The Yummiest Festivals in Columbus

"Had meant to go Sunday but had a chance Saturday, so I swung by. Later than I had intended, and yeah, some of the booths were out. But there was still plenty to eat at 4pm. (I got there at 2, left at 4.) 10 samples, all a decent size- smaller than a restaurant portion, but just right for sampling or even sharing. First thing I saw inside the entry was Alaska, with reindeer sausage, and it was tasty- a little zip, nice roll, interesting sauce. The line for Maine lobster rolls was long, so I hopped into it while I ate. The lobster roll was excellent- big fresh chunks of lobster with a tiny bit of mayo coating. I had hoped to compare with the Connecticut hot buttered lobster roll, but they were out. Moved on to scrapple, pulled pork, sour cream raisin pie, etc. The Minnesota wild rice soup was awesome- thick, flavorful. The chislik from Nebraska was good, but basically just meat on a stick- kind of like steak fondue in flavor and texture. The runza from South Dakota was good hand food: sort of like a Hot Pocket, with meat, onions, cabbage, etc., inside. The Idaho steak fingers were a surprise: tender chunks, battered and fried. Amazing. I tried to sample things I had never had or even heard of, and did pretty well with that. The more popular items did seem to run out (but also replenish often.) The chefs were nice, and eager to share info about the food. The event was well-planned and nicely laid out. I do wish there was a map (though it's not so big that you can't just walk around finding stuff to try.) Also more trash cans, and perhaps places to sit or stand to eat near the center. But there were plenty of both along the edges, and the place was clean and easy to navigate. The alcohol section was pretty crowded, but lines moved quickly. I tried a couple of beers. Local groups and businesses had booths, often handing out freebies. Oh, try the Topo Chico water- very good. Yelp had some stickers and other swag. It's 11am now on Sunday- get there soon, get some good stuff, leave full and happy. Tip: buy in advance if you still can, and save $10."

"It's gets better every year folks!I do love this festival - it's a great mix of young, old, families, hipsters, yp's - you name it! It's my favorite autumn festival.Well spread out, you can escape the crowds easily and peruse the lovely children's area or wander among the vendors. True, many of the vendors are not focused on German goods, though I felt there were far more here this time around that had more fun stuff (hand knitted scarves, pottery, iron work, jewelry and more) than services or flea market type stuff. I picked up some nice charms for my pandora bracelet.It's true, food and beer is ridiculously expensive - the food more so than the beer. $6 for 16 oz import isn't too bad at a festival (go to a sporting event and it's $8 or $9). I just spring for the litre and take my time sipping it. The souvenir mug is plastic, but I guess it has to be when people are drinking heavily.We skipped food entirely this year. One of Schmidt's frankefurters (hot dog) was I think $6 or $7? A plate was $12. Way too much - we just toddled over to Schmidt's the real restaurant afterward that weekend. About a 10-12 oz serving size of cabbage and noodles was $8 or $9. Instead, we put our money to the beer. It was great!Love the oompah bands and I agree with another poster - more oompah, less rock. But, you have to make it appealing to many different people. That said, there are two large main stages, so there really is something for everyone.What impresses me the most is how the livestock halls of the Ohio State Fair are magically transformed into bier gartens! I mean, it's really beautiful and fun filled with mums, pumpkin, bunting and ceiling fixtures. It takes you away from Columbus for an evening!"

"Some may call be crazy, but even moreso than the Columbus Art Show that used to be down on the river and recently moved to Broad Street, this is the Arts Festival I look forward to most each year.Less pretense, more affordability, less crowds, and easier parking. Sure its still got the same nasty fair-food and sure there isn't enough shade, but that is of little concern when browsing the top quality art at relatively bargain basement prices (compare this festival to Columbus, Ann Arbor, Black Swamp, Birmingham.....enough said on prices.)If I had only one complaint it would simply be to make the event more than one day so that those with family engagements for Labor day would have a chance to visit on Sunday."

"I love a holiday crafts festival and this is one of the great ones. It took us hours to walk through and see all of the vendor booths.Parking was $6 and entrance fee was $7 per person. The crowds weren't too bad - definitely steady and busy but not overwhelming. They had everything from hand painted chocolates and local dairy cheese, to art pieces selling for thousands of dollars. Some of the art work on display was unbelievably beautiful. There are many things I would have liked to have taken home (with a much bigger budget.)Most of the artisans were really friendly and helpful with any questions. Many also said they sell on Etsy and will ship online orders. I look forward to making this an annual holiday outing."

