Its just not that big a deal…read more I'm going with 2 stars (per Yelp - I'v experienced better). I really have experienced better festivals. This event is supposed to be a community festival that showcases local business, but in the past several years the event just keeps getting more and more blah. There seems to be lots of canopies with vendors under them but its mostly roofing, siding, gutters, churches and other similar businesses. What I would like to see is more of the local businesses coming out to give back to the community by giving out coupons, samples etc. Maybe somebody who plans these events or is involved with these events will see this review and bring this to the right persons attention. There are bounce houses in the middle that are roped off and are only allowed by people with wrist bands. The bands cost $20, what?!? that's terrible. This event is not worth going to and I would recommend spending your time doing something else that is more fun. If I hear that the Festival has changed more to what a community festival should be then I will update my review.

This year was the 16th annual Powell Festival and it was the best I have been to in Ohio yet!…read moreIts right downtown Powell by the kids splash pad which is really nice and perfect for a hot summer day. They had so much to do for kids and adults alike. Foodwise I was a bit dissapointed but had eaten lunch before coming, so that was not a problem. The reason this gets 5 stars from me is that everything (expect for said food) was FREE! We actually left with 3 huge tote bags (also free) PACKED with free goodies! The festival is about local vendors/stores/shops/retailers promoting their businesses. So free toothbrushes/toothpastes from the dentists, free sunglasses from the optical stores, free snacks drinks and coupons from Giant Eagle, free facepainting, free videogame truck for the kids, free ice cream sundaes and coupons for free froyo from Cherry Berry, it went on and on, we spent hours just chatting with vendors and stocking up. Everyone was friendly and in good spirits, it was a great day and a festival I'll be back to for sure!

What's not to like. Fireworks, food, drinks and family. Oh, a concert with stuff for the kids. Wait…read morea minute, there is also fair food. I'm there. My man and I have been going for years. But would not have if it wasn't for his sister. She gets a spot each year. She goes early to mark her territory/spot. Usually there is another family there, but not this year. Also usually some friends of the kids also come, but alas no one else this year. There is a different act each year, we have seen some bands that I would not have been able to see in my youth. So I am thankful for that as well as my country, my health and my family. Peter Frampton was this year. We saw Little Richard a few years ago. Two years ago we took my mother, all the walking wasn't good for her. But she did have a good time watching the band and the fireworks. The only thing she had a problem with were the dogs. Go figure we had dogs my whole life and I didn't know my mom doesn't like dogs.

These were great for just small town fireworks. I headed over here with a friend on the 4th on a…read morewhim--we'd spent the day poolside and decided to check it out. I don't know a lot about fireworks, as I didn't grow in China nor am I a scientist/physicist type of person, but these looked good to me. Here's the trick: it's really crowded and there's no where to park. We got to the Dublin rec center just before they started and then stayed in the car in the air conditioning right next to a great viewing area. It was super hot this year--hottest 4th I can remember, so watching from the car worked out perfect. I wouldn't travel too far to see these, but if you are already close by they are worth it.

Great variety of food and goods! We always get some fresh meat products from one of farm vendors…read more Great time on a nice Saturday morning

I would say this is similar to the Worthington farmers market in terms of crowds, but much more…read moreenjoyable in other ways. This market runs the entire length of Longshore Street and it is closed off for pedestrian traffic only which is great. The market is on Saturdays from 9 AM to Noon in the summer. For your musical enjoyment, there were several folks performing live music which really adds to the experience. If you would like some breakfast while you shop, Saddleberk sells hot breakfast sandwiches and Sweetwaters has a tent outside their storefront with pastries and coffee (try the Dreamy cold brew). This market is mostly vendors selling speciality foods, gifts, jewelry, etc. I think there were only two or three vendors actually selling fruits and vegetables. Just like in Worthington, lots of big strollers and big dogs. The longest line was at The Crazy Cucumber, so if you are on a pickle run get there early.

