Summer Jam West
Community Arts Festival

Saturday, July 19, 2025 • 12 p.m. - 7p.m.
Westgate Park

Full Day of Arts and Live Local Music including:

  • Artist and artisan vendors

  • Food trucks and food vendors

  • Chalk artists

  • Kids arts areas, Kiwanisaurus Park and the Kids Art Zone

  • Art demonstrations

  • Live music and Cultural performances

  • Community Partners

  • Facepainting, balloon artists, and sno-cones!

  • Parade of Neighbors (All are welcome to march!)

After 9 amazing festivals, 2025 will be the 10th and final Summer Jam West.

Since 2014, Summer Jam West has celebrated the arts and community, bringing neighbors together and supporting talented artists. While it’s bittersweet, the Hilltop Arts Collective has grown, and we’re shifting focus to year-round programming that serves the Hilltop of today in new and impactful ways.

We’re making Summer Jam West 2025 a festival to remember—mark your calendars for July 19, 2025, at Westgate Park! Let’s make it a grand finale full of music, murals, kids’ arts activities, and unforgettable moments.

Want to help us make this last hurrah special?

This isn’t goodbye; it’s the beginning of a new chapter full of opportunities to connect with our community year-round.

Stay tuned to see how we grow and evolve. We love our community and can’t wait to share what’s next!


Let’s Make This Final Summer Jam West One to Remember — Become a Sponsor


After 10 years of bringing live music, public art, food, and community spirit to the Hilltop, Summer Jam West is coming to a close—but not before one final celebration on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Westgate Park.

We’re inviting businesses and organizations to sponsor this milestone event and help us deliver a high-impact, high-energy festival for over 10,000 attendees—while supporting free, year-round arts programming in the Hilltop.

Sponsorships start at $500 and go up to $2,500, with perks like: 

✅ Your logo on promo cards, posters, and yard signs across Columbus

✅ Recognition across social media, email newsletters, and festival materials

✅ Day-of visibility through banners, booths, and shoutouts

✅ Sponsor specific areas like the Kids’ Art Zone, Snow Cone Station, Guest Services booth, and more…

✅ Direct connection with a diverse, family-focused audience

This is your chance to be part of something meaningful—local, creative, and community-driven.

📩 Email Philip Kim at philip@hilltoparts.org to reserve your sponsorship today.

Let’s close out this 10-year legacy the way it deserves—with all of us, together.


At The Festival

  • Parrotdise Found

    Meet and greet the Smith Family Parrots!

  • Balloon Artists

    Enjoy the fun of balloon art!

  • Face Painting

    Face painters will be on hand!

  • Sno-Cones

    Cool down with $1 sno-cones!

Thank You To Last Year’s Sponsors!

Interested in sponsoring this year’s festival? Sponsoring Summer Jam West is an incredible way to connect with the vibrant Hilltop neighborhood while showcasing your agency’s dedication to art, culture, and community. As a sponsor, your business will receive prominent recognition in our promotional materials, on-site signage, and social media platforms, giving you visibility with thousands of attendees and beyond.

To learn more, please contact our Development Chair, Sophie Turner, at sophie@hilltoparts.org. Thank you for supporting creativity and community in Hilltop!