FESTIVALS LISTING
2023-2024 Guide to Arts & Culture in the Dayton Region
Our region offers a wealth of festivals and fairs of all kinds throughout the year, and all of them provide a variety of arts and cultural features and experiences.
The following list of festivals, fairs, and events include those from organizations who submitted their information to be included in our publication and may not include every event in the Dayton Region. We encourage you to confirm that dates and event details have not changed since the time of publication by checking the website for each event.
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OCTOBER 2023
- Ohio Renaissance Festival
Through 10/29/2023
Waynesville, OH
renfestival.com - Waynesville Fall Fest
Through 10/29/2023
Waynesville, OH
waynesvillefallfest.com - New Carlisle Heritage of Flight Festival
10/6/2023 - 10/8/2023
New Carlisle, OH
newcarlisleohio.gov/events/heritage-of-flight-festival/ - Dayton Pagan Pride Day
10/7/2023
Fairborn, OH
ppd.daytonpagancoalition.org
A family-friendly festival where people of all paths can come together to celebrate unity in diversity. There will be workshops, performers, vendors, food, and especially - FUN!! - Dayton Liederkranz-Turner Oktoberfest
10/7/2023
Dayton, OH
www.facebook.com/events/ - Hispanic Heritage Festival
10/7/2023
Middletown, OH
www.facebook.com/events/ - Pioneer Harvest Fest
10/7/2023
Trotwood, OH
www.facebook.com/pioneerharvestfest/ - Spring Valley Potato Festival
10/7/2023 - 10/8/2023
Spring Valley, OH
www.springvalleyohioacts.com/events/potato-festival - Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience
10/7/2023 - 10/8/2023
Dayton, OH
outdoorx.metroparks.org - Fall Family Festival and Scarecrow Row
10/8/2023
Oakwood, OH
oakwoodohio.gov - Bradford Pumpkin Show
10/10/2023 - 10/14/2023
Bradford, OH
www.bradfordpumpkinshow.org - The Dayton LGBT Film Festival
10/13/2023 - 10/15/2023
Dayton, OH
www.daytonlgbt.com
Showcasing the best in new LGBTQIA+ films from around the world. - Lebanon Oktoberfest
10/13/2023 - 10/14/2023
Lebanon, OH
www.lebanonohio.gov/departments/parks - Co-op Festival 2023
10/14/2023
Dayton
www.eventbrite.com/e/co-op-festival-2023 - Fall Celebration at the Johnston Farm
10/14/2023
Piqua, OH
www.johnstonfarmohio.com
Join them for a fun-filled day featuring Johnston House tours, historic fall activities for adults and children, and a lovely and leisurely ride on the Gen'l Harrison canal boat. - Harvest on Main
10/14/2023
Xenia, OH
www.facebook.com/explorexenia - Pumpkin Fall Fest
10/14/2023
Miami Township, OH
www.facebook.com/events
Held at Austin Landing, this festival features pumpkins, apples, chili, and all kinds of fall foods and arts and crafts. - Vandalia Fall Festival
10/14/2023
Vandalia, OH
business.vandaliabutlerchamber.org - Yellow Springs Fall Street Fair
10/14/2023
Yellow Springs, OH
www.ysstreetfair.com
Join the Yellow Springs community as they welcome over 200 craft and artisanal vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment! With two stages of live music and a beer garden presented by Yellow Springs Brewery, Yellow Springs Street Fair is the quintessential Yellow Springs experience at everyone's favorite place. - Miami County Fall Fest
10/14/2023 - 10/15/2023
Troy, OH
www.miamicountyparks.com/fall-farm-fest - Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
10/14/2023 - 10/15/2023
Waynesville, OH
sauerkrautfestival.waynesvilleohio.com - West Alexandria Oktoberfest
10/14/2023 - 10/15/2023
West Alexandria, OH
www.facebook.com/events - Annual Fairborn Halloween Festival
10/20/2023 - 10/22/2023
Fairborn, OH
fairbornchamber.com
