Jazz & Ribs Fest, the Franklin County Fair and other Columbus weekend events
9am-11am Friday-Saturday and 9am-5pm Sunday, 4100 Columbia St., Hilliard. $10.
Pro tip: Some attractions charge separately.
🎷 Turn up the music — and the flavor — during the Jazz & Ribs Fest on the downtown riverfront.
11am-10pm Friday-Saturday and 11am-8pm Sunday. Free!
🦒 Let your imagination run wild during Popcorn Pops, an animal-themed and family-friendly Columbus Symphony performance at the Columbus Commons.
6pm Friday, 160 S. High St. $5-10. Kids under 3 free!
Bonus: Watch "Surf's Up" on the lawn after the concert ends — free popcorn included.
🎶 See the Bacon Brothers — actor Kevin and his brother, Michael — perform folk-rock at the Bluestone.
7pm Friday, 583 E. Broad St. $61.
🤣 Laugh along with comedian and actor Tiffany Haddish at Hollywood Casino.
8pm Friday, 200 Georgesville Road. $84-122.
🎸 Hear blues history come alive when John Primer takes the stage at Natalie's Grandview with rising star Amanda Fish.
9pm Friday, 945 King Ave. $41.
🍇 Say farewell to the Hilltop's Summer Jam West, celebrating arts and community for the 10th and final time at Westgate Park.
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