Get out and do something this weekend in central Ohio, July 19-21

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - From festivals and tournaments to live entertainment at the Columbus Commons, here are things to see and do this weekend in central Ohio:

Columbus Jazz & Rib Fest

Scioto Mile from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday

The annual festival by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department offers jazz music and a variety of food vendors featuring barbeque eats, dessert and more through the entire weekend. Admission is free.

Franklin County Fair

Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard through Sunday

Fairgoers can partake in a selection of activities and fun at the annual fair including rides, games, food and more.

The Columbus Duck Race

Riverside Crossing Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday

Watch thousands of rubber ducks race down a 300 foot slip and slide where three winners will be announced by the 2024 patient champion. The 13th annual event is held through the Development Board of Nationwide Children's Hospital. Proceeds go towards pediatric research at The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's.

Cody Fry with the Columbus Symphony

Columbus Commons at 8 p.m. on Saturday

Grammy nominated artist and American Idol finalist Cody Fry will perform with his genre-bending music for one night only.

Rock Paper Scissors Tournament

Seventh Son Brewing Co. from 1-5 p.m. on Sunday

The local brewery is holding a friendly competition of rock, paper, scissors to support the Special Olympics. Several prizes and gift cards will be given out to winners of the contests. There will also be drink specials as well for anyone at the event. Participants must be 21 years of age.

Other top summer Columbus events

• This summer is packed with central Ohio’s favorite festivals, along with numerous star-studded concerts in the city’s biggest venues. View all the events, festivals and shows in Columbus this summer here.
• There's also a list of county fairs in central Ohio happening now through October.