Get involved
Independents' Day is 100% volunteer run and organized. We'll need your help to accommodate the many exhibitors, performers, and attendees.
Sign up as a Volunteer.
If you are a local artist, crafter, musician, performer, business owner, thinker, or enthusiastic citizen, we welcome your participation in Independents' Day.
Learn how you can get involved.
A sneak preview
Take a look at the exhibitors and performers scheduled to participate in Independents' Day
Make the trip
From Mansfield, Michigan, or Madrid? Independents' Day weekend is the perfect time to see what's so great about Columbus. Plan your trip and come join us.
Talk to us
Independents' Day is a collaborative effort. If you have questions, suggestions, or want to get involved, please please contact us here and let us know what you think.
If you are a local artist, crafter, musician, performer, business owner, thinker, or enthusiastic citizen, we welcome your participation in Independents' Day.
Learn how you can get involved.
A sneak preview
Take a look at the exhibitors and performers scheduled to participate in Independents' Day
Make the trip
From Mansfield, Michigan, or Madrid? Independents' Day weekend is the perfect time to see what's so great about Columbus. Plan your trip and come join us.
Talk to us
Independents' Day is a collaborative effort. If you have questions, suggestions, or want to get involved, please please contact us here and let us know what you think.
Independents' Day is a celebration
of the unique spirit of creativity in urban Columbus. Couchfire Collective is partnering with local artists, musicians, businesses, and the City
of Columbus to create an event that showcases the best of our community.
Street Market
Over 100 booths line Gay Street and Pearl Alley and feature Columbus artists, organizations, and businesses
Gay Street Showcase
Stop by Tip Top Kitchen and Cocktails, Due Amici, Skylab, and other Gay Street favorites for special Independents' Day events and offerings.
Music and Performance
Two main stages and a handful of alternative venues feature Columbus' best musicians and performers
Interactive/Idea Convention
The Vault hosts a creative outlet for ideas and innovation with presentations and conversations throughout the day
After Party
When activity on the street winds down, the party moves into The Vault where DJs and creative collaborators continue the celebration into the
wee hours
Food and Drink
Independent breweries and local restaurants provide a taste of what Columbus has to offer
Spray Paint Demos
Blick Art Materials partners with local artist Coreroc to present a series of demonstrations using Montana Gold paints
of the unique spirit of creativity in urban Columbus. Couchfire Collective is partnering with local artists, musicians, businesses, and the City
of Columbus to create an event that showcases the best of our community.
Street Market
Over 100 booths line Gay Street and Pearl Alley and feature Columbus artists, organizations, and businesses
Gay Street Showcase
Stop by Tip Top Kitchen and Cocktails, Due Amici, Skylab, and other Gay Street favorites for special Independents' Day events and offerings.
Music and Performance
Two main stages and a handful of alternative venues feature Columbus' best musicians and performers
Interactive/Idea Convention
The Vault hosts a creative outlet for ideas and innovation with presentations and conversations throughout the day
After Party
When activity on the street winds down, the party moves into The Vault where DJs and creative collaborators continue the celebration into the
wee hours
Food and Drink
Independent breweries and local restaurants provide a taste of what Columbus has to offer
Spray Paint Demos
Blick Art Materials partners with local artist Coreroc to present a series of demonstrations using Montana Gold paints
