About the Event
Downtown Columbus' Winter Community Festival
Kick off the winter season in Columbus with live music, seasonal craft beers and some of the best fare from local food trucks at WinterFest Columbus. This annual event is presented by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.
Date and Hours
Dec. 7, 2024
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Admission
ADMISSION IS FREE! All food vendors will be open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food, concessions and beverages will be available during event hours only.
Location
WinterFest Columbus takes place at Bicentennial Park, 233 Civic Center Dr., Columbus, OH 43215. Located on the beautiful Scioto Mile in downtown Columbus.
Transportation & Accessibility
Attendees have many options for traveling to WinterFest Columbus, including by car, bus and bike.
Bus
Many local bus routes offer service to downtown Columbus and the Scioto Mile. For schedules and route details, visit COTA.
COTA
Bike
Ride your own bike or rent a CoGo to travel the many trails and bikeways that lead to the Scioto Mile.
Parking
Parking is located throughout downtown Columbus, including at COSI, National Veterans Memorial and Museum, and area surface lots. Illegally parked cars will be ticketed and towed. Reserve your parking ahead of time and save yourself the hassle through ParkColumbus.
ParkColumbus
Downtown Holiday Trolley Hop
Experience the magic of Downtown Columbus on the Downtown Holiday Trolley Hop organized by Capital Crossroads & Discovery SIDs! This free trolley runs every 20 minutes from 1–7 p.m. allowing you to hop on and off at all the festive stops, including WinterFest Columbus. So plan to spend all day enjoying all the seasonal fun downtown has to offer!
Accessibility
Accessible parking is available in area surface lots and parking garages. To use accessible parking, you will need to have a disability license plate, placard or other state-issued identification.
WinterFest Columbus is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are located in Bicentennial Park. Please note that WinterFest Columbus does not offer wheelchair or stroller rentals.
Learn More
For additional details on the festival, take a look at our frequently asked questions.