June 14: 614 Day events expand to six locations

What’s the difference between Cincinnati’s 513 Day and Columbus’ 614 Day?

“The weather’s better,” laughed Yogi Terrell, one of the founders of the annual event, which falls on June 14.

This year's celebration returns bigger than ever with performers, DJs and radio personalities stationed at six locations, including Seventh Son Brewing, Antiques on High, Land Grant Brewing Co., Budd Dairy Food Hall, Addella’s on Oak and Easton Town Center. The festivities begin at 4 p.m. and end at 10 p.m.

There will be trivia, live mural painting and an exclusive 614 Day beer.

More details can be found at 614daycbus.com. A special toast at exactly 6:14 p.m., naturally, will be livestreamed on the 614 Day Columbus Facebook page. And organizers are encouraging participants to use the #614DayCbus hashtag on social media.

Sponsors include Warhol & Wall St., AT&T, iHeartRadio, Columbus Music Commission, ETC by US, Franklinton Arts District and the Greater Columbus Arts Council.

“It's all about supporting and loving local,” said Terrell, 44, of the North Side, who is CEO of the Warhol & Wall St. agency. “Our hope is that every year we do it, it becomes an opportunity for you to go and buy something from your favorite local vendor. And we hope that helps incorporate an economic boost to our small businesses here.”

The first celebration took place in 2016 at Seventh Son. Since then, the Columbus City Council has presented a resolution to the organizers recognizing 614 Day, and will do so again this year.

Organizer Malcolm White said he is excited about the growth.

“I was talking to somebody earlier and they were like, ‘How am I supposed to do all of this in one day?’” said White, 30, of the East Side, who is the founder of ETC by US, which promotes Columbus community and culture. “I said, ‘I don't know, bro. I'm one of the organizers, and I'm having to pick and choose where I'm going to be at because there's so many competing things.' I think that's a good problem.”

White said it’s important to acknowledge the city’s top-rate talent in multiple industries, including fashion, music and beer.

“Columbus is the country's best-kept secret,” he said. “And the people here are great. I always say that if you can make it in Columbus, you can make it anywhere.”

Celebrate 614 Day at the following locations:

Seventh Son Brewing, 1101 N. 4th St., Italian Village

Antiques on High, 714 S. High St., German Village

Land-Grant Brewing Company, 424 W. Town St., Franklinton

Budd Dairy Food Hall, 1086 N. 4th St., Italian Village

Addella’s on Oak, 1485 Oak St., Olde Towne East

Easton Town Center, 160 Easton Town Center, Easton

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: '614 Day': Events celebrate Columbus small businesses