Where to Find Music Royale’s Instrument Petting Zoo This Summer

May 28, 2025

Discover the Joy of Music with Music Royale’s Instrument Petting Zoo at Summer Festivals!

This summer, Music Royale is hitting the road and bringing the magic of music to Central Ohio’s biggest festivals with our Instrument Petting Zoo. Whether your child dreams of playing the violin, flute, trumpet, or drums, this interactive experience offers families a chance to explore the world of music in a fun, no-pressure environment.

Our Instrument Petting Zoo is designed with curious young minds in mind. Students are invited to try out a variety of high-quality band and orchestra instruments, helping them discover what inspires them most. From squeaky first notes to confident smiles, this hands-on opportunity is a fantastic way to ignite a lifelong love for music.

Where We’ve Been—and Where We’re Going

We kicked off our summer at the Columbus Folk Festival, where dozens of kids got their first taste of real instruments, and parents got a first look at what musical education can offer their children.

But we’re just getting started. Here’s where you can find the Music Royale Instrument Petting Zoo next:

🎨 Greater Columbus Arts Council Arts Festival

📍 Downtown Columbus

🗓️ June 6 & 7, 2025

🎶 ResiFest at Delaware Boardman Arts Park

📍 Delaware, Ohio

🗓️ June 22, 2025

These events are free, family-friendly, and perfect for a summer outing. Stop by our booth, pick up a violin, or try your hand at a trumpet—we’ll be there to guide you and answer all your questions.

Quality Instruments, Simple Rentals

All instruments in the Music Royale Petting Zoo are professional-quality and maintained by our expert staff. And when your child finds the right fit, we make it easy for families to take the next step.

Music Royale is a proud affiliate of Sweetwater, offering an affordable and accessible rent-to-own instrument program for both band and orchestra students. Our rental process is designed to give parents peace of mind with:

• Top-quality instruments
• Accruing monthly plans
• Repair and maintenance
• Easy online rental setup

You can explore our rental options anytime at:

👉 musicroyale.com/rentals

Why It Matters

Learning a musical instrument doesn’t just teach notes and rhythms, it helps build confidence, discipline, creativity, and a sense of community. By offering kids a chance to explore instruments freely and without pressure, we hope to create memorable first encounters that could spark a lifetime of music-making.

Whether you’re just starting to think about music lessons or your child is already begging to play an instrument, Music Royale’s summer festival stops are the perfect place to begin.

🎵 Come find us this summer and let your child explore the world of music—one note at a time. For more information about our lesson programs, rentals, and events, visit musicroyale.com.

We can’t wait to meet you and share the joy of music!