2023 Host Country
JAPAN
October 13-14 • Downtown Columbus
11:00am-10:00pm
Ethnic Expo in the News
What is Ethnic Expo?
Sponsored by First Financial, hosted by the City of Columbus
Ethnic Expo is a weekend of events celebrating cultures that come together in Columbus, Indiana to create a vibrant, welcoming community. Ethnic Expo is one of the largest and most beloved local festivals.
It will take place surrounding Columbus City Hall, located at 123 Washington Street.

Schedule of Events
Friday, October 13
Main Stage
5:15 – 5:40 pm – Indian Classical Dance
5:45 – 6:00 pm – Bollywood Beats
6:00 – 6:25 pm – Parindey
6:30 – 7:30 pm – Ballet Mosaicos
8:30 – 10:00 pm – Spirit Bomb
Biergarten Stage
6:00 – 8:00 pm – Marissa Fullenkamp
Saturday, October 14
Main Stage
12:00 – 1:00 pm – Southern Indiana Pipes and Drums
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Cummins Diversity Choir
2:00 – 3:00 pm – Dancers Studio, Inc.
3:00 – 4:00 pm – Mariachi sol Jalisciense
4:15 – 4:45 pm – JASI YOSAKOI Japan Festival Dance & Workshop
5:00 – 5:30 pm – Japanese Fashion Review
5:30 – 6:00 pm – Kendo/Iaido Show
6:15 – 7:00 pm – Southern Indiana Taiko
7:15 – 7:45 pm – Southern Indiana Taiko Workshop
8:30 – 10:00 pm – Brett Wiscons and the Benders
Biergarten Stage
4:00 – 6:00 pm – Columbus Symphony Orchestra Brass Band
6:00 – 8:00 pm – Marissa Fullenkamp