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Labor Day 2019

On September 2, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor celebrates and honors the greatest worker in the world – the American worker. Labor Day 2019 is the 125th anniversary of Labor Day being celebrated as a national holiday.

Labor Day: What it Means

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

Labor Day Legislation

The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed in 1885 and 1886. From these, a movement developed to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed by Oregon on February 21, 1887. During 1887, four more states – Colorado, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York – created the Labor Day holiday by legislative enactment. By the end of the decade Connecticut, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania had followed suit. By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September of each year a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.

Founder of Labor Day

More than a century after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday for workers.

Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a co-founder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold."

But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many believe that Matthew Maguire, a machinist, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J., proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. What is clear is that the Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic.

The First Labor Day

The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883.

By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed a law making the first Monday in September of each year a national holiday.

A Nationwide Holiday

The form that the observance and celebration of Labor Day should take was outlined in the first proposal of the holiday — a street parade to exhibit to the public "the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations" of the community, followed by a festival for the recreation and amusement of the workers and their families. This became the pattern for the celebrations of Labor Day. Speeches by prominent men and women were introduced later, as more emphasis was placed upon the economic and civic significance of the holiday. Still later, by a resolution of the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909, the Sunday preceding Labor Day was adopted as Labor Sunday and dedicated to the spiritual and educational aspects of the labor movement.

The character of the Labor Day celebration has changed in recent years, especially in large industrial centers where mass displays and huge parades have proved a problem. This change, however, is more a shift in emphasis and medium of expression. Labor Day addresses by leading union officials, industrialists, educators, clerics, and government officials are given wide coverage in newspapers, radio, and television.

The vital force of labor added materially to the highest standard of living and the greatest production the world has ever known and has brought us closer to the realization of our traditional ideals of economic and political democracy. It is appropriate, therefore, that the nation pays tribute on Labor Day to the creator of so much of the nation's strength, freedom, and leadership – the American worker.

Central Ohio’s Upcoming Fun, Food and Drink Events

Details current as of August 26th but are subject to change. Please verify with websites provided.

Yellow Springs Brewing Farm To Table Beer Dinner

Tuesday, August 27th from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Tickets: $65

Location: 101 Beer Kitchen, 7509 Sawmill Road, Dublin, OH 43016

5 course, 6 beer pairing with Yellow Springs Brewery! Chef Chris and team will be creating a special farm-to-table menu using a wide range of produce and ingredients from the Yellow Springs Farmers Market and spent grain goods from Brezel. $65, Includes Tax & Gratuity.

For more information, visit:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yellow-springs-brewing-farm-to-table-beer-dinner-tickets-65745335067?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

22nd Annual GACC Taste Of Gahanna

Thursday, August 29th from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM | Tickets: $10-$500

Location: Creekside Plaza, 117 Mill Street, Gahanna, OH 43230

Join GACC in experiencing some of the best food and drink that Gahanna has to offer! Registration includes unlimited sampling from 20+ Gahanna area restaurants including: 101 Beer Kitchen, Barrel & Boar, Cap City Fine Diner & Bar, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, J. Gumbo's, Jet's Pizza, La Navona, Lola & Giuseppe's Trattoria, Lonhorn Steakhouse, Max & Erma's, Nazareth Restaurant & Deli, Noble Cut Distillery, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Old Bag of Nails, Raising Canes, Soulshine, TALL CHICKS CMK SMOKEHOUSE, The Barn at Rocky Fork and The Simple Greek.

Once again there will be a Chef Challenge featuring local chefs who will create a dish on site using predetermined ingredients. The dishes will be evaluated based upon presentation, taste and creativity by 3 community judges and all former OSU athletes: Roy Hall, Obie Stillwell & Ron Stokes. This year the Chef Challenge wil be emceed by Mary & Josh, 104.9 The River's morning radio DJs.

TOG attendees will get to vote on their favorite restaurant with awards given for the best dishes! Live music and entertainment will compliment a night you don't want to miss! Reserve a table today and treat your clients, friends and family to a night out! 

Individual Tickets

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (through May 31st) = $30

June 1st - August 18th = $35

After August 18th = $40

Child (4-10 years old) = $10

VIP Tables

$500 - Full Table

Includes 8 registrations, opportunity to enter the event early to select table, logo placement on table tent cards and chance to leave company information on VIP tables

$250 - Half Table

 Includes 4 registrations, opportunity to enter the event early to select table, logo placement on table tent cards and opportunity to leave company information on VIP tables.

