WestFest

 

The Ohio State University’s

West Campus Science & Sustainability Festival

A man does an interactive puzzle at WestFest Two kids looking at a flower model with a scientist Family looking at a plant display Boy doing bug activity at Museum of Biological Diversity booth Young person doing activity at ENGIE booth Educators talking to two people at a table covered with fossils

 

WestFest 2025 will be held on October 25th, from 11:00am -3:00pm.

General Information

What is WestFest all about?

Interested to see what WestFest 2025 may have to offer? Check out the WestFest 2023 video walkthrough and event information below to learn more. Read an article written about WestFest 2023 by The Lantern.

Save the Date!

WestFest 2025 will take place on October 25th, from 11:00am – 3:00pm. We hope to see you there!

Want to be a Partner?

Thank you for your interest in being a WestFest partner. The partner registration period for WestFest 2025 has ended will open in August, 2025. Contact us to be placed on the communication list to receive notifications about future events.

Event Location

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.

A Map of West Campus Quad surrounded by Scott Hall, Biotech Support Facility, Bevis Hall, Rightmire Hall, and Pressey Hall

Parking

More information coming soon

Community Bus Routes to/from WestFest

More information coming soon

Engagement and Activities

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.

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.

Food Truck

More information coming soon

 

Sponsors

WestFest 2024 is supported by the generous contributions from the following sponsors:

In-Kind Support

In-kind support offered by the Battelle Center for Science, Engineering and Public Policy, Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, College of Arts and Sciences’ Office of Engagement, College of Engineer’s CARE Office, Department of Astronomy, Ohio Extension 4-H Youth Development and the School of Environment and Natural Resources.