About The Scioto Arts Market

The Scioto Arts Market is a vibrant open-air pop-up series along the downtown Columbus riverfront, featuring 70+ local artists, makers, bakers, nonprofits, and food trucks, plus live music, interactive zones, and family-friendly fun. Each event is free and themed to celebrate local culture, community causes, and creativity.

The Scioto Arts Market is a vibrant open-air pop-up series along the downtown Columbus riverfront, featuring 70+ local artists, makers, bakers, nonprofits, and food trucks, plus live music, interactive zones, and family-friendly fun. Each event is free and themed to celebrate local culture, community causes, and creativity. The 2025 season includes: 💗 May 17 – Columbus Volunteer Festival, 🎉 June 14 – 614 Day Celebrations, 🌎 July 12 – Around the World, ⚽ August 9 – Sports, Fitness & Outdoors, 🐶 September 13 – Dogs, Cats & Pets, and 🎃 October 18 – Halloween/Fall/Harvest. Produced by the CYP Club with support from Downtown Columbus, Inc., Huntington National Bank, DRAC, and the National Veterans Memorial and Museum, each market runs from 10am–2pm and is open to all.

As a bonus, admission to the National Veterans Memorial & Museum is FREE during each market day (normally $18 per person)!

Save the date to join us at SIX spectacular community events:

• Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 10am-2pm
• Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 10am-2pm
• Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 10am-2pm
• Saturday, August 9, 2025 from 10am-2pm
• Saturday, September 13, 2025 from 10am-2pm
• Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 10am-2pm

Interested in an outdoor vendor booth space at SAM?

Apply to be one of our vendors in 2025 !

Connect with us

Follow Scioto Arts Market on Facebook and Instagram! Tag us on social media: #GrandviewHop

Check out some of our other offerings including The Grandview Hop, A Taste of Columbus, Columbus Volunteer Expo, CYP Club events, citywide athletic leagues, and more! Follow the CYP Club on FacebookInstagram and Twitter!

Ideas, comments and questions are welcome! Contact us.

What will you find each month at SAM?

  • Community Groups

    Meet up with nonprofits & community groups each month!

  • Free Admission

    The National Veterans Memorial & Museum will be open for free!

  • Food Trucks

    You won’t want to miss our food truck alley every month!

  • Local Art & Music

    We support Columbus art and artists at every market!

  • Beauty & Grooming

  • Clothes & Apparel

  • Food Items & Produce

  • Health & Wellness

  • Home Goods

  • Jewelry

  • Pet Needs & Treats

  • Services

Apply to be a vendor!

Each Scioto Arts Market offers spaces for up to 100 pop-up spots and food trucks.