* Even if you’re skipping the formidable Tour de Trails Bicycle Challenge May 18, you can figuratively cycle through fun from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with the Columbus Park Foundation at the Tour de Trails Party in the Park. The event will be at Donner Park shelter house near 19th and Lafayette streets in Columbus. Local band Cottonpatch, who last played at the Plunge Into Parks Polar Plunge for the park foundation, will perform from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. that day. TaColumbus and Hog Molly Brewing Co. will be offering food and drinks for sale. You can engage in yard games, visit the park playground, and even try out Zumba. Information: Facebook page for Tour de Trails Party in the Park.
* The inaugural Columbus On Tap Craft Beer, Wine & Spirits Fest, presented by The Office of Downtown Development, Hog Molly Brewing Co., and Indiana on Tap will be 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Mill Race Park amphitheater, 50 Carl Miske Drive in downtown Columbus. The event will feature unlimited pours from an estimated 50-plus craft breweries, distilleries & wineries from all over the state plus live music with rock cover band Password Rest, local food, local art, games and more. Organizers hope to draw more than 1,000 people. Information and tickets: https://event.ontaptickets.com/events/columbus-on-tap-2024-5-11-2024
* A reminder that the Columbus Farmers Market has returned some 80 vendors strong with produce, ready to eat food, crafts and plenty more, including beautiful weather many a Saturday from 9 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. until fall behind Columbus City Hall, which is at 123 Washington Street.
Staff writer Brian Blair can be reached at [email protected]
