10 Ways to Celebrate ArtsFest in Columbus, Georgia This Week
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There’s something special about a city that celebrates the arts. April is Arts & Culture Month in Columbus, Georgia and we're celebrating ArtsFest all month long.
Columbus, Georgia is a place where galleries, gardens, theaters, libraries, museums, and parks all invite us to gather and experience the beauty, imagination, and creativity that lives and flourishes in our community.
If you’re wondering how to make the most of the final stretch of ArtsFest, we've pulled together some of the top events happening this week –– with the biggest spotlight shining on the culminating event of ArtsFest at Arts in the Park on Sunday, April 26.
Grab your calendar and get ready to celebrate one of the best weeks of the year in Columbus, Georgia.
April 26 | 12–5 PM | Lakebottom Park
Arts in the Park is the culminating event of ArtsFest is a fun-filled, interactive celebration of art in all its forms! Designed to be a welcoming, FREE, and accessible community event, Arts in the Park promises something for everyone. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or just looking for a casual Sunday outing, this event will bring together creativity, connection, and inspiration for all ages.
What to Expect:
– Live music and performances at the Band Shelter
– Kid-focused entertainment at the Midtown Red Frame Stage– Art vendors showcasing unique items for purchase
– Delicious food trucks to satisfy your cravings brought to you by Streetfood Saturdays
– Student art exhibitions
– Nonprofit Arts Organizations with interactive activities and information about their impactful work in our community
Set beneath the trees of beloved Lakebottom Park, this free city-wide celebration is designed for everyone. Bring your friends, bring the kids, bring a picnic blanket—and come celebrate the artists who help shape our sense of place.
2. Browse an Art Sale & Auction That Gives Back
April 23 | Food For Thought: Art Sale and Auction | The Gallery at Heritage
Looking to collect something meaningful while supporting a good cause? This event supporting Direct Services offers the chance to connect with artwork while giving back. Direct Services' mission is to provide services that enable our clients to remain in their homes and communities, near familiar support systems for as long as they are independent and safe. This week, consider purchasing some art that gives back to the community in such an impactful way.
3. Toast Spring at Bourbon & Blooms
April 23 | Columbus Botanical Garden
Flowers in bloom, bourbon tasting, live music, and a beautiful garden setting? Say less. This sounds like the kind of evening that deserves a calendar spot. Want to go? Click here for more information.
4. Feed Your Mind at the Library
April 23 | Cookbook Author Rebecca Lang: Food & the Soul of America Series | Columbus Public Library
ArtsFest isn’t just visual art—it’s storytelling, food culture, and the creative traditions that connect generations. This author event brings all three together. Learn more here!
5. Celebrate The Legacy of Ma Rainey at MA Fest
April 25 | Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center
Another chance to experience local arts & culture in one of Columbus’ most treasured cultural spaces. Gather with the community for live music and a celebration of Ma Rainey's life. Mark this one down for Saturday, for sure!
6. Make Something Beautiful Yourself
April 25 | Adult Workshop: Fascinator Creations | The Columbus Museum
Sometimes the best way to enjoy the arts is to make some. This hands-on workshop invites adults to tap into their own creativity and make a fascinator just in time for the Kentucky Derby and The Columbus Museum's Racing for COMU event the following week on May 2nd!
7. Dance Into the Weekend at CSU's Spring Swing
April 25 | Spring Swing | Lumpkin Center, CSU
Music, movement, and a room full of energy—what better way to celebrate the season? Enjoy this annual fundraiser for CSU's Dance program. Learn more here.
8. Catch 'Chicken and Biscuits' at the Springer
April 23–26 | Chicken and Biscuits | Springer Opera House
A great festival weekend deserves live theater. Make a night of it with this hilarious comedy on one of Columbus’ most beloved stages. Learn more and get tickets here.
9. Keep the Celebration Going with Local Art Exhibitions
ArtsFest energy continues all month long through exhibitions across Columbus, including shows at:
The Columbus Museum
Bo Bartlett Center
Corn Center for the Arts
The Do Good Fund
Columbus Collective Museums
If you’re looking for a quieter way to participate, step into a gallery and spend time with the artists shaping our city right now. See the complete list of ArtsFest exhibitions here.
Don't forget to Meet Us at Arts in the Park
We know we've already said it, but there's truly nothing like this annual festival in Midtown. Admission is free and all are welcome, so please come join the fun!
Thanks for Celebrating Arts & Culture Month in Columbus, GA!
ArtsFest reminds us that the arts aren’t extra—they’re essential. They bring neighbors together, spark imagination, and make Columbus, Georgia feel like home. ◼️
