India Festival Coming Up on August 23, 2025!
SHOWCASE INDIAN CULTURE
Every year, the India Festival is hosted by FIA to create awareness about Indian culture, contributing to the cultural diversity of Ohio. FIA organizes numerous events throughout the year in Central Ohio, involving the local community in productive and meaningful activities. The festival is a one-of-a-kind event presented by the Indian community, bringing the splendor and diversity of Asian Indian culture to central Ohio.
India Festival attracts the largest gathering of the Indian community in a single event in Columbus, drawing attendees from Ohio and surrounding states. The event is extremely popular among Ohio locals in Columbus and surrounding areas, attracting college students, faculty, health professionals, vendors from across the country, entertainers, artists, and people interested in Indian culture. The festival offers a unique chance for businesses to increase exposure to a diverse audience.
India Festival provides a platform for those seeking Indian-style entertainment and ethnic artifacts, making it an exciting experience for all who participate.
Festival Highlights:
Indian cuisine: Gourmet dishes showcasing the best of Indian flavors.
Cultural performances: Traditional dances, music, and Bollywood entertainment.
Shopping: A marketplace with ethnic clothes, jewelry, art, and other Indian artifacts.
Health Fair: Free medical tests and consultations with healthcare professionals.
EVENT GROWTH
Attendance at the India Festival has grown exponentially over the years. The expected attendance for 2024 is 14,000 people. The festival has earned recognition as one of the premier events of its kind in the United States. It has also made Columbus, Ohio a must-visit destination for many weekend travelers.
This festival presents a fantastic opportunity for businesses and organizations to showcase themselves to the Asian Indian community in Ohio. The 2024 India Festival is expected to be the biggest and best yet. The venue, Ohio Expo, Celeste Center in downtown Columbus, will accommodate exhibitors and festival-goers with ease.
In its third year, the India Festival website received around 50,000 hits in the two weeks prior to the festival. Over 100 vendor booths will be selling and displaying:
Gourmet Indian cuisine
Fashion garments
Jewelry, clothes, and henna
Handicrafts and artifacts
Books, music, and DVDs
Horoscopes and astrology services
State and federal agencies, travel agencies, and businesses
Additionally, the Health Fair will feature physicians and medical professionals performing a variety of health tests.
This event offers a prime opportunity for individuals and organizations to connect with a vibrant, diverse community in Ohio and showcase their products and services to an engaged and enthusiastic audience.