Summertime is barbecue time.

This July, there’s a yearly festival happening in central Ohio you simply don’t want to miss. The Jazz & Rib Fest in downtown Columbus belongs at the top of your summer bucket list. Check it out:

For some amazing "hot ribs and cool jazz," be sure to attend this year's Jazz & Rib Fest in Columbus on July 20-22.
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You'll find this epic festival in the Bicentennial and Genoa Parks along the Scioto Mile.
More than 20 award-winning barbecue teams will compete for "Best Ribs" (and the bragging rights that come with it, of course.)
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To see a complete list of this year's line-up, click here.

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Admission to this iconic festival is free. Parking is available downtown, at Columbus Commons, COSI and area surface lots.
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The festival hours are as follows: Friday, July 20: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m., Saturday, July 21: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. and Sunday July 22: 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket, as you'll want sit and watch the live entertainment.
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For more info about this year's line-up, click here.
And don't forget to vote for your favorite BBQ team, of course! Pictured below are last year's winners.
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Have you ever been to the Jazz & Rib Fest? If so, let us know what your experience was like!

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