Heritage Park is gearing up for one of its busiest weekends of the year, as Westerville's long-running Music & Arts Festival returns with more than 125 artists, food trucks and two full days of live music in uptown Westerville. The festival kicks off Saturday at 10 a.m. and runs through Sunday afternoon, serving up family activities, craft beer and a packed artisan market that organizers say has become a midsummer magnet for neighborhood shoppers and visiting families.
The City Government of Westerville has already shared photos of vendor tents and stage crews setting up for the weekend, with early shots of vendor rows and sound checks hinting at how full the park will be. In a post yesterday, the City Government of Westerville on Facebook published images that preview the festival layout and logistics that organizers have been finalizing in the days leading up to the event.
Festival at a glance
Event listings show the Westerville Music & Arts Festival runs July 11–12 at Heritage Park (60 N. Cleveland Ave.), with daytime hours starting at 10 a.m. both days. Admission is described as modest, and the uptown setting keeps art booths and stages clustered near local businesses, making it easy to wander between shops and performances. According to Festivals.com, the listing includes the official times and address for visitors.
Headliners and schedule
Locals eyeing the music lineup will want to hang around Saturday night for a headliner set by LDNL, who are slated for an early-evening slot that closes out the first day. The band’s 6:30–8 p.m. appearance is included on its event calendar via LDNL. Earlier sets and multiple stages mean attendees can catch a mix of local and regional acts throughout both days.
Artists, vendors and family activities
Statewide event listings put the festival at roughly 125 fine arts and crafts exhibitors and about 30 live performances over the weekend, making it one of central Ohio’s larger summer art markets. According to Ohio Magazine, the program includes vendors, food trucks and children's entertainment. For a full roster and booth map, see the Westerville Area Chamber's Westerville Area Chamber, which lists confirmed artists and booth assignments.
Getting there and tips
Expect busy streets and limited on-site parking, organizers and local guides recommend using nearby lots and hopping on the festival trolley that shuttles guests to Heritage Park. Columbus On The Cheap highlights recommended parking locations and trolley hours for the weekend. Showing up early remains the easiest way to avoid long lines, catch daytime performances, and stake out a solid spot for the evening headliner.
The festival also features hands-on activities and demonstrations run by local partners, with the Arts Council of Westerville scheduled to host family programming in its tent. Volunteers and Uptown merchants use the weekend to spotlight new makers and boost local business, keeping the event rooted in the community. For visitors, the mix of art, live music and accessible programming has helped turn the Westerville Music & Arts Festival into a reliable midsummer stop.
