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CBUStoday’s guide to Columbus Beerfest 2023 in Ohio
Taft's will be on tap at Columbus Beerfest | Photo via Taft's Brewporium Columbus
Keep an eye out for Taft’s, who was at last year’s Beerfest. | Photo via Taft’s Brewporium Columbus
With 150+ craft beers and 120+ breweries, the Greater Columbus Convention Center will play host to thousands of beer fans for the Columbus Beerfest this weekend.

The 21+ festival kicks off on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 12-4 p.m., or 6:30-11 p.m. — depending on the ticket package you opt for. Here’s what you need to know:

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Tickets are currently $95 for connoisseur level, $60 for early admission, $50 for general admission. The three different options offer different perks.
  • Connoisseur level has a ballroom reception with appetizers with the option to leave and re-enter + an 8 oz souvenir glass and 25 sample tickets.
  • Early admission gets early access, 25 sample tickets, and an 8 oz souvenir glass.
  • General admission receives 25 sample tickets + a 5oz souvenir glass.
Looking to make the most of the day? You can attend both time slots, but you must purchase a ticket for each session.

The local draft list đŸș

From high ABV IPAs to fruity sours, there’s a beer for everyone here. Past Beerfest’s have featured popular breweries like Seventh Son Brewing Co., Columbus Brewing Company, and North High Brewing. The official draft list hasn’t been released so stay tuned for more.

There will also be drinks for the non-beer crowd, including craft cocktails, wine, ciders, and seltzers. The point is — come thirsty.

Don’t forget the designated driver 🚙

Designated driver tickets, which are $25, must be purchased online before the festival. In addition to having early entry, designated drivers will receive a $5 food voucher to visit one of the food trucks in the main exhibition hall downstairs.
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Tuesday, Jan. 17
  • Animation Pop Culture Trivia | Tuesday, Jan. 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Land-Grant Brewing Co., 424 W. Town St., Franklinton | Free | Create a team + test your knowledge on various animated shows throughout history.
Wednesday, Jan. 18
  • Affirmative Distraction | Wednesday, Jan. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Center, Columbus | $25 | Catch this improv group in their season opening 21+ show.
Thursday, Jan. 19
Friday, Jan. 20
  • Dre Peace: A Clever Affair | Friday, Jan. 20 | 7 p.m. | Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St., Columbus | $17-$22 | Listen to the eclectic sounds of this multi-instrumentalist who combines jazz, soul, and funk.
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Weather
  • 54Âș | Scattered showers | 50% chance of rain
Sports
  • Ohio State quarterback + Heisman finalist C.J. Stroud has declared for the 2023 NFL Draft. C.J. finishes his career as a Buckeye with a 21-4 record as a starter in three seasons. According to NFL mock draft boards, C.J. is projected to a top-five player in the draft. 🏈
Opening
  • Junto Hotel, a boutique-style hotel at 77 Belle St. near COSI, will open sometime in May. The hotel will feature 198 rooms + a rooftop tavern, on-site restaurant, and Maudine’s, a coffee shop named after OSU’s homecoming queen in 1926... who was a literal cow. 🏹 (NBC4)
Development
  • The former Jones Heel shoe factory in the Brewery District could be transformed into living facilities if plans are approved in the coming weeks. Local developer Stonehenge, based in Gahanna, hopes to submit plans this spring + get started on the project sometime in the summer or fall. 🏗 (Columbus Business First)
Plan Ahead
  • Don’t get caught without Valentine’s Day plans this year. Instead, book a Valentine’s Day Maker Date Night with the Idea Foundry for a hands-on crafting class. Class times range from brunch to evening + tickets can be purchased online. đŸ§¶
Ranked
  • A recently released list of the best cities in the US for bagels puts Columbus at No. 58 — does anyone else see any holes in this ranking system, or is it just us? Let us know your favorite bagel spots for an upcoming story + why Columbus should (or shouldn’t) be ranked higher. đŸ„Ż
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