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Red, White & BOOM – Being held at Veterans Memorial for the second year. We have the best seats in the city for this year’s fireworks display. Events occurring all day long. Veterans Memorial will be featuring the closest parking to the fireworks and other festivities. For information on Red White and Boom activities, visit http://www.redwhiteandboom.org.  For information on parking at Veterans Memorial during Red, White & BOOM, click here

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Sternwheelers Cat Fanciers Cat Show - Featuring rare breeds, a full cat show with six judges, and some of the nation’s top cat breeders.- Saturday July 4^th 9am-6pm. Adult admission is $6, senior citizens is $5 and children enter for $4.  More information can be found at http://www.cfainc.org/

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Sports Card & Memorabilia Show - Showcasing all types of rare sports memorabilia including autographed items, game used equipment, and trading cards of all sorts. – Saturday July 25, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Sunday July 26, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission is free.

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Indian Dance Show - Experience Indian culture while watching some of the finest Indian dancers the state has to offer. -  Saturday, July 25 from 12 p.m. until 7 p.m.

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Stanton ’s Sheet Music – General Music Clinic will be Wednesday, August 5, Joy of Singing is Thursday, August 6 and John Jacobson Workshop is Friday, August 7.  For more information, visit www.stantons.com.

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Columbus Gun Show – Saturday, August 8 from 9a.m. to 5p.m. and Sunday, August 9 from 9a.m. to 4p.m.  Admission for adults is $8, children 12 and younger (accompanied by an adult) enter for free.  Saturday’s admission is good for both days.  For more information, visit www.columbusgunshow.com.

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Offinger’s Handcrafted Marketplace - wholesale trade shows for quality handmade gifts, crafts, décor, furniture, gourmet foods, and collectibles.  Show is not open to the public – Business ID’s required.  Saturday, August 15 from 9a.m. to 5p.m.  For more information, visit www.offingershandcrafted.com.

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Singing Buckeyes – Harmony Camp Show Saturday, August 15 from 7:30p.m. to 10:30p.m.   Featuring Buckeye High School Harmony Camp Choruses (300 boys and girls from all over the U.S. , Singing Buckeye Chorus, Metropolis and Jackpot quartets, and the Alpha Chorus.  Tickets are $20.  For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.singingbuckeyes.org.

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Franklin University Commencement – Sunday, August 16 at 2p.m.

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BeadStreet USA – Bead Show is Saturday, August 22 from 10a.m. to 6p.m. and Sunday, August 23 from 10a.m. to 5p.m.  Admission is $6 and includes a free gift with every paid admission.  For more information, visit www.beadstreetusa.com

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Heart of Ohio Ferret Buckeye Bash – Ohio 's Premier Championship & All Specialty Ferret Show. Enjoy ferret specific vendors, raffle, educational speakers, fun events, breeders, shelters/rescues & more.  Saturday, August 29 from 10a.m. to 6p.m.  Adult admission is $4, children $2 and family $10.  For more information, visit www.hofa-rescue.org.

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Ohio FFA – COLT Conference is Wednesday, September 9^th from 9a.m. to 2p.m.  For more information, visit www.ohioffa.org.

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Columbus State Community College Commencement – Friday, September 11^th from 8a.m. to 1p.m.

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Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show – Sunday, September 13 from 11a.m. to 4p.m.  Admission is $8 at the door or $6 with advanced ticket purchase at www.pwgadvancedtickets.com.

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Paper, Postcard and Book Show – Sunday, September 13 from 10a.m. to 4p.m.  More than 80 dealers and 200 tables of books, postcards, documents, maps, photographs and more.  Admission is $6.  For more information, contact the promoter at (614) 325-9808.

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India Festival – Saturday, September 19 from 10a.m. to 10p.m.  Admission is $6 for persons 5 and older.  Children younger than 5 receive free entry.  Tickets will be available at the door.  For more information, visit www.fia-ohio.org.

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Picnic of H.O.P.E. – Saturday, September 19 (rain or shine) from 11a.m. to 3p.m.  Free services to people in need.  For more information call (614) 221-4341.

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Toy Show – Sunday, September 20 from 9a.m. to 3p.m.  The Columbus Toy and Comic Book Show will be even bigger and better than shows in the past, with an incredible selection of toy lines represented.  General admission is $5 and $8 for early buyer admission at 8a.m.  For more information, visit www.ctspromotions.com.

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Battelle for Kids – Ohio Value-Added Conference, Harnessing the Power of Data to Accelerate Student Progress, from 8a.m. to 5:30p.m.  For more information, click here.