Columbus 2025
Ready, Set, KNOW! ...Before You Go to Columbus.
When Notes Before You Go are released, you know it’s almost time for Convention – and they’re here!
To help you prepare for this exciting week of competition, harmony, education and fun at the 77th Annual International Convention and Competition, we’ve combined the need-to-know info to make your convention experience absolutely epic.
Access the digital program (coming soon!) to find the detailed event schedule and all information for convention week. Your hard copy will be available on site at the HQ Desk.
Your name badge will serve as your ticket and must be worn for admission to all events. All name badges are available for pickup at the Registration Desk in Exhibit Hall C at the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC). There will be no physical tickets this year
Already Registered? Individual registrants and the primary contact listed in the group registration can pick up Event Passes at Will Call, located in Exhibit Hall C. If your name badge is incorrect, corrections can be made at the Registration Desk.
Need to Register? Purchase All-Events and Single-Event Passes on site at the Registration Desk located in Exhibit Hall C. View pricing on our Registration page.
Competing in a chorus? Pick up your Event Pass from your designated chorus representative.
Seating and VIP Seating Overview: Harmony Classic (Tuesday, October 21) will be general seating for all, with no VIP seating. VIP seating will be honored from Wednesday, October 22, 2025 (Quartet Semifinals) through Saturday, October 25 (Chorus Finals). Those with VIP seating will have a section and seat noted on their name badges. If your name badge is incorrect upon pick-up, corrections can be made at the Registration Desk.
Traffic Pattern Rule: Non-competitors — including coaches, friends, and family — are not allowed on the competitor buses or in the traffic pattern where specified. Thank you for your cooperation.
Cashless Event: The Sweet Adelines International Convention and Competition operates on a cashless system—all Sweet Adelines transactions must be made using a credit or debit card.
Download the "Sweet Adelines Events" app (on Apple/Google Play Stores) and create your profile early so you’ll be ready for all the fun of convention in Columbus!
App Name: Sweet Adelines Events
Stay Connected: Create a profile, “Friend” other attendees and communicate with other Sweet Adelines throughout the week. Want to schedule coffee or brunch but don’t have a phone number? Use the app to send and receive messages!
Build a Schedule: Build a personal daily schedule from a full list of events AND get reminders when your selected events are about to start!
On the Go: The app features easy-to-use links for…Getting around with a map of downtown Columbus, Accessing the webcast, Checking out the Harmony Bazaar exhibitor list, Scrolling Sweet Adelines social media, Donating to Sweet Adelines International...AND more!
Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC)
400 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
All competition sessions will be held in Exhibit Halls A & B (non-competitor entrance will be at Hall B).
- Layers of clothing for fluctuating temperatures (inside the GCCC and outside)
- Refillable water bottle
- Walking shoes
- Sunscreen and lip balm, though it may be chilly
- Moisturizer
- Re-wetting eye drops (due to location, may be windy)
- Sunglasses (again for wind)
- An all-season coat, gloves, a hat, or a beanie for chilly nights
- The use of all photography, audio, video, or movie recording equipment during any competition session is prohibited. Livestreaming is prohibited.
- Please turn off cell phones and wristwatch alarms so they will not sound while contestants are on stage.
- Smoking, e-cigs, and vaporizers are prohibited in convention and competition venues.
- Please be aware that no one may enter or exit the competition seating area while contestants are on stage.
- Firearms and weapons are prohibited at all Sweet Adelines event locations.
- No food or beverage (other than water bottles) will be allowed in the competition arena.
The Nursing Mother’s Room is located in the concourse where the Hyatt Regency Columbus and the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) meet.
All education sessions are included in your All-Events Pass! CEUs will be offered for class sessions and adjudicated competition sessions. Find class descriptions, instructors, and the schedule on our Columbus Education page.
Location: Harmony Bazaar is located in Exhibit Hall C of the GCCC (same floor as the competition).
Hours:
Monday: 2–7 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Meet the Vendors on our Harmony Bazaar page.
