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Hotels
Ask for the special Jazz & Rib Fest rates at the following hotels.

Crowne PlazaCrowne Plaza- Jazz & Rib Fest Host Hotel
33 East Nationwide Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43215
Jazz & Rib Fest Room Rate- $1
Click here to make reservations online with special rate.

 

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