About the Event
2023 DATES & HOURS:
Friday, July 21: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Saturday, July 22: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Sunday, July 23: 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
ADMISSION IS FREE!
All food vendors will be open from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Sunday. Food and concessions will be available during event hours only.
Click HERE for information on past headliners.
LOCATION
Located along the beautiful Scioto Mile downtown riverfront in Columbus, Ohio.
TRANSPORTATION AND ACCESSIBILITY
Attendees have many options for traveling to Jazz & Rib Fest including by car, bus and bike.
BUS
Many local bus routes offer service to downtown Columbus and The Scioto Mile and the C-Bus offers quick and convenient service through downtown. For schedules and route details, visit COTA
BIKE
Ride your own bike or rent a CoGo to travel the many trails and bikeways that lead to The Scioto Mile.
PARKING
Parking is located throughout downtown Columbus, including at Columbus Commons, COSI and area surface lots. Click here for detailed interactive map of parking options. Illegally parked cars will be ticketed and towed.
ACCESSIBILITY
Accessible parking is available in area surface lots and parking garages. To use accessible parking, you will need to have a disability license plate, placard or other state-issued identification. View the Festival Map for details.
Jazz & Rib Fest is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located at all portable restroom sites located throughout the festival and in Bicentennial Park. Please note: Jazz & Rib Fest does not offer wheelchair or stroller rentals.