Jazz and Rib Fest in Columbus - The Best Ribs AroundThe Jazz and Rib Fest in Columbus will celebrate its 30th year in July at a new location - The Arena District! Dates: July 24 - 26, 2009 Beginning Friday at 11AM, downtown Columbus will become a hotspot for barbecue and jazz connoisseurs. Festival-goers will be able to enjoy music at two stages from jazz artists including Dafnis Prieto, Either/Orchestra, and David Sanborn, among others. This is one of my favorite festivals! Over 500,000 people attend this dynamic event. Not only is the food excellent but the entertainment is fantastic! This is the largest rib festival in the USA. More than 30 ribbers from all over serve their special sauces and recipes. Can you imagine more than 100,000 pounds of ribs are served? Oh and just imagine going from stand to stand and ordering the taste testers! You'll find the best of the best ribs at this festival. And the entertainment... the jazz is so awesome... check out the line-up this year!!! 2009 Jazz & Rib Fest PeformersThe Jazz & Rib Fest, funded through the generous support of our sponsors, will offer a diverse lineup of artists guaranteed to satisfy the cravings of any jazz connoisseur. Performances will feature touring artists including: - Norman Brown's Summer Storm featuring Eric Darius & Grammy award-winning vocalist Patti Austin
Photo by Randall L. Schieber, 2006 Fest Don't forget to Vote for your favorite ribber!
Photo by Randall L. Schieber, 2006 Fest The 2009 Winners are...Columbus Recreation and Parks Director Alan McKnight presented the winning rib burners with trophies Sunday evening. Twenty-two rib burners competed for Critic's Choice, Critic's Hometown Choice, Big Whigs' Pig Award, People’s Choice, and Best Sauce. The 2009 American Family Insurance Best Ribs Awards WinnersCritic's Choice Big Whigs' Pig Award Critic's Hometown Choice People's Choice Best Sauce: Porky N’ Beans (Port St. Lucie, Florida) ![]() Photo by Randall L. Schieber, 2006 Fest The 2009 Jazz and Rib Fest in Columbus JudgesProfessional Critics Big Whigs' Pig Award Judges Congrats to the Winners! Good Luck in 2010!Jazz & Rib Fest is presented by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department and funded through
sponsorship from American Electric Power, Bud Light, Smooth Jazz 103.5 WJZA, The CW on WWHO-TV, Crowne Plaza,
FastTrack Airport Parking and ASCAP.
Hearing Impaired: 1-800-750-0750 For more information and a schedule for the entertainment, please visit the Jazz and Rib Fest Website. |
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