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Festivals

Franklin County Fair July 18th – 25th

by Jason BlantonJuly 18, 2009 Festivals

The Franklin County fair is going on this week in Hilliard. The weather this weekend is perfect to take the family out for a nice day of all sorts of family fun. Check out the Franklin County Fairgrounds website for all the events and things to do. It will be a great [...]

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Grandview Farmer’s Market Returns This Weekend.

by Michele SavoldiJuly 10, 2009 Events

Returning for its sixth season, tomorrow, July 11th, is the first day of the Grandview Farmer’s Market along Grandview Avenue near Second Avenue.
The time of the market is from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. each Saturday through September 26.
Each week you can choose from locally grown produce, flowers, fresh baked goods, homemade soups and hear [...]

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Food & Ohio Wine Festival Comes to North Market

by Michele SavoldiJuly 8, 2009 Events

Wine a Bit This Weekend. You Just Might Feel Better!
This Saturday, July 11th come to the North Market to enjoy delicious food and state wines made from the fruit of the Gods.

Festival hours are from 10a-7p
Admission is $5.00 which includes a souvenir tasting glass
Tastings are $.50 cents – $2.00 each depending on the selection

Enjoy music, [...]

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Oktoberfest 2009 CANCELED

by cherylharrisonJuly 7, 2009 Events

German Village’s beloved Oktoberfest has been canceled this year due to budget and staff cutbacks. Oktoberfest has been celebrated in Columbus since 1967 and has been named one of the best events in North America in the past. RIP, Oktoberfest. We hope to see you next year.
UPDATE: Bob Nunnally from WCMH-NBC4 sent me this message [...]

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Red White & BOOM ready to explode this Friday

by Jason BlantonJune 28, 2009 Festivals

For the 29th year in a row, Red White and BOOM is set for this Friday July 3rd, 2009
When it comes to Fourth of July celebrations, nothing is bigger in the Midwest than Columbus’ annual Red, White and BOOM. And this year I would imagine it to be even bigger with most peeps getting [...]

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ComFest – Top Five Reasons We Hate It

by cherylharrisonJune 27, 2009 Festivals

I spent the majority of last night at ComFest and subsequently have a follow-up to my “top five reasons we love ComFest” post – the top five reasons we HATE it. (MOSTLY love, though)
1. Smelly portapottys

2. Saggy boobs

3. The haunting smell of fried food, which may contain crack, because it is impossible to resist

4. The [...]

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ComFest – Top Five Reasons we love it

by cherylharrisonJune 25, 2009 Festivals

ComFest starts tonight, so instead of boring you with the who, what and where, which you can get on the ComFest site, here are the top five reasons why we all love ComFest:
1. The generally accepted open use of marijuana

2. The very accepted open exposure of breasts

3. Your boozing supports the community and doesn’t create [...]

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Pride weekend events

by cherylharrisonJune 19, 2009 Festivals

It’s Pride weekend again in Columbus and there are plenty of events going on throughout the weekend to entertain us all.
Friday:
Pride Festival – Goodale Park
Pride in Our Party – Sandbox Columbus
Saturday:
Pride Festival – Goodale Park
Pride Rally – Statehouse Lawn
Pride Parade – The Statehouse

Sunday:
Pride Brunch – The Westin Columbus Ballroom
Bat-N-Rouge – Afrocentric School

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THE 11th ANNUAL CREEKSIDE BLUES & JAZZ FESTIVAL

by Jason BlantonJune 16, 2009 Festivals

Three days, 4 stages and 90 hours of Blues and Jazz. The 11th Annual Creekside Blues and Jazz festival in Olde Gahanna June 19-21. Creekside Park and Plaza, on the eastern bank of Big Walnut Creek, provides the focal point for the blues and jazz musicians, as well as other entertainment. The Park, [...]

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Columbus Arts Festival June 5-7 2009

by Jason BlantonJune 6, 2009 Festivals

The Columbus Arts festival is in full gear but you still have time to go and check out all the great art and works of over 250 artists. The arts festival Runs through June 7th, 2009 in the Discovery District.
The festival bring enthusiasts from all over the country. In addition to the art [...]

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