Jazz & Rib Fest

Columbus Jazz presents an Emerging Artists Showcase featuring artists that are just beginning their career in music.

📍 Bicentennial Park Stage presented by Columbus Jazz
📅 Friday, July 24 | 11:30 AM
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Jumbo roasted turkey legs and southern fried catfish highlight the menu at Carolina Catering. Chicken wings (3 flavors), hand dipped all beef corn dogs, hillbilly fries and fresh squeezed lemonade complete it. Grilled, roasted fried or cold, we have it all.

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Tommy Lehman Music is a trumpeter, vocalist, composer-arranger, bandleader, and educator based in Northeast Ohio. The Affinity Project is a contemporary jazz ensemble rooted in original music, blending influences from the jazz and hip-hop traditions.

📍 Bicentennial Park Stage presented by Columbus Jazz
📅 Sunday, July 26 | 3:30 PM
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Boss Hoggs Barbque is serving it up hot and smoky! From stacked slaw dogs and loaded junk yard dogs to tender pulled pork, brisket, rib tips, and wings straight off the pit, there’s something for every appetite.

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Whirlybirds stand out as one of Columbus, Ohio's favorite bands. They have made a reputation for themselves by blending classic swing, jazz, and big band sounds, putting a modern twist on the rhythms of the 1930s and 1940s. With their tight vocal harmonies and even tighter arrangements, the band energizes audiences and fills the dance floor.

📍 Bicentennial Park Stage presented by Columbus Jazz
📅 Saturday, July 25 | 5:30 PM
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Belly Out BBQ is a group of classically trained chefs and hospitality professionals, slingin their favorite foods! They offer various creative brisket and pork belly offerings - including sandwiches, wings, entrees and sides! They have the most tender brisket in the Midwest, and pair it with some incredible flavor profiles!

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Take a break from the sun and stay comfortable while you enjoy your festival favorites. Our shaded dining areas are the perfect place to relax, refuel, and keep the good vibes going all weekend long.

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The mission of the Christopher Brown is simple: bring the groove. Centered around the soulful sound of the Hammond organ, this performance is a ride down Memory Lane and straight back up Swing Street.

📍 Bicentennial Park Stage presented by Columbus Jazz
📅 Friday, July 24 | 5:30 PM
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Not only has Texas Outlaw been in business for 30 years, but they have been doing the Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest for 30 years also. With their own barbecue sauce, rub, and select choice of three different types of wood growing on their farm, they put out a barbecue that is mouthwatering, tender, and has been a fan favorite the entire time..

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Smooth jazz with a modern edge. Adam Hawley Artist Page delivers infectious grooves, crisp guitar work and a polished sound that’s made him a standout in today’s jazz scene. Perfect for a summer night downtown.

📍 West Bank Park Stage presented by WSYX ABC 6 and FOX 28 Columbus
📅 Sunday, July 26 | 3:30 PM
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