Columbus hosts Mac & Cheese Festival and various community events

Columbus, Ohio, features a variety of community events scheduled for the weekend of September 25–27. A primary highlight is the ninth annual Columbus Mac & Cheese Festival, held at The Yard at Easton Town Center. The festival features 22 different macaroni and cheese recipes from local restaurants and serves as a fundraiser for The James Comprehensive Cancer Center through the James NextGen Ambassadors Society. In previous years, the event has raised over $591,000 for adolescent and adult cancer initiatives.

Other notable local activities include the 100th anniversary celebration of the Palace Theatre, the reopening of COSI, and the start of the All American Quarter Horse Congress at the fairgrounds. Sports fans can attend the Ohio State University football game against Illinois, while the Franklin Park Conservatory will unveil new pumpkin houses.