Columbus Arts Festival
Visitor Information
- Where is the Columbus Arts Festival?
- Where can I park?
- What else is in the area?
- How much does it cost?
- What else is there to do in Columbus?
- Are there special services for people with disabilities?
- Can I get there with public transportation?
- How can I get involved?
- What if I ride my bike?
- Where can I stay?
- Other arts events in Columbus?
Where is the Columbus Arts Festival?
The Columbus Arts Festival is located in the heart of the Discovery District on the east side of Columbus' downtown. The Festival site is surrounded by Columbus State Community College, the Columbus College of Art and Design and the Columbus Museum of Art. Go to the 2010 festival map for more information.
Where can I park?
Parking at the festival is PLENTIFUL! Not only are there numerous metered spaces on surrounding city streets; Columbus State Community College, St. Paul's A.M.E., Capital University and many other area institutions will have parking available.
For a map of parking lots and garages downtown, click here.
What else is in the area?
Columbus' downtown boasts a wide collection of fun places to eat, shop and experience the arts in all forms. Columbus' Theatre District, including the Ohio Theatre, Palace Theatre, Southern Theatre and the Vern Riffe Theatre offers live dance, symphonic music, jazz, theatre, opera and touring national and international companies of artists and performers. Visual arts fans can head straight down High Street to the Short North Arts District, which offers galleries on every block. The Arena District, also on High Street, features fine dining options and the Arena Grand movie theatre. The Discovery District also has plenty of options. Go to the Discovery District Web site for more.
How much does it cost?
The Columbus Arts Festival is FREE! No public money funds this event, so we hope you'll patronize our artists and food vendors while you visit.
What else is there to do in Columbus?
Great question. Here's a link to the sites with the most info: Experience Columbus or ColumbusArts.com.
Are there special services for people with disabilities?
Wheelchair-accessible parking will be available in the Columbus State Community College parking lot off of Spring Street. See map.
Can I get there with public transportation?
COTA will operate regularly-scheduled bus service during each day of the Festival.
How can I get involved?
What if I ride my bike?
Consider Biking will provide a Bike Corral for bikers. It is located at the corner of Long St. and Washington Street. Available Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where can I stay?
Westin Great Southern Hotel (Downtown)
1-800-WESTIN-1
614-228-3800, ext 7134
310 S. High Street - View map
Maps are available for download as Adobe Acrobat® PDF files:
