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When I arrived near the Riverfront Arts Festival in Columbus, I wasn’t sure where I was supposed to park.
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Since it was located right next to COSI (Center of Science and Industry)…
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…there was plenty of paid parking in the area…
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…(even if you rode in on a bike).
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But, fortunately, I was able to cash in on my occasional good fortune…
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…and find this parking spot shortly after 6 when metered parking became free.
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Scouting my way to Genoa Park along the Scioto River…
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…I found myself before a long row of (70+) artists…
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…who offered such items as melting clocks (Hilary Wiezbenski)…
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…custom knives (Jim Parker)…
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…colorful funky jewelry (Melissa Woods)…
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…and some cool art from Betsy Emrich and Britt Hallowell.
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I even got to see Tiffany Kimmet, who I met at the Lakewood Arts Festival.
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Happy day indeed!
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Within the row of artists…
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…I also noticed an arts council or two (Hilliard)…
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…as well as plenty of balsamics and oils to taste.
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But, in the end, I kept being led back to the center of the festival….
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…where there were a few foods booths…
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…a large amount of soda, wine, beer…
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…(including Buckeye Vodka)…
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…and an entertainment stage set up right against the river…
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…with quite the backdrop, if I say so myself.
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