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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 ARE ONLINE BELOW 


VENDOR AND FOOD APPLICATIONS

2025 HT vendor app (pdf)

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hot times food ap 2025 (pdf)

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Volunteer for the Hot Times Arts & Music Festival

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 hottimesfestivalvolunteers@gmail.com  

or use sign up genius

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C44ACA62FAAFD0-49970472-hottimes#/

Great shifts are still open - Get your 2024 Hot Times T-Shirt

The Rhythm of hot times festival 2024 - more photos added all the time

    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


    wosu columbus neighborhoods at hot times

    WOSU came to Hot Times 2022 and filmed this wonderful spot for Columbus Neighborhoods featuring Tony and Aziza West and many of you. 

    Check out this great video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jmr9J4fJCo4

    THANK YOU EVERYONE!

    What a wonderful Festival!

    The Hot Times Community Arts & Music Festival delivers that Community Spirit it is long known for. Gratitude for the Bands and Performers who shared their talents, the Volunteers, the Organizing Team, Sponsors, Donors and all the Suppliers of services and goods.  

    From birthdays, to a wedding to dancing and drumming to remember friends who have passed, the event always gives all the opportunity to celebrate in Peace & Harmony.

    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

    Saturday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unVbP-udFJs

    Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sb3TeN5VIM

    need some hot times before the show!

    For you who can't wait for Hot Times, check out the

     2020 and 21 HOT TIMES LIVE STREAM STAGE

     both are still available to view by clicking the HT Live Stream pages on the above or side bar and pick any day. 

    Also enjoy enjoy the archival material (Find Yourself at Hot Times!)

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    REMEMBER YOUR VOTE COUNTS! GO REGISTER AND GO VOTE!

    https://vote.franklincountyohio.gov/Voters/Register-to-Vote

    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.


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