The daffodils are blooming, the days are longer, and Major League Baseball is in full swing. As we break out the cargo shorts and tank tops, there are plenty of things to do in Delaware County. Grab your planner and mark these dates for fun.
Delaware Arts Festival – May 17-18: The 50th annual Delaware Arts Festival will be held at on Sandusky and Winter streets in downtown Delaware. For more information, including parking and the free shuttle service, click here.
The Memorial Tournament – May 26-June 1: Who knew? The Delaware Arts Festival and the Memorial Tournament are the same age. The 50th Memorial tees off from Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin. Visit thememorialtournament.com for ticket information.
FUNBOX World’s Largest Bounce Park at Polaris Fashion Place – May 26-Sept. 1: FUNBOX will set up a snow cone vendor and 25,000-square feet of mostly connected bounce houses and slides in the parking lot in front of the main entrance to Polaris Fashion Place. Get tickets here.
Taste of Delaware – June 17: A delicious culinary experience this is a pub-crawl-type fundraiser where you will try dishes from local restaurants, food trucks, and vendors.
Powell Festival – June 20-21: This two-day event is held at Village Green Park in downtown Powell. There will be music, food and lots for the kids to do. For more information, visit: Powell Festival – City of Powell
Delaware County Beer & Wine Festival – June 28: This annual festival is held at Boardman Arts Park in downtown Delaware. The festival includes live music, art vendors, a silent auction and lots of beer and wine. Keep an eye out – tickets go on sale in May!
Foodees Food & Culture Festival at Tanger Columbus – July 4-6: More than 40 food trucks and vendors will set up at Tanger, offering everything from BBQ to international fare to sweets. For more information and hours, visit tanger.com/columbus/events
Taste of Powell – July 13: Sample foods from some of Powell’s outstanding restaurants at this one-day event. It’s a crawl-style tour, so the sampling takes place in the restaurants featuring a bite, drink, or specialty menu item. RSVP to the event!
LIVE @ Polaris presents Summerfest – July 26: This year’s event will feature Town & Country and The Menus. Enjoy food trucks, alcohol sales with proceeds benefiting the Epilepsy Alliance of Ohio and FREE kids face painting and balloon twisting. For more information, click here.
Delaware Music Festival – July 26: Held at Boardman Arts Park in downtown Delaware, the festival will feature 8 local bands from noon to 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale in May. Admission is $8 in advance and $10 at the gate. Veterans and seniors can buy tickets at the gate for $8. Fifteen and under is free. For more information, visit: Delaware Music Festival
Columbus Zoo Lantern Festival – July 31-Oct 5: This display is amazing. The zoo puts up more than 70 sets of Asian lanterns, illuminating paths throughout the zoo. The lantern displays are available for viewing Thursday-Sunday evenings, and parking is free. For more information, visit: Columbus Zoo | Lantern Festival
Back to School Bash at Tanger Columbus – Aug. 8: Bring your kids to Tanger for this great FREE event. More information coming soon!
Sunbury Sizzle & Sounds – Aug. 16: Come to the Sunbury Town Square for a day of food, great music and activities. Shuttles will be available to get you to the square. More information coming soon!
By: Robin Yocum
