Columbus is a hub for good grub, but the summer is when this food city truly shines. This summer, the city is heating up with food festivals to satisfy your appetite all summer. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur, an ice cream enthusiast or a bit of everything in between, Columbus boasts an impressive array of food festivals for any and all foodies.

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May 25-26
Land-Grant Brewing Company
Celebrate the Ohio strawberry season at Land Grant with Jeni’s annual Strawberry Jam. Headlining the fruity festival are Jeni’s Strawberry Buttermilk Ice Cream, Hirsch Fruit Farm’s hand-picked strawberries, Land-Grant Brewing Company’s new Strawberry Rhubarb Ale and Fox in the Snow’s famous Strawberry Shortcake. The festival also includes a lineup of entertainment on both Saturday and Sunday, from jazz performances to kid’s rock n’ roll bands.
June 8
McFerson Commons
Taste an array of wines at Columbus Summer Wine Festival, from highly-rated pours to brands new to the scene. Guests can sample more than 30 different wines, and while they sip, they can peruse through more than 40 vendors from the Front Street Flea.
Uncorked: Columbus Wine Festival
June 22
COSI
No need to fear if you can't make Columbus Summer Wine Festival -- the 4th annual Uncorked: Columbus wine festival will take place at COSI soon after. Taste more than 100 wine and bubblies from all around the world, and pair your pour with bites from various food trucks. Your ticket also gives you exclusive after-hours access to the museum, which includes special interactive exhibits.
July 12-13
Scioto Peninsula
The Columbus Food Truck Festival returns to Downtown Columbus for its 13th year with the city’s best food on wheels. More than 100,000 people flock to this festival each year for more than 50 food trucks, live music an array of local artists and retailers and more!
For two days, you can feast on your favorite local tacos, ice cream and more while you enjoy the sights of downtown alongside music and shopping.
BONUS: Columbus Food Truck Festival will offer double the fun this year, with the second event taking place at Hilliard’s Franklin County Fairgrounds, August 17 from 11 a.m.- 10 p.m.
July 19-21
Bicentennial Park
This annual festival combines soulful tunes with delicious barbecue for a weekend that has become a staple to Columbus summers. Enjoy more than 39 vendors, including 15 different rib vendors from around town. You can also enjoy your favorite local sounds all weekend long, with 45 musical acts.
You can wash down your savory meal with drafts from Jackie O's Brewery, cocktails from Fling Craft Cocktails, wine from Vinette or Pepsi soft drinks. This event is free of charge, but come hungry, because the streets will be lined with mouthwatering barbecue all weekend long.
Aug. 8-10,
Huber Park, Reynoldsburg
Head to the birthplace of the tomato for a food festival that has been a tradition for more than 50 years. The Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival includes entertainment such as live performances and carnival rides, tomato wars, a spaghetti eating contest and plenty more tomato-centric festivities. Find tomatoes in a variety of juicy forms, from Bloody Mary to saucy spaghetti. For some adventure, check out the festival rides and the Pickleball Tournament.
Aug. 30- Sept. 2
Fortress Obetz
This four-day festival is a celebration packed with entertainment, rides and all things zucchini. Enjoy concerts, fair rides, car shows and astonishing range of zucchini dishes. From zucchini egg rolls to zucchini mini donuts, you can find this summer squash in every form imaginable at the Obetz Zucchinifest.
Megan Brokamp is a contributing writer at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.