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Six Ways To Enjoy August in Central Ohio

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August is here! Plan out a fun-filled month with your local agents at The Raines Group by checking out this list of stellar events in Central Ohio throughout the month!

Dublin Irish Festival

Irish flag waving above celebrating crowd.

When: August 4-8

Where: Dublin, Ohio

What: Celebrate Irish culture at this year’s Dublin Irish Festival! Various events will take place from August 4th-8th in Dublin. Take place in the Dublin Irish Festival 5k on August 5 either virtually or in person in Downtown Dublin! Or spend some time rocking out with national musicians August 6-8 at the concerts in Coffman Park! Music isn’t the only act they put on, though, check out the theater performances August 4-8 in Coffman Park as well! Not looking to buy a ticket? Enjoy free entertainment, shopping, and food in Downtown Dublin August 4-8 with extended DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) hours during the DubCrawl!

Interested in attending this iconic event? Learn more here!

Waterpark After Dark

When: August 6 & 13, 8-11 PM

Where: Zoombezi Bay, Powell

What: What’s cooler than spending the day at one of Ohio’s best waterparks? Spending the night there! Zoombezi Bay will be holding a 21+ event in which attendees can enjoy the waterpark during afterhours! Treat yourself with some drinks and fun times on the water slides!

Check out this awesome event and others on the Zoo’s website here!

Pelatonia 2021

Biker's racing on the streets.

When: August 6-8

Where: Columbus, New Albany, & Gambier

What: Spend the weekend cycling for a cause with Pelatonia! Pelatonia is an organization that gives back 100% of its participant-raised funds to cancer research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. This rewarding event is held annually with 10 different biking routes ranging from 20-200 miles!

Learn more information on different ways you can contribute or register to ride here!

August 2021 Gallery Hop

When: August 7, 4-10 PM

Where: The Short North, Columbus

What: Celebrate and indulge in Columbus’ incredible art scene at the August gallery hop! Enjoy not only beautiful art, but amazing live music and food as well!

Get more information, including a map of the gallery, here!

Sunbury Sizzle & Sounds

Musicians playing at an outdoor concert

When: August 21, 11 AM-11 PM

Where: Sunbury Square

What: Enjoy live entertainment and good food at this annual Sunbury festival! This event has something for everyone! With a kids & teen zone, crafts, live music, food, and a beer garden you won’t want to miss out!

Check out the Sunbury Sizzle & Sounds Facebook page for updates and information!

Columbus Food Truck Festival

When: August 21, 11 AM-11 PM & August 22, 12 PM-7 PM

Where: Franklin County Fairgrounds, Hilliard

What: Bring out your inner foodie at this scrumptious event held annually in Central Ohio! Enjoy a weekend of food, crafts, arts, and live entertainment at the 10th annual Columbus Food Truck Festival!

For ticketing information and more, click here!

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No matter the day, there’s always some sort of event or festivity happening in the communities of Central Ohio. Be sure to follow our blog to stay posted on the highlights!

Are you thinking of making the move to Central Ohio? Use our in-depth area guides to learn more about life here, browse our buying resources for help, and try out our specialized search tool to narrow down your options. Ready to get started? Just give us a call!

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