2026 entertainment
Dance, sing along and listen as local entertainers perform on two festival stages. Full schedule out on June 3.
Readings
- Poetry reading
Columbus Poetry Cauldron Open Mic
- Poetry readings from a slate of local poets
- Poetry reading
- Historic places storytime for families
Dance
- Mexican dance troupe
- Middle Eastern folk & belly dancers
Music
- Pop trio
- New age pop duo
- Country soloist
- Instrumental jazz trio
- Sing-along folk music and storytelling
- 70’s and 80’s cover artist
- Jazz singer and guitarist
- Folk duo
- Instrumental classical guitar
Music Men & Jen Barbershop Quartet
- Barbershop quartet
Nathan Zangmeister
- Original and contemporary folk music
- Traditional Irish quartet
- Indie singer/songwriter
- Children’s sing-alongs and dance tunes
- Acoustic blues duo
- Soul/jazz/pop ensemble
- Contemporary pop/rock band
- Honky tonk band
Grant Plaza Children's Area
Coming Soon!
Kaufman Plaza Stage
Coming Soon!
Gatehouse Stage
Coming Soon!
Calling Family Friendly Performers
Sign up to entertain book-loving crowds at one of the entertainment areas. See the Applications page.