ComFest is the short-hand name for Columbus, Ohio’s Community Festival, which takes place in Goodale Park on June 26, 27 and 28 this year. ComFest has been going on since 1972. Thrown by hippies, but embracing the entire community, ComFest is three days filled with music, art, vendors, beer, wine, community organizations and plenty of family-friendly fun.

You may have grown up partying at ComFest, but this year consider being a grown-up and helping to plan and run the party. Putting on an event like this requires the help of lots of dedicated volunteers, who make sure no one gets hurt (or tend to anyone who is), who ensure everything is on time for the full music schedule, who are ready for rain (boo hiss), who make sure the waste is managed properly Important stuff.

Find out about volunteering opportunities or joining the planning committee at the membership meeting coming up Thursday, May 7 at 7:30pm in the north end of the shelterhouse building at Goodale Park. Food and beverages will be served at 7:15 (please bring your own reusable plates, cutlery and cups).

Ready to step up to the ComFest planning plate? If not, that’s ok. Sit on the grass. Be happy. Have fun. And dance you booty off!