WestFest 2024 will take place on October 19th, from 11:00am – 3:00pm. We hope to see you there!

Thank you for your interest in being a WestFest partner. Registration for WestFest 2024 is now open!

Please visit the Partner Registration page for the registration link as well as Office Hour information.

WestFest will be held on the West Campus quad, surrounding buildings and green spaces. West Campus quad is the green space in front of Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, Bevis Hall, Rightmire Hall, and Pressey Hall.

Thanks to a generous donation from the Air Transport Services Group, a free parking zone will be available to WestFest guests. More information about the location of the free parking zone will be added closer to the event.

Have an OSU Campus Parc parking pass?

The easiest parking location for WestFest will be Carmack Lot 1, 2 or 3, which can be found at 1059 Carmack Rd, Columbus, 43210.

There will be plenty of opportunities for engagement at WestFest!

WestFest Partners and Tours

Guests will have the opportunity to explore STEM-related activities at booths and behind-the-scenes tours of Ohio State research facilities. Please visit the WestFest Partners Page to see the current list of WestFest 2023 exhibiting partners and past partners

Activities and Give-Aways

Event passports will be handed out at the information booth, and guests will receive stamps for completing activities at booths or tables. Once the passport has been completed, you can turn your passport back in at the information booth and receive a prize. Prize examples include WestFest activity kits (while supplies last) and other WestFest swag.

Food Truck

We always have at least one food truck on site for the event. Check back later for details.

Brutus Buckeye

We hope to welcome Brutus Buckeye to WestFest again this year. Details will be added closer to the event.