GigabitNow Around Town

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Past Events

Columbus East vs North Game

  • August 25, 2023
  • Columbus East High School
  • What a thrilling night it was at the Columbus East vs. Columbus North high school football showdown! Helicopters soared, fireworks lit up the sky, and the cheers echoed across the field. Congratulations to Joey Caplinger and Ben Sylva, our lucky Colt’s tickets winners! And another big shout-out to both teams for giving it their all.

Demolition Derby

  • June 24, 2023
  • Bartholomew County Fair Grounds
  • We wrapped up the demolition derby season with Toast Promotions at the Bartholomew County Fair Grounds! It was a fantastic season with plenty of action and destruction! We participated in 3 different events with Toast this year and each time we were revved up for the next. We passed out swag, answered questions, and demolished any doubt that we’re the Internet for your needs. We can’t wait to see what Toast has in store next year!

Ethnic Expo

  • October 13, 2023
  • Downtown Columbus
  • We had a fantastic time at the Ethnic Expo this weekend! Being a part of the largest event in Columbus and seeing all the amazing booths representing so many different cultures was a true spectacle! If you didn’t get the chance to visit this year, Japan was a fantastic host! We partnered with Divine Family BBQ once again as they represented the U.S. in this years Expo. As always, we love having a great partner in them and look forward to our next food truck event. The city of Columbus truly knows how to show the diversity it holds and we can’t wait until next year!

Halloween Fall Fest

  • October 21, 2023
  • Donner Park
  • Get ready for a spooktacular evening of fall fun at the Halloween Fall Fest, and GigabitNow is thrilled to be a part of it! Hosted by Columbus Parks and Recreation, this event is completely free — making it the perfect family outing for all to enjoy.

    Come on down and explore the Donner Trick-Or-Treat Trail, a thrilling adventure for kids of all ages. Feeling confident in your costume game? Stick around for our annual costume contest for a chance to win some incredible prizes. Judging begins at different times for various age groups, ensuring everyone has their shot at the spotlight. Be sure to stop by the Parks and Recreation booth for registration details.

Nala Palooza

  • October 21, 2023
  • Mill Race Park
  • Website
  • GigabitNow was thrilled to be a part of Nala Palooza, a fantastic dog festival that brought our community together for a day of food, fun, and games, all while supporting a wonderful cause. This event was not just about celebrating our furry friends but also raising funds for the Nala Fund, which goes a long way in providing essential medical care to dogs in need.

    For a mere $10, participants could embark on the thrilling Poker Run, exploring five locations in Mill Race Park. Collecting playing cards along the way, participants were in for an adventure that included fantastic perks such as one week FREE at CrossFit Ripcord, complimentary food from Wendy’s and Jaggers, and a chance to win a plethora of exciting prizes. The top 5 players even received giant pumpkins and prizes worth over $300, adding an extra layer of excitement to the day.

    Nala Palooza was a day of celebration, dedicated to honoring the unwavering love, joy, and companionship that dogs bring to our lives. It was heartwarming to see families and friends come together, enjoying the festivities and sharing their love for our four-legged companions.

5K Turkey Trot

  • November 23, 2023
  • Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena at Lincoln Park
  • Are you ready to kick off the holiday season in style? Join GigabitNow at the “Turkey Trot” event, part of the 2023 Tour De Trails series presented by the Columbus Park Foundation. Lace up your running shoes or grab your walking buddies because the fun starts at 9 am with a fantastic 5k run/walk through scenic trails. The best part? It’s absolutely free to enter, and your generous donations are warmly welcomed. Don’t miss out on this Thanksgiving tradition!

Scottish Festival

  • September 23, 2023
  • Bartholomew County Fairgrounds
  • We had an epic time at the Columbus Scottish Festival! This was our second event at the Bartholomew County Fair Grounds and Great Scott was it fun! We listened to traditional and modern Scottish music, met the winners of the first ever Princess Pageant, and got to meet the well-known Scottish Storm Trooper. He said we’re definitely the Internet you’re looking for! There were more awesome events to participate in such as the whiskey tasting, rugby demonstration by Columbus Rugby Football Club, and of course the Scottish Games! We can’t thank the Columbus Scottish Festival enough for allowing us to sponsor such a great event!

Columbus Festival of Lights

  • December 2, 2023
  • Downtown Columbus (Outside the Columbus Chamber of Commerce)
  • Website
  • Come get into the holiday spirit and get some hot chocolate on us at the Columbus Festival of Lights! We’ll be set up right outside the Columbus Chamber of Commerce passing out free and delicious hot chocolate to keep you warm during all the fun the festival has to offer. Grab your picture with Santa at The Commons from 12pm-12:30pm. Partake in the Reindeer Games from 4pm-6pm on the 700 block of Washington St. There’ll be great festival activities inside The Commons all afternoon leading up to the Columbus Festival of Lights Parade at 6pm. We can’t wait to kick off the holidays at this great event and can’t wait to see you there!

