Jazz & Rib Fest - hot ribs, cool jazz

Visitor Services

Hotels Ask for the special Jazz & Rib Fest rates at the following hotels.
Crowne Plaza - Jazz & Rib Fest Host Hotel 33 East Nationwide Blvd. Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 461-4100 Jazz & Rib Fest Room Rate- $139 Click here for a map of hotels in proximity to the festival. To find other hotels in Columbus, check out the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau. Phone: 614-221-6623, 800-354-2657.
Directions
By Car	Click here for directions to parking at the festival.
By Bus	For local bus routes and information please visit *COTA* http://www.cota.com/
Parking
Nearest Parking is located at the intersection of W. Nationwide Blvd and N. Front Street Columbus, OH 43215 Click here for Arena District Parking Map. Parking is available in Arena District surface lots and garages, labeled A - L on the Parking Map. Garages K and I are the closest parking options open to the public. Parking fee at lots A – L will be $10.
Handicap Parking	Lot M on the *Parking Map* is designated for Handicap Parking only and is located right in the midst of the festival. To reach Lot M take Neil Avenue south from Nationwide Blvd and then left on New Public Lane. The lot will be on your right. To use this lot, you will need to have a handicapped license plate or placard or other state-issued identification. Handicap parking is also available in all other lots and garages.
Reserved Parking	Purchase pre-paid parking online to guarantee a space in an Arena District lot. Visit www.ArenaDistrictParking.com, click on the "All Venues" tab and choose Jazz & Rib Fest, or click on the desired date below:
	07/23/2010
	07/24/2010
	07/25/2010
For State and City maps, please visit the Ohio Department of Transportation. For the latest road news, visit the Ohio Department of Transportation. www.buckeyetraffic.org
For the Enjoyment of All – Festival Ground Rules Not Permitted No Carry-in Beverages No Glass bottles or any glass containers No Unauthorized vending, handbills, petitioning or solicitation No Grilling or cooking on the festival grounds – No Fires No Weapons Bikes & scooters must be walked Animals must be leashed at all times and owners must clean up after their pets – please consider leaving your pet at home in cool, quiet comfort. Please Do! Bring blankets, lawn chairs or tents Play in the fountain Enjoy the music Eat lots of ribs Have a great time Keep the Jazz & Rib Fest alive by purchasing your food and drink from festival vendors!

Office of Special Events
1111 E. Broad St., Suite 101 • Columbus OH 43205
(p) 614.645.7995 • mita@columbus.gov