August 2nd and 3rd
New Venue for 2024!
Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center
100 Green Meadows Drive South
Lewis Center OH, 43035
Hotel Block
Opening Soon!
Adjudicators for 2024
TBD
Musicians for 2024
TBD
History
The Columbus Feis is an annual Irish step-dancing competition that has been held in central Ohio since 1980. The feis was founded by a group of local Irish dancers and musicians who wanted to create a space for people to celebrate Irish culture. In 1988, the first Dublin Irish Festival was held, and the two events have since become a popular tradition in the Columbus area.
Over the years, the Columbus Feis has grown in size and popularity. At its peak, the feis attracted over 1,600 competitors, and the Dublin Irish Festival had over 100,000 visitors. However, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of the Columbus Feis in 2020 and relocation to the Dublin Rec. Center in 2021.
With 2024, the Columbus Feis will be at a spacious, modern venue, the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center. While Sports Ohio Field Sports offered ample space, we felt you deserved better. This new location will comfortably accommodate the many competitors, spectators, judges, musicians, and volunteers who share our passion for celebrating Irish culture in Central Ohio.
