Hello friends,
The wait is over -- the Columbus Volunteer Festival is happening TODAY (Saturday, May 16) from 10am-2pm at Land-Grant Brewing Co.’s Gravity Experience Park in Franklinton, and we’d love to see you there.
Whether you’re looking to volunteer, discover a new cause, meet inspiring people, enjoy local food, or simply spend a Saturday supporting your community, Volunteer Fest was created to make giving back more accessible, engaging, and fun.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
What to Expect:
• Meet 30+ nonprofits and community organizations making an impact across Central Ohio
• Explore volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved year-round
• Enjoy live music and interactive experiences
• Grab lunch from local food trucks
• Pick up a free copy of the 2026 Citywide Charity Guide
• Sip local coffee or enjoy a beer
• Bring friends, family, coworkers, or come solo
Food + Drinks Onsite:
Food Trucks:
• Ray Ray’s Hog Pit
• Buck City Sammies
• Hai Poké
Drinks:
• Beer available for purchase from Land-Grant Brewing Co.
• Coffee and specialty drinks from Callin’ Your Bluff Coffee
Participating nonprofits and community partners include:
Hope, Healing & Family Support:
A Kid Again • Alzheimer’s Association • Cadence Care Network • Celebrating One • Columbus Early Learning Centers • Families Flourish • Huckleberry House • Make-A-Day • National Kidney Foundation • Parkinson’s Foundation • Ronald McDonald House Charities • Wright’s Way Foundation
Community, Access & Opportunity:
Adaptive Sports Connection • The Alpha Group • ASPCA Cruelty Recovery Center • ElevateDD • ETSS Tewahedo Social Services
Meeting Essential Needs:
Children’s Hunger Alliance • Dublin Food Pantry • Furniture Bank of Central Ohio • Little Bottoms Free Store • The Garden District Corporation
Leadership, Education & Impact:
American Cancer Society • Besa • CYP Club Cares • Empowering Latinas Leadership Academy (ELLA) • Festival For Good • Greenleaf Job Training Services • International Friendships, Inc. • Junior League of Columbus • SEA Change • YWCA Columbus
Arts, Culture & Community Voice:
League of Women Voters of Metro Columbus • Oyo Dance Company
Event Details:
Columbus Volunteer Festival
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10:00am–2:00pm
Land-Grant Brewing Co.’s Gravity Experience Park
98 McDowell St., Columbus, OH 43215
A special thank you to the sponsors and partners helping make this community event possible, including:
- Huntington Bank
- Victoria’s Secret & Co.
- Scotts Miracle-Gro
- Grange Insurance
- ColumbusUnderground.com
- Land-Grant Brewing Co.
…and to the many volunteers, nonprofit leaders, and community builders showing up to create meaningful impact throughout Columbus.
One day. One community. Endless impact.
We hope to see you there.
More Events in May
💼 May 20: Career Pivots & Next Chapters (6-8pm)
Thinking about your next move? Join us for a candid conversation on navigating career changes, exploring new paths, and building your next chapter with confidence. Free to attend and open to all!
🐶 May 30: Bark & Browse Pop-Up Market (11am-3pm)
Bring your dog and enjoy a lively outdoor market with local vendors, food trucks, music, and plenty of good vibes for both you and your pup.
Support for CYP comes from our sponsors:
Learn more about sponsorship options in 2026!
