Columbus Recreation and Parks Department announces the return of WinterFest to Bicentennial Park on Dec. 4
COLUMBUS - After taking a hiatus
last year as a result of the pandemic, Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
is bringing back WinterFest
-- a celebration of everyone’s favorite time of year that features local and
national music acts, seasonal craft beer and cocktails along with delicious
dishes from Columbus-based food trucks.
The fourth annual
WinterFest will take place in Bicentennial Park on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. The Bicentennial Stage will kick off at 11 a.m. with the
soul-pop jams of Honey
and Blue, followed by sousaphone-powered party music of the New Basics Brass Band,
and headlining L.A.-based Absofacto,
featuring a unique fusion of dream pop, art rock and inventive electronica at 3
p.m.
“The WinterFests we’ve
held in the past have been such great successes, and we are happy to bring the
event back to Bicentennial Park,” said Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther. “As the
city continues to regain momentum after the start of the pandemic, events like
WinterFest are a perfect way to showcase some of the fantastic music, food and
beer distinctive to Columbus in a safe way.”
The food trucks on site
will include Cheesy Truck; Ninja Bowl; Paddy Wagon; Pitabilities; Sweet-T's
Southern Style Food Truck; Tibetan Momo; and Tortilla Street Food -- with The
Columbus Coffee Company as well for high-quality coffee, craft beverages and
shaved ice.
Local breweries will be
on hand as well featuring their seasonal craft brews, with BrewDog’s Lost
Lager; Market Garden’s Festivus; Columbus Brewing Company: Citra Noel; Seventh
Son Brewing’s Rime; and from Cleveland, Great Lakes will be on hand with its
renowned Christmas Ale. If you want something with a little more warmth and
kick, hot bourbon chai cider will also be served.
“WinterFest has a
special feel to it, different from the summer celebrations we hold in
Bicentennial Park,” said Derrick Clay, president of the Columbus Recreation and
Parks Commission. “It is something about the chill in the air and the holiday
spirit that takes hold in December that makes it a really fun, joyous event,
and a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon outdoors with your friends and
neighbors.”