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St Giles Church to Shipbourne Village Hall Loop
A quick intro
Join us on Wednesday 3rd June for a gentle and scenic 13.3 km (\~8.3 mile) loop walk from the quiet village of Shipbourne, starting beside the historic St Giles Church and green.
This relaxed route explores a peaceful stretch of the Kent countryside, meandering through open farmland, hedgerow paths and woodland edges. It’s almost entirely flat and perfect for a calm, social-paced midweek hike.
Highlights:
Starts at the historic St Giles Church
Easy-going paths through picturesque rural Kent
Great for relaxed walking, chats and connecting with nature
Schedule
Date: 3 June 2026
Meet and Start Time: 10:00 meet for 10:15 am start
Walking time: 3-4 hrs (incl. lunch break)
Walk Leader: Rachel Stockey
Location
Meeting point: Car Park on Upper Green Road, Shipbourne
what3words: ///means.cable.work
Car Parking: Charges not included
Route
Terrain: Flat (minimal elevation change)
Distance: Approximately 13.3 km (8.2 miles)
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Gain/Loss: Minimal (flat terrain)
Walk Type: Circular
Your kit list
Suitable footwear (preferably walking boots or sturdy shoes, no flip-flops)
A waterproof coat (and waterproof trousers, if you have them) for rainy days
Drinking water and a packed lunch
Personal medication (Let us know confidentially about any medical conditions)
Suitable walking attire
Important Notes
We welcome friendly dogs on our walks, provided they remain on a lead at all times. The owner is fully responsible for their dog throughout the walk.
We take photos during our walks for promotional and training purposes. If you prefer not to be included, just let us know on the day.
Cancellation policy states: Full payment becomes due if a user cancels within 4 days of the activity. Any person cancelling outside of 4 days, will receive a credit available to use within 90 days. Cancel at least 4 days before the event to receive a credit note for a future walk, valid for 90 days.
Wed 9pm / Outdoors Futsal at Kings Cross
We play every Wednesday 9pm at Kings Cross Outdoors Space, Hard surface pitch
• 1 hour game
• Friendly game
• Hard surface pitch, no studs of any type allowed
• Closest station: Kings Cross
• Book your spot online via Footy Addicts website - www.footyaddicts.com
All bookings are managed via Footy Addicts website ONLY! We do not use Meetup any more to manage our attendance list. Please sign up on Footy Addicts and confirm your attendance online!
Social Cycling - Vandome Cycles
VANDOME CYCLES is resuming social cycling (learn to ride and rider development) at Jim Peters Stadium, Mayesbrook Park RM8 2BB every Wednesday from 2 September 2020 at 4pm. For more information and to make a booking email : info@vandomecycles.co.uk
Southbank Vinyl
NEW VENUE! NEW REGULAR DAY!
We're now back to where Southbank Vinyl began in 2017 - The Roebuck Pub in Borough (50 Great Dover St, London SE1 4YG).
We're now meeting the first Wednesday of each month at the Roebuck, where great food and drink options are available and we have our own room upstairs to play our records on the deck. Come along with a bunch of vinyl you'd like to play and share with us!
This months theme is ‘Winners & Losers’. Songs that celebrate the dizzy highs of victory, and the belly-aching lows of defeat.
Victorious anthems that remind you you are the champions, simply the best, or tracks that help you accept defeat and just shake it off.
Whether you’re fighting the law or just for your right to party… win, draw or lose, bring some vinyl (or just yourself, a friend and a pint) and join us for a night of triumphant highs and lows.
Grab a drink, enjoy some records. And don't forget to RSVP!
