LIVE MUSIC APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS

The 2026 Merion Village Festival will be held on Sunday, August 23rd from 12 to 6 PM, in Moeller Park (281 Hanford Street, Columbus, OH 43206). This annual, outdoor, rain-or-shine festival will continue to feature artists, crafters, local businesses, and organizations as we celebrate the vibrant community and atmosphere of the Historic Merion Village neighborhood. All proceeds from this event benefit the Merion Village Association, a 501(c)(3) civic organization.

All musicians/bands selected to perform at this event do so on a volunteer basis. This is not a paid event. Each musician/band selected will play a 45-minute set with a shared 15 minutes before and after to set up and tear down your equipment. Our event is exclusively outdoor, so we will provide a 20' X 20' canopied stage area for all performers as well as a complete, standard sound setup. The final lineup of performers will be listed on our event poster and in our social media promotions.

The Merion Village Festival has a primary goal of celebrating our neighborhood and community. As such, priority will be given to local bands and performers. Musician/Band applications close May 31st, or, as soon as all slots have been filled. Due to a limited number of performances at this event, early applications are strongly encouraged.

 We will contact you via e-mail to confirm whether or not we would like you to perform. If selected, confirmation of attendance must be received in response to our invitation within 3 days or another performer will be asked to attend in your place.