FAQ
Where can I find the stage schedule, list of vendors and festival map?
Download the Jazz & Rib Fest mobile app! Or check out our website and signage at the festival.
How much does it cost?
Admission to Jazz & Rib Fest is FREE!
Do I need tickets for the event?
How do I get there and where should I park?
Directions and information on parking and public transportation can be found here.
Are credit cards and mobile pay accepted?
Festival Beverage Booths – For water, soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails, all major credit cards and mobile pay options are accepted. All festival beverage booths are cashless this year.
BBQ and Food Vendors – Forms of payment are determined individually by each vendor.
Is cash accepted at the festival?
All festival beverage booths (water, soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails) are cashless this year. Cash can be used at the vending machine located in Bicentennial Park that has water and soft drinks.
BBQ and Food Vendors – Forms of payment are determined individually by each vendor.
Are coolers allowed?
Attendees are permitted to pack a cooler, but carry-in alcohol, glass bottles and containers are prohibited. Since admission to Jazz & Rib Fest is free, we strongly encourage attendees to purchase food and beverages at the event. Food and beverage purchases help to make Jazz & Rib Fest happen year after year! Coolers must be labeled with name and cell phone number. Due to security concerns, coolers may be confiscated by the Columbus Division of Police.
Can I bring my own grill?
Grilling, cooking, or campfires of any type may not be conducted anywhere on festival grounds.
Can I bring a blanket or a lawn chair?
Are tents or oversized umbrellas allowed?
Tents, oversized umbrellas and staking of any kind are prohibited.
Are pets allowed?
While we strongly recommend leaving your pet at home in cool, quiet comfort, animals are permitted but must be leashed at all times and owners must clean up after their pets.
Is tobacco permitted?
All forms of tobacco are prohibited in city parks and facilities including the restrooms, spectator and concession areas, spraygrounds and special event venues.
Can I bring my own music or recording equipment?
Mega phones, portable stereos, recording equipment or amplification of any kind are prohibited.
Are drones permitted?
Drones are not permitted to be flown above the festival grounds without written permission from the festival organizer and proof of an FAA Pilot’s License and Aircraft Registration.
Are bikes and scooters permitted?
Yes, but bikes and scooters MUST be walked through the event and parked on the perimeter of festival grounds.
Are skateboards and hoverboards permitted?
Skateboards, hoverboards and unauthorized motorized vehicles are not permitted on the festival grounds.
Can I sell or solicit products?
Unauthorized vending, handbills, petitioning or solicitation is not permitted. Information on how to apply to be an authorized vendor can found here.
Is there a full list of prohibited items?
Yes, the following are NOT PERMITTED on festival grounds:
- carry-in alcohol
- drones without written permission from the festival organizer and proof of an FAA Pilot’s License and Aircraft Registration
- glass bottles or containers
- grilling, cooking or campfires
- illegal weapons
- laser pointers
- unauthorized motorized vehicles
- portable stereos, recording devices, megaphones or amplification of any kind
- skateboards or hoverboards
- tobacco
- unauthorized vending, handbills, petitioning or solicitation