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Central Ohio Festival Guide | Thursday, May 25, and Sunday, May 28, 2017
Obetz Fashion Meets Music Festival
Aug. 18-19 4 p.m.-midnight Aug. 18; noon-midnight Aug. 19 Fortress Field, Obetz www.fmmf.us Early-bird pricing: $40 single day, $60 weekend general admission tickets, VIP tickets also available. A two-day festival featuring a variety of the best acts in live music and some of the most talented designers in the country, runway shows, food and beverages, local shopping, unique activities and more.
Sponsored by
Village of Obetz
Come to Obetz for the annual Zucchinifest and experience Fortress Obetz, the newest sports and entertainment venue in central Ohio. The Zucchinifest features entertainment, rides, amusements, and a wide variety of food. For more information visit www.obetz.oh.us or call 614-491-1080.
Powell Festival
June 23-24 5-11 p.m. June 23; noon-11 p.m. June 24 Village Green Park The festival is the city’s signature event and delivers family-friendly entertainment, food and fireworks. There are more than a dozen rides, games and activities in the Kids Zone. The entertainment lineup is: Friday, 5 p.m.: DJ Matty Sexton; 5-6:30 p.m.: Liberty Deep Down; 7-8:30 p.m.: Wet Bandits; 9-11 p.m.: The McCartney Project; Saturday: Noon: DJ Matty Sexton; 4-5:30 p.m.: The Lee Gantt Band; 6-7:30 p.m.: Radio Tramps; 8-10 p.m.: Three Ton Toad
KidsLinked.com’s Powell KidsFest
Aug. 5, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Powell Adventure Park 260 Village Park Drive (Liberty Road) Powell Free Come swim, bike, run, get soapy, bounce and have great family fun at KidsLinked.com’s 6th annual Powell KidsFest! Register at KidsLinked.com/Races for: • The Columbus Youth Triathlon/Duathlon • Splash ’n Dash • KidsFest 1M FOAM & LOOT Run • KidsFest 1/2M FOAM & LOOT Run, presented by Ohio ENT & Allergy Physicians
SUNBURY Sunbury Sizzle and Sounds/ Galena Summerfest
Obetz Zucchinifest
Aug. 24-27 Varies by Day Memorial Park and Fortress Obetz www.obetzzucchinifest.com Free admission, free concerts and everything zucchini at this four-day, family-friendly event! This year, Ted Nugent rocks the Zucchinifest main stage in Fortress Obetz with a free concert on Saturday. Local artists perform throughout the weekend. Get refreshed at the Zucchinifest Beer Garden while enjoying free entertainment. Sunday is Kids Day featuring the Columbus Zoo, COSI and bluegrass performances. The midway has plenty of rides and games for kids of all ages. More than 20 food vendors participate in the Festival so get your fill of zucchini ice cream, fried zucchini, zucchini fritters, zucchini funnel cakes, and other flavorful zucchini items. Stop by the
POWELL
Aug. 19 Sunbury Square www.sunburysizzleandsounds.com The family-friendly event embraces music and food and celebrate our local musical talent.
Information Tent and purchase homemade zucchini bread baked with love at the Obetz Community Center. There are dozens of arts and crafts vendors offering unique items for sale. Start growing your zucchini soon so you can participate in the zucchini judging. Prizes are awarded for biggest zucchini; smallest zucchini; most unusual; and best dressed. Show off your culinary skills by entering your dessert, relish, or zucchini bread into our culinary competition. If you love hot rods, don’t miss the Classic Car and Motorcycle Show.
Sunbury Ox Roast/ Antique and Flea Market
Sept. 4 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunbury Square Cost: $1 for adults/teens; free for children 10-and-under
LEWIS CENTER Columbus Weddings Boutique Show
Aug. 13, Noon-4 p.m. Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center, 100 Green Meadows Dr. S, Lewis Center www.CbusWeddings.com $10 at the door; $8 online Planning your big day? Then you won’t want to miss central Ohio’s premier oneday wedding event. The August Columbus Weddings Boutique Show is your opportunity to chat with some of central Ohio’s
Be part of the FUN!
most talented wedding professionals and check boxes off your to-do list in an intimate, boutique setting. Check out our website for details.
Olentangy Summer Bash
July 1, 5-11 p.m. Olentangy High School Alex Angelo and Liberty Deep Down headline the event that also includes a family fun zone, a block party, food trucks and a fireworks show.
2017
Obetz Zucchinifest Thursday, August 24 5 PM - 10 PM Friday, August 25 5 PM - 11 PM Saturday, August 26 11 AM - 11 PM Sunday, August 27 Noon - 6 PM
FREE ADMISSION
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KIDS DAY!
Saturday 8:30 PM
FORTRESS OBETZ
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