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title: The Can’t-Miss Events in Columbus, Ohio This Summer | Purpose Jobs
description: Looking for things to do in Columbus, Ohio this summer? Check out 13 events happening in Columbus this summer.
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# [The Can’t-Miss Events in Columbus, Ohio This Summer | Purpose Jobs](https://www.purpose.jobs/blog/columbus-ohio-events-this-summer)

 Written by [Evan Weese](https://www.purpose.jobs/blog/author/evan-weese) | 6/10/22 12:15 PM

Fresh off Memorial Day Weekend, we’ve got summer on the mind and there is no shortage of fun things to do in Columbus.

Our friends at OhioX and Rev1 Ventures are keeping busy with the [Summer Series Happy Hour](https://www.ohiox.org/events), the Rev1 Block Party, and a number of other events geared toward the startup and tech enthusiast.

But you also need to unplug and enjoy the weather this summer, so we’re highlighting some of the can’t-miss festivals going on in Columbus. Check it out.

 

## Summer Events in Columbus, Ohio

### Columbus Arts Festival

June 10-12, Scioto Mile

*Image Source: Columbus Arts Festival*

Learn more: [Columbus Arts Festival  
](http://columbusartsfestival.org/)

 

### Stonewall Columbus Pride Community Festival

June 17-18, Goodale Park

 

Learn more: [Stonewall Columbus Pride Community Festival](http://stonewallcolumbus.org/) 

 

### Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival

June 17-19, Creekside District (Gahanna)

Learn more: [Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival](http://creeksidebluesandjazz.com/) 

 

### Juneteenth Ohio Festival

June 18-19, Genoa Park

Learn more: [Juneteenth Ohio Festival](http://www.juneteenthohio.com/) 

 

### ComFest

June 24-26, GoodalePark

Learn more: [ComFest](http://www.comfest.com/)

 

### Red, White & Boom

July 1, Genoa Park

Learn more: [Red, White & BOOM!](http://www.redwhiteandboom.org/)

 

### Doo Dah Music Fest and Parade

July 4, Goodale Park

Learn more: [Doo Dah Music Fest and Parade](http://doodahparade.com/)

 

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### Franklin County Fair

July 18-2, Franklin County Fairgrounds

Learn more: [Franklin County Fair](http://www.fcfair.org/)

 

### Jazz & Rib Fest

July 22-24, Bicentennial Park

Learn more: [Jazz & Rib Fest](http://www.hotribscooljazz.org/) 

 

### Ohio State Fair

July 27-Aug. 7, Ohio Expo Center

Learn more: [Ohio State Fair](http://ohiostatefair.com/)

 

### Dublin Irish Festival

Aug. 5-7, Coffman Park

Learn more: [Dublin Irish Festival](http://dublinirishfestival.org/)

 

### Festival Latino

Aug. 13-14, Genoa Park

Learn more: [Festival Latino](http://festivallatino.net/)

 

### Columbus Food Truck Festival

Aug, 19-21, Franklin County Fairgrounds

Learn more: [Columbus Food Truck Festival](http://columbusfoodtruckfest.com/)

 

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