Best time to visit Ohio

Ohio

1 THING TO DO IN OHIO (FEBRUARY 25 - MARCH 06)

Snow Rollers — Snow Rollers
mid-January–mid-March • nature
These huge white 'doughnuts' surely raise questions. Like, what is a 'snow roller' and where does it come from?

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Fire Rainbows — Fire Rainbows
late March–September • nature
A curious optical phenomenon occurs quite rarely and only in special locations. If you are in the right time and in the right place, just look up to the sky

Cicada Mania — Cicada Mania
May–mid-June • nature
A billionth population of American cicadas come out during final weeks in their lives to rejoice in a huge mating par

Twins Days Festival — Twins Days Festival
August 07–09, 2020 • event
The world's biggest gathering of twins in the city founded by twins

Vectren Dayton Air Show — Vectren Dayton Air Show
June 27–28, 2020 • event
One of the leading air shows in the U.S.

Christmas Lights — Christmas Lights
late November–early January • event
Dazzling holiday displays for the whole family

Barnesville Pumpkin Festival — Barnesville Pumpkin Festival
September 24–27, 2020 • event
Giant pumpkins highlight the fall harvest celebration

Dublin Irish Festival — Dublin Irish Festival
July 31–August 02, 2020 • event
Go experience the Irish attitude at the largest three-day Irish festival in the world

Ohio State Fair — Ohio State Fair
July 29–August 09, 2020 • event
Experience traditional Midwestern summer entertainment

Christmas Nights of Lights at Coney Island — Christmas Nights of Lights at Coney Island
November 08 2019–January 05 2020 • event
A popular drive-through holiday lights display in Cincinnati, Ohio

PNC Festival of Lights at Cincinnati Zoo — PNC Festival of Lights at Cincinnati Zoo
November 16 2019–January 04 2020 • event
Voted #1 Zoo Lights in the country as a favourite Ohio family holiday tradition

Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights — Butch Bando's Fantasy of Lights
November 15 2019–January 01 2020 • event
One of the largest drive-through holiday displays in Ohio

Dragon Lights Columbus — Dragon Lights Columbus
November 23 2018–January 06 2019 • event
A magical annual show held in the Ohio Expo Center

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati — Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
September 20–22, 2019 • event
Don't miss America's largest Oktoberfest

Warrior Dash Ohio — Warrior Dash Ohio
July 18, 2020 • event
One of unique action sports and adventure events in the U.S.

Country Concert — Country Concert
July 09–11, 2020 • event
One of the best summer country events in Ohio and all of the Midwest

Barberton Mum Festival — Barberton Mum Festival
September 26–27, 2020 • event
Celebrate fall watching millions of blooms at a scenic park

Circleville Pumpkin Show — Circleville Pumpkin Show
October 21–24, 2020 • event
One of the top 10 largest free festivals in the country

Ohio Renaissance Festival — Ohio Renaissance Festival
August 31–October 27, 2019 (weekends) • event
Find yourself in a 16th-century English village

Ohio Bike Week — Ohio Bike Week
May 22–31, 2020 • event
The largest motorcycle rally of the Midwest

Beavercreek Popcorn Festival — Beavercreek Popcorn Festival
September 12–13, 2020 • event
Watch tons of popcorn popping up in Beavercreek

Troy Strawberry Festival — Troy Strawberry Festival
June 06–07, 2020 • event
A massive celebration in the epicentre of Ohio's strawberry-growing region

Woollybear Festival — Woollybear Festival
October 06, 2019 • event
The largest one-day event in the state of Ohio

WCOL Country Jam & Campout — WCOL Country Jam & Campout
2019 (cancelled) • event
The largest honky-tonk and country music festival in Ohio

Tipp City Mum Festival — Tipp City Mum Festival
September 27–29, 2019 • event
The largest antique car showcase in the state of Ohio

Columbus Greek Festival — Columbus Greek Festival
August 30–September 02, 2019 • event
The most tasty and merry ethnic festival of Columbus

Columbus Italian Festival — Columbus Italian Festival
October 11–13, 2019 • event
A vivid celebration of Italian American culture

The Country Fest — The Country Fest
June 18–20, 2020 • event
A perfect getaway with swimming, camping and best country music

Asian Festival — Asian Festival
May 23–24, 2020 • event
One of the most popular ethnic festivals in Central Ohio

All Ohio Balloon Fest — All Ohio Balloon Fest
August 08–10, 2019 • event
A popular and family-friendly summer hot air balloon event

Ohio Brew Week — Ohio Brew Week
July 10–18, 2020 • event
Celebrate craft brewing and sample over 200 kinds of local beer

Columbus Arts Festival — Columbus Arts Festival
June 12–14, 2020 • event
One of the largest outdoor summer events in Columbus

Hippie Fest — Hippie Fest
August 01–02, 2020 • event
Celebrate peace and love with a free-spirited crowd

Columbus Food Truck Festival — Columbus Food Truck Festival
August 16–17, 2019 • event
The biggest food truck festival of the Midwest

Dayton Celtic Festival — Dayton Celtic Festival
July 24–26, 2020 • event
Celebrate Irish culture and heritage in Dayton

Grand Rapids Applebutter Fest — Grand Rapids Applebutter Fest
October 13, 2019 • event
A pioneer tradition that has become a massive celebration

Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest — Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest
July 24–26, 2020 • event
Hot ribs and sweet jazz is a formula for success

Dayton Greek Festival — Dayton Greek Festival
September 11–13, 2020 • event
One of the best ethnic festivals in Dayton

Columbus International Auto Show — Columbus International Auto Show
March 19–22, 2020 • event
A major car industry event in Ohio

Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market — Springfield Antique Show & Flea Market
September 20–22, 2019 • event
One of the largest and best antique shows in America

Restaurant Week Columbus — Restaurant Week Columbus
January 20–25, 2020 • event
Enjoy special offers from dozens of restaurants

Ohio City Street Festival — Ohio City Street Festival
September 29, 2019 • event
A cozy neighborhood party with food and entertainment for all

Ohio River Sternwheel Festival — Ohio River Sternwheel Festival
September 11–13, 2020 • event
Sternwheeler races and other fun activities to watch

Ohio Sauerkraut Festival — Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
October 10–11, 2020 • event
A favourite annual fall tradition of Waynesville

Vintage Ohio Wine Festival — Vintage Ohio Wine Festival
August 02–03, 2019 • event
One of the best outdoor wine festivals in the state

4th of July in Dublin — 4th of July in Dublin
July 04 • event
The suburb of Columbus is famous for its Independence Day celebration with the Irish twist

Made in Ohio Festival — Made in Ohio Festival
September 04–06, 2020 • event
A showcase of Ohio crafters held on the Labor Day weekend since 2009

Columbus Marathon — Columbus Marathon
October 18, 2020 • event
One of the best fall marathons in the USA

Columbus Pride — Columbus Pride
June 19–20, 2020 • event
One of the largest pride festivals in the Midwest

Cuyahoga County Fair — Cuyahoga County Fair
August 11–16, 2020 • event
One of the oldest fairs in Ohio held since 1893

Halloween — Halloween
late September–early November • event
Get spooked and have fun in America's heartland

Kings Island WinterFest — Kings Island WinterFest
November 22–December 31, 2019 • event
One of the best Christmas festivals in the Cincinnati area

Brite Winter — Brite Winter
February 22, 2020 • event
Celebrate all the best things about Cleveland winter

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