The Columbus Coffee Festival takes place in September/October, each year in Columbus, Ohio.
The event features ticketed entry, which includes a commemorative mug, all coffee sampling and additional free activities and entertainment.
The Franklin County Fairgrounds is located at 4951 Northwest Pkwy, Hilliard, Ohio 43026. The fairgrounds contains multiple buildings, outdoor areas, and the Hilliard Historic Village, all of which sets the stage for a weekend of coffee samples and fun!
General FAQs:
Columbus Coffee Festival is held outside and occurs rain or shine. If there is inclement weather, some activities may be moved or cancelled.
There are no ATMs on site. Exhibitors accept cash and credit or debit cards.
Smoking and the use of e-cigarettes are not permitted anywhere on the grounds of the Franklin County Fairgrounds.
Pets are not allowed on the grounds of the Franklin County Fairgrounds.
Additional questions:
Q: Can I buy my ticket at the door?
A: Tickets will only be available the day of the event should the event not sell out online. We suggest securing your ticket sooner rather than later, as it has historically sold out each year. We set a specific number of tickets ahead of time, which allows our vendors to know just how much coffee to bring with them.
Q: I don’t drink coffee but want to attend with my friend who has a ticket. Can I come with them for free?
A: Unfortunately no. The event is for paid guests only. Your friend will need a paid ticket.
Q: Do I have to pay for coffee once I’m inside the Festival?
A: No! Coffee vendors are to provide 2 ounce samples of coffee for each paid guests. Guests are encouraged to explore the grounds and vendors they would like to sample from.
Q: What do I have to pay for once inside the Festival?
A: Food and retail purchases are not included with your ticket. This includes additional beans from coffee exhibitors, Columbus Coffee Festival Merchandise and other meals.
Q: What additional activities are included with my ticket?
A: Your ticket covers full access to the event, which includes live music performances, coffee talks/demonstrations, poetry performances and any other yearly activities added each year.
Q: What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
A: There is plenty of free parking at the Franklin County Fairgrounds! We also encourage the use of alternative transportation, biking, ridesharing and carpooling.
Q: What’s the refund policy?
A: Tickets will be refunded up to 7 days before the event.
Q: Do children need tickets to this event?
A: Children age 12 and under are free with an accompanying adult. Non-ticket holding children, will not receive a mug or any samples with the entrance.
Q: Are dogs / pets allowed at this event?
A: The Franklin County Fairgrounds maintains a “no pets” / “no dogs” policy year-round at this venue.
Q: Who runs the Columbus Coffee Festival?
A: The festival is owned and operated by Columbus Underground, a locally owned and operated news publication in Columbus. Click here for more “about” information.
Q: Is this event accessible for wheelchairs and strollers?
A: The majority of the Franklin County Fairgrounds is surfaced by asphalt or grass. Accessibility may be limited in some grassy areas. Please contact us in advance if you have any special needs or requests and we will be happy to help accomodate to the best of our abilities to make sure every guest has a great experience!
Q: What is the Festival’s Covid-19 policy?
A: We follow recommendations made by the CDC for events/gatherings and keep all ticket holders informed of any mask or distancing policies prior to the event. Additional signage will be on site if there are regulations in place.