🌽 Eat Your Way Through Central Ohio Food Festivals

Plus: 😍 The Tallest Waterfall In Ohio Is In Hocking Hills

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Chelsea Wiley
July 30, 2025

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Hello, Wednesday! Chelsea here.

You know what's better than eating good food? Eating good food outside, surrounded by strangers doing the exact same thing. Central Ohio's food festival season is in full swing, and it’s honestly one of the things I love the most about living here. Whether you're in it for the sweet corn or just chasing your next mac & cheese moment, we've got your weekend plans covered. These festivals are local, delicious, and extremely worth the drive. Just bring your appetite!

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Bad air day alert! An Air Quality Alert is in effect for Central Ohio, so if you're sensitive to pollution (or just love your lungs), you might want to take it easy outside today. We've got the scoop on what's causing it and what we can all do to lessen the impacts.

😍 The Tallest Waterfall In Ohio Is In Hocking Hills And You Can Rappel Down It
Ready to make a dramatic exit from your comfort zone? Ohio’s tallest waterfall is calling and you can get a very close look at it, while you’re rappelling down it.

Headlines 📰 

🪻 Blendon Township is considering a new “Managed Natural Landscapes” policy that would regulate native plant gardens, sparking public backlash and a petition with over 1,000 signatures. (NBC4)

🥫 Mid-Ohio Food Collective is facing significant food shortages due to state and federal funding cuts, while demand for assistance remains high. The organization warns that local food pantries will have less to offer, especially in rural areas, and donations will be more crucial than ever. (WOSU)

☕️ After nearly a decade on Parsons Avenue, Community Grounds is closing its brick-and-mortar café to relaunch as a mobile coffee shop housed in a converted trolley bus. The new format will allow the beloved South End business to stay connected to its community while expanding its reach across Columbus. (Matter News)

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