Scioto Fest at Scioto Audubon Metro Park
Scioto Fest brings together outdoor recreation, music, food, drinks and you! Come out to Scioto Audubon Metro Park on September 18 and 19, 2026.
About
Scioto Fest will be bigger and better than ever this year. All the fun begins at Scioto Audubon Metro Park at 5pm on Friday, September 18, 2026 with Try It! climbing wall programs, river floats, vendors, food trucks, Nocterra beer, plus live bands. Check out the full schedule of events for the entire weekend lower down the page.
Schedule
Friday September 18, 2026
Event Hours: 5–11pm
All evening – food trucks
5–8pm
Yappy Hour – tie dye dog bandanas with Friends of Metro Parks and stop by dog, nature, and recreation vendor booths. Grab a s’more and check out the food trucks!
5–7:30pm
Try It! Kayaking with Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure
5–8pm
Try it! Climbing with Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure
5–10:30pm
Camping Check-in and set up (check in at info tent upon arrival)
5–11pm
Food trucks and Nocterra
8:30-10pm
S’mores with Metro Parks
Time:TBD
BANDS!
Overnight
Camping
Saturday September 19, 2026
Event Hours: 9am-1pm
All day – food trucks
9am-1pm
Metro Parks activities, food trucks, Nocterra beer, vendors, slacklining, volleyball, hammocking and bubbles!
Time: TBD
Climbing Competition
9–10am
Yoga with Naomi
9:30am-12:30pm
Try it! Kayaking with Outdoor Adventure
11am-1pm
Try it! Climbing programs with Metro Parks Outdoor Adventure team
12:30pm
Climbing Competition Awards & Prizes
Bands
Later Gator
Climbing Competition
Outdoor Adventure’s Climbing Competition
Come and test your rock climbing skills at Outdoor Adventure’s Climbing Competition! The competition will be held during Scioto Fest and all ages and abilities are welcome. The competition is free to the public. Winners will be announced at the end of the competition and prizes will be awarded. Climbers can come at any time Friday evening or Saturday morning as long as they finish all routes by 12pm. Top rope only. Climbers are expected to bring their own equipment, rope and belayer.
For questions about the climbing competition, please feel free to contact Outdoor Adventure Programmer, outdooradventure@metroparks.net
Camping
Scioto Fest 2026 Camping Info
- Camping during Scioto Fest is FREE!
- Check in at the information tent once you arrive.
- Metro Parks staff will be onsite at all times, even overnight.
- Bring your own gear – tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, chairs, food, water etc.
- Individual fires aren’t permitted, but you may bring individual camp stoves and food to prepare.
- Dogs are welcome and need to be on a leash at all times in the camping area.
- Porta-johns will be available.
- Overall rule of thumb: be a decent human. Pick up after yourself, honor quiet hours, follow park rules, etc, and we’ll all have a pretty groovy time.
Vendors
Scioto Fest 2026 Vendors
A wide range of outdoor recreation, animal outreach and nature-based vendors will be at Scioto Fest for all your shopping and learning needs!
Interested in becoming a vendor? Contact Us!
2026 Vendors to be announced!
Sponsors
Scioto Fest 2026 Sponsors
Our sponsors are an integral part of what makes Scioto Fest so great! These local businesses provide entertainment, fun and more. Thank you!
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Us!
