# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 11th Annual Friend Fest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: It's FREE to attend and everyone is invited! Expect t-shirts, music, games, awards, food trucks, local business vendors, face painting, and a food drive for WARM. A community event for all ages, bring your family and friends!

DONATE:
https://integratecolumbus.org/outreach/

SIGN UP:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetn07Erfd5kT8Sedic_GqhmGDvHJ9uQq4U7xckWbu0yOxRww/viewform?pli=1

EMAIL US:
FriendFestWesterville@gmail.com

Please contact us if you are interested in volunteering.

HERE IS THE GROWING LINEUP!
- Food Drive for WARM
- Facepainting By Creations 2 Dye 4
- Field Day games (4p-7p)* 
- Chik Happens Food Truck (5-7p)
- ChillJoy Food Truck (5-7p)
- Bubbles Tea and Juice Truck (5-7p)
- All Ages soccer game (7p)
- Dogs for adoption 
- Epic water balloon fight (7:30p)
- Awards and raffle drawing (7:45p)

COME SEE THE VENDORS!
Jasper Jo Co and Roots & Paws Sanctuary
Bubbles Tea Company
ChillJoy Dessert Truck
Tips & Toes with Tracie - Colorstreet
Summit and Seas Travel LLC
Maxwelle the Raindrop Books
Simply Living
Friend Fest Founder TC Bekos
Essential Oils and Wellness with Linda M
Colleen Linhart LLC
Slenderiiz Body Balancing Drops
Bravenly health and wellness 
Creations 2 Dye 4 Facepainting


WE THANK OUR (still growing list of) 2025 SPONSORS ?
Integrate Columbus
Good Bodies Personal Fitness
Thrive Acupuncture & Wellness
G&G Communications
The Travis Family
Romey 
The Woods Family
The Forrest Family
The Bekos Family
Jasper Jo Co and Roots & Paws Sanctuary
RZ Realty
Universal Dermatology
Colleen Linhart 
Paolino Medical Massage
Millcreek Self Storage
Silver Lane Barber Shop
Pete Bekos, Realtor Remax Connection
Anonymous Dog Agility Champions
Anonymous Ballroom Dancers
Elizabeth
Jill & Tulip 
Zen Point Acupuncture


 
* Here is the all-ages line-up for the field day games :)
4-7:30	Face painting by Designs 2 Dye 4
4-7:40	Sprint (record your time, awards at 8p!)
4:20	        Tug O’ War
4:40	3-Legged Race
5-7P	Food Trucks
5:00 	Red Light /Green Light
5:20	         Sac Races
5:40 	Bottle Flipping 
6:00	Wheelbarrow Race
6:20	         Paper Airplanes	
6:40	Egg Race
7:00	         Soccer Game
7:40	         Water Balloons
7:50	         Awards & Raffle Drawing
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/westerville/11th-annual-friend-fest/200028188863311
- **Event Categories**: festivals, sports, food-drinks, health-wellness, art, fine-arts, dog, business, nonprofit, volunteering
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 51

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Westerville
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Highlands Park (South Shelter House Area)
- **lat**: 40.115477070667
- **long**: -82.905067833323
- **full address**: Highlands Park (South Shelter House Area), 369 S Spring Rd, Westerville, OH 43081-2729, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: 11th Annual Friend Fest
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/78296c1e5e6289b7e201f7ddef7a8040982f74abb85443b030aa392ed665e05a-rimg-w1200-h671-dc015fa7-gmir?v=1754198079

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 11th Annual Friend Fest being held?
  - **A:** 11th Annual Friend Fest takes place on Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 16 Aug, 2025 at 08:00 pm at Highlands Park (South Shelter House Area), 369 S Spring Rd, Westerville, OH 43081-2729, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 11th Annual Friend Fest?
  - **A:** 11th Annual Friend Fest is organized by Integrate Columbus.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 11th Annual Friend Fest is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Westerville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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