For more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/22nd-annual-gacc-taste-of-gahanna-presented-by-lew-griffin-insurance-tickets-56804231987?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

20 For $20 Wine Tasting

Thursday, August 29th from 6 PM – 9 PM | Tickets: $20

Location: Wine on High Bar & Retail, 789 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215

It's time again to get your tickets for our monthly 20 for $20 Wine Tasting Event!

Come and enjoy 20 different wines, all available to buy too! Grab your friends, family, co-workers, or make it a date night! Get there early so you can make sure to enjoy all the tastes.

For more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/20-for-20-august-wine-tasting-tickets-62859509485?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

PigMania BBQ & Steak Music Festival

Friday, August 30th from 5 PM – 10 PM & Saturday, August 31st from 12 PM – 10 PM

Tickets: $5-$10

Location: Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia Street, Hilliard, OH 43026

Fulfill all your BBQ fantasies, with BBQ Ribbers selling the best BBQ in the world, People’s choice BBQ contest, Pro/Am Steak Cook-off and a Professional BBQ competition like seen on TV’s “BBQ Pit Masters” competing for over $5,000 in cash prizes, there is sure to be something for all BBQ lovers. Bring your lawn chairs for the music & events!

For more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pigmania-bbq-steak-music-festival-tickets-56587223910?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Coffee ColLab 2019

Saturday, August 31st from 5 PM – 10 PM | Tickets: $20

Location: Crimson Cup Coffee - Innovation Lab & Training Facility, 700 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, OH 43205

The Crimson Cup Innovation Lab is a Coffee Lover's Paradise with everything you need to refine your Coffee making skills. Local coffee roasters and baristas will provide insight into brewing techniques and educate guests on a variety of coffee topics. Guests are invited to get curious and ask questions. Tickets are $20 and get each guest access to the whole event including classes, demos, tastings and more. Admission includes a commemorative 2019 Collab mug to use for coffee samples.

For more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-collab-2019-tickets-61645682897?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

2019 Rooftop Dom Perignon & Sparkling Tasting

Wednesday, September 4th from 6 PM – 9 PM | Tickets: $25-$30

Location: Serendipity Labs, 886 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215 

We're hosting a fantastic evening showcasing Dom Perignon Champagne and other sparkling wines. If you need an excuse to check out the hottest new rooftop in the Short North, this is it!

We'll be pouring 5 drop-dead-gorgeous sparkling wines, including Dom Perignon, for $25 and all bottles sampled will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle. Our resident Champagne expert will be on hand to answer any questions and discuss Champagne with you. Treat yourself to an evening of affordable luxury and find some new bubbles to love and share!

For more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-rooftop-dom-perignon-and-sparkling-tasting-tickets-64568302531?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Wine & Tots

Friday, September 6th from 6 PM – 8 PM | Tickets: $15

Location: The Hills Market Downtown, 95 North Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215

Our monthly wine tasting is back on September 6th! We took a hiatus for the summer, but now we are raring to go with lots of new and exciting wines for you to try!

$15 gets you 10 samples of beer and wine and all you can eat from a fabulous Tater Tot Bar! We won't just have tots and plain old ketchup, prepare yourself for tater tot nachos, tater tot italian style, tater tot bbq and even some sweet potato tots for dessert.

We will have wine experts on hand with over 20 different wines to choose from, so chance are you will find something you love! If you're a beer lover, fear not, three breweries will be on hand to sample beer as well.

Make sure you get your tickets ahead of time, because the ticket prices will go up to $20 per person at the door! Tickets have sold out in the past, so get yours today!

For more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/15-fridays-wine-tots-tickets-68171216945?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Columbus Soul With Urban Jazz Feat. Marion Meadows + Local Bands

Saturday, September 7th from 11 AM – 10 PM | Tickets: $0-$50

Location: Genoa Park, 303 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Want "A Taste of Columbus" ... well here it is. The best Live Music Entertainers, Food Truck Vendors, Visual Artist and more will come together for COLUMBUS SOUL; A CELEBRATION FOR URBAN ARTS!

