Fans of rhythm and flavor explored the summertime tradition of the Jazz & Rib Fest in downtown Columbus once again.
Open to barbecue fanatics and jazz lovers alike, the Scioto Mile welcomed the festival, which had over 30 musical acts July 18-20.
As the festival opened July 18, festgoers enjoyed the heat of the barbecue and the cool jazz.
Sophia Veneziano is a Columbus Dispatch reporter supported by the Center for HumanKindness at The Columbus Foundation. She may be reached at sveneziano@dispatch.com. The Dispatch retains full editorial independence for all content.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Summertime heat and cool jazz: Here are photos from the 2025 Jazz & Rib Fest
Reporting by Sophia Veneziano, Columbus Dispatch / The Columbus Dispatch
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