All-American Festival on Central

Celebrate Day Five of Celebration 250 Columbus with an All-American Festival at the Columbus AirPark. This full-day community celebration will feature children’s activities, carnival games, live entertainment, sports tournaments, music, flyovers, and fireworks.

Families can enjoy the Liberty Lane Chalk Art Zone, bounce houses, carnival games, giant yard games, and strolling performers including Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty. Entertainment will include Cincinnati Circus performances, magic shows, juggling, aerial and ground skills, and live music from Vinyl Escape from 5:00–9:00 PM. The evening will end with fireworks coordinated by QMIX at 10:00 PM.

Sports activities will include pickleball, disc golf, cornhole, kubb, basketball, punt/pass/kick, and a 100-meter foot race. Some tournaments and contests require entry fees.

• Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
• Time: 2:00–10:20 PM
• Location: Columbus AirPark, Central Avenue, Columbus, IN
• Admission: Free to attend; some activities, tournaments, and contests may have fees

About the Week:
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with six days of community events in Columbus and Bartholomew County, Indiana. From June 29 through July 4, enjoy a patriotic lineup of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, food trucks, historical experiences, kids’ programming, sports tournaments, a parade, fireworks, and more.

Each day brings a new theme, including American Revolution Day, Tea Day, Star Spangled Kids Day, Historical Society Day, the All-American Festival on Central, and a full day of Fourth of July festivities in downtown Columbus. Highlights include hands-on heritage activities, food and beverage tastings, live music, circus entertainment, children’s activities, the Patriotic Parade, and fireworks to close out the celebration.

Join the community as Columbus comes together to honor history, celebrate local spirit, and mark this once-in-a-generation milestone.