CBUS Soul celebrates the rich, historic Black culture of Columbus. This year Columbus Recreation and Parks is partnering with Experience Columbus to put on CBUS Soul Fest, a community event with great music, food and more to enjoy! Plan on joining the fun on Sept 4-6 at Bicentennial Park.
If that's not enough, check out these five reasons to attend CBUS Soul Fest:
Bicentennial Park. Source: Columbus Recreation and Parks.
A New Weekend
Now in its fourth year, CBUS Soul Fest has become a can’t-miss summer festival in Columbus. This year for the first time it's happening over Labor Day Weekend on Sept. 4-5. CBUS Soul Fest is one of your final chances to get out and celebrate with the community before the end of the summer – don’t sleep on Columbus’ newest festival!
Ria Blaq. Source: Columbus Recreation and Parks.
The Line-Up
Some of the best musical acts and local DJs are lined up to keep your feet moving and grooving at CBUS Soul Fest. Hear from the likes of Lalah Hathaway, Ria Blaq, along with sets from DJ IQ and DJ BLKUNICORN to keep your energy up. See a full list of performances here.
The Location
The skyline and riverfront views don’t get much better than at Bicentennial Park in Downtown Columbus. Those stunning views paired with its large outdoor stage make this iconic Columbus park the perfect setting for CBUS Soul Fest. View a map and find parking here.
Donna's Delicious Dozen
The Food Vendors & The Soul Shop
A major initiative of CBUS Soul Fest is amplifying the reach of BIPOC-owned businesses. Start things off on a sweet note with a donut from Donna’s Delicious Dozen or get your fill of delicious indulgence with help from Flavor 91 Bistro. See the full list of food and beverage vendors.
And don’t forget to visit The Soul Shop featuring retail and service partners like Restaligic Atelier, Pe Candy and Zora's House.
Admission is Free!
Admission is free to ensure that everyone gets to experience and enjoy this soulful celebration.
Don’t miss CBUS Soul Fest! Share your memories with us using #CBUSSoul and we’ll see you on Sept. 4-5! Learn more about CBUS Soul here.
