
Who: Columbus Arts Festival Patron Party Fans
What: A celebration of one of our favorite parties of the summer!
When: June 12 after 5p
Where: Your home, patio or safe place to have a cocktail
Attire: Garden Party Casual, or your pajamas, whichever you choose
How: Throw your own Patron Party as a household or have a Zoom Patron Party with those that you normally party the night away with. Share your Patron Party in Place pics and/or your favorite memories from Patron Parties past by posting them on your social media channel(s) of choice, and tagging us along with the hashtag #patronpartyinplace.
Tag us on:
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Facebook: @columbusartsfestival
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Twitter: @cbusartsfest
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Instagram: @columbusartsfest
What to drink: As a special treat, our friends at Middle West Spirits and Maker's Mark have shared a few recipes for our official Party Party in Place cocktails:
Order snacks or dinner from one of these local black-owned restaurants
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Bake Me Happy: Gluten-free baked goods like cookies, scones, pies and nostalgic childhood treats
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Buns & Brews: Gourmet hot dogs with creative toppings
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BurgerIM: Burgers made with beef, lamb, salmon or falafel, plus chicken sandwiches
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B & K Smokehouse: Counter service barbecue like brisket, pulled pork, turkey ribs and wings
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Ena’s Caribbean Kitchen: Caribbean specialties like fried fish, jerk chicken, curry goat and peppered steak
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Flavor 91 Bistro: Locally sourced ingredients in burgers, salads and soups
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Hen Quarter: Upscale Southern fare plus cocktails in Dublin
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Hoyo’s Kitchen: Family-run, fast casual Somali eatery, on the northeast side and in North Market
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La Glory’s Cafe: Soul food spot with fish sandwiches, meatloaf and fried pork chops
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Lifestyle Cafe: Plant-based menu with bowls, sliders, chicken and waffles and weekend brunch
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Links-N-Lemonade: Clintonville retail front and food truck serving gourmet hot dogs
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Nile Vegan: All-vegan Ethiopian food in the University District
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The Pit BBQ Grille: Polish boy sandwiches, pulled pork, ribs and chicken
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Shrimp Lips: Platters of fried fish, shrimp, crab and other delights
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Way Down Yonder: New Orleans favorites like gumbo, po boys and etoufee
Some menu ideas from Patron Parties past:
Below are some menu ideas for your Patron Party based on food served at past patron parties.
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Grill up some veggies, and serve with this red pepper Romesco dip and a sliced, fresh baguette
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Gazpacho or gazpacho shooters
Other suggestions:
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Create a cheese plate with crackers, quince paste and Marcona almonds
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Pair a crudité plate with a selection of Darista Dips (find store locations here)
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Create a fruit plate and make an easy fruit dip with one container of your favorite plain whole milk yogurt, two tablespoons maple syrup (or to taste) and two teaspoons vanilla
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Pro Tip: Greek or Icelandic yogurt makes a thicker dip
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Celebrate art and the Arts Festival as we all come together for a different kind of Columbus Arts Festival… a Columbus Arts Festival in Place.
Download a Zoom virtual background for your Patron Party in Place!