NOV. 21 | 12–4 PM

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Plan Your Visit

Explore Downtown Columbus' Winter Community Festival

Kick off the winter season with a relaxed gathering along the Scioto Mile. WinterFest, presented by Columbus Recreation and Parks, brings together local music, food trucks and seasonal craft beer and cocktails. It’s a chance to slow down and enjoy a cozy afternoon downtown. Admission is free and open to all.

Plan Your Visit
NEW Date for 2026

Saturday, Nov. 21

Time

12–4 PM

Location

Dorrian Green

50 S. Belle St.
Columbus, OH 43215

Mask

What To Expect

  • Live Music
  • Food Trucks
  • Seasonal Beverages
  • Yard Games
  • Gingerbread Playland
  • Mechanical Reindeer
  • Bring The Farm To You - farm animal petting zoo
  • Fire Pits & Patio Heaters

Lineup

Silvis
12–1 PM

Silvis is a 3-piece indie rock band known for their infectious flavor influenced by late2000s/early2010s indie rock, indie pop, and math rock. With their debut album “A Tendency to Seek Distraction”, Silvis continues to make waves touring the album around the midwest.

Apricot House
1:30–2:30 PM

Indie rock with influence from Japanese City Pop music. Some dancey tracks, some melancholic, all music for yearners.

EMILÍ
3–4 PM

Emerging from Columbus, Ohio, EMILÍ is redefining modern funk, pop, and disco blending infectious grooves, lush vocal harmonies and powerhouse vocals from frontwoman Emily Syring. Known for their electrifying live performances that turn every room into a dance floor, EMILÍ makes music built around movement, connection and feel-good energy. With their debut album set for release in 2026, EMILÍ is poised to make waves in the community.

Food Trucks

Dirty Franks Food Truck

Serving gourmet Hot Dogs and Loaded Tater Tots in Columbus since 2009!

Seasonal Item: Franksgiving Dog

Dietary Options: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Accepted Payments: Cash, Credit Card, Mobile Pay

Pizza Cottage Food Truck

Food truck serving the same great tasting pizza as their locations.

Seasonal Item: Cranberry Apple Dessert Pizza

Dietary Options: Vegetarian

Accepted Payments: Cash, Credit Card

COSI’s Season of Celebrations

Learn More About Season of Celebrations

COSI transforms into a spectacular winter wonderland where science, imagination and holiday traditions come together!

COSI’s tree lighting ceremony at 11 a.m. All visitors can enter COSI’s atrium for free and enjoy vendors, food and seasonal beverages, with access to the rest of COSI on Nov. 21 requiring general admission tickets.

Participate

Food Vendors

Bring your food truck to WinterFest Columbus and serve up flavors that will draw people out to enjoy the season. Delight a crowd eager to savor delicious eats in a vibrant winter atmosphere!

Food Vendor Information
Musicians

Create the perfect soundtrack for the season with your live music at WinterFest Columbus. Share your talent and captivate an audience that loves vibrant performances!

Musician Information
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