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Visiting Columbus and Central Ohio

Central Ohio, home of Columbus, the state capital, is also the financial and urban center for the state. Well-known Ohio State University is located in Columbus, famous for its Buckeye sports programs. Buckeye fever plagues residents and alumni frequently during the height of any given sports season.

June is packed with festivities for locals and visitors. The 2010 Columbus Arts Festival is June 4th – 6th, in the city's Discovery District. The streets are turned into a enormous art gallery, as top artists from across the US gather to showcase their work. An eclectic mix of live music from over 30 acts will be presented over the three days, local restaurants are on hand with offerings of their best fare, and hands-on-art activities will be offered for the artist within for both adults and children.

Juneteenth Ohio is held in Franklin Park in Columbus June 18th – 20th. 2010 is the 20th annual event, celebrating African American independence. Juneteenth is a free event, featuring live music, including jazz, gospel and R&B. Activities include a chess tournament, book fair and a citywide talent show. Food is available at the soul food pavilion along with other merchandise. Come out and enjoy one of the largest and longest running Juneteenth celebrations.

The greatly anticipated Community Festival, June 25th – 27th, is a showcase for the Columbus music scene. Five venues with full schedules of all varieties of music and entertainment over three days, makes this a favorite city festival . Workshops enlighten visitors on healing arts, sustainability and other topics focused on personal and environmental improvement. KiDSART targets children with performance and crafts designed specifically for them. Bring friends and family to celebrate and party with a purpose.

The four Best Western Hotels in Columbus, The Best Western Columbus North, the Best Western Franklin Park Suites – Polaris, the Best Western Port Columbus and the Best Western Suites, are all conveniently located for travelers to Columbus for any event or activity. Check locations and book one close to your destination.

Zanesville, East on I-70, is a friendly hospitable town, a nice place to go to get away from the city. Home of western author Zane Grey, the National Road / Zane Grey Museum honors Zanesville's native son. The museum is 10 miles east and opens May 1 for the season, with an open house on May 2nd. Both Zanesville and Cambridge east on I-70 host Farmers Market's starting in May – fun places to pick up fresh local produce and products and enjoy the small town hospitality. Join the Hopalog Cassidy Bar 20 Reunion April 30 – May 1st. Scheduled events include a large top and western memorabilia sale, cowboy church on Sunday, dinners and breakfast. Kids will love the western shoot out and a look-alike contest if they wear their best western outfits. Speaking of Best Western – The Best Western BR Guest and Best Western Cambridge are convenient and affordable options to spend the weekend.

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Columbus and Central Ohio Events

Updated 03/11/2010

May 2012

May 17 - 20, 2012
All American Youth Horse Show

The 44th Annual All American Youth Horse Show at the Ohio Expo Center will include: Western, Contest, Reining, Trail, Hunters.

May 23, 2012
An Evening with Carrie Fisher

A true Hollywood princess, pop culture icon Princess Leia from Star Wars, will speak at the Mershon Auditorium in Columbus.

June 2012

June 1 - 3, 2012
Columbus Arts Festival

After a four year absence the Columbus Arts Festival returns to its former home on the Riverfront in 2012.

June 16 -17, 2012
Relay Around Columbus

A 6-person team, walking or running relay event of up to 70 miles (walking), or 105 miles (running) around Columbus.

June 24, 2012
German Village Haus and Garten Tour

Visitors are cordially invited for this daylong celebration of innovative design and award-winning restorations. In Columbus.

July 2012

July 4, 2012
Doo Dah Parade

Celebrate Liberty & Lunacy. Watch or march in the craziest parade in history, winding thru the Short North. In Columbus.

July 13, 2012
Columbus Food Truck and Cart Fest

Drawing attention to Central Ohio, support our non-profit partners, spotlight the gourmet mobile food movement.

July 28, 2012
Art Crawl

A nod to the tradition of arts patronage that continues to this day among German Village residents. In Columbus.

July 29, 2012
Downtown Powell Street Market

A fun family shopping experience with over 125 vendors lining the streets of historic downtown Powell.

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Columbus and Central Ohio

BEST WESTERN PLUS Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East
BEST WESTERN PLUS Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East
6323 Prentiss School Place, Canal Winchester Ohio

Discover this newly renovated Canal Winchester, Ohio hotel situated minutes away from a variety of key local attractions and corporate locations for example: World Harvest Church-three miles, Rickenbacker International Airport, Hague Quality Water International, Kubota Trucking, Ts Tech (TS Trim), NASCAR race, J.C Penny Outlet, Waste Management corporate office and Columbus motor speedway race.

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