Lithopolis Honeyfest
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Free admission at the Ohio Expo Center with covered halls, German food, brass bands, and a kids zone that makes this a full family day rather than a one-beer stop
Columbus Oktoberfest is the big fall beer-and-brass weekend at the Ohio Expo Center, usually running mid-September with Friday evening hours and fuller Saturday and Sunday schedules. Admission is free. Parking on the Expo grounds is paid, so plan that into the outing the way you would for the State Fair.
Expect covered entertainment halls, German-leaning food, craft and import pours, and a Kinderplatz-style kids area when you want a break from the noise. Contests and stage sets rotate through the weekend, including music that actually fills a hall instead of a single outdoor speaker.
This one works for groups that want weather cover and easy parking relative to downtown street festivals. Arrive earlier on Saturday if you care about vendor lines. Confirm current hours and any special ticketed add-ons on the official festival site before you leave.
