, which has become the city’s “welcome to summer” event. With such large crowds and the road closures to accommodate more than 225 juried local …

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  • Visit
    • Festival Map
    • General Information
    • Artist Gallery
    • Performance Schedule
    • Food & Beverages
    • Film at the Fest
    • Patron Package
    • Guidebook
  • Apply
    • Visual Artists
    • Performing Artists
    • Food Vendors
  • Engage
    • Promotional Toolkit
    • Volunteer
    • Press Room
    • Press Room Photos
  • Support
    • Current Sponsors
    • Become a Sponsor
    • Guidebook Advertising
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The Columbus Arts Festival is produced by The Greater Columbus Arts Council © 2023
182 E. Long St., Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-224-2606
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