Labor Day Arts Festival

Since 1966, Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival has celebrated and shared the arts with the community. Each year, more than 15,000 visitors flock to UA on Labor Day. Visitors immerse themselves in hands-on art activities, live music as part of the UA Performance Series, and the opportunity to explore and purchase fine art and fine craft work. Around 120 artists will be there who work in a variety of media including paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, sculptures and mixed media.

The Festival is made possible through the hard work of City Staff, a dedicated Coordinating Committee and a cadre of some 100 community volunteers.

Art Activities

Hands on art activities lead by local artists and arts organizations enrich the Labor Day Arts Festival and inspire students and adults to keep creating!  This area of the festival allows patrons to interact with artists, be inspired and try their hand at a variety of art activities.

Featured Food Trucks

Festival would not be enjoyable without some great eats for attendees to enjoy! Food trucks are scheduled through the Central Ohio Food Truck Association. COFTA is the industry non-profit association advocating for food truck owners and operators serving Central Ohio. If you would like to participate as a food vendor in future events, please reach out to contact@centralohiofoodtrucks.org to learn about becoming a member.

Schedule of Events:

Main Stage

11:00am: The Big Badd
12:30pm: CYNTsation
02:00pm: Ladies of Longford
03:30pm: Columbus Soul and Salvage

Reading Garden Stage (located inside the Tremont Library)

10:00am: Musicologie
11:00am: The Shazzbots
12:30pm: Marjorie Jones School of Dance
01:00pm: Saavan Arora
01:30pm: GOREE Drum and Dance
02:00pm: Upper Arlington Public Library “Loud in the Library”

Street Performances

10:00am: UA Marching Band
10:30am: Joanie Calem
12:00pm: Adena Brook
01:30pm: Steven Riggs