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Fests 1999
Here are the local outdoor music events and other similar fests and expos for Spring/Summer 1999 that we have so far. Send any further info on your event to [email protected].

May | June | July | August | September

May

Peach Tree Gathering Festival
Uncle Buck's Ranch - just outside of Athens, Ohio
Friday-Sunday, May 7-9, 1999

The fest will have the fest will contain two nights of camping vending, and music.

People can purchase tickets through any ticketmaster outlet (Krogers etc.) for $20.00+ service charge , through Melba for $20.00 flat or at the gate for $25.00. For tix through Melba call 740 589-6642.

Bands:
Peach Melba (Athens)
Chief's Tale (Chillicothe)
Mullins Band (Columbus)
Ray's Music Exchange (Cincinnati)
Guest (Athens)
Uptown Funk (Athens)
Sultans of Bing (Cleveland)
Third Wish (Cleveland)
Heavy Weather (Cincinnati)
Motherlode (Athens)
A jazz Quartet (Bowling Green)
Sugarcane (Kent)
Gait (Columbus)
The Daugherty Brothers Bluegrass band (Jackson)

For more info:
http://www.peachmelba.com/

OSU Springfest
Mirror Lake/South Oval
Friday, May 21, 1999
3pm-12mn

Music, vendors and a midway ... Event goes rain or shine! The Midway opens @ 3pm with 25 cent games! (Sumo wrestling, velcro wall, jousting, etc.). Bands start @ 4:00 pm and go until midnight!

Ohio Union West Lawn:
Guided By Voices   (TVT records/Matador)
Jimmy Eat World    (Capitol records - Tempe, AZ emo pop)
Rainer Maria       (Polyvinyl Records - Madison, WI) 
Universal Dialect  (Cincinnati Hip Hop) 
The Gathering      (Cosmic Child - Columbus Hip Hop/Poetry collective)
The Revelers       (Spin Art Records - Cleveland rock/pop)
84 Nash            (Rockathon Records - Columubus yeah rock)
Rainsite: Ohio Union Ballroom

Mirror Lake/Browning Amphitheater:
Johnson Brothers 
Red Wanting Blue 
OAR 
Johnny Socko 
Buzz Poets 
Switch 
Ice Cream Phoenix
Rainsite: Newport Music Hall

For more info:
(614) 292-0436
[email protected]
http://www.underground.fm
http://www.springfest99.com/

Anti-Racist Action Anti-Fest
16th & Waldeck - Near OSU, behind Bernie's
Saturday, May 22, 1999

One day of music, fun, and politics. To be held near the OSU campus area.


11:30 The Shakewells
 1:00 Strictly Instinct
 1:30 Willie Phoenix
 2:00 Fenster
 3:00 Jive Turkeys
 4:00 Creeps
 5:00 Ashes From Apples
 6:00 The Delroys
 7:00 Thirteen O'Clock
 8:00 Open Wound and B.H.B
 9:00 Superstar Rookie
10:00 Prospect
11:00 Triggahappy		

For more info:
424-9074 or 221-0446
http://www.coil.com/~ara/
[email protected]
ARA - Columbus
PO Box 82097
Columbus, Ohio 43202

Rhythm & Food Festival
Bicentennia Park/Civic Cntr Dr. - Downtown
May 28-30, 1999, 11am-11pm

Friday, May 28 7:30pm Mighty Blue Kings 9:30pm Groove Collective Saturday, May 29 7:30pm Son Seals 9:30pm Los Lobos Sunday, May 30 7:30pm Omar & the Howlers 9:30pm Roomful of Blues For more info: (614) 645-3800

For more info:
http://www.downiepro.com/rhythm/rhythm.html (614) 645-7995 TDD: (614)645-3317 Concert line: (614) 645-3800

Hookahville
Buckeye Lake Music Center
May 28-30, 1999

Bands:
Ekoostik Hookah
Ratdog (with Bob Weir)
Jazz Mandolin Project
Calobo
Jamie Notarthomas

For more info:
(614) 231-4889
http://www.hookahville.com/

June

Columbus Arts Fesival
Downtown Riverfront
June 3-6, 1999 (11:30am-10pm Thu-Sat, 11:30am-7pm Sun)

300 fine artists and fine craftsmen, music, hands-on activities for kids and adults, special exhibitions, great food and more.

