Background The multi-day event featuring Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) and is hosted by the Royal Fencing Academy’s founder Julia Richey returns again to Ohio in 2023. 2023 had the event hosted at the Royal Arts Fencing Academy School. Ascalon is the name of the sword used by Saint George to slay the dragon. Information on this…
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Arnold Sports Expo 2023 – Ohio Combat League
Background The Ohio Combat League presents OCL24 at the Arnold Sport Festival. Ohio Combat League has been presenting their talented fighters at the Arnold for a few years now. A full list of the fight card can be found on the OCL website HERE. Impression The Ohio Combat League never disappoints in their live events….
Arnold Sport Expo 2023 – Medieval Fighting
Background Organized by the Detroit Fight Club, Medieval Fighting has returned to the Arnold Sports Festival in 2023. During the time frame that we covered the event, we witnessed 5 on 5 Buhurt combat matches. Buhurt medieval combat consists of fighters using blunted hand weapons and armor commonly found in 14th to 16th century field…
Arnold Sports Expo 2023 – Guns & Hoses Boxing
Background An annual event, with this being it’s seventh year, at the Arnold Sports Festival, Guns and Hoses boxing makes a return! Once more, at the Hollywood Casino Event Center in Columbus. This charity event pits volunteer boxers from the local police and fire departments in exhibition matches. There were 24 matches scheduled for 2023….
Day of the Dead Festival – Greenlawn Cemetery
Background Columbus, Ohio has started to embrace more the traditions of it’s Hispanic community. VisualOhio had previously covered the Latine Heritage Parade, and now we can share some impressions of the Day of the Dead Festival. The purpose of this event is to help you experience an authentic Dia de los Muertos as it is…
Chalk the Block 2022
Background Chalk The Block is an annual event that showcases the temporary art of local talent. Held at Easton Town Center at the square. It was held Oct. 1-3, 2022 3993 Easton Station, Columbus, OH 43219Google Maps Address To Square Location Map below of artist locations for 2022: Impression We like to let the artwork…
1st Annual Latine Heritage Parade
Background Walking from Franklinton to the Scioto Mile, we were graced with luck. Luck being that we discovered the 1st Annual Latine Heritage Parade. This Latine Heritage Parade is the inaugural in Columbus. It started on the bridge by Milestone 229 and ended over at Columbus City Hall. Impression Walking from Franklinton to the Scioto…
