Header and event photo credit: Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival

The Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival, a local tradition for 60 years, began in August 1966 following a 1965 dedication that honored Alexander Livingston and declared Reynoldsburg the birthplace of the tomato. The inaugural event featured a tomato fight, a dog show, art exhibitions, a queen’s pageant and a parade. Now, fast-forward six decades and join in on the party at the 2025 Tomato Festival from August 7-9 to celebrate this unique tradition with fantastic food, live entertainment and more!

This Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., ¡Festival Latino! returns for two full days of vibrant music, dance, food and culture at Genoa Park. What began as a five-hour pilot in 1996 has grown into one of the city’s most beloved summer events. Since 2009, CAPA has produced this free, family-friendly festival, which brings world-class Latin music, Ohio-based performers, children’s activities and delicious Latin American cuisine to downtown Columbus.

Following the release of their fifth album, Cosmic Selector Vol. 1, indie rock band Lord Huron brings their unique sound to the outdoor stage at Kemba Live! on Friday, August 8. Opening for Lord Huron is Kentucky singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman, the 2023 Americana Music Association’s Emerging Artist of the Year, who dropped her third studio album, Planting by the Signs, earlier this summer. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for Friday's show.

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Now through August 10, COSI is bringing the farm to the city during Farm Days in celebration of agriculture, science and animals! Attendees can get up close with real farm equipment, meet live animals (including hatching baby chicks) and learn directly from farmers about how food grows and where it comes from.

This Saturday, August 9, the producers of Summer614 present the Columbus Funk Fest at Columbus Commons. The festival features a lineup of national and regional funk artists, including Dayton’s own Zapp Band, along with Midnight Star, Karyn White, Ready for the World and DJ Mix Master Ice. General admission tickets are required for the event.

Please note: We are not responsible for event logistics or ticketing. For any inquiries, contact the host or event organizer.