2012 Activities

The AMTA Massage Therapy Tour The American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) is conducting a cross-country mobile tour to raise awareness of the health benefits of massage, which new research has shown to help relieve back pain, osteoarthritis of the knee and improve quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia. Throughout Jazz & Rib Fest, the AMTA will offer free five-minute… [Read More]

Char-Broil Infrared Tour It’s all about the barbeque when you visit the Char-Broil Infrared Tour, which features grilling tips and information, recipes and access to the pros. There will be multiple grilling demonstrations and opportunities to sample great BBQ and win great prizes throughout the entire weekend! WEBSITE: http://live.charbroil.com/ FACEBOOK: http… [Read More]

Paddle in the City Join Hero USA for your very own riverfront adventure! Come paddle with the pros and cruise along the Scioto River while taking in all the beautiful sounds and delicious scents of Jazz & Rib Fest. Visit Paddle in the City to rent a canoe or kayak at North Bank Park and enjoy all the cool jazz from Columbus’ downtown riverfront destination. Ple… [Read More]

Cornhole Tournament The Jazz & Rib Fest Cornhole Tournament is sanctioned by the American Cornhole Organization. Saturday’s 1:00PM tournament buy-in is $20 with pre-registration or $30 for walk-up registration. Join American Cornhole throughout the weekend for their free open play. For more details and pre-registration for Saturday’s buy-in tournament visit www… [Read More]

COSI COSI brings science and fun to the Jazz & Rib Fest. Our interactive Science Spots will engage and challenge you. Come play, explore and learn more about science! Check out www.COSI.org for information about your next visit to COSI. WEBSITE: www.cosi.org FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/COSIscience TWITTER: www.twitter.com/COSI [ Retur… [Read More]

Columbus Crew Tour Kick it up with the Crew Soccer Tour! We’ll have Crew interactive inflatables and fun giveaways! Plus, enter to win tickets to the LA Galaxy game on Wednesday, August 15 at 7pm, when your Crew shoots to blackout the star studded reigning MLS champs! SUNDAY ONLY from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. WEBSITE: www.thecrew.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/c… [Read More]

Columbus Blue Jackets The Columbus Blue Jackets will provide entertainment for the kids with the Blue Jackets Bounce House. Also, be sure to stop by the tent and register to win Blue Jackets prizes throughout the day on Saturday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Columbus Blue Jackets are a professional ice hockey team based in Columbus, Ohio, United States. They are members of… [Read More]

Fifth Third Bank eBus The Fifth Third Bank "eBus," a 40-foot mobile classroom outfitted with Internet and 14 computer terminals, will visit Jazz & Rib Fest on Saturday, July 21. The eBus provides access to a number of programs and services, including a free credit report; free personalized evaluation of finances; information on home ownership and credit counseling; … [Read More]

Ohio Center for Broadcasting Visit the Ohio Center for Broadcasting to learn about more than 40 different careers in broadcasting. We will be broadcasting live throughout Jazz & Rib Fest on our internet radio stations and showcasing our remote green screen studio where you will have an opportunity to see yourself on TV! WEBSITE: www.beonair.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook… [Read More]

200Columbus Columbus celebrates its 200th birthday in 2012 with a year-long line-up of festivals, art, music, performances and educational initiatives. Be sure to visit the 200Columbus team to learn more about the year-long celebration and to buy great shirts, books and other Bicentennial apparel. WEBSITE: http://200columbus.com/ FACEBOOK: http://www.… [Read More]