Welcome from the Mayor

Mayor’s Welcome

Welcome to our historic Town Center and the 42nd annual Arts in the Alley Music and Arts Festival, hosted by the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce. The festival takes place in a green-space setting conducive to a family-friendly venue at Park and First streets, the original home of Arts in the Alley.

I hope you join us at the dedication of the City’s most prominent public art installation - a landmark sculpture and memorial garden bridging the Town Center to Beulah Park, 4 p.m., Friday, Sept. 17, at Columbus Street and Beulah Park Way.

Arts in the Alley is one of central Ohio’s longest-running music and arts festivals. Bringing tradition back to Broadway, the annual Arts in the Alley parade steps off from Southwest Boulevard, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 18, and travels the same route as in years past.

Drawing more than 100 juried art vendors from across the Midwest, this regionally recognized festival features live entertainment, multiple judged art shows including the coveted Grove City Easel Award in fine art and live entertainment with the Voice of Grove City vocal competition. Don’t miss the Easel Award winning art pieces from the past 32 years in City Hall.

As you enjoy the festival, experience all things happening in the heart of our historic Town Center, with convenient access to charming, local businesses and dining opportunities.

Connect with our community’s history, including a special historical Arts in the Alley display, by visiting the Grove City Welcome Center and Museum, 3378 Park St., open Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.

Congratulations to the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce staff and four decades of countless, dedicated volunteers.

Thanks for visiting.

Richard L. “Ike” Stage Mayor Past President, Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce, 1978