When and where is the festival?, How much does it cost?, Where is parking available?, What's the entertainment lineup?, What else is going on?

How much art is too much art?

The correct answer: There's no such thing, at least, according to the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Westerville Music & Arts Festival — which brings over 125 fine art and craft exhibitors along with live music, food and a silent auction — is on its way to central Ohio.

There's no shortage of music either, as Ohio-based country band North to Nashville — along with 30 other performers — draws crowds in for the weekend event.

Whether you come for the local art or the local treasure of Evan Blankenship, the Westerville Music & Arts Festival will put on quite a show.

Stacey Rusterholz, communications and community outreach manager for the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce, which oversees the festival, said this year's event is packed with activities for all ages, food trucks and an appreciation of local art.

"The festival attracts different people for different reasons," Rusterholz said. "Some people are really into food, so they see what we have to offer. We have a great lineup of music and then our key feature are the fine artists who are bringing their beautiful work to sell."

Not to mention an instrument petting zoo, adult beverages and trolleys that make for an ideal festival experience. Here's everything you need to know about the festival.

The Westerville Music & Arts Festival will return from July 12-13.

When and where is the festival?

The 2025 festival will take place at Heritage Park and Everal Barn, 60 N. Cleveland Ave.

The event will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 12 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 13.

How much does it cost?

Tickets to the festival are $2 for ages 10 and older. Cash and Venmo are accepted at the festival. Tickets cannot be purchased in advance.

Where is parking available?

Here's where you can park during the festival.

A former senior center parking lot, 310 W. Main St.
Otterbein Communications Parking Lot, 33 Collegeview Road
Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N. Cleveland Ave.: A festival trolley will operate from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 12 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 13. The complex is also a 15-minute walk from the festival.
The Point at Otterbein and AmeriCheer: 60 Collegeview Road and 20 Collegeview Road, respectively
Public Parking Lot D in Uptown Westerville, 68 N. State St.: Trolley hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 12 and noon to 4 p.m. on July 13.
Overflow parking at Otterbein Campus Center/Stadium Lot at 100 W. Home St. and 135 Center St.

What's the entertainment lineup?

With over 30 performances on the main stage, community stage and in the songwriter tent, there's endless opportunities to enjoy live music from different genres.

Here's the lineup for the main stage performances in front of the Everal Barn. More performance schedules can be found at westervillechamber.com.

July 12

10-11 a.m.: L.A. Chic
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: John Henry and the Rainmakers
1-2 p.m.: Donna Mogavero & The Spirit-Lifters
2:15-3:15 p.m.: Aaron T & The Guarantee
3:30-4:30 p.m.: Erika Holycross
5-7 p.m.: North to Nashville

July 13

10-11 a.m.: Ohio GuZheng Studio
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Harmonic Barbarians
12:30-1 p.m.: Artist awards
1:15-2:15 p.m.: Whitley Jean
2:45-3:45 p.m.: Charles Grace Band

What else is going on?

More than just good music and delicious food, the festival will also put on a host of youth activities with everything from face painting, caricatures sponsored by The Hous Foundation, an instrument petting zoo from School of Rock Gahanna and a performance youth art exhibit.

The food is still something to look forward to though, from Big Pappy's BBQ, Dos Hermanos food truck, Grilled Cheese Gangsters and just enough carnival-style snacks to go around.

Adults can enjoy drinks from Rhinegeist Brewery, North High Brewing and White Claw from 12-7 p.m. on July 12.

On the first floor of the barn, guests can also participate in a silent auction of local artwork from wood, metal and leather jewelry, photography, sculptures and mixed media. The auction will take place from 1-7 p.m. on July 12 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on July 13.

A water-refill station will also be available for the first time.