Membership

BENEFITS OF BEING A DRAC MEMBER

As a DRAC member, you will:

  • Meet your neighbors at local businesses while enjoying lite bites & refreshments

  • Get updates and announcements of what’s happening downtown

  • Connect with a diverse crowd of community members

  • For premium members: Have a chance to win raffle prizes (sometimes worth more than the cost of membership!)

Not a downtown resident of Columbus? All are welcome to join!

Our members come downtown from nearby areas like German Village, Grandview, Clintonville, Dublin, Worthington, Westerville, and other Central Ohio suburbs. Join us and be part of a community that loves exploring what downtown Columbus has to offer.

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DRAC events take place in downtown’s coolest spaces! Our members have experienced:

  • First Look at THE LOOM

  • Rooftop Gathering at One at The Peninsula

  • Caroling at The Columbus Commons

  • Coffee at Black Kahawa

    Espresso Martinis at Black Kahawa Coffee

  • Tour of The Continental Tower

  • Happy Hour at Jackie O’s

  • Exclusive View of the Columbus Crew Stadium

  • Volunteering at Columbus Parks

  • Tasting at Buckeye Bourbon Bar

  • “DRAC lets me check out the most interesting new places in the city. It’s fun being around people who are passionate about Columbus!”

    – Ben G.

  • “I love being a member! It has allowed me to meet new friends and keep up to date on downtown reopenings!”

    – Alyssa S.

  • “I moved here looking for community. People at DRAC are so friendly, and there’s always something exciting happening!”

    — Maria D.

Premium Member

$50

per year*

  • Premium membership includes:

    • Individual Members

    • Household Group Members

    • Business Partner Members

    You’ll receive a discount code to claim free tickets to our monthly member events.

  • Our business partners generously donate prizes for our monthly member events.

    As a premium member, you get a free raffle ticket for a chance to win gift cards, experiences, or tickets.

    Sometimes the prizes are worth more than the cost of membership!

  • Be among the first to hear about updates and announcements pertaining to downtown Columbus.

  • As a premium member, you’ll get access to special events, experiences, and discounts from business partners.

  • DRAC hosts an annual Membership Appreciation Party.

    As a premium member, you’ll receive:

    • free ticket to the annual member event

    • raffle ticket for a chance to win $1000+ in raffle prizes.

    • the ability to vote at the annual meetings

    Help shape the future of DRAC and make our downtown community better each year!

* Individual memberships start at $50 per year. We also offer Household Group memberships and Business Partner memberships to include more members.

Social Member

$10

per monthly event**

  • Your first event is free when you register as a social member.

    Subsequent monthly member events are typically $10 each.

  • You’ll receive our newsletter and be notified of upcoming news and events.

** Our monthly events are typically priced at $10. Special events like Taste of Downtown Columbus cost more.

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Whether you’re new to the area or a longtime local, DRAC is where our downtown community thrives.

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