Jazz in the Park
Jazz in the Park is an outdoor concert series held at Havenwood Park in Bexley, Ohio. Each summer, the City showcases central Ohio bands, bringing some of the best talent in our area right to Bexley. Food trucks will be on-site for food purchase at each concert. Grab a blanket or chair and bring a friend!
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2022 Jazz in the Park Lineup
Entire ensemble not pictured.
MONDAY, MAY 30
YUMBAMBÉ
Title Sponsor: Bexley Community Foundation
Event Sponsor: Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce
ARTIST BIO
"Male and female vocals along with an eclectic mix of authentic percussion instruments make Yumbambé a unique and exciting group."
FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL LINEUP
Johnson’s Ice Cream, Cousins Maine Lobster, Foxfire Taco, Zaki Grill, Hogback BBQ, Ninja Bowl, Hisham’s
* NOTES ABOUT THIS EVENT:
The Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their annual Memorial Day Food Truck Festival at this Jazz in the Park. For more information about this event, please click here.
Entire ensemble not pictured.
SUNDAY, JULY 31
SOUL REVIVAL
Title Sponsor: Bexley Community Foundation
ARTIST BIO – SOUL REVIVAL
"A Columbus-based band paying homage to the “Soul Jazz” tradition, SOUL REVIVAL is led by James Gaiters/Drums, featuring Rob Dixon/Saxophone, Eddie Bayard/Saxophone, Dwight Adams/Trumpet, Kevin Turner/Guitar, Dan Wilson/Guitar and Robert Mason/Organ."
FOOD TRUCKS
Photos provided by Columbus Jazz Arts Group, Class Act Entertainment, and Cedric Easton.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 28
SMOKE & FIRE FESTIVAL
Title Sponsor: Bexley Community Foundation
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The inaugural Smoke and Fire Festival in Bexley will showcase amazing BBQ flavors of local vendors and foodies, live music by Mason Bryant, Bobby Floyd Trio, and Cedric Easton & Circle of Friends and some good old fashioned summer fun. Join us at Schneider Park on August 28 for this free and family-friendly event.
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
Bexley Community Foundation, Sam Shamansky, Olde Towne Tavern, Pecan Penny's, Bexley Celebrations & Events, Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce, Macelleria, and Specialty Gas House
Entire ensemble not pictured.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 18 – Rain Date
TRIO Fa2
Presented by: Bexley Community Foundation
Event Sponsor: Sam Shamansky
ARTIST BIO
"Trio Fa2, featuring Stan Smith and Roger Hines, is thrilled to come back to the stage. The trio features original music and personal arrangements of French and American Jazz standards."
FOOD TRUCKS
Wing Time
Mayor Kessler's Cookout Crew
BCPAAA Cookout with Bexley Police Department
This event was previously canceled in June due to inclement weather. Please join us for the last Jazz in the Park event of the season!
The Main Event: Outdoor Movie Series
Watch a movie under the stars this summer at one of our Main Events! Enjoy family activities, games, food trucks, and more. Movies typically begin at sunset!
Thank you to the Bexley Community Foundation for being this year's Title Sponsor!
THANK YOU, SEASON SPONSORS!
