The Columbus Bluegrass Jamboree will be held Saturday beginning with an open jam at 4 p.m. (bring your instrument) and various group performances starting at 5 p.m.

This free event is open to the public and will be held at Donner Center at 22nd and Sycamore streets in Columbus.

The jamboree will feature bluegrass and gospel bluegrass by various bands, including Cumberland Gap, Bluegrass Express, Left Field String Band and Straight Line.

Donations are welcome.

The jamboree is sponsored by Columbus Parks and Recreation and Lincoln-Central Neighborhood Family Center. For information, call 812-614-0955 or 812-376-0714 or visit columbusbluegrassjamboree.com.

The next jamboree will be Sept. 9.