The Jazz & Rib Fest is back Fri., July 22-Sun., July 24 — and you can expect live local jazz performances + the best barbecue vendors in town at the free festival.

BBQ Week 🍽️

Ahead of the festival will be BBQ Week in Columbus from Mon., July 18-Sun., July 24. Pecan Penny’s BBQ, Hoggy’s BBQ, and other local barbecue spots will be offering exclusive meals ranging from $10-$40.

Festival details 🏙️

Where — Along the Scioto Mile at Bicentennial Park, 233 S. Civic Center Dr.
When — Fri., July 22 + Sat., July 23 from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sun., July 24 from 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Parking — View the downtown parking map for the festival, which breaks down options depending on which direction you are traveling from.

The music 🎶

Local artists will split three stages for the weekend — Bicentennial Park Stage, West Bank Park Stage, and Main Street Stage.

On Friday you can enjoy bands like New Basics Brass Band and The Labra Brothers.
Saturday, catch local groups like Honey and Blue + Harmonic Soul.
To finish off the festival, Sunday will feature local artists like Olivia Van Goor + Rachel Azbell.

The barbecue 🍗

If you’re coming for the festival food, you won’t be disappointed.

With vendors like Carolina Catering with turkey legs, chicken wings, and fried catfish — there’s enough barbecue to go around.
If barbecue isn’t your thing, there’s something for you as well. Try a hand-crafted pie from Junior’s Sweet Potato Pie or a soft pretzel from Philly Pretzel Factory.

Pro tip: There will also be six festival beverage stands, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Don’t forget to download the Jazz & Rib Fest Mobile App for performance schedules, activities, and maps of the festival and food vendors.