This is the 2nd year that I participated in "Run the Lights" at Butch Bando's. It's one Saturday…read moremorning each year (and very early) where runners/walkers can do the light trail on foot! It's a very unique way to see the lights. The Bandos provide an excellent safety briefing (stay on the roads) and take great care to salt and clear the road for us. Any year that I'm shape/training for an upcoming race you can find me signing up for this one.

Went on thanksgiving after dinner with the in laws and we had a blast! The road while looking at…read morethe lights were narrow and I was scared I would hit a car! There were alot of lights and i paid $23 for my car and upon arrival they gave me a booklet if coupons and ads and a ticket stub to come back with $5 off! There is also Christmas music u just have to tune to 88.3 I think and made the experience worth it! There were lights from the entrance until u exited! My in laws are from Michigan and they said there is nothing like this back home and the kids wanted to go around again! Loved this and had a blast!

We are lucky to have access to such a great metro parks system here in central Ohio. High banks is…read moreno exception: well-maintained trails, gorgeous green space, and host to a fun (and free!) festival, the Central Ohio Folk Festival. Upon driving 1.5 miles into the park to reach the fest, we saw some nice park pavilions with hosted parties. Made a mental note that it's a great location for an outdoor party! Scenic, fun to spot wildlife (we saw turkeys!) and easily reached from the highway. It was our first time visiting the folk music festival and, on a gorgeous sunny day, we couldn't have asked for more. Friendly volunteers, gorgeous green open area, talented musicians throughout the 2-day event, a handful of great vendors and food choices, and awesome kid's crafts. It's family and dog-friendly. It's not crowded nor overpriced. I look forward to visiting next year!

The one word I can use to describe this festival is "kumbayah." I've only attended once found the…read moremusic to be 'authentic" and 'real'. The Columbus Folk Music Society partners with Metro Parks to present a 3 day hootenany of banjo pickin', old time country songs and folksy jam sessions. Friday night kicks the event off with a potluck dinner and the "world's worst song' contest. If you've got a really bad song in ya, you could possibly win a major award! Saturday and Sunday brings workshops, concerts and gospel sings. If you are a fan of bluegrass or folk music, I'd highly recommend checking out this festival for at least a day. It's a hippy-jam-fest-of-a-blast.

I have been coming to the Dublin Irish Festival for decades. How much it's grown is really amazing!…read moreCoffman Park has really turned I to a beautiful spot, too, with lots of playgrounds and landscaping. The fest itself is full of great vendors, food options, and so many talented performers and musicians. You can't fault any of the food or performance options! A few things of note: it's not cheap. Online price is $25 for over 12 years old. 11 and under are free and don't require tickets. A lot of free parking options nearly, too, which helps. We came at 4pm Friday, right at opening. It is honestly inexplicable how dirty the portajohns were already. There are so many but twice in two different locations, both pretty grody. Prices for food and drinks aren't cheap, either. Tokens for water/soda at the beverage tent are $4 per drink equivalent and beers are $8-9 as the cheapest option. Food trucks are a wide range, but I'd say a beef hot dog $7 and most meals $14-15. Maybe I'm stuck in 90s prices, though! All in all, if the weather is nice, it's a great way to hear music and shop some lovely vendors. Fun night out! I don't prefer to stay at night anymore because I'm not much of a partier, but it can be great fun.

