The application period for Bands/Artists to perform in the 2026 Festival will be open December 18, 2024 - January 31, 2025. To be considered as a performer for the Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival, please submit your application online. Any materials submitted outside of this time period will not be considered.
Maps will be available at all Creekside Jazz & Blues Festival entrances. Please check the website closer to the date of the festival for a pdf version.
Yes. Tickets are required for admittance to the Festival. Children under age 4 and military personnel/veterans (with a military ID) will be admitted for free. Tickets are available at admission gates, but are offered at a discount if purchased before the festival online.
No. Outside coolers are NOT permitted inside the entrance gates. Beer, soft drinks & water are available for purchase throughout the main Festival area.
Only service animals are permitted. Pets, ''comfort'', ''therapy'', and ''emotional support animals'' do not meet the definition of a ''service animal'' and are not permitted entry to the event.
The Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival is located in downtown Gahanna, just outside the I-270 outer belt which surrounds Columbus. Find additional information in the Parking & Directions section of our website.
There will be a Children’s Music Discovery area zone on Saturday from 2 to 5 PM and on Sunday from 1 to 4 PM. The Children’s Area will include family friendly activities, musical performances, and games. The Children’s Music Discovery Area is right outside of the North Admissions gate, and does not require a festival ticket to enter, thank you to our generous sponsors at the Rotary Club of Gahanna. Check back on our website for more details.
Make your hotel reservations EARLY and take advantage of special Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival Getaway rates & packages! Gahanna area hotel reservations may be made by contacting one of our recommended hotels directly.
The summer weather in central Ohio can range from pleasantly warm to sunny and hot. Therefore, cool, unrestrictive clothing, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended. A hat with a wide brim or visor is also a good idea. Wear comfortable shoes, as you may be doing a lot of walking and remember to stay hydrated. Beverages are available for purchase throughout the event.
Yes. Although limited hard-covered folding chairs are provided at the Blues and Jazz Stages, you are welcome, and encouraged, to bring your own folding chair. No umbrellas please.
The CBJF is an all-weather event, and tickets cannot be refunded. In case of severe weather or an emergency, announcements will be made from the stages. If operations are suspended temporarily, guests are encouraged to seek shelter in the buildings located within the festival grounds. In the event an evacuation, guests must leave the festival grounds immediately or seek shelter in the Creekside Parking Garage (located at the corner of Mill St and Walnut St).
Parents separated from their children should immediately notify a nearby police officer or festival staff member. Provide a description of your child and your location, and remain where you are until police arrive.
During festival hours, a lost and found will be located at the Volunteer Headquarters at the Gahanna Sanctuary at 82 N High Street near the Blues Stage.