The Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest is July 19-21, 2024, featuring hot ribs and cool jazz in Downtown Columbus.
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Jazz & Rib Fest; photo credit Randall L. Schieber
Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest
Each summer, this festival is a highly anticipated tradition with the best of jazz and rib connoisseurs for a festival full of music and barbecue, brought to us by City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Dept.
Celebrate your love of jazz and ribs at the Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest and the festival’s return from July 19-21, 2024 along the Scioto Mile riverfront in downtown Columbus!
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Jazz and Rib Fest, Columbus Ohio. photo credit Randall L. Schieber
The festival is on both sides of the Scioto River in Bicentennial, West Bank and Genoa Parks with three days of jazz by renowned musicians and food from barbecue pit masters.
Award-winning rib burners from the US and Canada will be bring their ribs to the people at the free festival.
Don’t forget about the jazz! There’s always a huge line-up of jazz performers ranging from hip hop to Latin-style jazz on the 3 festival stages to keep you entertained and tapping your feet. Bring chairs or blankets to sit and enjoy the music while you eat!
Bring the family to enjoy fun activities throughout, including kids’ activities, demos and food tastings from partners, and more!
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Jazz and Rib Fest, Columbus Ohio. photo credit Randall L. Schieber
2024 Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest Hours
Friday, July 19: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, July 20: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday, July 21: 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Bicentennial Park
233 S. Civic Center Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43215
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