A Not So Silent Night

  • December 7, 2023
  • Downtown Columbus (Outside the Columbus Chamber of Commerce)
  • Time to start that holiday shopping in a loud way! We’ll be serving up more of our amazing hot chocolate for the Columbus A Not So Silent Night! Keep warm and enjoy a delicious hot chocolate on us while you start your holiday shopping. We’ll be located right outside the Columbus Chamber of Commerce. Come and enjoy all the fun activities to start the holiday season off right!

Plunge into the Parks

  • January 6, 2024
  • Downtown Columbus
  • Website
  • We had a great time passing out swag and answering your questions at the first ever Plunge into the Parks by The Columbus Park Foundation! It was a great fund raiser to help build a new girls locker room at the Hamilton Ice Arena. Seeing local celebrities make the plunge as The Park Foundation moved closer to its goal was “cool” to say the least! What a great way to kick off the new year and shout out to all of those who participated in taking their icy plunge!

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Columbus Philharmonic 8th Annual Bourbonfest

  • March 2, 2024
  • 3–5pm
  • The Commons
  • Website
  • Come see us and support your Columbus Philharmonic at their 8th Annual Bourbonfest located at The Commons! We’ll be there passing out swag and answering your bourbon barrel of questions. Come taste and sample local and national bourbons with tickets starting at $15 for your DD, $50 for general admission, and get the VIP treatment with early access for $70. Come support your Columbus Philharmonic and hear the buzz around GigabitNow!

Recap

🥃✨ What a sensational time we had at the 8th Annual Bourbonfest hosted by the Columbus Philharmonic at The Commons! We were thrilled to be a part of this fantastic event, passing out swag and answering all your Fiber Internet-related queries. Attendees savored the flavors of local and national bourbons, indulging in tastings and samples throughout the evening. Thanks for supporting the Columbus Philharmonic with us! 🎶🌟

Columbus on Tap Festival

  • May 11, 2024
  • Mill Race Park
  • Website
  • We’re excited to be an official sponsor of the Inaugural Columbus on Tap Festival! We can’t wait to answer all your questions and provide some awesome entertainment while you get your drink on! Get your tickets now.

Columbus Parks and Rec: Bicycle Challenge

  • May 18, 2024
  • Donner Park
  • Website
  • We love partnering with our the Columbus Park Foundation team again and again. That’s why we’re excited to once again be an official sponsor of the Tour De Trails series. This time around, we’ll be at the Bicycle Challenge staring at Donner Park. We loved being a part of this event last year and couldn’t wait to sponsor again this year. Come talk to us and see all progress of the build since last year!

Columbus Parks and Rec: Strut Your Pup

  • June 8, 2024
  • Donner Park
  • Website
  • We couldn’t wait to sponsor this event again with the Columbus Park Foundation. Last years Strut Your Pup event was paws-itively great and we definitely barked up the right tree for this event! Alright enough dog on puns. We can’t wait to see you at this years Strut Your Pup again and have a tail wag of a good time!

    Make sure to pre-register by May 24; the first 100 registrants will receive a complimentary dog bag dispenser with flashlight!

Bartholomew County Fair Demolition Derby

  • June 22, 2024
  • Bartholomew County Fair Grounds
  • We had an incredible time sponsoring the Toast Promotions Demolition Derby at the Bartholomew County Fair! Returning this year after our debut last year, we were thrilled to partner with Toast Promotions again to make the event a smashing success.

    We were also excited to sponsor White River Broadcasting live at the fair, joining them every night alongside the radio station. Thank you to everyone who came out for an action-packed event full of fun and excitement!

Bartholomew County Fair Demolition Derby

  • June 29, 2024
  • Bartholomew County Fair Grounds
  • We had an incredible time sponsoring the Toast Promotions Demolition Derby at the Bartholomew County Fair! Returning this year after our debut last year, we were thrilled to partner with Toast Promotions again to make the event a smashing success.

    We were also excited to sponsor White River Broadcasting live at the fair, joining them every night alongside the radio station. Thank you to everyone who came out for an action-packed event full of fun and excitement!

QMIX Fireworks Show

  • July 3, 2024
  • Columbus Municipal Airport
  • What an incredible time at this year’s QMIX Fireworks Show! We were thrilled to be back, bringing the same explosive fun as last year with cornhole, swag, and awesome prizes. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the best show around and grabbed some free summer swag. Can’t wait to see you all next year!