Local and regional dance information compiled by the Recreational Folkdancers of Columbus, Ohio
June 13-14, 2025 Simply Slavic Heritage Festival in downtown Youngstown
Saturday & Sunday Live music & dance performances including Selo Croatian Ensemble, homemade food, exhibits, ethnic vendors; admission $5
Youngstown, OH Details on the Simply Slavic website
   
June 16, 2025 Whetstone Folk Dancers switch to summer schedule and location
Monday Dancing twice a month at Clinton Heights Lutheran Church: June 16 & 23, July 14 & 28, August 11 & 25
7:00-8:30 pm Whetstone Folk Dancers website
   
June 18, 2025 Columbus Folk Dancers Midsummer (Summer Solstice) Party at Clinton Heights Lutheran Church
Wednesday International dancing to live music by Mixed Bag plus recorded music; snacks welcome
7:30-10:00 pm See the CFD website for info on the Midsummer party and regular weekly dancing
   
June 27-29, 2025 ComFest in Goodale Park: free, all-volunteer festival of music, arts, community activismÉ
Friday, Saturday No RFDC groups are on the performance schedule this year, but there's plenty to see, hear and do
& Sunday Details, including schedules for all stages, on the ComFest website
   
July 19, 2025 All Soles Summer Potluck & Contra Dance at First UU Church in Columbus (Clintonville)
Saturday Potluck 6:15; beginners' instruction 7:30-8:00; talent TBA
6:15-10:30 pm Find complete Central Ohio contra dance information on the Big Scioty website
   
August 1-3, 2025 Dublin Irish Festival in Coffman Park, Dublin, OH
Friday, Saturday Lots of music and dance, including ceili dancing & instruction Saturday & Sunday afternoon on the Ceili Dance Stage
& Sunday Look for the schedule on the Dublin Irish Festival website
   
Aug. 19-Sept. 1, 2025 52nd Annual Columbus Greek Festival
Friday, Saturday, Dance, music, food, art and more at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Sunday, Monday Greek Festival website
   
September 8, 2025 Whetstone Folk Dancers return to regular location
Monday Back to weekly international folk dancing in the dance room at the Whetstone Community Center
7:00-8:30 pm Whetstone Folk Dancers website