Produced by the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks department, this highly anticipated summertime tradition offers both jazz and rib connoisseurs the finest in music and barbecue. With the addition of 33 acres of parkland along the Scioto Mile, the revitalized downtown riverfront provides the perfect location for hot ribs and cool jazz. The festival offers three days of continuous live performances while barbecue pit masters serve up sizzling ribs and more.