Yoga in Elephant and Castle with Silverfit
**Advanced booking is required** \- find out more on our website \[[www.silverfit.org.uk/elephantandcastle](www.silverfit.org.uk/elephantandcastle)] **Meet Up is a means for promotion and *not a way to sign up* to this session.**
### **Activity: Yoga - A Gentle, Open-Level Class for All Abilities**
**Venue:** Elephant and Castle Community and Engagement Hub, Upper floor, Castle Square, 40 Elephant Road, London, SE17 1EU
**Day:** Wednesday
**Time:** 10.15am-11am session, please arrive from 10am.
**Instructor:** Heather
**Description of session:** Boost your flexibility and strength while calming your mind and body in this relaxing yoga session. Suitable for all, each class includes a gentle pranayama (breathing meditation) to deepen your experience.
**Price:** This session is free, with an option to donate to Silverfit at the check out. Advanced sign up is essential to regulate numbers.
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For more information about this session please email the Project Manager at - **info@silverfit.org.uk**
Learn more about **Silverfit Charity** on our website [www.silverfit.org.uk](http://www.silverfit.org.uk/)
WED 6pm ALL LEVEL Sharkzilla Outdoor Plyos Training
*THIS EVENT IS OUTDOORS & WEATHER DEPENDENT. THE INSTRUCTOR WILL CONFIRM IF THE EVENT GOES AHEAD ON THE DAY VIA THE EVENT CHAT/MESSAGES ON MEETUP*
Absolutely THE best and most effective way to improve your Muay Thai, Kicking Power & Fitness is the Sharkzilla Club!
Content. Plyometrics club lasts about 45mins and focuses on improving:
* Fitness & Conditioning
* Plyometric Exercises
Objectives. This class is geared towards achieving:
* Athletic Physique
* Explosive Power
* Sports Positive Mindset
* Strong Legs and Lower Body Muscles
Required. Following equipment required:
* Decent pair of Trainers
* Muay Thai Shorts
* Bottle of Water
* Travel/train light. Don't carry too much!
Meet point is **OUTSIDE** Wandle Rec, starts 6pm prompt and lasts about an hour
Latecomers can (try) to find us next door in King George's Park, next to Wandle gym (follow the **RED** arrow in the image). Don't ring us if you're late, we can't answer the phone when session starts!
If you're looking for that Fighter's Body, thinking of competing or developing explosive power, this is the class to aim for
Hope to see you there!
Outdoors Events This Week
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London Society HIKE - Streatham Common to Wimbledon Park
Have you ever wanted to partake in hikes where you get exposed to new areas with luscious forms of nature, some amazing views and possibly some hidden gems? If so, this may be the right event for you.
Welcome to another Hiking event where all of this is possible. This is the opportunity to form friendships, discover a different perspective of London, improve your fitness, embrace nature but also feel great about yourself.
With this particular Hike, we’ll be hiking from Streatham Common to Wimbledon park. We’ll be traversing through many parks, forests and nature pathways but also make new discoveries too. This is also part of the capital ring which is a 78 mile pathway split into 15 hiking routes. This is section 5. If you want to be part of the journey, feel free to join us.
My fellow explorers, if you enjoyed the event, I’m more than happy to accept any donations which of course are optional but will go a long way to help me unlock and deliver even more exciting and engaging events and resources: https://www.paypal.me/calvinjoy
Starting point: Streatham Common station
Ending point: Wimbledon Park station
Walking length: 9.6km
Duration: 3 hours at most
Required clothing: Smart casual, comfortable shoes and a jacket in case it gets cold
Departure: 20 minutes after the meeting time.
WHAT - Hike
WHERE - Streatham common to Wimbledon Park
WHEN - 2pm - 5:30pm
MEETING POINT - Outside Streatham Common Station
NEAREST STATION - Streatham Common Station
REQUIREMENTS - Just your good behaviour is all and whatever is listed above for the walk.
Disclaimers:
Please be on your best behaviour and respect one another. This group doesn’t tolerate any misbehaviour and misconduct. Should such a thing take place, you will be removed.
If you ask a question that either already has the answer to it or doesn’t relate to the event at all, I won’t respond.
