Each evening, the Festival's troupe of acrobats and martial arts performers will provide a glimpse of Chinese culture on stage. The performers have decades of experience one of them has over 30 years of experience of acrobatic acts. The acts vary each day and include: jar balancing; kicking bowls on a rolling board; Chinese face-changing; martial arts; and juggling with umbrellas. Live Show times are Sunday-Thursday – 6:30-7 p.m. and 8-8:30 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday- 6:30-7 p.m.; 8 - 8:30 p.m.; and 9 - 9:30 p.m.
Where: Ohio Expo Center, Natural Resources Park 717 E. 17th Ave. Columbus, OH 43211
When: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Who: Everyone
Cost: Tickets are redeemable for any day of the festival and will be available online at www.ohiolanternfestival.com Ticket prices are $15/adults, $10/children under 18 and free/children under 2. A family four-pack that includes admission for two adults and two children (18 and under) is available for $40. Admission for active and veteran military members is $12 (requires proper identification). Twelve-dollar admission tickets are available to Senior Citizens on Mondays and College Students on Thursdays throughout the Festival's run. A $2 discount per admission is available to groups of 15 or more.
*Food and Beverages will also be available for purchase
For more information see their website
The Ohio State Chinese Lantern Festival
