2026 Spring Festivals in Ohio You Don’t Want to Miss
Even though the weather may not feel like it, spring is just around the corner and that means that festive season is officially underway.
From maple syrup festivals and tulip blooms to food festivals, there is plenty to do during the spring season.
This statewide guide highlights 30+ spring festivals in Ohio (2026) happening March through Memorial Day weekend so you can start planning your weekend adventures now.
Note: Many spring festivals are weather-dependent. Always check event pages before visiting.
🌺March Festivals in Ohio🌺
Central Ohio
Arnold Sports Festival – Columbus
March 5-8, 2026
Columbus Brew Festival – Columbus
March 7, 2026
Northeast Ohio
Maple Madness Driving Trail – Multiple NE Ohio location
March 7-8 & March 14-15, 2026
Cabin Fever Arts Festival – Hillsboro
March 28, 2026
Southwest Ohio
Cincinnati International Wine Festival – Cincinnati
March 5-7, 2026
Cincinnati Bockfest – Cincinnati
March 6-8, 2026
Northwest Ohio
Maple Syrup Festival – Lima
March 8, 2026
🌺April Festivals in Ohio🌺
Central Ohio
Grove City EcoFest – Grove City
April 18, 2026
Arbor Day Festival – Newark
April 25, 2026
Spring at the Round Barn – Lancaster
April 24-25, 2026
Timbuk Farms Tulip Festival – Granville
Mid-April 2026
Ashville Viking Festival – Ashville
Last Saturday of April
COSI Science Festival – Columbus
April 29 – May 2, 2026
Northeast Ohio
Geauga County Maple Festival – Chardon
April 23-26, 2026
White House Fruit Farm Tulip Experience – Canfield
April 2026
Southeast Ohio
Athens International Street Fair – Athens
April 11, 2026
Pike County Dogwood Festival – Piketon
April – 24-26, 2026
Southwest Ohio
Sugar Maple Festival – Bellbrook
April 24 -26, 2026
Eastern European Heritage Experience – Dayton
April 18. 2026
Cincinnati Earth Day Festival – Cincinnati
April 19, 2026
🌺May Festivals in Ohio🌺
Central Ohio
Newark Strawberry Festival – Newark
May 29-31, 2026
Asian Festival – Columbus
May 23 – 24, 2026
Delaware Arts Festival – Delaware
May 16 – 17, 2026
Deer Creek Dam Days – Williamsport
May 27 – 30, 2026
Dennison Railroad Festival – Dennison
May 29 – 31, 2026
Northeast Ohio
Blossom Time Festival – Chagrin Falls
May 21-24, 2026
Berea National Rib Cook-Off – Berea
May 22-25, 2026
Zoar Maifest – Zoar
May 8 – 9, 2026
Southeast Ohio
Wild Turkey Festival – McArthur
May 7-10, 2026
Moonshine Festival – New Straitsville
May 22- 25, 2026
Feast of the Flowering Moon – Chillicothe
May 22- 24, 2026
Southwest Ohio
Spring Fest in the Burg – Miamisburg
May 15 – 17, 2026
Hamvention – Greene County Fairgrounds
May 15 -17, 2026
Dayton Vegan Spring Market – Dayton
May 17, 2026
Fleurs de Fête Wine Festival – Dayton
May 17, 2026
Young’s Dairy Memorial Day Weekend Festival – Yellow Springs
May 21 – 25, 2026
Northwest Ohio
Oak Openings Bluebell Festival – Toledo
May 2026
Best Spring Flower Festivals in Ohio
⭐Timbuk Farms Tulip Festival – Granville
⭐White House Fruit Farm Tulip Experience – Canfield
⭐Hocking Hills Wildflower Festival
⭐Dawes Arboretum Arbor Festival – Newark
Tips for Visiting Spring Festivals in Ohio
✔Arrive early (popular festivals fill parking lots fast)
✔Bring cash for small vendors
✔Buy tickets early for the festivals requiring tickets
✔Dress in layers (Ohio spring weather changes quickly)
✔Check event pages for rain-date updates
✔Bring a tote bag for local finds
Plan More Ohio Spring Adventures
Looking for more seasonal things to do?
Explore:
- Easter egg hunts in Ohio
- Ohio tulip festivals
- Spring break trips in Ohio
- Best day trips from Columbus
Disclaimer: Eat Stay Play Ohio shares events for informational purposes. Dates, times, and availability may change, verify details with the official event page before attending.