"From Pataskala, and have seen this street fair grow and get bigger every year. There is no entrance fee here... I recommend that you come in the evening, its cooler, the ride's light up and we have live music after 8pm. There is gambling here, which is always fun to try out."

"Super fun, well organized, lots of fun for everyone!This event had been going on for 15 years, it was well planned, well executed and attended by so many people.The business had canopies all up and down the Main Street. Each canopy had friendly people handing out candy to the kids and telling the adults about their stores.There was live music, a fire truck, food trucks, and much much more.This event was fun and entertaining. The event was attend by so many families."

"Lucy Depp Park is actually a private neighborhood that puts together a terrific light show. 2022 was the 6th year for it, and it was bigger and better than ever. The show, set to a custom music track accessed on 87.9 FM, lasts for 7 minutes, and you can circle around as many times as you want during the open hours. It is free, with optional donation (donations go to Peace for Paws Ohio). We ended up looping around five times to fully enjoy checking out the various pieces - it's fun to see the dancing lights on the trees in the forest and all sorts of neat holiday and character elements. The kid was a big fan of the Baby Yoda by the stream in particular. The show runs from Black Friday through January 1. It is a one way loop due to the narrowness of the street - be sure to pay attention to the signage. A terrific option for checking out some holiday lights!"

"This is a nice arts and crafts show, if your into home decor, housewares, knickknacks, and crafty gift-giving. I'm a tee shirt lover, and there weren't too many people selling them, so note to self. Prices overall seemed reasonable. Some things I could probably make with wooden pallets and some paint, but hey. Thank goodness much of this weekend event takes place IN the tree canopy, otherwise it'd be brutal on hot days. There's several different food venders - no, it's not fair food. Some reasonable pricing, some seemed a bit much; but, hey, I went, I saw, I supported, life-lessons learned. Oh, and a few shirts to add to my"

"Always have a blast at the Asian Festival. Good food, entertainment, and we spend hours exploring each year. We like to grab some food and grab a seat on the grass in the park and enjoy some food. We have been attending for well over 10 years, only time we have missed was when it was cancelled during Covid. I would absolutely recommend and it so educational to see the different countries, heritage, art, and cultures represented."

"Boy do the Greeks know how to have a good time! And where best to have that good time? At church, of course. Columbus's Greek community has been celebrating their heritage with a 4-day festival for almost 40 years every Labor Day weekend. It takes place at the beautiful Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation. The festival opens Friday morning and closes shop Monday evening. The $5 admission is well worth it, especially since it gives you re-entry for the entire duration of the festival. First and foremost, the food is unbelievable and very well-priced. It should be since most of it is made by the congregation. You can bank on finding the usual suspects: Pastitio, Mousaka, Spanakopita, Tyropita, Keftedes, and Greek Salad, as well as a vast array of pastries. The food is served up very simply cafeteria-style. Grab a tray, pick a line and work your way through the various dishes- then pay up at the very end. There's plenty of pincic-table style seating both inside and outside the church. There is even a courtyard off to one side, where (if you're lucky enough to get a table) one can escape the hustle and bustle of the main festival area. A bulk of the festival takes places in the area along High Street, where Hellenic singers, dancers, actors, and a variety of other entertainment continues non-stop, from sun up to sun down. When the Festival Dancers are not formally performing, everyone can join in the dancing. Outdoor vendors sell Greek fast food (like gyros and kebabs), greek coffee and plenty of booze. You'll find beer, wine and of course, the ouzo flows unendingly. I'm not a fan of open roasting of animals, but they do hold a traditional lamb roast dinner. Tours of the amazing Byzantine-style cathedral are offered on a regular basis. Even if you do not go on a formal tour, gotta check out the mosaics. They are very special. An icon exhibition is on permanent display in the church, but during the festival, vendors line the halls of the church, sellings art, textiles and small icons.I have never come to the festival more than one day each year, but I have attended different days and hours from year to year- and must admit, every single time has been fun in a different way. Ulike other festivals, where I tend to skip a year or two before going back, I do not easily tire of the Greek Festival."

"A great street fair, held weekly during the summer. We stopped in and wandered around. Lots of kids and dogs. Musicians playing in front yards. Tons of food trucks. Many vendors, including lots of pet stuff. The whole street is blocked off, so you can wander safely. Parking is tight, and many areas require permits, but we lucked on a spot just around the corner.It was busy at 7pm on a hot summer evening, but not crazy. We could walk, with a stroller. Everyone was super friendly. Lots of shops there, of course, and restaurants.A great, fun summer event."