For more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/columbus-soul-w-urban-jazz-feat-marion-meadows-local-bands-live-art-tickets-57929628077?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Newark Craft Beer & Food Truck Fest

Sunday, September 8th from 2 PM – 6 PM | Tickets: $10

Locations: Maennerchor Newark, 195 Orchard Street, Newark, OH 43055

Come out for a day filled with craft beer from ALL 10 Licking County Breweries, food from some of the best local food trucks in the county, and music by the one and only Big Bad Stache! Festivities start at 2:00pm. $10 entry which includes 2 beer tickets. More beer tickets are available for purchase on site.

For more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/newark-maennerchor-craft-beer-and-food-truck-fest-tickets-68482885153?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Italian Village’s 10 For $10 Wine Tasting 

Tuesday, September 10th from 6 PM – 9 PM | Tickets: $10

Location: Cosecha Cocina, 987 North 4th Street, Columbus, OH 43201

We'll be outside on the patio!

Come one come several to Italian Village's favorite wine tasting! We'll have 10 wines available to sample for just $10 - from white to red, dry to sweet, and everything in between. Find some new wines to love, share, and enjoy in the new year!

As always, the full food menu at Cosecha Cocina is available to order as well as all bottles of wine from the tasting on sale at regular retail price. Please plan to arrive between 6-8pm to finish the tasting by 9pm.

For more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/italian-village-10-for-10-wine-tasting-september-tickets-64975954830?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

2nd Annual Wizard Pub Crawl – Columbus

Saturday, September 14th from 2 PM – 10 PM | Tickets: $20-$39

Locations: Columbus Bars, Columbus, OH 43215 

Accio all Wizards, Witches, and Muggles in Columbus! The 2nd Annual Wizards Pub Crawl is here on 9/14 and we want you to join hundreds of others as we celebrate wizardry, drink potions, and party all night long.

Ticket Includes:

• Signature Wand upon registration
• Wizard Wand box upon registration
• House Certificate at the end of the crawl
• Exclusive registration party to kick off the crawl
• House colored wristband for sorting
• Wizards backdrop for photo prop opportunities
• Exclusive themed drink specials at each location
• Ticket only access to several bars on the crawl
• DJ’s throughout the crawl to keep the party going
• Best dressed competition & photographer!

VIP Tickets:

• Wizard themed T-shirt. Sizes included--> S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL
• First dibs on wands (1 hour early check-in).
• House colored lanyard.
• HP themed button.
• 1 hour early entry to exclusive registration party.
• Plus everything included in general admission.

Bar Partners & Specials:

• Coming soon!

For more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-wizard-pub-crawl-columbus-tickets-55543638518?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Creekside Hops & Vines Festival

Saturday, September 21st from 6 PM – 11 PM | Tickets: $35-$55

Location: Creekside Plaza, 121 Mill Street, Gahanna, OH 43230

 Enjoy Gahanna’s Creekside Park while sampling popular Columbus craft beers, wine, and spirits from Central Ohio breweries, wineries and distilleries. The event will feature live entertainment, a gourmet taco bar provided by Local Cantina, BBQ from Barrel and Boar, and more!

The entirety of the event will help funds to help sustain city youth programs like the Community Scholarship Program fo r Camp Friendship and Gahanna’s Youth Sports program. Funds will be raised through a portion of the ticket sales as well various fundraising opportunities throughout the event.

Admission to the event includes 16 tasting tickets and free food from local restaurants (1 ticket for beer tastings / 2 tickets for wine or cocktails). Tickets prices are available online through September 21st. Designated Driver tickets are also available for attendees providing safe transportation for other guests; both tickets can be purchased at the door for an additional fee. All attendees must be 21 years of age.

For more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creekside-hops-vines-festival-presented-by-toyota-direct-tickets-61879280594?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Bexley BrewFest

Saturday, September 28th from 2 PM – 5:30 PM | Tickets: $10-$75

Location: Jeffrey Park & Mansion, 165 North Parkview Avenue, Bexley, OH 43209

Event open to all in terms of live music and food trucks but: No one under 21 allowed in BrewFest designated area. No pets allowed.

The Bexley BrewFest features 50+ Central Ohio craft brews & ciders, produced by 20 of the best craft breweries from the Buckeye State. With three-and-a-half hours of socializing with representatives from the breweries and enjoying camaraderie with their fellow "crafties" attendees will be entertained by some great "Saturday fall afternoon" live music and enjoy delicious cuisine prepared by some of the region's most creative food trucks!

For more information, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bexley-brewfest-tickets-64979260718?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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