Meet the artists at one of the nation's top visual arts festivals. find the perfect art work for your home or office, buy unique gifts for any occasion, and learn more about the various kinds of art you see.

For more info:
http://www.gcac.org/festival/

Spring Hemp-fest
Browning Ampitheater - OSU campus near Mirror Lake
Saturday, June 5, 1999

Music, contests, food, booths, and more.

For more info:
(614) 224-FEST

Latino Festival
Bicentennial Park - Downtown Riverfront
June 18-19 (Friday 5pm-11:30pm; Saturday 12n-11:30pm)

For more info:
(614) 645-7995
(614) 466-8333 - en Español
http://www.musicintheair.org/festivals/latinoschedule.html

Camp Buzz VI
Wayne National Forest in Vernon Township - Scioto County, Ohio
June 18-20, 1999

Now in its sixth year, the Camp Buzz festival events have featured the best in local and regional bands in an outdoor setting. With the increasing size of the crowd (~2000 last year). This year's event will have at least a dozen bands selected from several cities, vendors, contests, camping, and people from all over the Tri-state area.

For more info:
Chuck Queen
Cosmic Hermit Productions
614.447.8601
http://out.at/campbuzz

Community Festival (ComFest)
Goodale Park
June 25-27, 1999

There's lots-o music, arts, community booths/food, and other stuff. There are still at least 5 stages this year (the Bozo mainstage, the Gazebo, the Jazz Bar stage, the Poplar St. bar stage and the Live Art stage).

For more info:
http://www.comfest.com/
[email protected]
Contact Monkey's Retreat or (614) 294-7611
To Volunteer, call 294-4399.

Picnic with the Pops
Chemical Abstracts Lawn
2540 Olentangy River Road

For more info:
228-9600 or 224-3291

July

Red, White and Boom
Downtown/Riverfront
July ?, 1999

The City's 4th of July celebration.

For more info:
(614) 267-BOOM

Columbus Jazz & RibFest
Downtown/Riverfront
July 23-25, 1999

The Chamber's annual festival that features hot ribs and cool jazz. The Columbus Riverfront.

For more info:
http://www.columbus-chamber.org/calendar.html

Cruisin' on the Riverfront
Downtown Riverfront
July 30-August 1, 1999
Friday 4pm-11pm, Saturday 12n-11pm, Sunday 12n-7pm

Oldies and classic car oriented event.

For more info:
(614) 823-8080

August

Cruisin' on the Riverfront
Downtown Riverfront
July 30-August 1, 1999
Friday 4pm-11pm, Saturday 12n-11pm, Sunday 12n-7pm

Oldies and classic car oriented event.

For more info:
(614) 823-8080

The Ohio State Fair
The Ohio State Fairgrounds
August 6-22, 1999, 9am-10pm

Bunches of stuff to hear, see and do - especially fer cowfolk.

For more info: http://www.ohiostatefair.com/ 1-800-BUCKEYE, 1-888-OHO-EXPO or 1-614-644-FAIR

Rip Roarin' Big Fun Festival
Desert Rose
Saturday, August 14, 1999, 1pm-11pm

Get ready for one of Lancaster's biggest outdoor rock concert's ever! Strange Productions has collaborated with Cosmic Hermit Productions, MDA and the Desert Rose to bring you the first annual Rip Roarin' Big Fun Festival. Rip Roarin' Big Fun will be held in the parking lot of the Desert Rose on Saturday August 14th from 1pm-11pm. Music will kick off at 1:30 with many refreshments, food, and vending booths available for browsing between sets. Tickets for this event are $8 with ALL proceeds going to the Labor Day Jerry's Kids telethon in association with MDA. Performances by Red Wanting Blue, mr. tORNaDo heAd, Pawn, Dutch Uncle, Abacus, 7th Day, Chin Check and more...

For more info:
Contact Heather Steiner of MDA of Souteast Ohio at (614) 841-1014 
or visit http://come.to/riproarinbigfun

September

Greek Festival
Greek Orthodox Church
555 N. High St.
September ?, 1999

Greek music, dance, food and more.

For more info:
Call 224-9020