Whenever an event takes place, I will cut off contact 20 minutes after the event commences. If you message even 1 minute after the cut off time, I won’t be available as I’m conducting the event.
There will be photography and videography by myself so if you are photo conscious and/or do not want to be in the video, do kindly inform me and I’ll try my utmost best to not involve you in the picture.
Let’s all be responsible but please be aware you come at your own risk. Do be mindful of your possessions, belongings and most importantly, your safety. The ‘London society of explorers’ accept no risk of liability at this event.
🏘️Offline Women Explore Pretty London: Chelsea
Join us for our series where **Offline Women Explore Pretty London**, visiting different neighbourhoods to enjoy the most charming pockets of our city only through our eyes.
The second walk in this series will be through **Chelsea**. I am not a tour guide and this is not a formal trek. The idea is to wander and see what gems we can find together.
We will look for those secluded mews, undiscovered cafés, tree-lined streets, artisan bakeries, and bookshops that allow you to escape in a huge capital city like London.
To keep things truly offline, this is a phone-free and photo-free walk. We live in the most photographed city in the world, but we often miss the soul of it because we are busy framing the shot.
It is a bit of a rebellious way to explore London, but let’s see how much more we notice when we are fully present for these quiet and gentle moments.
Showing up is the first step toward connection and belonging. To celebrate you for taking that step, our friends at [The Hearth](http://thehearth.me/) — a space for women in Queen’s Park — have generously provided a gift card for one lucky attendee to win. Join us offline to find out how it could be you!
Pangboune to Wallingford via Goring Stunning Thames Path walk
A most glorious and stunning 11.5 mile gently undulating walk that takes in wonderful Pangbourne, Coombe Park and the Goring Gap - one of the most beautiful and dramatic stretches of the River Thames !
Please arrive by 9.05am so as to facilitate the purchase of group return train tickets for the 9.38am train that arrives at Pangbourne at 10.33am.
Train ticket : Pangbourne return
Or you may decide to drive.
Meetup fee £8 payable in cash or £6 by Saturday in advance by bank transfer, details available upon request. No PayPal.
Please use the toilets on the trains as much as possible as there shall be no toilet stop at Pangbourne train station.
Please bring packed lunch, water, snacks etc plus waterproof jacket and walking shoes/ boots or trainers.
We shall have a lunch break in delightful village of Goring and then have a drink in wonderful Wallingford.
We shall aim to take the bus at 4.52pm from Wallingford to Reading followed by the subsequent train to London.
Some of us shall be staying over in Wallingford for the Oxford to Abingdon walk on Sunday.
You should be able to walk 2.5 miles per hour and have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity.
Please only post photos of others with their consent.
My no 07714250849.
London Society WALK - Greenpark
Have you ever wanted to be immersed within either the city or nature in the form of a walk and socialise at the same time? If so, this may be the right walk for you.
Welcome to another one of the WALK events where you have the opportunity to explore all the scenic routes I’ll execute whether there’s nature within, whether we get immersed within the city and feel great about yourself.
With this particular walk, we will be walking through Green park. During this walk, you get immersed within nature and familiar with the park itself but most importantly, you have the opportunity to feel healthy and stress free after this walk and possibly the opportunity to form friendships.
After this walk, we will be heading to ‘Venchi’ for
Ice cream and chocolates if you wish. ‘Venchi’ began over 145 years ago through the experimentation of chocolate and over the years, they’ve not expanded on their creativity with gelato too but also share their creations in over 70 countries. It feels like an elegant version of ‘Charlie and the chocolate factory’. To learn more, check them out at https://uk.venchi.com
My fellow explorers, if you enjoyed the event, I’m more than happy to accept any donations which of course are optional but will go a long way to help me unlock and deliver even more exciting and engaging events and resources: https://www.paypal.me/calvinjoy
Starting point: Green park Station
Ending point: Green Park Station
Walking length: 2.7km
Duration: 45 minutes - 1 hour
Required clothing: Smart casual, comfortable shoes and a jacket in case it gets cold
Departure: 20 minutes after the meeting time.
