Columbus GospelFest 2025

Join us for the city’s largest celebration of faith, music, and community! Experience a full day of gospel performances, family activities, youth learning, community engagement, and uplifting worship—all under one roof.

Event Details

Celebrate with us at this year’s Columbus GospelFest and be part of a powerful day filled with music, ministry, joy, and community unity.

Date: September 5th, 2026

Time: 12 PM  - 8 PM

Location: Ohio Expo Center Lausche Building

Moments From Previous GospelFests

Take a look back at some of the incredible memories from past festivals—powerful worship, joyful celebrations, community connection, and unforgettable performances.

Clown painting a child’s face at a table with art supplies and a white basket nearby

Eye Exams for Children

Sight is critical for so many everyday functions, from reading the blackboard to playing basketball. We provide free eye exams and subsidized prescription eyewear so no child needs to squint when they look for their future.

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Person lying on a red inflatable mattress in an indoor play area

After-school Activities

When school is over for the day, not all children have a comfortable environment to come home to. In our after school activity programs we offer a warm place to stay, study, play, eat and relax.
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Two black trailer-mounted screens in an indoor hall, showing a live event on TVs

Toy Donation

Some children have more toys than they know what to do with, while others have few good toys to speak of. We strive to matchmake between toyts and youngsters in need with our yearlong toy exchange program.

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Person in red hat making a green balloon animal at a table in a busy indoor workshop

Animal Therapy

Numerous studies have shown that being with animals helps people overcome learning difficulties, emotional challenges and more. Not every family can have a household pet, so our animal center enables children to enjoy the benefit of having a pet without the cost.
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Person silhouetted inside a colorful indoor bounce house with blue, red, and yellow walls

Special Needs

Bringing up a healthy and happy child is particularly challenging for underprivileged families dealing with children who have special needs. We offer daily assistance to these families, in the form of after-school help and other activities.
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Child climbing into a colorful inflatable play structure with large holes and padded walls

Free Medical Care

Our medical center is open every day from noon to midnight to receive patients without appointments or referrals. We offer everything from flu shots to X-rays, and have a 24-hour call center for telephone inquiries.
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Two people in black shirts stand before a dartboard at an indoor game event.
Large crowd gathered in an indoor hall, many standing and facing a stage area.
Vendor behind a table of jewelry and crafts at an indoor market booth with black drapes
Two people in black outfits standing and speaking in a conference hall with seated attendees
Person smiling with raised fists at a booth display, wearing colorful bracelets and a yellow shirt
Four performers in black and gold stand on stage holding white masks to their faces.
Two dancers in white masks and black-and-gold costumes perform on a dark stage
Woman smiling with arms outstretched in an auditorium, with seated people blurred in the background
Three masked performers in black and gold costumes pose on a stage with microphones.
Performer in black and gold costume with white face paint, posed on stage with another performer partially visible.
Woman in a gray jacket claps during a seated indoor event.
Speaker at podium on stage, wearing glasses and black shirt, with a banner draped over the front.
Singer on stage with raised hand, performing into a microphone beside a backup singer and drummer.
Drummer playing a drum kit onstage, with cymbals and drumsticks raised in a dark performance setting
Woman in black uniform speaking into a microphone beside a man in a blue cap on a stage
Speaker holding a microphone and black folder on stage in front of dark curtains
Man playing a two-tier keyboard organ in a wood-paneled studio
Vendor booth with pink banner and colorful products displayed, with two people standing beside the table
Vendor smiling at a booth with colorful books or brochures displayed on a table
Woman seated behind memorial table with photos, candles, and flowers on a black tablecloth.
Vendor at a table displaying jewelry and small items at an indoor market booth
Speaker at podium in dark uniform, smiling and holding a microphone onstage before a black curtain

Become a Volunteer

Serve with purpose and help make Columbus GospelFest [YEAR] a meaningful experience for everyone. Volunteers play a vital role in setup, guest support, youth activities, artist coordination, and more.

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