"This is a great new light display in the Columbus area, and it's nice to that it is both reusing the space near Historic Crew Stadium and it is located in an area of town that didn't already have a light show. We figured that, like most light shows, it would probably pick up on traffic closer to the holidays and once schools are out on break, so we opted for a weekday prior to either of those, and so we were able to drive right in. I had purchased our ticket in advance online, and it was a quick ticket scan and off we went. Both the friendly staff and the signage at the entrance directed us to 88.9 on the radio for the festive holiday music to accompany our light journey. Notable light sights included two light tunnels, a prehistoric Christmas section showcasing dinosaurs, an international Christmas/holiday display, 12 Days of Christmas, a towering waving Barbie with a Santa hat on, a very impressive monster truck, and a variety of great Santa Clauses participating in delivering gifts, going down chimneys, and relaxing on vacation. Signage indicates that you should maintain 5 mph speed throughout the display, and it took us about 20 minutes. We enjoyed checking out what Magic of Lights had to offer!"

"First time at the Bratwurst Festival. Lots of food vendors and few Bratwurst variety except for the Pita shredded bratwurst. I did purchase a upside down umbrella! Not much of a crowd but today is the first day and it was early. Parking is $5 and lots of lots close to where the festival is in downtown Bucyrus."

"I like festivals and Comfest is the best one in Columbus. It has often been said it's not as fun as it was. That is true because now everyone wants to be there and the assholes ruin it for the rest of us. It's free so you can't complain about it because you're not forced to buy anything. The music is not always good but it's nice background noise while passed out under a tree, and the vendors sell lots of cool local products.If you haven't been there you should know a few things. It's in Goodale Park, a really nice park any time of the year. There's lots of space to stretch out and watch bands or people. It gets crowded around the stages and on the streets. People walk so fucking slow. Another problem is getting there. It's better to not drive if you can. Busses go past the park. There's parking along several streets if you can walk. On Sundays the city has free parking at meters. The people in charge say you shouldn't bring pets. Attendees are like fuck that, and bring their dogs, pigs, and whatever anyway. It's not a good place for them. There are loud noises and many people so they go crazy. The beer process is kind of weird. First you buy tokens then you use them when you buy the beer. This means you have to wait in line twice. It also can be a long wait. The beer is also expensive. A 20 oz. of something is about $7. It also has other alcohol options like wine. A review of Comfest is not complete without talking about the boobs. Yes, there's a few topless chicks there and many of them shouldn't be. Many like the attention but some get offended if stared at. There's some you should ask before taking pictures. I think Comfest is good for the city of Columbus. It's a fun way to blow the weekend and to act like an idiot. There are lots of music and people to see and it's all free so get there."

"Last year, I'd heard about it. This year I got to check it out. I wasn't prepared for how huge the festival was. There were so many unique and wonderful vendors. The artists represent the best from all over the country and I've actually seen some of them in Tampa before. This festival spans streets and over bridges, it offers music and acting talent - basically it's a festival that celebrates all sorts of creativity and I'm really glad I got a chance to experience it."

"I've been to this festival for several years and usually enjoy it. As of late, however, it's getting super crowded and you wait in long lines for food that can be meh. It's hard to decide which truck to visit and don't be swayed by the trophies displayed. Prices are high and crowd management can be better. We may skip next year. Food truck festival is better IMO."

"Finally made it down here- this is one of those famous local festivals that I kinda avoid, since I expect to be overwhelmed by the crowds and underwhelmed by the attractions. I still need to get to the popcorn festival and the pumpkin festival, and I have been living near or driving through the towns they are in for essentially my entire life.Anyway, today Sweetie and I had a day off, and came down here to check it out. And had a pretty good time. It wasn't too crowded on Friday evening, parking and admission are free, and there were a lot of food stands and vendors. Every single person we met was friendly. There was all the usual fair food, which is enough to get me interested any day. Unfortunately there wasn't much tomato-based food. I tried spicy tomato jam (good, a little spicy, a little sweet) and tomato basil popcorn (damn good.) Everything else was sold out. So, we got some pizza (meh, but has tomato in it, right?), bourbon chicken (excellent for what it was,) and a brat, with slaw and pulled pork on it. The festival is held in a big park, which means real bathrooms. The fire department had an area where kids could play with hoses. Local groups and politicians had stands. It was a relaxing way to spend an hour or so, with plenty of food options, and that's really all I want from a festival. More tomatoes would be nice, but we still had fun."

