July 20-22, 2012 Jazz & Rib Fest - Columbus, Ohio

July 20-22, 2012  Jazz & Rib Fest - Columbus, Ohio

The Jazz & Rib Fest has become one of the most anticipated traditions in Columbus--thanks to hot ribs, cool jazz and great fans!

Celebrate summer with hot ribs and cool jazz! Three stages will host the finest local, regional and international jazz artists, while barbeque pit masters serve up sizzling ribs, chicken and more. Savor the best ribs from around the country as 23 award-winning barbeque teams compete for "Best Ribs" bragging rights. Admission is FREE!

2012 Festival Hours:
Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Downtown Columbus, Ohio along the Arena District riverfront in McFerson Commons and North Bank Park

http://www.hotribscooljazz.org/

6th Annual AleFest Columbus - February 4, 2012

February 4, 2012  6th Annual AleFest Columbus
Columbus, Ohio
AleFest is a craft beer festival showcasing the finest beer styles of the world in an educational, responsible, and enjoyable fashion

AleFest Columbus is a craft beer festival featuring over 250 great beers including rare draught & cask from more than 100 world class breweries.     

Cost:
$40.00 Admission includes 20 samples of craft beer,
commemorative tasting glass, and tasting guide.
Must be 21 years of age to attend. Please sample responsibly.

Tickets are also available at the door.

Designated driver/non-drinker $10-must be 21
Admission includes a bottle of water and an
AleFest sampling glass as you exit.

http://alefest.com/columbus.htm

Columbus Food & Wine Affair Grand Tasting

Columbus Food & Wine Affair Grand Tasting


September 23, 2011  Columbus Food & Wine Affair Grand Tasting
Columbus, Ohio
THE Midwest event for the very best in extraordinary wine and cuisine. Guests have their choice of delectable offerings from Central Ohio's premier restaurants and pourings from the finest domestic and international wineries. The Grand Tasting is grand in every sense of the word and includes wonderful music and a variety of creative artists and retailers. The evening's admission includes wine tastes, delicious food and a souvenir crystal wine glass.

http://www.foodandwineaffair.com/scheduleofevents.aspx

The Jazz & Rib Fest - Columbus, Ohio

The Jazz & Rib Fest is a highly anticipated summertime tradition offering both jazz and rib connoisseurs the finest in music and barbeque for more than thirty years. Building off the success of our move to the premier entertainment destination of downtown Columbus, we are thrilled to once again call The Arena District the home of hot ribs and cool jazz. McFerson Commons and North Bank Park stages will anchor the event with performances featuring the best regional and international jazz artists. The Jazz Café at North Bank Pavilion will showcase local artists on an intimate riverfront stage set against the city skyline. Award winning rib-burners representing 10 States and Canada will fire up their grills along Spring & Long Streets to compete for “Best Ribs” bragging rights.

DATE & HOURS:     Friday, July 22: 11am – 11pm
Saturday, July 23: 11am – 11pm
Sunday, July 24: 11am – 8:30pm
LOCATION:     The Arena District: North Bank Park, McFerson Commons, and Spring & Long Streets in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Click here for more details on the location.
PARKING:     Surrounding areas of The Arena District. Click here for more details on where to park.
WEATHER:     Typically sunny and warm: average day time temperature 85 °F
ADMISSION:     FREE

All food vendors will be open from 11:00am—11:00pm on Friday and Saturday, and from 11:00am—8:30pm on Sunday. Food and concessions will be available during event hours only.

Enjoy hot ribs and cool jazz on three different stages all weekend long! Click here for more details on the performance schedule.



http://www.hotribscooljazz.org/