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Festivals are a source of great pride for local communities and provide a venue for public engagement in the arts in Ohio. Competitive exhibitions showcase Ohio’s wealth of artistic talent and encourage artists through exposure and awards. From juried exhibitions and multi-day festivals to arts-and-crafts bazaars and seasonal events, these experiences play a crucial role in enhancing cultural tourism, celebrating our heritage, and supporting Ohio’s economy. The Ohio Arts Council’s Festival Directory is a free resource for the public to engage with the arts and for artists to discover opportunities.

The submission window for the 2020 Ohio Festival Directory has closed. A limited number of hard copies of the directory will be sent to a select number of locations (listed below) in early January 2020. Please note that events are able to be added and edited at any time using this new online Festival Directory system. However, changes and submissions must have been received by Nov. 15, 2019, in order to be included in the printed version. Those seeking to list additional events are encouraged to submit a free listing on ArtsinOhio.com.

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For those who are eager to explore Ohio’s rich arts and cultural scene, ArtsinOhio.comallows you to search for events across Ohio by event, date, venue and more. If you want to promote an event, join the thousands of Ohio organizations already listing new events daily. ArtsinOhio.com welcomes all of the Buckeye State’s arts and cultural groups, from zoos to theaters, historical societies to Ohio festivals.

A partnership between the Ohio Arts Council, Cincinnati USA Regional Tourism Network, Experience Columbus, and Destination Cleveland. Additional support is provided by the Greater Columbus Arts Council and TourismOhio. Media support is provided by Ohio Magazine.

Ashtabula County | Tourist Information Center I-90 Westbound

Belmont County | Tourist Information Center I-70 Westbound

Butler County

Tourist Information Center I-75 Northbound

Tourist Information Center I-75 Southbound

Preble County | Tourist Information Center I-70 Eastbound

Scioto County | Tourist Information Center US 23

Warren County | Tourist information Center I-71 Northbound

Washington County | Tourist Information Center I-77 Northbound

Wood County

Tourist Information Center I-75 Northbound

Tourist Information Center I-75 Southbound

The OAC cannot guarantee the print copy supply at any given location. Please be in touch with your local or regional office before traveling to a pick-up location.

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When using this resource, please be mindful that, starting in March 2020, the DeWine Administration issued multiple orders and directives to prohibit mass gatherings, including many types of events and festivals, in order to limit and slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Listings in the Ohio Arts Council’s Festival Directory were compiled in fall 2019 before the coronavirus outbreak, based on information supplied by proprietors and promoters of the individual festivals and competitions. It is likely that many events and festivals for spring or summer 2020 have been cancelled or postponed.

As noted in the online and print festival directory, the OAC is not responsible for the accuracy of this information. Information may be subject to change. Prior to traveling, please confirm dates and locations of festivals by visiting the festival’s website or contacting the organizer listed in the directory, and please be mindful of the state’s efforts to limit spread of the coronavirus. Thank you.