Friday, July 21, 11am-11pm; Saturday, July 22, 11am-11pm; Sunday, July 23, 11am-8:30pm; Columbus Downtown Riverfront [in Bicentennial, West Bank, and Genoa Parks on the Scioto Mile]

Celebrate summer with hot ribs and cool jazz! Three stages will host the finest local, regional, and international jazz artists; while barbecue pit masters serve up sizzling ribs, chicken and more. Savor the best ribs from around the country as 23 award-winning barbecue teams compete for “Best Ribs” bragging rights.

Admission is free!