Smokin' Blues, Sizzlin' Hot Ribs, & More!

Downtown Canal Winchester      August 6th & 7th, 2010     FREE ADMISSION
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                                        Historic Canal Winchester serves as the new home for this crowd-pleasing festival established twelve years ago in nearby Pickerington, Ohio.  Expanded now to two days, the Canal Winchester Blues and Ribfest proudly continues a great central Ohio summer tradition. There is no charge for admission to this popular event so plan early and bring your friends and family to help you celebrate some of your favorite sights, sounds, and tastes of summer. 

WHAT:  A two day summer street celebration featuring live blues music, world-class ribs, a variety of quality non-rib food options, locally crafted items/art, children's activities*, and a beer garden for our Blues/Rib-loving friends 21 and over. 

WHEN: August 6th and 7th, 2010 (RAIN OR SHINE)

HOURS: Friday (6th) 5PM -11PM & Saturday (7th) 11AM-11PM

WHERE: Downtown Canal Winchester (South High Street closed between Waterloo and Columbus Streets). On/Off-street public parking is available in the areas adjacent to the Ribfest grounds. Click HERE for directions.

This event draws serious rib and blues aficionados from around the state with attendance estimates of 13,000 per day.  It promotes Ohio and regional blues musicians as well as artists/craftspeople.  Sponsorship opportunities are available
(click HERE for more information).

*- "Bouncy Houses" (Fri. & Sat.) plus Free Balloon Sculpting & Face Painting (Sat. Noon-6pm only)
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...An Authentic American  Street Celebration Of Great Food, Music, & Fun!
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  We want to make sure that our festival is an enjoyable      experience for EVERYONE.  In that spirit, there are a         few guidelines/rules that you should observe:

  • Bring portable chairs ...house seating is limited. 
  • No coolers or outside food or beverages allowed in the festival area. 
  • No skateboards, rollerblades, bicycles, scooters or any other "recreational wheels" are permitted inside the festival area.
  • Please Leave Pets At Home (They will appreciate it!)