The Jazz & Rib Festival is deemed one of the best in the midwest for it’s amazing food and music. The fest offers three days of continuous jazz by local and international musicians as well as ribs, chicken and more whipped up by 23 award-winning barbeque teams. This free event begins Friday July 21st and runs until Sunday July 23rd at the Scioto River in Bicentennial, West Bank, and Genoa Parks. With promising weather, music and food, there isn’t a reason not to check it out! This year, over 40 performers will be gracing the stages and I’ve included the lineup below. Note, artists are still being added to this list now through next week! There is so much to do, but don’t forget to check out some amazing houses in Ohio before you leave!

Friday, July 21st:

Greg Bandy & Josh Hindmarsh Group @ American Electric Power Stage from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sammy DeLeon & His Latin Jazz Ensemble @ West Bank Stage from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Dr. E @ Genoa Park Stage from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Ken Weaver Quintet @ Genoa Park Stage from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Keigo Hirakawo Trio @ American Electric Power Stage from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Screeching Owl @ West Bank Stage from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Fo/Mo/Deep @ Genoa Park Stage from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Eco Quartet @ West Bank Stage from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Liz Woolley Band @ American Electric Power Stage from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Gravity Jazz & Gospel @ Genoa Park Stage from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Nini Love Jazzyside Quintet @ West Bank Stage from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Urban Jazz Coalition @ American Electric Power Stage from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Jazz Funk Soul Featuring Jeff Lorber, Everette Harp & Paul Jackson Jr. @ Genoa Park Stage from 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Kenny Garrett Quintet @ American Electric Power Stage from 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Rebirth Brass Band @ West Bank Stage from 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday, July 22nd:

The Louie’s @ Genoa Park Stage from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Ft. Hayes All Stars @ West Bank Stage from 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Tim Cummiskey Fusion Syndicate, The Music of Allan Holdsworth @ American Electric Power from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Kelly McLennan with Jazzone @ West Bank Stage from 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Flippo Plays the Music of Steely Dan @ American Electric Power Stage from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Es Quintet @ Genoa Park Stage from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Forest & The Evergreens @ West Bank Stage from 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Tim Dvorkin Trio @ Genoa Park Stage from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Columbus Jazz Youth Orchestra @ American Electric Power Stage from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Chris Greene Quartet @ West Bank Stage from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Adria Shahid Featuring Mistar Anderson @ American Electric Power Stage from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Liquid Crystal Project @ Genoa Park Stage from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Mojoflo @ West Bank Stage from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
496 West @ Genoa Park Stage from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Satchmo Show Featuring Dean Simms @ American Electric Power from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe @ West Bank Stage from 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Papo Vazquez Mighty Pirates Troubadours @ Genoa Park Stage from 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Jonathan Butler & Gerald Albright @ American Electric Power Stage from 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Sunday, July 23rd:

The Mark Lomax Trio @ West Bank Stage from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Colin Lazarski Nola Quintet @ Genoa Park Stage from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Larry Lee and Back in the Day @ American Electric Power Stage from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
James Gaiters: Watu Utungo @ West Bank Stage from 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Pete Mills Quartet @ Genoa Park Stage from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Mike Monford & Effervescence @ American Electric Power Stage from 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Teeny Tucker @ West Bank Stage from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Right Now @ American Electric Power Stage from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Yumbambe Salsa Jazz @ Genoa Park Stage from 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Big Bad VooDoo Daddy @ American Electric Power Stage from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Miles Electric Band @ Genoa Park Stage from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Maysa @ West Bank Stage from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Savor the delicious food from local barbecue masters who’ve earned bragging rights for years. Vote for your favorite teams competing in this year’ s “Best Ribs” competition online at VoteRibs.com or at the ABC 6 / Fox 28 Pavilion by paper ballot. Some of the teams include Bad Wolf BBQ, Austin’s Texas Lightning, Big Boned BBQ, Butch’s BBQ, and so much more! Book your weekend getaway at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown, which is only walking distance from the festival with a gorgeous view of the river. Come see for yourself why this highly anticipated summertime tradition is a family favorite!