Labor Day Block Party
In conjunction with The Main Event and the Bexley Brewfest, we're excited to announce our Labor Day plans for 2021. Please join us for live music, a car show, touch-a-truck, food, and much more at the Labor Day Block Party along E. Main Street on Sunday, September 5!
Also on Main Street is the annual Bexley Brewfest! The 2021 Bexley Brewfest will feature 50+ craft brews, seltzers, and ciders produced by some of the best craft breweries in the Buckeye State. A ticket is required to participate in the Brewfest, however the other activities going on along Main Street are free.
The Labor Day Block Party activities listed below are available between 3:30 - 8:00 pm, and the showing of Cars 3 (Rated G) starts at 8:00 pm.
Volunteers Needed!
We are looking for volunteers to help staff the rock climbing wall, inflatables, and some of the other activities going on during the block party. If you're available and willing to volunteer, please click the 'Volunteer Sign Up' button on this page. Thank you!
Event Details
Date: Sunday, September 5, 2021
Location: E. Main Street between College & Pleasant Ridge Avenues
Time: 3:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Quick Links
Event Overview and Schedule
The Labor Day Block Party and Bexley Brewfest will take place between 3:30 - 7:30 pm, ending the evening with a screening of the movie Cars 3 (Rated G) at 8:00 pm. All activities listed on this page are taking place along E. Main Street between College and Pleasant Ridge Avenues and on Capital University's Main Street lawn.
Block Party Activities
Available Between 3:30 - 7:30 pm Along E. Main Street
Touch-a-Truck
Car Show
Activities with Piccadilly
Inflatable Activities
Climbing Wall
RC Car Races
5:00 pm: The Annual 'Egg Drop'
6:00 pm: Corn Hole Tournaments
6:30 pm: Water Balloon Toss
Live Music Schedule
Meadow Music will perform from the stage on Capital's Main Street Lawn; Joe Hertler and Motherfolk will perform from the stage on Drexel Avenue.
3:30 - 4:30 pm:
Bexley Meadow Music Band
Capital's Main Street Lawn
4:30 - 5:45 pm:
Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers
On Drexel Avenue Stage
6:00 - 7:30 pm:
Motherfolk
On Drexel Avenue Stage
Food Vendors
Enjoy a bite to eat at a restaurant along Main Street or from one of our on-site food vendors:
Dos Hermanos Food Truck
Tibetan Momo Food Truck
Macelleria
Mayor Kessler's Labor Day Cookout Crew
The Main Event
The movie screen is located on Capital's Main Street lawn. Bring a chair!
8:00 pm: Pre-Movie Announcements
8:05 - 10:00 pm: Cars 3
Event Map & Site Layout
Street Closures & Traffic
Please be aware of the following closures on September 5:
E. Main Street:
Closed between College Avenue to Pleasant Ridge Avenue from 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Traffic on College and Pleasant Ridge Avenues will not be impacted by this event.
Drexel Avenue:
Closed between E. Main Street and the Graeter's parking lot from 9:00 am - 10:00 pm. The parking lot will remain accessible throughout the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Kids are permitted in the Brewfest area as long as they're with a parent or guardian who has purchased a ticket.
A ticket to this event includes unlimited samples of beer, ciders, sours, and seltzers. Please enjoy responsibly!
There will be designated viewing areas for each concert and the movie, however physical seats are not provided. We recommend bringing a folding chair or a blanket to sit on!
No! The Bexley Brewfest is the only area where ticketing is required. To purchase tickets, visit bexleybrewfest.com.
Yes! We rely heavily on volunteer participation to pull off this event. If you are willing and able to volunteer, visit our Sign Up Genius to see which opportunities are available.
Thank you, Event Sponsors!