"I'm not sure it was worth $8 per person (no discount for kids!). My little one did thoroughly enjoy seeing the farm animals and especially the pigs and rabbits. Other than that you're paying for the opportunity to pay more for fair food and for rides. I guess that's typical of fairs, but that's almost all that's here. There were some vendors with booths giving away some licensed materials, but they weren't even there first thing in the morning. Rides don't open until noon and the line at the ticket booth was super long even before that. So, overall, meh."

"A small, but very well organized, art festival on the lawns at McConnell arts center. Perfect weather for it this weekend and the trees provided some nice shade. So many beautiful works of art (and craft) were on display. All of the artists were very willing to chat and tell you about their works. Free parking was available in the high school lot and several food trucks were there for the hungries."

"I'd been planning to stop in and check out this local fest, since hearing about it two years ago, while at the Serbian Festival. These local ethnic festivals are, in my opinion, a fantastic way to show centra Ohio's cultural diversity!The church is beautiful. Stained glass windows. Vibrant mosaic tiles. Paintings all over the walls. Macedonian music playing outside.As you enter through the building. There is two rows of food - both sides of the line offer the same goods. Tons of pork and beef dishes, kabobs, sausages. Dessert are the later half of the line. Cream puffs, pastries, baklava, fruit-and-nut concoctions. I'm planning to systematically nibble through all these treats. I'm extra excited for a bite of the stuffed pepper and giant sausage (for the love, I can't remember the name of them - but they look very plump and juicy)!!"

"This year was my first time exploring the Columbus Italian Festival and I'm so glad I did. Tickets were only $10 and you could order them in advance online. My super Italian friend and I went early on Sunday afternoon and stayed for about an hour and a half. After browsing through the streets to see what they had going on, we decided that food was next on the to-do list. We each got a piece of pizza, shared a bowl of pasta from local favorite Pelinos, and got our own cannoli. Most of the food vendors were traveling food stands like those you see at the fair. I only saw a few (including Pelinos) that were actually local. Along with food, they had rides for the kiddos, a stage with a full entertainment schedule (we got to see the marching band competition), and boozy drinks for those over drinking age. They also had a small number of retail-ish type booths and a good number of other random businesses staged throughout but honestly nothing we would stop and spend time on. Overall, I would totally come again next year but I'd love to see more local establishments featured."

"Had a great time at my first pumpkin show and can't wait to return again next year. Three were so many good food options to choose from and I loved all the pumpkin displays. I'm looking forward to a pumpkin fried cheese stick next year."

"I have no reservations about giving the Honeyfest 5 stars. It was truly "as good as it gets." A great small-town festival- lots of people, lots of dogs, lots of food. Covering 2-3 blocks of downtown Lithopolis (with a view of the Columbus skyline at the end of the road,) this was a blast. Plenty of honey and honey-related items. We sampled many types of honey, and took home our favorites. Everyone was friendly, prices were reasonable, and there were surprises everywhere. The Wagnalls library a block or so away was having a book sale, and is well worth a visit for the architecture. Can't wait for next year!"

"As with the last couple years at least, this year's Summer Beerfest was held on both Friday and Saturday nights. I opt for the Friday night as I expect Saturday's can get pretty packed. A couple years ago the lines to get in were a joke. This year and last year's execution of the event is so much better. There is ample time to buy tickets, and the early check-in they offer make getting into the event a breeze. This year the check-in was at Gordon Biersch. Summer and Winter beerfests are very different. The winter event feels more like a true beer convention while the summer beerfest has more of a party vibe. I enjoy both atmospheres, but for me it is important I know what to expect in case I'm not in a partying mood. The event is a great way to be exposed to different breweries and types of beers you may have never tried. They had a great food truck turnout, the live music is awesome, and the location is perfect. For those that aren't into craft beers they even have stands offering your everyday domestics."

"I may be late with this years review but I get here! This year was another good year for sipping the wines and helping out for a hot minute at the Yelp booth. Those cork glass charms were too ka-yute!Again a great selection of wines and as usual I fell in love with another nummy sparkling one, the Peach Mist from The Winery at Versailles. It was so good I just gave up trying any of the others and used the rest of my tickets here. I even bought a bottle to bring home. I love the summer festivals here but this one is way up there on my list of faves."

