THE FRIENDLIEST FESTIVAL IN COLUMBUS!
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HOT TIMES FESTIVAL 2025 MOVES BACK TO 240 PARSONS AVE!
GOOD NEWS!
Hot Times Festival is not just an arts and music festival, it's an opportunity to connect, and be inspired. The event has an atmosphere of positivity and creativity that leaves a lasting impact on all who attend. Look for the Festival to be back in its home place at 240 Parsons Avenue in 2025.
Vendor and Food applications will be online the end of May.
thank you for a wonderful hot times!
HOT TIMES COMMUNITY ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL
At the Hot Times Festival, the mission is to create a fun and inclusive environment where the Community can come together to enjoy wonderful music, make new friends, eat great food and create lasting memories. The Arts have the power to bring people together and inspire positive change.
in 2024 YOU came out to support the event as it tran
At the Hot Times Festival, the mission is to create a fun and inclusive environment where the Community can come together to enjoy wonderful music, make new friends, eat great food and create lasting memories. The Arts have the power to bring people together and inspire positive change.
in 2024 YOU came out to support the event as it transitioned into a temporary site on N. Hamilton Park. Thanks to all of the artists and vendors and to you all for your support
HOT TIMES MUSIC AND FOOD
Lineup of Amazing Artists in 2024
LONG STREET STAGE
FRIDAY:
5:00. African Cultural Arts Institute
6:00. Mendelsonics
7:00. Austin & Syd Experience
8:00. Shaun Booker Dammit Band
9:00. Willie Phoenix
SATURDAY:
12:00. Wahru’s Drummers
1:00. Charles Grace Band
2:00. Billy Zenn & The Beatdowns
3:00. Gregg Swan & The Late Crew
4:00. Big Jazz Jam hosted by Bobby Floyd
5:45. Donna Mogavero & the Spirit Lifters
6:45. New Legga-c Showband
7:45. CYNTsation
9:00. Funkcity Show Band 2.0
SUNDAY:
11:00. SUPER SUNDAY DRUM CIRCLE
Master Tony West
12:00. Lungu Vybz
1:00. N-Soul Deep
2:00. The James Elliot Project
The Gene Walker Tribute
3:00. We Remember - Memorial
3:45. Roots Society
4:45. Black Book
5:45.Just Another Mojo
7:00. The Ark Band
BROAD STREET STAGE
FRIDAY
5:00- Kitchen table uke trio
5:15- Jay London
6:15- Linden and Melvin
SATURDAY:
11:00 Gail Larned - Ashtanga Yoga
12:00- Ron Jay
1:00- Sara Cooperider
2:00- Charles Sealy
3:00- Amelia and Brandon
3:45- Wallabee
4:00- Poetry slam contest
5:00- Brian Clash
6:00- Darschelle Williams
SUNDAY:
12:00-Aziza West- Zumba
12:45- Ron Burke, Dylan and Elias
1:30- Aizel’s Polynesian Dancers
2:00- Carole Walker
3:00- Megan Jacoby
4:00- Hillel Israel Folk Dancers
5:00- Kim Denizard: The Bamba tap dancer with McVaughn
5:30 Chief Johnny Lonesome
Indulge in Delicious Food and Drinks
Queen's Table - Fish Boat
Komodo Loco - Asian/Latino Cuisine
Willowbeez - Vegetarian Cuisine
Kensler's - Corn Dog/ Funnel Cake
Flavor 91 - Ethiopian-spiced Wings and burgers
RibMan - Ribs and sides
Tortilla - Mexican Street Food
Gilligan's - Stir Fry/ Smoothies
Icee Rainbows - Itallian Ice
Just Naturally Yummy - Baked Goods
Black Kahawa Coffee - Coffee
Juniors Sweet Potato Pie - Cheesecake
hot times live streams!
HOT TIMES LIVE STREAM
For those who cannot be at the event, or who live too far away, you can participate too - just browse the Hot Times Festival website for music, activities, interviews and more. Live Streams hosted by Leah Lambert and Andy Schofield.
Check out the great community interviews hosted by Leah Lambert, Javon Collins, & Columbus Black News Anchor Rita Fuller Yates!
Friday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRYaUopWJuo
HOT TIMES ARTIST NEWS THROUGH THE YEARS
Wali Neil Honored!
On Sept 5, 2021, Brother Wali Neil was honored at the MPACC Box Park in a beautiful Community Celebration with presentations by his new Los Angeles based representation.
For decades Wali has been an intregal part of the Columbus Near East Side Community with murals that brought joy in the hardest times. His painting bespoke his internal beauty, spirit of brotherhood, and sense of self and heritage that inspired his works. His wife, Denise, continues to preserve and spread the word and works of Wali. Wali IS!
Arnett, Is Said and ROman Honored
Arnett, Is Said and Roman Johnson honored with stars on the Lincoln Theatre Walk of Fame
WILLIE HONORED!
Willie Phoenix Way Dedicated!
Excerpts of an article in the Columbus Free Press by Suzanne Patzer
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Columbus is now honoring the legendary rocker Willie Phoenix by renaming 16th and High Street “Willie Phoenix Way” in Columbus, Ohio. Willie has long been a legend in the local rock scene.
Activist and local musician Brian Clash stated: “I celebrate the life force that is Willie Phoenix. I have enjoyed knowing him over 40 years; first as an awestruck fan and later as my musical mentor, songwriting partner, and most of all dear friend. This exciting honor being given to him is only a reflection on what he has given to all of us. Congratulations Willie!!!”
“In many ways, Willie Phoenix is the voice and sound of Columbus rock and roll. We had our own indigenous guitar monster that gets us through good and bad times,” Fitrakis said.
Willie has played on the Hot Times Main Street Stage for decades!
Willie Phoenix Way was dedicated
Thursday, October 15 - 1pm
Columbus City Council and the Columbus Music Commission conducted a virtual event to dedicate Willie Phoenix Way and celebrate the guitar-shredding Columbus rocker.
The dedication is on Council's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ColsCouncil and
WOSU's Broad and High page at www.facebook.com/broadandhigh.