Central Ohio Folk Festival

Start: Saturday, June 6, 2026 10:30AM
End: Sunday, June 7, 2026 5:30PM

The Central Ohio Folk Festival is an annual, two-day, family-friendly celebration of music and community, taking place June 6 & 7, 2026. Set in the beautiful Bank Run Metro Park in Lockbourne, Ohio, the festival features multiple stages showcasing a refreshing mix of folk, roots, and Americana performances by regional, local, and national artists. Are you a music lover itching to catch some live roots music in a great outdoor setting? A musician eager to hone your craft or join in spontaneous jam sessions? Or perhaps you’re looking for an event the whole family can enjoy? You’ll find it all here. Festival offerings include 30-plus music workshops for all levels and instruments, and five open jam tents—each with a distinct focus: bluegrass, old-time, folk-folk mix, pure song, and one just for beginners. In addition to four performance stages, the festival features music, storytelling, and crafts for kids, youth and young adult programming, a festival store, food trucks, and Nocterra craft beer. Please note, no alcohol is permitted coming into or leaving the grounds. Community favorites like the opening and closing sing-alongs and daily drum circles bring everyone together in the spirit of music and connection. Thank you for joining us to celebrate two days of roots music at the Central Ohio Folk Festival! Produced by the Columbus Folk Music Society and co-sponsored by WCBE 90.5 FM. For more information and to buy tickets, check us out at: columbusfolkmusicsociety.org/festival. General Admission: Presale - $10, Onsite - $15 General Admission + headliner preferred seating: $20 17 and under - FREE Your ticket provides entrance for both days