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Comfest’s Hidden Gem: The Spruce Campbells

Comfest’s Hidden Gem: The Spruce Campbells

3 Josh Fitzwater / June 29, 2011 2:15 pm

2011′s Comfest was of particular interest to me. Well, let’s be honest, I’m interested every year. But this year, it wasn’t so much the bands I was interested in — it was Comfest itself. If you are a Comfestite, you… [Read More]

Best Festival/Event of 2010 – Comfest

3 Walker / December 30, 2010 10:00 am

For the third year in a row, voters have picked Comfest as the best festival or event in Columbus. Earlier this year, there were some rumors that the festival might be canceled due to a a push for increased police… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2010 – Vol. 6

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2010 – Vol. 6

6 Anne / June 24, 2010 2:00 pm

The big thing this weekend is COMFEST! Comfest is happening all weekend long, you can catch bands, listen to speakers, buy local goodies, or just hang out and people watch. Just be smart about it. Origins Game Fair is also… [Read More]

April Fools: Comfest to Relocate to Fairgrounds

34 Walker / April 1, 2010 12:00 pm

Rumors have been swirling for the past two weeks around the possible cancellation of this year’s Community Festival event. Those rumors can finally be put to rest as an official statement was released today that not only confirms that the… [Read More]

Best Columbus Event of 2009: Comfest

Best Columbus Event of 2009: Comfest

10 Walker / January 7, 2010 6:15 pm

For the second year in a row, Comfest tops our list of best Columbus Events of the year. Founded in 1972, Comfest celebrated its 37th year in 2009 with the traditional mix of local music, food and culture that everyone… [Read More]

Comfest Tops When it Comes to Festival Food

Comfest Tops When it Comes to Festival Food

8 Walker / July 1, 2009 4:20 pm

Photo by CMHGourmand There’s a great article that was posted on CMHGourmand on Monday that provides look at the food offerings of Comfest. While food is often a pretty large draw for many of our local summer festivals, one thing… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2009 – Vol. 6

4 Walker / June 26, 2009 10:00 am

Plenty of things to do this weekend, but the big event at the top of everyone’s list is Comfest which kicks off at noon today and runs through Sunday night. The lineup of bands can be found here, and some… [Read More]

Friday Night Comfest Lineup Highlights

Friday Night Comfest Lineup Highlights

5 Walker / June 25, 2009 10:00 am

Having trouble picking and choosing which bands you want to see at Comfest this weekend? Well, perhaps Tim Fulton (of TeamTim Trivia Fame) can assist you. He’s got a Friday-night schedule laid out on his blog that includes his personal… [Read More]

Trains Across the Sea Makes Comfest Debut

Trains Across the Sea Makes Comfest Debut

1 Walker / June 24, 2009 2:00 pm

Time to break out your flip-flops and apron tops; the Columbus summer extravaganza otherwise known as Comfest is just days away. For many local bands getting into Comfest is the ultimate rite of gig passage. Trains Across the Sea frontman… [Read More]

Best Columbus Festival of 2008: Comfest

Best Columbus Festival of 2008: Comfest

3 Anne / January 17, 2009 8:28 pm

Columbus is home to dozens of annual festivals that draw millions of visitors out to experience art, music, food, people watching, and more. Comfest was at the top of our reader survey and takes home the title of Columbus Underground’s… [Read More]

Best Local Band of 2008: Brainbow

Best Local Band of 2008: Brainbow

8 Walker / January 16, 2009 11:21 pm

After years of live shows, local band Brainbow finally released their critically-praised debut album in 2008. While many local bands go without too many mentions on Columbus Underground, Brainbow’s fanbase has seen a steady increase here and named them as… [Read More]

Mystery straw appears in Goodale Park pond

107 Walker / June 30, 2008 11:31 am

The Dispatch wrote Mystery straw appears in Goodale Park pond Monday, June 30, 2008 BY ENCARNACION PYLE If you thought you saw a large straw in the middle of the Goodale Park pond in the past few days, don’t be… [Read More]

Columbus Mega Summer Weekend 2008 – Vol. 5

42 Walker / June 27, 2008 7:31 am

Get ready for yet another huge weekend in Columbus! Hopefully the predicted rain and thunderstorms won’t keep the fun from happening. First up is Comfest, the annual weekend-long party in Goodale Park. Always plenty of music, booths, booze, and food… [Read More]

COTA Offers Expand Bus Service For ComFest 2008

5 josephp / June 26, 2008 5:32 pm

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Schiller Park underuse for festivals and events

12 / June 20, 2007 10:51 am

Was just out at Schiller talking with some regulars and the discussion turned to what else could be in Schiller (Comfest coming up sparked this). 1. Haus & Garten Tour, Village Valuables, etc. SHOULD all have a huge park presence…. [Read More]