WHAT - Walk in Green park
WHERE - Green park
WHEN - 7:15pm - 9:15pm
MEETING POINT - Outside Green park station near the fountain
NEAREST STATION - Green park tube Station
REQUIREMENTS - Just your good behaviour is all and whatever is listed above for the walk.
Disclaimers:
Please be on your best behaviour and respect one another. This group doesn’t tolerate any misbehaviour and misconduct. Should such a thing take place, you will be removed.
If you ask a question that either already has the answer to it or doesn’t relate to the event at all, I won’t respond.
Whenever an event takes place, I will cut off contact 20 minutes after the event commences. If you message even 1 minute after the cut off time, I won’t be available as I’m conducting the event.
There will be photography and videography by myself so if you are photo conscious and/or do not want to be in the video, do kindly inform me and I’ll try my utmost best to not involve you in the picture.
Let’s all be responsible but please be aware you come at your own risk. Do be mindful of your possessions, belongings and most importantly, your safety. The ‘London society of explorers’ accept no risk of liability at this event.
Oxford to Abingdon Stunning Thames Path walk
A most glorious 9.5 miles walk - one of the most beautiful and scenic stretches of the River Thames !
Please arrive by 9.05am so as to facilitate the purchase of group return train tickets to Oxford for the 9.50am direct train that arrives at Oxford at 10.43am.
Train ticket : Oxford return.
Please note that I shall not be at Paddington as staying overnight in Wallingford after the walk on Saturday.
Or you may decide to drive.
Walk will commence at 10.55am.
Meetup fee £8 payable in cash or £6 in advance by Saturday by bank transfer, details available upon request.
Please bring packed lunch, water, snacks etc plus waterproof jacket and walking shoes/ boots or trainers.
We shall have a drink at the end of the walk in Abingdon before aiming to take a bus between 4pm and 4.30pm that arrives back in Oxford by around 5pm followed by direct train back at 5.32pm.
You should be able to walk 2.5 miles per hour and have adequate and appropriate insurance for this type of activity.
Please only post photos of others with their consent.
My no 07714250849.
Desi Potluck Picnic – Chai, Chaat & Chill 🇮🇳🌿
Good food, chai, sunshine (hopefully), and meeting new people; simple weekend plan in Greenwich.
We’re doing a relaxed desi picnic with a **vegetarian potluck**. If you’re bringing food, please try to bring something to share - homemade or store-bought is both fine.
To keep it balanced, feel free to pick one:
Snacks / chaats
Main veg dishes
Sweets / desserts
Drinks / chai items
If you’re not bringing food, still come along - just bring something small that helps the group (drinks, ice, plates/cups, tissues, speaker, etc.) or help set up / tidy up.
Expect chill vibes, good conversations, music, and a proper desi hangout with people from all over London!
LONDON: Epping Forest Centenary Walk: Wood Street to Connaught Water
Join Rob and Hannah as London Wildish heads along the Epping Forest Centenary Walk, exploring one of London's most treasured green spaces and enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Connaught Water.
Starting from Wood Street Station, we'll follow a green corridor that gradually leads us from the city into the ancient landscapes of Epping Forest. Along the way we'll spend time near the River Ching, considering how water has shaped the landscape and how people, in turn, have shaped the river over time.
This is a relaxed social walk with plenty of opportunities to chat, connect with fellow Wildish members, and meet new people. Whether you're a regular on our walks or joining for the first time, you'll find a friendly group and a shared appreciation for spending time outdoors.
We'll loop around Connaught Water before finishing at Chingford Station, right on the edge of Epping Forest.
## Meeting Point
📍 Wood Street Station, Wood Street, Walthamstow, E17 3LX
📌 what3words: ///lake.hugs.snacks
Wood Street and Chingford are both served by the London Overground with direct services to and from Liverpool Street. Wood Street can also be reached via Walthamstow Central on the Victoria Line.
