The 2011 Columbus Jazz and Rib Fest took place July 22-24, 2011 in the Arena District along Spring & Long Streets. The festival has been a summer tradition in Columbus since its founding in 1979. (5 photos)
The towering rib shacks set the scene for the Jazz and Rib Fest in the downtown Columbus Arena District along Spring and Long Streets on July 22, 2011. (Photo by: Nora McDonald/WOSU)
The Columbus Jazz and Rib Festival starts today (July 22) and continues through the weekend in Columbus’ Arena District. The festival started in 1979 as Jazz in July and though it has changed names (and locations) through the years the summer jazz and arts festival has become an annual summer tradition.