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CBUStoday’s guide to ComFest 2023 at Goodale Park
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How many ComFest souvenir cups have you collected? | Photo via ComFest
ComFest is back this weekend, and Goodale Park is getting ready for a party.

From Friday, June 23-Sunday, June 25, ComFest will take over the Short North park with live music, a variety of vendors, and plenty of food and drink options. The volunteer-ran event is free and family-friendly — though we’ll be the first to remind everyone of the no shirt, no problem policy.

If you’re looking to plan your day, the schedule can be found online. Plus, if you can’t make it, most of these shows will be live streamed on YouTube. Here are a few to watch, preferably in-person with a beer in hand:
  • Comedy Showcase hosted by Wonder Doug | Friday, June 23 | 9:15 p.m. | Peace & Healing Stage | Stand-up comedy
  • Zoo Trippin’ | Friday, June 23 | 10 p.m. | Bozo Stage | Progressive rock
  • The Speakeasy | Saturday, June 24 | 8:05 p.m. | Live Arts Stage | Mix of local artists
  • Deeptones | Sunday, June 25 | 3 p.m. | Bozo Stage | Funk and soul
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ComFest has been in Goodale Park since 1993. | Photo by CBUStoday

This year, ComFest partnered with the Museum at Bethel Woods for an oral history project on festivals in the 60s-70s. Whether that was the original ComFest in 1972 or Woodstock in 1969 — experts will be on-hand to record oral histories from past attendees. And, if you want more history, the ComFest Museum that holds 51 years of ComFest memories will be open all weekend.

No festival is complete without food, and ComFest has plenty of options. Local favorites like Mikey’s Late Night Slice, Dos Hermanos, or Lavash Café will be available in food trucks. National vendors will also be on site offering fair foods like corn dogs, funnel cakes, and lemon shake-ups. Either way, pick up drink tokens to wash it all down with a beer from Columbus Brewing Company.
 
Events
Thursday, June 22
  • Brews & Blankets | Thursday, June 22 | 4-7:30 p.m. | BrewDog DogTap, 96 Gender Rd., Canal Winchester | $15 | Learn how to sew blankets from an expert + have your creations donated to local kids in need.
  • BAM Thursday | Thursday, June 22 | 5-11 p.m. | Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., Downtown | Free | Listen to live music, snack on appetizers, and take advantage of free admission until 9 p.m.
Friday, June 23
  • Re:SET Columbus | Friday, June 23-Sunday, June 25 | Times vary | KEMBA Live!, 405 Neil Ave., Arena District | $99-$275 | Listen to a handful of musicians, including boygenius, Steve Lacy, and LCD Soundsystem.
  • Powell Festival | Friday, June 23-Saturday, June 24 | Times vary | Village Green Park, 47 Hall St., Powell | Free | Celebrate Powell all weekend with live music, shopping + Smash Mouth headlining on Saturday.
Saturday, June 24
  • SNKR Culture | Saturday, June 24 | 12-5 p.m. | Ohio Expo Center and State Fair, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus | $13-$260 | Buy, sell, or trade rare sneakers to other collectors and re-sellers.
  • Movie Night: “The Lion King” | Saturday, June 24 | 8-10 p.m. | Columbus Commons, 160 S. High St., Downtown | Free | Bring the family, lawn chairs + snacks to watch this Disney classic.
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News Notes
Biz
  • Microsoft Corp. has something up its sleeves for central Ohio after purchasing 187 acres in New Albany. The approximate location — on Beech Road — is less than four miles away from Intel’s $20 billion semiconductor factory project. Microsoft paid nearly $57 million for the land + plans are in development. (Columbus Business First)
Opening
  • Puttshack is opening its first Ohio location at The Galaxy at Polaris in late 2024. This Chicago-based business combines golf with party themes as golfers will be tasked to make putts in outrageous objects like beer pong cups. Other course themes include a half pipe or an air hockey table. (Columbus Underground)
Festival
  • What’s a Jazz & Rib Fest without the jazz? The local festival announced its headliners for this year, which feature two new acts taking the stage each night from Friday, July 21-Sunday, July 23. Musicians include groups like The Soul Rebels, and solo acts like Chris Botti.
Edu
  • The Columbus City School board approved two new levies that will be added to the ballot for voters in November. These two tax levies would support operational costs and maintenance to buildings, including replacing HVAC systems across the district. If approved, it would add roughly $269 in taxes per year. (NBC4)
Health
  • For the tenth year in a row, Nationwide Children’s Hospital was named the No. 6 best hospital in the nation by US News and World Report. The Buckeye State is home to two of the top hospitals in the nation, as the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center earned the No. 1 spot.
Cause
  • Jack Hanna, former director of the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium, is battling Alzheimer’s + the Zoo is offering ways to support his family. A green mailbox is inside the guest relations office for visitors to drop off notes of love and support. Additionally, the community can email the family. (The Columbus Dispatch)
Asked
  • Recently, we asked you to get creative + make Columbus into a unique flavor of ice cream using one to three locally procured ingredients. What flavor are you crafting up? Share it with us and we may feature it in an upcoming newsletter.
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Hot on the trail

Two Columbus brands partner for Outdoor Trail Pass
Scenic views at Quarry Trails | Photo by @mmramz
Quarry Trails is one of the 40+ parks in the program. | Photo by @mmramz
Getting outdoors in Columbus has never been so rewarding thanks to Experience Columbus + the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission.

These two groups have partnered to create the Columbus Outdoor Trails Pass, a digital passport that lets you check in at different parks to earn rewards at local businesses. The passport also comes with tips for each trail you are visiting, including how to find bald eagle nests, waterfalls, and scenic spots.

The process is easy, too. Signing up is done online and no apps are needed. Instead, users will be sent a passport via email or text. Once they have it, they can turn on GPS location services on their phone while on the trail to log the adventure in the passport.

Not sure where to start? Experience Columbus created itineraries that take hikers on a 7.5-mile journey, or a lengthier 18-mile quest.
 
The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Mitch
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Could yesterday’s weather been any more perfect? I had the windows open all day with just the slightest breeze rolling in. I think it’s safe to say it’s summertime in CBUS.
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