## What to Bring
* Comfortable walking shoes or boots suitable for mixed terrain
* Water and snacks
* Clothing appropriate for the weather conditions
* Any personal essentials you may need during the walk
🐾 Well-behaved dogs are very welcome.
## Route Details
🥾 Distance: Approximately 6 miles / 10 km
⏱️ Expect a relaxed pace with time to enjoy the scenery and conversation.
As always with Wildish, this walk is about more than reaching the destination—it's about enjoying nature, discovering new places, and sharing the journey with good company.
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Trails & Ales! Chestnut Ridge Metro Park / BrewDog DogTap
**History**
[Chestnut Ridge Metro Park](https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/chestnut-ridge/) is historically significant because it sits on a 300-million-year-old outcropping of Blackhand sandstone. Geographically recognized as the very first foothill of the Appalachian Mountains, the ridge rises 1,116 feet above sea level. Long before European settlement, the land served as a sacred site for ancient civilizations. The park contains the Old Maid's Orchard Mound, an eight-foot-tall burial mound constructed by the Adena culture between 1000 B.C. and 100 B.C. This ancient landmark has remained largely intact and is now protected on the National Register of Historic Places.
The documented modern history of the land began with an official survey conducted by Ebenezer Buckingham in 1801. Original land deeds of sale from this period notably bear the signatures of United States Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. In the 1830s, Irish laborers arrived at the ridge to quarry its rich Blackhand sandstone. The blocks they hewed were used to build the crucial locks for the nearby Ohio and Erie Canal. Remnants of this early sandstone quarrying operation can still be spotted by sharp-eyed hikers along the modern trails.
Agricultural transformation defined the ridge throughout the mid-to-late 19th century. Settlers discovered that the high elevation created a natural air flow that prevented late-season frost damage to crops. Extensive fruit orchards were planted across the slopes between 1860 and 1880. One notable orchard was established by John Wagner, a Spanish-American War veteran who chose the ridge specifically for its proximity to the bustling Columbus market. The park's current name pays homage to the massive American chestnut trees that once dominated the ridgeline before a devastating ecological blight wiped them out in the early 20th century.
The conservation story of the modern 486-acre park began in March 1962. The Metro Parks board announced land acquisition plans to block developers from building a residential housing development called Chestnut Heights. Director-Secretary Walter A. Tucker advocated heavily for the purchase, citing the ridge's immense value as a scenic overlook for central Ohio. The district systematically purchased multiple agricultural parcels over the next two decades. After operating strictly as undeveloped farmland through the 1970s, Chestnut Ridge Metro Park officially opened to the public on December 18, 1988.
In recent decades, the park has evolved from a quiet hiking spot into a premier regional destination for outdoor sports. A major turning point occurred in 2010 when the Central Ohio Mountain Biking Organization (COMBO) partnered with the park district to develop new infrastructure. Volunteers worked extensively to construct a single-track mountain bike trail, which officially opened in October 2011. An expert gravity and flow trail featuring advanced jumps was later integrated into the loop in 2016. Today, the park successfully balances its deep ancient, industrial, and agricultural history with active recreation.
**Map of the Park**
Here is a [map of Chestnut Ridge](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CHR_map_1980px_2026.jpg).
**Summary**
For this event, we will hike the Ridge, Meadows, and Homesite Trails, and Law's Lane, which is unmarked on some maps. None of these trails is individually very long, so we will hike a few permutations and loops until we get in 4-5 miles. The hike will be moderately strenuous.
**Where We'll Meet**
Drive to the rearmost picnic area at the back of the park. There's a latrine here, but there's no water fountain here or anywhere else at Chestnut Ridge. I strongly recommend you bring some water of your own, at least for after the hike.
Cell service at the park is spotty, although your GPS will get you there just fine. The map pin I've provided here is exactly where we'll be meeting and should be able to be used directly in Google Maps, although Chestnut Ridge isn't big and you're unlikely to get lost here.
