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Not sure how the workshops, dinner, and live demonstration fit together?
Watch Joe Rotella’s short event overview video and explore the complete August 2026 Special Event Series with Jose Salcedo, including workshops, celebration dinner, travel suggestions, registration details, and more.
👉 View the complete event overview and video here.
Join us on Tuesday evening, August 11, for a relaxed and welcoming community dinner celebrating flowers, friendship, and the growing Ikebana community in Central Ohio.
This special evening brings together students, guests, workshop participants, and anyone who appreciates Japanese culture for an informal Ohio-style barbecue dinner with Sub-Grand Master Jose Salcedo during his first visit to Central Ohio.
The evening will include:
Guests and family members are warmly welcomed and encouraged to attend.
The dinner will be held at the iconic JP’s Barbecue near Bolton Field Airport, a beloved Columbus institution known for great barbecue, warm hospitality, and its unique aviation atmosphere.
Dress is casual. This is intended to be a fun, celebratory, and welcoming evening for everyone.
Registration is $35 per person and includes dinner, non-alcoholic beverages, coffee, and dessert.
Vegetarian meal options are available.
Registration closes Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 5 PM.
6:00 PM | Welcome Snacks & Social Time
Fresh vegetables, fruit, cheese, and light appetizers
6:30 PM | Dinner Service Begins
Throughout the Evening
Dessert service is included with registration.
A vegetarian meal option is available upon request.
A cash bar will also be available.
Spend time with Sub Grand Master Jose Salcedo in a relaxed and informal setting outside the classroom and demonstration environment.
Help recognize students receiving Ohara certificates and celebrate the continued growth of the Central Ohio Ikebana community.
Whether you are an experienced Ikebana student, brand new to Japanese culture, or simply attending with friends or family, you are warmly welcomed.
JP’s Barbecue has been creating appetizing memories in Central Ohio for more than 60 years and is one of Columbus’s most beloved local restaurants.
Located beside Bolton Field Airport, guests can enjoy the unique experience of watching small aircraft arrive and depart throughout the evening.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Snacks & social time begin at 6:00 PM
Dinner service begins at 6:30 PM
JP's Barbecue Ribs
2000 Norton Road
Columbus, Ohio 43228
Registration: $35 per person
Registration deadline: Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 5 PM
Because food counts and catering arrangements must be finalized in advance:
Come celebrate flowers, friendship, food, and community with us during this very special week in Central Ohio.
We hope you’ll join us for an evening of great barbecue, meaningful conversation, and warm hospitality.
