Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission (KCBC) invites the community to the 2026 Watershed Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Synovus Park. 

The Watershed Festival is a FREE community event featuring food, live music, vendors, giveaways, environmental education, family-friendly activities, mascot dance off and commemorative Help the Hooch T-shirts for attendees. 

The festival is open to the entire community. Residents do not have to participate in the Help the Hooch Community Clean Up to attend and enjoy the Watershed Festival. 

This year’s Watershed Festival is co-chaired by Ashley Stanley and Shanise Thomason, who are helping lead the planning  of the community celebration at Synovus Park. 

2026 Watershed Festival Details: 

• Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026 
• Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
• Location: Synovus Park 
• Admission: FREE and open to the community 
• Festival Features: Free food, live music, vendors, giveaways, environmental education, family-friendly activities,  mascot dance off and commemorative Help the Hooch T-shirts for attendees. 

KCBC encourages families, friends, and community members of all ages to join us at Synovus Park for an afternoon  centered on community, celebration, and environmental awareness. 

For more information about the Watershed Festival, please contact Keep Columbus Beautiful at (706) 225-4008 or [email protected].