Celebrity Food-Eating Showdown

New for 2025! The Grandview Hop is spicing things up with a monthly Celebrity Food-Eating Showdown — where local celebrities, athletes, elected officials, media personalities, business owners, and influencers go bite-for-bite in a fun, friendly competition. It’s all in support of local causes…and for ultimate bragging rights! Think you’ve got what it takes or want to nominate a local celebrity? Nominate below!

Get ready for some high-energy fun at The Grandview Hop in our Community Courtyard at Grandview Center (1417 Grandview Ave)!

Each month, local celebrities — including athletes, elected officials, media personalities, influencers, community leaders, and business owners — will go fork-to-fork in a fast-paced, crowd-fueled Celebrity Food-Eating Showdown in support of great causes and ultimate bragging rights.

Watch the action unfold as the crowd cheers on their favorites and challengers power through signature dishes provided by partners like Hot Chicken Takeover, Hofbräuhaus Columbus, and JT’s Pizza & Subs. The Community Courtyard area will also feature food trucks, live music, yard games, giveaways, and the ever-popular Charity Beer Garden—creating an unforgettable experience at the heart of the Hop.

The entertainment lineup includes live performances by School of Rock every month (5-6pm), the Celebrity Food-Eating Showdown (6-7:15pm) and great local bands every month (7:30-9pm), featuring Sonic Skyways on July 26th, Largemouth Brass Band on August 23rd, and TBA on September 27th. The lineup is subject to change.