The Dublin Irish Festival is an institution for a reason! To be honest, it's not an every year…read moreevent for me, there is a LOT going on, but it's definitely a must see. I think the festival is really well laid out. There are about 6 main stages, and some smaller event tents scattered throughout, in addition to the athletic area (don't miss the Highland Games, they're fascinating!). There is always music somewhere, but the tents are spread out enough that you don't get a lot of overflow. I like to go to the Games, the Police and Fire Pipe and Drum Corps, and this year, we spent a lot of time at the Celtic Rock stage. If you're going for the evening performances at the Rock stage, it's a good idea to bring a chair, though I don't know what you'd do with it earlier in the day..... Gaelic Storm on Saturday night was PACKED, and they weren't the headliner! There is a ton of food to chose from, and again, it's kind of scattered across the park to keep things moving. It's ALWAYS hot as heck for this festival. They have water refill stations, several, and again, throughout the park, which was an awesome option. I brought extra water, but really only needed one bottle. Parking is a pain in the butt - various business have paid parking to capitalize on the crowd (and who could blame them), and you can park for free a quarter to half mile away at various city owned properties. There are also one or more shuttle lots (also free) that I did not use, but my friend said was really easy. It's hot, it's crowded, you walk a lot, but the music and the people watching are great. No joke - I saw a group of Storm Troopers in kilts. Where else can you find that?!

The Daily Chores sculpture is one of the must-see public art pieces in Dublin, Ohio. This city has…read morea surprisingly large number of sculptures located all around town, and trying to hit them all was one of the highlights of my visit to Dublin. (If you visit dublinarts.org, you'll find a list of the public artworks and where they're located.) This sculpture is located in the historic district, right at the corner of Bridge and High Streets. You really can't miss it -- just look for the brick area on the corner. According to Dublin's art website, this piece was inspired by the town water pump that sat in the middle of the intersection in the early 1900s, which served as a source of water and a figurative "water cooler" where the townspeople would meet and catch up. The bronze and stone statues represent that time in Dublin's history.

Daily Chores is a neat sculpture designed by Michael Tizzano and made of bronze and stone. It was…read moredesigned to commemorate the old water pump that used to exist nearby, right in the middle of the road, where people would gather to get their water and chat. The Dublin Ohio webpage has some neat historic photos of this bit of inspiration, in addition to photos of the process of creation of the existing art piece, which is very interesting for those who enjoy history or art. The pump finally had to be retired when a motorist hit it - that new fangled invention, the car, was incompatible with the placement. Hopefully, the sculpture, with a location on the sidewalk/small plaza type area will be safer from such a fate!

I have visited the farmers market numerous times, but on this visit, I enjoyed lunch with a few…read morefriends at their café. They have indoor or outdoor seating and it was a nice day so we sat out on the patio. They serve food until 2 PM, and it's a combination of baked goods and sandwiches. I enjoyed a nice coffee cake muffin and some pasta salad. The staff is very friendly.

Good service great food!! Enjoyed the selection in the gift area bought a couple of dressings and…read morespreads. Had the regular coffee and it was delicious.

Glad this event was held indoors due to the rain but don't let that fool you, the crowd came out…read moretoday to enjoy this event. Every one was in a buying mood. Candy from the Buckeye lady was off the charts since it was my first time trying the famous candy. I think I'm in love. The Italian cookie (more like a cake) was delicious. Raspberry and strawberry I can't decide. I'll take both thank you. Walked away with a bag of apples, spinach and cheese bread, popcorn weeds and cross sweet buns. I was told this event will be held outside once the weather gets warmer and that it will be much bigger. So do yourself a solid and be sure to keep a watch out for this event.

This was my first in door version of the farmers market in Worthington. I was so glad because it…read morewas quite chilly outside. There were tons of vendors. Lots of breads and cheeses along with unique items such as coffees and gluten-free vendors. We spent way too much haha but had a great time and went home with veggies, meats, pure honey, flowers, cheeses, breads, jams, so much yummy stuff. Will be back for sure!

We've been to bad dance places, believe me. Powell Dance Academy is worthy of five stars. The…read moreteachers care about the students, the instruction is top-notch and the communication is thorough. I would highly recommend this studio for someone looking to brush up on their skills or to bring up the young 'uns. Swing on by!

Good dance Academy, our granddaughter enjoys tap and ballet at Powell Dance Academy. They also…read moredo a great job with dance camps during school time off, such as spring break and holidays.