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, which is located at 117 Mill St. in Gahanna OH 43230. The admission fee includes access to multiple stages featuring outstanding live music, as well as access to quality artisans and festival food! Children under age 4 and military personnel/veterans (with a military ID) will be admitted free. Tickets are available at admission gates on the days of the festival. However, we highly encourage you to purchase them ahead of time.
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. The physical address is:
Creekside Park & Plaza 117 Mill Street Gahanna, Ohio, 43230
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.