**After the Hike**
Afterward, we'll head over to [BrewDog DogTap](https://drink.brewdog.com/usa/brewdog-dogtap-columbus) for [drinks](https://usa.brewdog.com/pages/brewdog-lineup) and [food](https://usa.brewdog.com/cdn/shop/files/DogTap_Menu_2025_65e1ff8b-97d4-4f26-80f1-68321d482025.pdf?v=17356939232910340498). They also have an outdoor area that's extremely popular.
I've had their burgers and their pizza, and I think they're both very good. I also really like their [Cold Beer](https://usa.brewdog.com/products/cold-beer-2024) (that's its actual name), which is their American light lager.
BrewDog's actual address is [96 Gender Rd, Canal Winchester, OH 43110](https://www.google.com/maps/place/96+Gender+Rd,+Canal+Winchester,+OH+43110/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x88387c06afa21a85:0x804c611d373d8c54?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111), and they have a large, free parking lot. We should be there by 5 if you can't make the hike and just want to join us for drinks.
Franklin Park Conservatory / Columbus Brewing Company
**History**
The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood.
In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio.
A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization.
In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden.
Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community.
**Maps of the Conservatory**
Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below).
**Summary**
For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year.
Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now.
**Tickets and pricing**
On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20.
Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4.
Parking is always free.
If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000.
**Where we'll meet**
We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather.
**Your GPS is stupid!**
Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you.
The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road.
If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West.
You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive.
\* Don't really do this.
**After the event**
After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu).
The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event.
We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.
Cookout bonfire party free camping
🚗 **Only about 20 minutes from floating down the river!**
This is one of those events you’ll be glad you showed up for. Especially since it **may be one of the last** cookout bonfire party that is held.
Cookout, potluck, racing, camping, bonfire, music, games, and late-night hangs — all in one night.
Com**e for a few hours or stay** for the whole thing.
## 🍔 Cookout + Potluck — 4:30 PM
We’ll be hanging out, grilling, eating, drinking, and socializing before the races start.
Please bring something to share **USE "SIGN UP"** so we don’t end up with 14 bags of chips and 9 packs of cookies 😅
[https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49ABA92EA2FAC70-64315973-saturday](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49ABA92EA2FAC70-64315973-saturday)
**What to bring:**
* Chair, BYOB — no glass inside the racetrack, Water or youself even if you leave it in the car, **$15 cash to support the venue** by watching some of the race
* Something for the potluck USE **"SIGN UP"**
[https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49ABA92EA2FAC70-64315973-saturday](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49ABA92EA2FAC70-64315973-saturday)
We’ll have a grill and a **generator** available for crockpots, Instant Pots, etc.
## 🏁 Racing Starts — 7:00 PM
After the cookout, we’ll head into the stands for the races.
Not really into racing?
Come for the drinks, stay for the wrecks 🍻
This night includes Late Models, Thunder Cars, Compacts, and a wet & wild Enduro race.
Be sure to bring **water balloons to fill up and** throw during the final race 💦🎯
Please support the venue by checking out some of the racing.
💵 **$15 cash will be collected during the cookout.**
Please bring exact change or a $20.
## 🏕️ Free Camping — June 5 & 6
Camping is free both nights.
No tent? No problem. You can crash **in your car under the stars.**
There will be a bonfire, music, games, and late-night hanging out.
Please be responsible: **do not drink and drive.**
## 🎯 Other Stuff Happening
* Karaoke, Beer pong, Cornhole, Bonfire, Music, Late-night hangout
Have a favorite karaoke song? Let me know.
## Important Notes
📸 Photos/videos may be taken and shared on this or other platforms.
⚠️ This is a volunteer-led event. You participate at your own risk.
📵 Cell signal may be spotty, so ask questions ahead of time if needed.
Stay for a bit or go all in — just don’t miss this one.
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