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in most public areas at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
A variety of restaurants are within proximity to the GCCC. To ensure that people have ample time to eat, shop, and watch the contests, light concessions are also offered in Exhibit Hall C (which is also Harmony Bazaar), as well as the GCCC Exhibit Hall A & B Concourse. Seating will be available in the Exhibit Hall C. Concession times are as follows:
Tuesday, October 21:
- Inside Harmony Bazaar 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
- 4–8 p.m. The Columbus Grille (GCCC across concourse from Competition)
Wednesday, October 22:
- Inside Harmony Bazaar 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
- 9 a.m.–8 p.m. The Columbus Grille (GCCC across concourse from Competition)
Thursday, October 23:
- Inside Harmony Bazaar 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
- 9 a.m.–8 p.m. The Columbus Grille (GCCC across concourse from Competition)
Friday, October 24:
- Inside Harmony Bazaar 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- 10 a.m.–7 p.m. The Columbus Grille (GCCC across concourse from Competition)
Saturday, October 25:
- Inside Harmony Bazaar 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
- 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The Columbus Grille (GCCC across concourse from Competition)
The Charmy’s Market, 95 North Grant Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215. Phone is 614-702-7900. Charmy’s Persian Taste is a restaurant within the market. The market offers a wide variety of Persian and Asian foods as well as traditional grocery items. Hours of operation Sunday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-9 p.m., and Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. The market is approximately 1.3 miles from the convention hotels. A rideshare or taxi is recommended. Learn More!
Kroger Grocery Store, 150 West Sycamore Street, Columbus, OH 43215. Phone is 614-340-7979. This grocery store has both pick-up and delivery and is 1.8 miles away from the GCCC (approximately 12 minutes by car). Uber is recommended. Kroger offers both pick-up and delivery of groceries. View Website!
To assist in finding dining on Sunday, October 19, and Monday, October 20, please see the list of open restaurants below! These restaurants are within a comfortable distance of convention hotels.
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - .06 Miles from the GCCC
Martini Modern Italian - .04 Miles from the GCCC
The Pearl (American/Seafood) - .07 Miles from the GCCC
Rodizio Grill Brazilian Steakhouse - .07 Miles from the GCCC
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant - .04 Miles from the GCCC
Hot Chicken Takeover - .05 Miles from the GCCC
Ted’s Montana Grill - .05 Miles from the GCCC
Union Café - .09 Miles from the GCCC
Arch City Tavern - 1.0 Miles from the GCCC
Bareburger - .04 Miles from the GCCC
Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails - .05 Miles from the GCCC
Short North Tavern - .07 Miles from the GCCC
Columbus, Ohio, is located in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Here's a time zone converter for the LIVE competition webcast or when you call friends across the pond.
In mid-October, Columbus, Ohio daytime highs range from about 45°–66° F (7°–19° C). Nights can be cooler, often dipping into the 30s or low 40s °F (around 1°C–5°C).
The Experience Columbus Accessibility Guide has information on transportation, attractions, and more, including information listed by category. You can find it here: www.experiencecolumbus.com/accessibility
Columbus Convention Center
Phone: 614.827.2531
Email: guestservices@columbusconventions.com
https://columbusconventions.com/services/guest-services/
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Mobility City
4506 Cemetery Road, Hilliard, Ohio 43026
614.756.4622
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Judys Scootys
3000 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43209
614.465.6551
Columbus Mobility Scooter Rental
Cloud of Goods
407.545.3103
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Advanced Medical Supply, Inc.
4840 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43228
614.870.0111
Medical Equipment Rental | Columbus, OH | Grove City, OH
- Do not walk alone, especially at night.
- Walk with confidence.
- Take a taxi, Uber, or Lyft instead of walking down unfamiliar streets.
- Be alert and aware of your surroundings. Plan your route before you leave.
- Remove your name badge when leaving the hotel or the competition venue.
- Consider keeping your cash separate from your credit cards and ID. Leave all unnecessary credit cards at home.
- Never leave your purse or valuables unattended.
- Always lock cash, checks, credit cards, jewelry, electronics, and other valuables in the hotel safe.
It’s not too late to make your travel plans! Please contact Donna Powers at Journey House Travel for assistance with booking airfare at the best possible international and U.S. domestic rates.
Journey House Travel
donnap@journeyhouse.com
1.800.251.6559
1.918.463.5881
John Glenn International Airport
4600 International Gateway
Columbus, Ohio 43219
1.614.239.4000
www.flycolumbus.com
The airport is 7.1 Miles from Hilton Hotel Columbus Downtown which is close to the rest of the 2025 Convention hotels. It takes approximately 8-15 minutes to drive to the airport from all Convention hotels.
- Ridesharing pick up such as Uber and Lyft are available. After claiming your luggage and reserving your ride, go to the arrivals level (Level 1 of the terminal), cross the Arrivals Drive to the ground transportation area, and wait between the columns to the right. Note: It is best to arrange your ride after collecting all bags, when you are ready to exit the terminal.
