Question 1

Where is the Festival located?

Accepted Answer

The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
555 N. High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Question 2

What are the 2026 Festival Hours?

Accepted Answer

Friday, Sept 4 | 4pm to 11pmSaturday, Sept 5 | 11am to 11pmSunday, Sept 6 | Noon to 11pmMonday, Sept 7 | 11am to 5pm

Question 3

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Weekend Pass: $10.00Good for unlimited entry and exitKids 12 and Under: FreeActive Military: Free w/ Id

Question 4

Where can I buy tickets?

Accepted Answer

Tickets and passes are available for purchase at both Festival gate entrances.

Currently, online sales and digital tickets are not available.

Question 5

What is not permitted?

Accepted Answer

Outside alcoholBikes, rollerblades, skateboards, hoverboards, etc.Fireworks or firearms of any kindPeddling or soliciting and the distribution of handbills inside the FestivalPets of any kind except working dogsShirts and shoes are required. Unruly and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in ejection from the festival. Rules are subject to change.

Question 6

Is there a place to refill my Water Bottle?

Accepted Answer

Water bottles may be filled at our water fountains within the cathedral.

Question 7

What payment methods are accepted?

Accepted Answer

Cash is accepted at all street food vendors, bars, the gourmet food lines, the café, and Maria's Pastry Shoppe. Cash is accepted at the discretion of our market vendors. Mastercard, Visa, and Discover credit cards are accepted at most of our festival booths.

Question 8

Are pets allowed?

Accepted Answer

Pets are NOT allowed. Service animals are allowed on the Festival grounds. A service animal is defined as one that is trained to perform work for a person with a disability. You may be asked if your animal is a service animal and what tasks it is trained to perform. You do not need to provide documentation of your animal’s status as a service animal, nor is it required to wear a vest. Your animal must be leashed unless that interferes with its work. It must always be under your effective control.

Question 9

May I exit and reenter the Festival?

Accepted Answer

Your entrance ticket is a Weekend Pass allowing re-entry throughout the entire Festival run.

Question 10

Is the Festival wheelchair accessible and are wheelchairs available?

Accepted Answer

The Columbus Greek Festival is wheelchair accessible. It takes place within the parking lot, courtyard, and Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral building.

Wheelchairs are not available.

Question 11

What should I do in the event of an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Call 911.

In addition, our gate entrances to the festival are staffed by Columbus Police officers.

Question 12

What should I wear?

Accepted Answer

Be sure to check the weather prior to coming to the Festival to determine appropriate attire, but most importantly, wear comfortable clothing and shoes.Shirts and shoes are required for entry.

Question 13

Are baby changing and nursing stations available?

Accepted Answer

Baby changing tables are available in the Cathedral bathrooms.

There is no dedicated nursing station available.

Question 14

Is there a place for lost and found items?

Accepted Answer

Lost items may be turned in or retrieved at the cathedral office just within the main entrance of the cathedral. All items are kept for one month after the Festival. To inquire about lost items, call (614) 224-9020

Question 15

Where do the proceeds of the festival go?

Accepted Answer

The Columbus Greek Festival is the primary fundraising event for the operational costs of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, and it's ministries to the surrounding communities.

Question 16

Where can I park?

Accepted Answer

The Festival does not have dedicated parking, but there are almost 5,500 parking spaces available in the 11 parking lots, garages, and surface lots that surround the Convention Center and within easy walking distance to the Cathedral.Find more details on parking here.

Question 17

What happens if it rains?

Accepted Answer

The Festival will continue, rain or shine.

Indoor seating is available within the Food Lines area and Maria's Pastry Shoppe.

FESTIVAL FAQS