General admission tickets to the fair are $8. | Photo by the Ohio State Fair
Think summer is slowing down? Think again. August brings one last hurrah of sun-soaked fun, from sky-high stunts to street festivals.
Bookmark this list, round up your crew, and get ready to make the most of the month. Here are the top events we recommend heading to in August.
Ohio State Fair Now-Sunday, Aug. 3 | Ohio Expo Center & State Fair
Enjoy the attractions, see a concert, and try new foods like a deep-fried taco and a Thanksgiving sundae.
Dublin Irish Festival Friday, Aug. 1-Sunday, Aug. 3 | Coffman Park, Dublin
From a 5K to a dog show, this fest celebrating Irish culture has something for everyone.
Columbus Air Show Friday, Aug. 22-Sunday, Aug. 24 | Rickenbacker International Airport
Keep your eyes to the skies for performers like the US Navy Blue Angels.
Columbus Greek Festival Friday, Aug. 29-Monday, Sept. 1 | The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Take a cathedral tour, watch live performers, and learn to cook Greek foods at this 52nd annual event.
The perfect summer shoes — aka these DV by Dolce Vita mules featuring a sleek pointed-toe, modern hardware, and a cushioned footbed. Don’t mind us getting them in all four colors while they’re up to 50% off.
Quinn XCII wsg Chelsea Cutler | 7 p.m. | Ohio Expo Center & State Fair | $46+ | The two pop stars will serenade fans at one of the largest junior fair shows in the nation.
Labubu & Charms | 6-7 p.m. | Little Sky Stone | $61+ | Bring your own Labubu or purchase a new one, then style it with a new outfit and a custom charm necklace.
Sunday, Aug. 3
Buzz & Bloom Fest | 12-4 p.m. | Easton Town Center | Free | Learn about bees and honey harvesting, enjoy a live acoustic performance, and shop for sustainable products at pop-up booths.
Monday, Aug. 4
Savoring Portugal | 6-8 p.m. | Mitchell Hall | $102 | Learn the techniques behind making dishes like pork and clams, peri-peri pepper chicken, and orange olive oil cake.
Tuesday, Aug. 5
Gwinnett Stripers vs. Columbus Clippers | 7:05 p.m. | Huntington Park | $13+ | It’s Tansky Tuesday Dime-A-Dog Night at the ballpark, so enjoy all of the 10-cent glizzies you can stomach.
Wednesday, Aug. 6
Farmers Market | Wednesday, Aug. 6-Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Free | Shop local produce, baked goods, specialty foods, handmade items, and health + beauty products every Wednesday — plus, kids can participate in Veggie Champs for Veggie Bucks.*
The Struts | 7 p.m. | Newport Music Hall | $50+ | Catch the British rock band on the 10th anniversary tour of their debut album, “Everybody Wants.”
Saturday, Aug. 9
Uptown Untapped | 6-10 p.m. | Uptown Westerville , Westerville | Sip and savor at Westerville’s Original Craft Beer Festival featuring local craft brews, bites, and live music.*
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Borgata Pizza may have left Budd Dairy Food Hall, butthat wasn’t their last slice. Instead, you can find them inside Old North Arcade Bar starting Sunday, Aug. 31, serving up New York-style pizzas. (614now)
Try This
A new and free series is taking over High Street in downtown Columbus with fitness activities, games, food trucks, and local business activation. “UnderCurrent: Walk, Roll, and Play” begins on Sunday, Aug. 24 and returns in September + October.
Transit
Expect road work along Spruce Street and Wall Street near the North Market after City Council approved $4.2 million in improvements. This includes updated curbs, paver and concrete sidewalks, street trees, and street lighting. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Biz
There have been numerous headlines around the Intel construction — but what does it all mean? NBC4 took a dive into what the tech giant means by “slowing construction” on the microchip factory. (NBC4)
Read
“What Dan Read” is a new section at the Whitehall Columbus Metropolitan Library location dedicated to Dan Pelzer, a local avid reader who recently died. In his time, he checked out 3,599 books from the local library, all of which he cataloged into a list that the Whitehall branch now possesses. (10TV)
Trending
Did you catch the tribute to Johnny Gaudreau in the new “Happy Gilmore 2" movie on Netflix? Adam Sandler sports a purple hockey jersey with the No. 13 on the back, which is a subtle reference to “Johnny Hockey,” who is from New Jersey where the film was shot.
Ranked
Columbus just got a gold star in good manners. A new report from Far & Wide ranks CBUS among the most polite cities in the U.S., noting residents’ friendliness and focus on everyday courtesies like saying “please” and “thank you.”
Sports
Junior quarterback Lincoln Kienholz is emerging as the unexpected leader in the Ohio State football locker room heading into the new season. Get the latest news, analysis, and insider information for the Buckeyes with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Job
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Number
$1.21 trillion. That’s the eye-popping amount Americans owed in credit card debt in 2024 — a record high. If you owe more than $10,000, Freedom Debt Relief could help by offering a personalized debt settlement plan with no upfront fees + one low monthly payment.*
Older Adults
Beyond bulk deals and clipping coupons, did you know several retailers offer customers 55+ hefty discounts — sometimes up to 20% off? Learn about key Senior discounts and several more savings hacks older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth at age 50+.*
Shop
Could your feet be comfier right now? We’ve got two summer shoe recommendations: these ultra-cushioned pillow slides and tried and true classic Crocs.*
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
After a nice month-long break, I’m officially back, CBUS. I spent all of July running, reading, and writing so I’m full of ideas that I can’t wait to share. As always, thanks for reading and stay tuned for much more.
Plus, here’s a bonus for reading this far: Seth Meyers is coming to Mershon Auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 25.
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