ILEA Columbus

What an incredible night! ✨

It takes a community to bring an event like Event Wars to life—and we're incredibly grateful for ours.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for ILEA Columbus Event Wars! From the creativity and friendly competition to the networking and collaboration, this event showcased exactly what makes our industry so special.

We're especially grateful to our talented teams, volunteers, attendees, and the incredible sponsors who helped make the evening possible.
Your generosity, partnership, and support allowed our teams to create unforgettable experiences while celebrating the best of Columbus' events industry.

Swipe through to meet the amazing sponsors behind each team and help us thank them for investing in our industry and the ILEA Columbus community. 💜

We couldn't have done it without you, and we can't wait to see you at our next ILEA Columbus event!

Today is the day 🔥🎉

Event Wars 2026 is finally here, and we can't wait to see you tonight! Join us as three incredible venues go head-to-head, showcasing their unique spaces, amazing hospitality, and unforgettable experiences all while you help crown the 2026 Event Wars Champion.

A huge thank you to our participating venues, The Joesph, The Ellis, and Revery & to all of our incredible vendor partners for bringing this event to life. We couldn't do it without your creativity, talent, and support.

📍 The event kicks off at The Joesph at 5:00 PM.
🎟️ Need last-minute tickets? Grab yours now—link in bio!

See you tonight! 🔥

🔥 2 Days Until Event Wars!

It’s almost time!

In just 2 days, Columbus’ event community will come together for an evening of creativity, connection, and a little friendly competition.

Here’s what awaits you at Event Wars:

✨ Explore three incredible venues.
🍴 Enjoy amazing food and signature cocktails.
🤝 Connect with fellow event professionals.
🗳️ Cast your vote to help crown the 2026 Event Wars Champion.

Whether you’re an event planner, venue, caterer, photographer, florist, entertainment professional, or simply love seeing the best our industry has to offer, this is a night you won’t want to miss.

🏆 Three venues. One champion. Your vote makes the difference.

📅 Tuesday, July 28, 2026
⏰ 5:00–8:30 PM

We’ll see you in 2 days! 🎉

🔥 3 Days Until Event Wars!

The stage is set, and the competition is almost here! 🏆

Three incredible venues. Three unforgettable experiences. One Event Wars Champion.

✨ Meet this year’s contenders:

🏛️ The Ellis – Industrial charm, exposed brick, and timeless style create the perfect backdrop for unforgettable events.

🎨 The Joseph – Contemporary luxury meets world-class art, delivering an elevated experience in the heart of the Short North.

🌇 Revery – Breathtaking skyline views and sleek, modern design make every event feel extraordinary.

Each venue will showcase its unique personality, hospitality, and creativity—but you get to decide who takes home the championship.

🎟️ In just 3 days, you’ll explore each space, enjoy incredible food and drinks, network with fellow event professionals, and cast your vote for the 2026 Event Wars Champion.

Who’s getting your vote? 👀

🔥 4 Days Until Event Wars!

Three incredible venues. Three unique experiences. One unforgettable night.

Each venue is bringing its own personality, creativity, and competitive spirit to Event Wars—but only one will earn the title of Event Wars Champion! 🏆

✨ What can you expect?
📍 Unique event spaces to explore
🍴 Delicious food and signature drinks
🤝 Networking with Columbus’ top event professionals
🗳️ Your vote helps decide the winner!

Which venue will come out on top? You’ll have to experience them all to decide.

🎟️ Only 4 days left! Grab your ticket today and get ready for an evening of inspiration, connection, and a little friendly competition.

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🔥 4 Days Until Event Wars!

Three incredible venues. Three unique experiences. One unforgettable night.

Each venue is bringing its own personality, creativity, and competitive spirit to Event Wars—but only one will earn the title of Event Wars Champion! 🏆

✨ What can you expect?
📍 Unique event spaces to explore
🍴 Delicious food and signature drinks
🤝 Networking with Columbus’ top event professionals
🗳️ Your vote helps decide the winner!

Which venue will come out on top? You’ll have to experience them all to decide.

🎟️ Only 4 days left! Grab your ticket today and get ready for an evening of inspiration, connection, and a little friendly competition. Link in biooooooooooooooo!

5 Days Until Event Wars! 🔥

The countdown is on! Here’s what you can expect when you join us for one of ILEA Columbus’ most anticipated events of the year:

✨ 5 Things You’ll Experience at Event Wars:

1. Incredible venue tours
2. Amazing food & drinks
3. Friendly competition
4. Networking with Columbus’ top event pros
5. The chance to help crown this year’s Event Wars Champion!

Who’s ready to experience it all? Grab your ticket before it’s too late!

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🔥 6 Days Until Event Wars!

The countdown is officially on! In just 6 days, the area's most exciting event competition returns.

Whether you're looking for fresh inspiration, incredible food, meaningful connections, or just a fun night out with fellow event professionals, Event Wars is the place to be.

🎟️ Top 6 Reasons to Get Your Ticket:

1️⃣ Experience three incredible venues
Tour and compare three unique event spaces—all in one evening.

2️⃣ Taste amazing food & beverages
Sample creative bites and signature cocktails from top hospitality teams.

3️⃣ Network with the best in the business
Connect with planners, venues, caterers, photographers, florists, DJs, and other event professionals.

4️⃣ Vote for your favorite
Help crown this year's Event Wars Champion by casting your vote!

5️⃣ Get inspired
Walk away with fresh ideas, new vendor connections, and creative inspiration for your next event.

6️⃣ Have an unforgettable night!
A little friendly competition, amazing experiences, and a whole lot of fun—you won't want to miss it.

🎉 Only 6 days left! Don't wait—secure your ticket now and join us for the ultimate Event Wars showdown!

TICKETS:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/event-wars-tickets-1992169480544?aff=oddtdtcreator

EVENT WARS Get ready for an epic showdown! Event Wars 2026 is bringing together The Joseph, The Ellis, and The Revery for a one-of-a-kind battle!