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Music & Arts Festival

Save the Date: July 12-13, 2025

The 2025 festival will feature 125 fine arts and crafts exhibitors, 23 food trucks, 30 musical performances, kids entertainment, youth art exhibit, and more!

Just $2 admission fee (cash or Venmo) and free for anyone 10 years and under.

Please visit our Facebook Page for additional information.

ADMISSION
$2 for anyone over 10 years of age
Cash or Venmo Accepted

2024 Digital Festival Program

HOURS
Saturday July 12, 2025
10 a.m.-7 p.m.

Saturday Evening Concert

Sunday July 13, 2025
10 a.m.-4 p.m.

PARKING
Guests are encouraged to park in the following locations:

The Point at Otterbein & AmeriCheer
60 Collegeview Rd. & 20 Collegeview Rd.

Former Senior Center Parking Lot
310 W. Main St.

Otterbein Communications Parking Lot
33 Collegeview Rd

Westerville Sports Complex (325 N. Cleveland Ave)
A festival trolley is running or you can walk.
Trolley hours are Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Public Parking Lot D at 68 N State St. in Uptown Westerville 
A festival trolley is running from Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m.-4 p.m.

Overflow parking at Otterbein Campus Center/Stadium Lot
100 W Home St.
135 Center St

Accessible parking is available: Please visit the entrance Main St./Lindimore Way and you will be directed to our accessible parking. Please note that accessible parking is very limited.

Order the Official 2025 Westerville Area Chamber Music & Arts Festival shirt designed and hand-printed by Megan Lee Designs! Pre-order your shirt here! Limited shirts will be available onsite at the festival (in the Info Tent)

The guide includes a map, music schedule, vendor list, and more! Link coming in July 2025.

Saturday July 12, 2025

Main Stage
 
10:00-11:00 a.m. La Chic
11:30-12:30 p.m. John Henry and the Rainmakers
1:00-2:00 p.m. Donna Mogavero & The Spirit-Lifters
2:15-3:15 p.m. Aaron T & The Guarentee
3:30-4:30 p.m. Erika Holycross
5:00-7:00 p.m. North to Nashville
 
Community Stage
11:30-12:30 p.m. Christina Ward
1:00-2:00 p.m. Lydia Brownfield with Jeff Dalrymple
2:30-3:30 p.m. Ash Taylor
4:00-5:00 p.m. Lil Red & The Rooster
 
Songwriter Tent
10:00-11:00 a.m. Cigar Box Scott
11:15-12:15 p.m. Hawa Tarawally
12:30-1:30 p.m. Chaz & Nikki
1:45-2:45 p.m. Dustin Vincent
3:00-4:00 p.m. Ceci Taylor
4:15-5:15 p.m. Charles Sealy

Sunday July 13, 2025

Main Stage
10:00-11:00 a.m. Ohio GuZheng Studio
11:30-12:30 p.m. Harmonic Barbarians
12:30- 1:00 p.m. Artist Awards
1:15- 2:15 p.m. Whitley Jean
2:45-3:45 p.m. Charles Grace Band

Community Stage
10-10:30 a.m. Parks & Rec Summer Theater 
11:00-12:00 p.m. Battle of the Bands Winner
12:30-1:30 p.m. J & J Recall 
2:00-3:00 p.m. Emerald Alliance
3:00-4:00  p.m. Robert Piascik

Songwriter Tent
10:00-11:00 a.m. Paul Whitt
11:15-12:15 p.m. Dru Tomlin
12:30-1:30 p.m. Ralph Leeseburg
1:45-2:45 p.m.  Elia Giuliani -
3:00-4:00 p.m. Dick Ridgway

SATURDAY

10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

    • Youth Art Exhibit in Everal Barn (closes at 6)
  • Columbus Blue Jackets Yard Games

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Musicologie Instrument Petting Zoo

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The Arts Council of Westerville

  • Children's craft
  • Adult mini-workshops

SUNDAY

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

  • Youth Art Exhibit in Everal Barn
  • Face Painting
  • Columbus Blue Jackets Yard Games

11 a.m.-1 p.m. School of Rock Gahanna Instrument Petting Zoo

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The Arts Council of Westerville

  • Children's craft
  • Adult mini-workshops

Giuseppe's Concessions LLC
Grilled Cheese Gangsters
Hangry Planet
Hog Gone Good
JP's Special
Kent’s concession ice cream
Kona Ice
La Baia Italian Food
Lemon Squeezy Concessions LLC
Medallens Gyros
The Almond Shop
The Columbus Coffee Co,
The Hangry Chicken
The Lumpia Queen
Whit's on Wheels

Booth Map and Artist List Coming Soon!

Have your child's art displayed at the Westerville Music and Arts Festival! 
Whether you are a seasoned artist or just love art, we would love for you to join us! From ages as young as 3 up to senior's in high school. Register online.

Check out the 2025-2026 Westerville Visitors Guide to see all the ways to eat, play, shop and stay in Westerville.

Set Up Times:
Friday July 11, 2025 (3-7 p.m.)
Saturday July 12, 2025 (7:30 -9 a.m.)

Exhibitor Packing Checklist

  1. White Tent (ideally with sides to close at night)
  2. Tent Weights (no stakes per City of Westerville)
  3. Dolly/hand truck/wagon
  4. Table(s) & Chair(s)
  5. Items for to display your items/hardware
  6. A friend/family member/helper. We do have volunteers to assist with set up and to watch your booth for periods of time (restroom/meal break) but having an extra set of hands is helpful!
  7. Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hat
  8. Water and lots of it! It is usually warm in July, and staying hydrated is important! Many of our food vendors provide beverages, but it is always a good idea to have plenty of water. We would suggest a gallon jug of water
  9. Snacks. We have 20+ food vendors on site but is it a good idea to have some snacks for quick energy.
  10. Supply/Tool Bag. You never know what you might need (pens, duct tape, stapler, rubber bands, band-aid, Ibuprofen, scissors, etc)
  11. Card Reader/Cash
  12. Cell phone charger (ideally one that is battery charged, as there are very few places to plug in)
  13. Reusable or Plastic Bags, to provide to customers that do not have their own bag
  14. Promotional Materials for your business

Check In Process Video

Check Out Process Video

Stop by the first floor of the barn to browse and bid on artwork generously donated by our artists! Proceeds help cover the costs of the festival.

Silent Auction Hours

Saturday July 12
1 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Sunday July 13
10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Sponsored by:

Meet local civic organizations at the festival!

My Very Own Blanket

Westerville Education Foundation

Kiwanis Club of Westerville

We are looking for volunteers for our festival! We have volunteer shifts starting at 9 a.m. on Friday July 11 and ending on Sunday July 12 at 7 p.m.
 
Why volunteer?
  • It's fun! Meet new people, listen to great music, connect with your community, taste delicious food, and view incredible art
  • You can attend the festival for free! While it is only $2 admission, that is two more dollars in your pocket 🙂
  • We need your help make it happen! The festival has been a tradition in our community for 49 years and we need dedicated community members like you to make it happen.
     
Sign up link coming in April 2025.

Thank you to our 2025 Tier 1 Sponsors for their support!

Thank you to Tier 2 Sponsors!

mount Carmel 2024

Thank you to Tier 3 Sponsors!

Situational Awareness Sponsor

Thank you to Tier 4 Sponsors!

Thank you to our Friends of the Festival!

Sponsorships

Interested in getting your business name and logo in front of 20,000+ people? Email Stacey about sponsorship opportunities.

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