If you’ve ever found yourself wandering through Goodale Park in late June and suddenly stumbled into a sea of local bands, food vendors, nonprofit booths, and people dancing in the grass with bare feet and big smiles, you have accidentally experienced ComFest.
And if you haven’t? Well, it’s about time you changed that.
Running 50+ years strong, the Columbus Community Festival is one of the city’s most prized events. Here’s everything you need to know!
So… what is ComFest Columbus?
Short for “Community Festival,” ComFest is a completely free, volunteer-run celebration of music, art, activism, and radical joy that’s been happening in Columbus since 1972. This year’s event will take place June 27 – 29 at Goodale Park, and yes, it’s going to be just as magical, chaotic, and inspiring as ever…