"I like these festivals and Park Street Festival is a good start. It's one of the first of the summer season. This isn't big as it's about three blocks along Park Street. It has two or three stages with a lot of local bands and some bigger bands who had been popular. There's overpriced beer but there's lots of food trucks. I went both nights of it this year. If you go earlier a lot of the vendors won't be open yet. There's a $5 cover after 7. It allows you into any of the bars. Of course, the bars on Park Street suck ass. Another annoying thing is the cost of beers. They have that stupid ticket system. For $6 you get one ticket. You get 5 tickets for $25. A 16 oz. Blue Moon or a 20 oz. Miller Lite is one ticket. That's crazy. Instead of this have the cocktails. These were two tickets each for a 32 oz. bucket of margarita, rum punch, or vodka punch. I would go again to hang out. It's not the best festival but it's a nice preview of the better ones. There's lots of food trucks with plenty of vegetarian choices so it has something else other than overpriced beer or bands to watch."

"Coffee lovers dream.This is the 4th year, but my 1st visit. We purchased the early bird tickets (9-2) Saturday only. Normally the hours would be 11-2 and 2-5. Also this year the event was 2 days (sat/sun) rather than just 1 day as it has been in the past.A marvelous event full of coffee vendors handing out all the coffee you want.After showing your ticket to get in they give you a coffee mug to use at each station. That mug becomes a souvenir to take home with you.It was fun making our way around Ohio Village getting generous samples of coffee from each of the vendors. Everybody was friendly and informative about their business. We enjoyed getting to meet many of the owners and learned more about them as well as their business.There were lots of choices such as Nitro, Cold brew, hot, pour over, and French press.There were a few that stood out which was the Root beer coffee, bourbon barrel aged coffee with maple foam, cup-o-Nocino and lots of coffees from other countries.I have a few complaints which is the reason I'm giving 4 stars. 1. There were buckets to dump your coffee excess but there weren't enough of them. Some of the vendors had them hidden behind their tables. If they would put more buckets out it would keep people from dumping their unwanted coffee on the ground.2. Cream - there was only 3 stations that had cream which made it difficult to get cream in your cup each time. There needs to be more stations throughout the grounds to allow easy access to getting cream.Over all this was a fantastic event and I can't wait for next years coffee festival."

"This is a great, small to medium-sized festival. Usually held at Columbus Public Health, this year at Hamilton Park, a few blocks north. Parking was tight, but there were still a few spots on the surrounding streets, so we only walked half a block.Two stages that I saw (and heard,) a dozen food vendors, other vendors of all things, facepainting, art cars, free kids' books, friendly people. And absolutely perfect weather today. We wandered around, and back and forth, got fair food, listened to several bands, talked to vendors, and just generally relaxed. Some very cool crafts for sale if you want any, and clothing, etc. A bit of a Comfest vibe, though much less crowded."

"Yaay, Beerfest! This has been on my to-do list since I moved back to Columbus about a year and a half ago. Thanks to my Plus One winning VIP tickets at the last Yelp Elite event, I was on my way!I gathered my crew of revelers, and we bussed it down to the Convention Center. My tip would be to get rid of your cars if you can. Parking isn't great down there, and you won't be able to drive anyways.Once inside, it was PACKED with brosephs. Seriously, just DUDES everywhere. Not to say there weren't any ladies, but Columbus' entire population of 25 - 32 year old guys were there. All in plaid.It was so packed, in fact, that you really couldn't learn anything about the different breweries. It was a mad dash to get in line, get a pour, and get in another line. Not much time for chatting with the bartenders or gleaning any kind of information. If there were presentations or special events or anything, I missed it. Would have loved more info. Maybe even a pamphlet? PLUS A STAR for SILENT DISCO!! There was an area where (after surrendering your ID) you could get headphones and head onto a dance floor with other people jamming out silently to tunes on headphones. This was hilarious, and somehow way more fun than it seems like it would be. My favorite aspect of the night. I'd love to see more Silent Discos pop up at events. I also burned off a few of those beer calories, so yay!MINUS A STAR for FARTS!!!!! I walked into so many gassy clouds, I cannot even tell you. I wish farts were actually green mist like in cartoons so you could at least see it coming. I am very sensitive to retching when I smell a fart, so this was particularly uncomfortable for me. Gross, gross, gross.I'm glad I went, but I don't need to go every time there's Beerfest (we're up to twice a year now?). Not even every year, probably."

