Celebrate “Oktober” in September

Oktoberfests in Columbus, Ohio
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After FPC’s Oktoberfest, be sure to check out their Harvest Blooms on Sat., Sept. 24. | Photo via @fpconservatory
Celebrate autumn by playing, dancing, drinking, and eating at Oktoberfests across the city. While some celebrations have passed, we have the details on four upcoming Oktoberfests you don’t want to miss.

🍻 Oktoberfest at Zaftig Brewing Company
  • Head to Zaftig Brewing Co. on Sat., Sept. 17 from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. for a special Oktoberfest beer on tap, costume contests for humans and pets, and live music. Plus, flex your muscles for a stein-holding competition and a keg-rolling competition.
🍻 Cocktails at the Conservatory — Oktoberfest
🍻 Pickerington Oktoberfest 2022
  • Combustion Brewery & Taproom is playing host to this Oktoberfest celebration on Fri., Sept. 23 from 3-10 p.m. + Sat., Sept. 24 from 12-10 p.m. Enjoy this free, family-friendly festival with food trucks, children’s games, food trucks + German-themed contests.
🍻 Worthington Sunday Funday Oktoberfest
  • Make the most of Sun., Sept. 25 with a jam-packed Oktoberfest events schedule in Old Worthington. Enjoy free yoga classes, photo booths, henna and face paintings, food trucks, and art activities like a DIY knit pumpkin.
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Today
Thursday

  • Brooks Nielson | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 7 p.m. | A&R Music Bar, 391 Neil Ave. | $68+ | Listen to the up and coming indie alternative singer with 24,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. 🎶
  • The Carousel | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St. | Free | Bring the kids for rides on the temporary carousel. 🎠
Friday
  • Southern Soul Music Festival | Fri., Sept. 16 | 8 p.m. | Palace Theatre Columbus, 34 W. Broad St. | $142+ | Enjoy performances by Tucka, Nellie Travis, Theodis Ealey, Ronnie Bell, Big Robb, and Lenny Williams, hosted by Miami’s own comedian Marvin Dixon. 🎶
Saturday
  • Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Toledo Rockets | Sat., Sept. 17 | 7 p.m. | Ohio Stadium | $55+ 🏈
  • America’s Top Psychic Medium | Sat., Sept. 17 | 8:30 p.m. | Hollywood Casino Columbus, 200 Georgesville Rd. | $45+ | Matt Fraser is America’s Top Psychic Medium and star of the hit television series “Meet The Frasers” on E! Entertainment. 🎤
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Weather
  • 79º | Mostly sunny | 10% chance of rain
Biz
  • Parsons North Brewing added 1,250 sqft of space called “The Den” to host events. This will operate in addition to their current patio and taproom. The space can accommodate about 50 people and can be used for parties, showers, meetings, and photo shoots. (Columbus Business First)
Closing
  • We previously shared that The Light of Seven Matchsticks is closing, but it has now been announced that Natalie’s Coal-Fired Pizza and Live Music, which operates above The Light of Seven Matchsticks, has also been put on the market. This sale is in attempts to expand Natalie’s in Worthington.
Sports
  • OSU star receiver, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, is expected to play against Toledo after not playing against Arkansas State due to a hamstring injury. Coach Day said, “we’re going to only put him in the game if we feel 100% sure that he’s ready to roll, but we’re expecting him to play.” 🏈 (The Columbus Dispatch)
  • Columbus Clippers outfielder Will Brennan secured his 100th RBI of the season, making him only the eighth Guardians minor-leaguer to reach this single-season milestone in the past 20 years. Catch Will in action all week at Huntington Park for the second to last homestand of the year. ⚾ (Cleveland Baseball Insider)
Job
  • 953 new jobs are coming to Columbus from BBI Logistics. The freight brokerage startup has become one of the fastest growing businesses in central Ohio, and will develop its first corporate headquarters in Astor Park after operating inside of Root Insurance. 💼
Environment
  • Are you a Giant Eagle shopper? On Thurs., Oct. 20, two dozen Columbus-area Giant Eagle stores will be removing all single-use plastic bags in an effort to build a greener community. Customers will be able to purchase paper bags for five cents a piece, or bring their own reusable bags. 🛍️ (The Columbus Dispatch)
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  • Did you know that Colo, the world’s first gorilla born in human care, was born right at our very own Columbus Zoo in 1956? Colo lived to be 60 years old and passed away in 2017, but the zoo will be honoring her life on Sat., Sept. 17. 🦍
Drink
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Cheers to eight years of beers 🍻
Land-Grant beers
Happy birthday, Land-Grant. | Photo via @landgrant_taproom
Can you believe Land-Grant Brewing Co.’s taproom opened eight years ago in Franklinton? They’re going to celebrate accordingly on Sat., Oct. 1 with a free festival all day and night — 11-1 a.m.

Here’s what you can expect at the birthday festival:
  • Live bands and DJs + the OSU football game and Crew game playing on the TVs
  • Brewery tours.
  • Food trucks from the beer garden classics like Mikey’s Late Night Slice and Ray Ray’s Hog Pit.
  • Specialty throwback six packs and draft options from over the years.
Pro tip: The event is family friendly until 8 p.m., then you must be 21+ to stay.
THE WRAP
Today’s issue was written by City Editor Hanna.

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