Uptown Fourth Friday street festivals
Presented by Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital
Music, Uptown merchants, entertainment, art, food, vendors, DORA & fun
Join us as Westerville closes down State Street and invites the community to historic Uptown Westerville for the Fourth Friday festivals.
Gather to enjoy a summer concert series on the lawn of Hanby School, catch the roving entertainment, and visit the food trucks, pop-up vendors, and your favorite Uptown Westerville restaurants and retail shopping.
Adults can take advantage of Uptown’s Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, and stroll about with adult beverages sold by several Uptown establishments.
FOURTH FRIDAY dates for 2026: May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug. 28, Sept. 25 and Oct. 23.
THEMES RETURN for 2026: May – Art Hop; June – America’s 250th Birthday; July – Summer Fun; August – School Spirit; September – Autumn Festival; and, October – Midnight Madness.
This popular, longstanding street festival draws 10,000-30,000 people monthly to the Westerville’s historic Uptown business district, from 6-9 p.m. on the fourth Friday evening of each month, from May through October (six festivals).
From May through September, the festivals feature a popular band performance, street performers, activities and entertainment throughout, food trucks, specialty features, and more than 100 vendors. Just a few special areas of interest include the below. October brings the special, Halloween-themed Midnight Madness to Fourth Friday.
Due to construction at City Hall, the 4th Friday Summer Concert Series moved in 2025 to the front lawn of Hanby School, 56 S. State St.
Bike parking available behind Los Altos
Pedal to Fourth Friday and into the weekend with style!
Join us for the Fourth Friday Bike Parking event, hosted by Keller Williams Greater Columbus – The Romanelli Group and the Westerville Bike Shop, from 6-9 p.m.
The Fourth Friday bike parking will be at 23 E. College Ave., behind Los Altos.
- Ride Uptown, lock up your bikes, and go enjoy 4th Friday!
Professional entertainment
Professional, engaging entertainment always is part of UWI’s Fourth Fridays, too.
Find DJ Matt Ryan of Mobile DJ Entertainment spinning music and emceeing games geared for young people at Uptown’s Rotary Park — the pocket park located at the southeast corner of State and Home streets, adjacent to the Columbus Running Company, 50 N. State St.
Balloon artists Bob Simpson also is regularly featured, wowing kids and adults alike with his creations and vaudeville-style comedic talents.
Please note the Fourth Friday street closures and parking information below. Also, consider using COTA Plus (above) and the Westerville Parking App.