"Very cool event. Outside at 400 West Rich, they set up blank panels all across the courtyard wall and artists create a masterpiece over two days and YOU get to watch! They have music, food, beer, and good vibes. Artists are available to chat and usually have biz cards so you can get in touch and pictures of their progress available.I especially enjoyed getting to watch things come together. Sometimes you'd see them doing something that looked terrible or made no sense and 30 minutes later it was art. Pure amazing!This is a great expression of talent and creativity in our community!"

"Went on a field trip with my daughter's class. They had an absolute blast. Got to see animals in the barn, although it's not really a petting zoo- they can't pet them. But they loved it. Took a wagon ride through the orchard. Played in a huge corn pit. Played on the playground. Staff was friendly and helpful. There are other things to do here on a weekend. Plus, apples to buy, and a little café."

"Live Music, Food trucks galore, and various Art & Crafts, Vintage and other vendors everywhere! Got to love it.What an awesome time and recommend going if you can. Located downtown Columbus on The Scioto Mile or Scioto Peninsula or whatever we are calling it but it's downtown positioned around Cosi. We took a ride share in but there was plenty of garages around for parking. I found it easy in and out of the festival.We enjoyed a variety of delicious foods, including burritos, empanadas, crunch wraps, nachos, funnel cakes, popsicles, and ice cream.We visited:Big Pappy's BBQSpanglish Latin Street FoodEmpanadas and MoreRime Time PopsGlaze'em Gourmet Funnel CakesJohnson's Real Ice CreamMusic was great, the crowds were tolerable but very busy. Only complaint is that you could not just get a water or pop. You had to purchase tickets and it had to be purchased just like the beer and alcohol. All beverages required a ticket, individual trucks could not sell drinks, and the lines were long at the beverage tents. Not a fan of this design.My pro-tip is to bring cash. You can save money as the vendors we went to factored card charges and there were two sets of prices upon payment (cash vs card). Also, several beverage ticket areas - i recommend the one by Junto. It never seemed to have the crowd the others did.Check it out. The festival is here through Sunday.For more info, check out https://columbusfoodtruckfest.com/"

"Here's the scoop: Not only do you get to stroll throughout German Village and look at all the Christmas lights and decorations, but ALSO some of the local businesses open on this annually picked Sunday evening and give out free samples of wine, hot chocolate, a free munchie or two - you never know what all is going to be out for consumption/drinking. A few highlights: The Bell Chior plays classic carols with their giant hand bells. Loved the sweet melodic sound of the bells. Studio Fovero has tasty hot cider (you can add alcohol to it, if you'd like), along with several Greek finger pastries to try, wink wink. Tops the night? Super delicious hot chocolate, with whipped cream to top, on Lindy's patio. Folks, if you miss this stop, well, you've completely let me down. An instrumental band playing the usual. And, if it gets too crowded, directly across the street, the realty business has free boozy punch. The only thing to remember? Start your festivities as close to 5pm as possible, because stuff runs out."

"Absolutely amazing. My mom offered to take the family and of course Baby K wanted to go. I was leery, figured it was far away and would be underwhelming.It was incredible. We got there right when it opened at 530pm on a Friday. Some displays on the way in. A short wait after we paid, probably just them opening things up. Then- wow. A ton of displays, of all sorts of subjects. Some serene, some amusing. We pretty much idled along, and that was a good speed to see things. It took more than half an hour to get through the winding path of displays, and if there had been no other cars I would have gone slower. The amount of work to set this up has to be ridiculous. The price, $30 per car, is well worth it. They sell season passes and if you have kids and live nearby it's probably worth it. We figured later in the day and later in the season would be more busy, so plan ahead, but Friday at opening was great.You can tune into their radio channel for carols and info.Oh- turn your headlights off. I don't think they actually said that, maybe for liability reasons, but there is a sign when you leave reminding you to turn them on. And lights off makes it better for you and everyone else. You do have to be careful- it's a narrow two-lane road through a campground. But at 5mph you're fine."

"The round barn summer fair is one of our favorites purely based on the quality of vendors. There were so many this year and they all had interesting things they were selling. We particularly loved all of the fresh flowers this year and we ended up purchasing quite a few. the parking is a bit tricky in this location but you can normally find a good spot on the side streets near the entrance of the grounds. Next time we visit we most likely won't be purchasing the $5 tickets ahead of time since there was a pretty substantial line where as the pay to get in line had literally no one in it. Lesson learned for us! Make sure you check out their food trucks at the edge of the festival - the noodles were amazing as were their mini donuts! Huzzah!"