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Festivals

Arnold Sports Festival March 4-7th 2010

by Jason BlantonMarch 5, 2010 Festivals

Its that time again. Time for the Arnold Sports Festival.
With 44 sports and events, including 12 Olympic sports, the 2010 Arnold Sports Festival presents fitness and fun for all ages March 4-7. The festival has expanded into the world’s largest multi-sport fitness weekend since its 1989 beginning as The Arnold Classic as [...]

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The Orchid Forest

by Jason BlantonFebruary 18, 2010 Festivals

The Conservatory’s Pacific Island Water Garden comes alive with the warmth and color in the midst of winter. Waves of hundreds of colorful, tropical orchids are arranged on arches, descend from trees and complement lush, green foliage. Waterfalls, and a koi pond, along with Dale Chihuly glass artworks set the stage for a mid-winter escape.

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Hockey Fest This Weekend Benefits Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation

by Michele SavoldiNovember 11, 2009 Columbus

This Sunday, November 15th from noon until 6:00 p.m., why not head down to the Nationwide arena where you can rub elbows with some of your favorite Blue Jackets players and personalities in a fun, casual setting. There will be no checking on Sunday and you’ll be helping the Blue Jackets Foundation!
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An Ode to Pumpkin: Circleville Pumpkin Show

by cherylharrisonOctober 21, 2009 Events

And ode to pumpkin:

We love you pumpkin
Oh yes we do
We love you pumpkin
You know it’s true
When it’s not October
We’re blue
Oh, pumpkin, we love you.
The annual Circleville Pumpkin Show officially kicks off tonight and I’ve got pumpkin on the brain. In over its 100th year, the show one of the nation’s larges, a Columbus staple, and [...]

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30th Annual Columbus Italian Festival This Weekend.

by Michele SavoldiOctober 9, 2009 Events
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Being the Italian writer for GCOA I felt it my duty to inform everyone of the Italian Festival this weekend, Columbus Day weekend October 9th, 10th and 11th.
Come and enjoy  live entertainment, open-air markets, Italian dancing, Bocce, Zona Bambini (children’s area) and incredible food from Columbus area Italian eateries.
ADMISSION
Adults $5 per day, Children 12 and under [...]

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Taste of Grandview set for Sunday

by cherylharrisonOctober 2, 2009 Events
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All the best food that the 43212 has to offer, all in one place
This Sunday, October 4th, is the fourth annual taste of Grandview, a chance to enjoy the best appetizers, entrees and desserts from 16 Grandview Heights restaurants, including Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, Champps, BW3, Gordon’s Gourmet, W.G. Grinders, Trattoria Roma, Hoggies, Smokeshack BBQ, [...]

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Columbus Oktoberfest September 25 – 27, 2009

by Jason BlantonSeptember 24, 2009 Festivals
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After nearly being canceled for 2009, the Columbus Oktoberfest is a go this weekend.
This year’s event will take place at the Ohio Expo Center instead of in German Village. Schmidt’s Restaurant and Sausage Haus took over the event this year after the German Village society canceled the event back in July claiming economic [...]

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Photos from Independent’s Day

by cherylharrisonSeptember 23, 2009 Events

Independent’s Day was just a few short days ago. I was down there with my friends from GroovyDoodle Photography and they snapped some groovy shots, so in case you missed out on the fun or if you just want to relive the day, we’ve got a bunch of awesome photos for you!

Independent’s Day 2009
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Pataskala Street Fair 2009 – This Week

by Jason BlantonAugust 18, 2009 Festivals

The Pataskala Street fair, which is put on by the West Licking Firefighters Association is this week. August 19th – 22nd on Main street in downtown Pataskala. Yes, they actually close the street down and have it right in town.
2009 Pataskala Street Fair Parade “Fired Up About Pataskala”
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Celebrate the Birthplace of the Tomato at the Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival

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Forty-four years ago a proclamation from the Franklin County Historical Society named Reynoldsburg as the birthplace of the commercial tomato. Today are still celebrating!
The Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival takes place August 14 and 15 at Huber Park on Davidson Drive, just south of E. Main Street.
2009 Festival Schedule

Friday, August 14

4 p.m. - Festival grounds open
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