ABOUT Central Ohio Bluegrass Association

festival photoThe Central Ohio Bluegrass Association (COBA) formed in the Columbus, Ohio area in 1978 and was later chartered as a non-profit organization. 

The goal of the club--originally, to promote and preserve Bluegrass in the central Ohio area--has now expanded to include all of Ohio.

Among other activities, COBA sponsors:

  • One summer festival each year with over 1,200 attending, and growing each year.
  • Meetings, held the first Saturday of each month, November through May featuring two or three bands for a wonderful evening of bluegrass music, good company and good home cooking.
  • COBA meetings are held, just north of Westerville, Ohio in the cafeteria of the Genoa Middle School  [MAP] at 5948 S. Old 3-C Highway.
  • Monthly newsletters keeping members informed of bluegrass music in the area.
  • This website.

All of this is supported by membership and donations from those who care about bluegrass music in Ohio.

COBA Membership Dues: $12 single, $18 couple

Mail check or money order, made out to COBA to:

Ray Testerman
5858 South Alley
Columbus, Ohio 43230