- Taxis are also available on the ground transportation level. Call the airport’s Taxi Management Team at 614.239.8294 with questions.
- Please use this link for a list of limo and transportation services that are available for pre-booking.
- Please see the Airport Curb Map for pick up area designations here.
Parking at the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC)
Parking can be reserved daily and can be reserved in advance. Use this link to reserve a parking space. Parking for events at the GCCC is plentiful. Please see www.columbusconventions.com for additional information.
For specific questions about the Convention Center Parking, please call 614-827-2500. For a map of all parking garages, please use this link.
For additional Hotel Information, Parking Information please contact the hotels directly.
The Hilton Hotel Columbus Downtown • 401 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215 • 1-614-384-8600
Check-in: 3 p.m.
Check-out: 12 p.m.
Valet Parking: $45 per vehicle, per day; Self Parking: $38 per day
EV Charging is available on-site. Secured and covered parking is available.
The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public spaces
In-room refrigerator, in-room coffee maker, in-room safe
The Hyatt Regency Columbus Downtown • 350 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215 • 1-614-463-1234
Check-in: 3 p.m.
Check-out: 12 p.m.
Early check-in and late check-out may be possible for a fee.
Valet Parking: $44 per vehicle, per day; Self Parking: $25 per day*
The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public spaces
In-room refrigerator, in-room safe
Full-service restaurants
The Sonesta Columbus Downtown • 33 East Nationwide Blvd. Columbus, OH 43215 • 1-614-461-4100
Check-in: 4 p.m.
Check-out: 11 a.m.
Self Parking: $32 per day*
Overnight Valet Parking: $42.00 per night
The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public spaces
In-room refrigerator, in-room safe
Full-service restaurant
The Drury Inn and Suites, Columbus, Downtown • 88 East Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215 • 1-614-221-7008
Check-in: 3 p.m.
Check-out: 11 a.m.
Self Parking: $22.00 per vehicle, per day*
The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public spaces
Rooms have a mini-refrigerator and microwave
The Canopy Hotel by Hilton Columbus Downtown Short North • 77 East Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215 • 1-614-223-1400
Check-in: 4 p.m.
Check-out: 12 p.m.
Valet Parking: $45 per vehicle, per day; Self Parking: Not Available*
The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public spaces
In-room refrigerator drawer
Full-service restaurant
The Hampton Inn and Suites Columbus Downtown • 501 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215 • 1-614-599-2000
Check-in: 4 p.m.
Check-out: 12 p.m.
Valet Parking: $42 per vehicle, per day; Self Parking: Not Available*
The hotel offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public spaces
In-room refrigerator
*Please be aware that all hotel parking rates are subject to change and under the control of the respective hotel properties.
The Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau "Experience Columbus" extends a warm our 2025 competitors and attendees! Please use this link to discover things to do, places to eat and drink, and fun places to explore!
Here are some links for planning your time in Columbus!
Attendee Savings Pass: https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/meetings/promote/attendeesavings/
Things to do: https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/things-to-do/
Itineraries: https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/things-to-do/itineraries/
Things to do with Kids: https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/things-to-do/things-to-do-with-kids/
Attractions: https://www.experiencecolumbus.com/things-to-do/attractions/
Nearest Downtown Hospitals
- Grant Medical Center, 111 South Grant Avenue
614-566-9000
0.9 miles from GCCC & Hotels
- OSU Emergency Center, 410 West 10th Avenue
614-293-8333
2.1 miles from GCCC & Hotels
- Riverside Methodist Hospital, 3535 Olentangy River Road
614-566-5000
5.9 miles from GCCC & Hotels
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 700 Childrens Drive
614-722-2000
2.6 miles from GCCC & Hotels
Urgent Care
- Ohio Health Grandview, 895 West Third Avenue
614-437-0278
2 miles from GCCC & Hotels
- Arlington Urgent Care, Upper Arlington
614-484-1940
5.7 miles from GCCC & Hotels
Pharmacies
-CVS….. 759 Neil Avenue
614-247-5910
0.8 miles from GCCC & Hotels
Other Emergency Numbers
- Columbus Police & Fire
911 in an emergency
- Greater Columbus Convention Center Emergency
614-827-2547 or 2547 from a house phone
Please locate a room number or other landmark prior to calling in-house emergency number. This will help the staff at GCCC direct emergency personnel.
- Non-Emergency Police 614-645-4545
- Dental Hotline 866-503-2669
Contact our Events Department at events@sweetadelines.com.
