COSI today, in partnership with Battelle, announced the creation of a four day science festival that will kick off May 1-4th, 2019.

Battelle has pledged $850,000 over a three year period, with the goal of creating more interest and awareness in central Ohio science and technology.

The announcement included this nifty display:

What happens when you do an experiment during a big announcement at @COSI about a four day event showcasing the amazing science around our community? #cosiscifest pic.twitter.com/f3bzX3vvg9 — Battelle (@Battelle) May 22, 2018

The event will encompass three days of events around central Ohio, culminating in a closing day “carnival-style” celebration on the Scioto Peninsula and COSI campus.

Plenty of further details to come I’m sure, but the idea of individual areas having events around Central Ohio is definitely intriguing (does this mean full on spin off science festivals in Columbus neighborhoods and suburbs?), and a giant science event on the Scioto Peninsula will be a welcome addition to the Columbus festival calendar.