Fairborn's annual Halloween festival features a Spooktacular Parade, costume contest, Foy's Halloween Stores on Main Street, many food and craft vendors, and music entertainment. - Dayton Music Festival
10/20/2023 - 10/21/2023
Dayton, OH
www.facebook.com/daytonmusicfest
This event is a long-running celebration of local original music featuring performances from more than 35 bands over two days at multiple venues in and near The Oregon District. - Black Walnut Festival
10/21/2023 - 10/22/2023
Camden, OH
camdenohio.org/community/black-walnut-festival/ - Dia de Muertos Dayton
10/21/2023
Dayton, OH
www.facebook.com/diademuertosdayton - Before I Die Festival
10/27/2023
Dayton, OH
www.facebook.com/events - Hauntfest on Fifth
10/28/2023
Dayton, OH
www.theoregondistrict.org/hauntfest - The Stoddard Avenue Pumpkin Glow
10/30/3023 - 10/31/2023
Dayton, OH
www.graftonhill.org
A favorite Fall tradition--close to 1,000 jack-o-lanterns on display for the community to enjoy. Enjoy food trucks and more at this FREE family-friendly event.
NOVEMBER 2023
- Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival
11/9/2023 - 11/11/2023
Wilmington, OH
www.somusicfest.com - A Holiday Affair
11/9/2023 - 11/11/2023
Tipp City, OH
www.tippcityartscouncil.com/a-holiday-affair.html
This event is part of downtown Tipp City's annual Yuletide Winter's Gathering weekend. With over 30 vendors offering handcrafted holiday and gift items, you are sure to find something for every member of your family and friends. - Christmas in Historic Springboro
11/17/2023 - 11/19/2023
Springboro, OH
springborofestivals.org
This well-loved holiday event features shopping from local craft and retail vendors, children's crafts and activities, a beer tent, music, and entertainment from local organizations along with a 5K Run/Walk and Holiday Parade. For 35 years, Christmas in Springboro has been the largest FREE three-day holiday festival in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, attracting over 68,000 visitors annually. - Aullwood Holiday Art Fair
11/18/2023
Dayton, OH
www.aullwood.org
On this special Saturday, 20 artisan and craft vendors will fill the Nature Center auditorium and discovery rooms. Find ceramics, candles, basketry, woodworking, jewelry, photography, hand-made soaps and lotions, garden decor, and much more. Visit the Aullwood Nature Store and Gift Shop for unique, educational, and fun gifts. Enjoy complimentary coffee and cookies. Admission is free. - Dayton Holiday Festival Presented by AES Ohio
11/24/2023
Dayton, OH
www.downtowndayton.org
Watch the holidays light up during Dayton's traditional tree lighting on Courthouse Square, followed immediately by a nighttime parade for children, sparkling with more than 100,000 lights! Enjoy decorative seasonal floats, horses, drill teams and bands, and some special holiday treats. - Troy Grande Illumination
11/24/2023
Troy, OH
www.facebook.com/events
DECEMBER 2023
- Lebanon Horse Drawn Carriage Parade & Festival
12/2/2023
Lebanon, OH
www.lebanonchamber.org/carriage-parade
Lebanon can't wait to kick off the Holiday Season! There will be two horse-drawn carriage parades, a daylight parade at 1pm and their traditional candlelight parade at 7pm. Visit the many vendors for holiday treasures! - A Rosewood Holiday Arts Festival
12/2/2023
Kettering, OH
www.playkettering.org/rosewood
This event features artists, demonstrations, art activities, art exhibitions, and the traditional Soup Bowl Fundraiser - there is something for everyone! Admission is free and all are welcome. - Holly Days at the Arcade
12/6/2023 - 12/8/2023
Dayton, OH
arcadedayton.com
Holly Days returns from 3pm-8pm each day! This year's three-day event in the Arcade's Rotunda and Tank event spaces will feature holiday shopping from small business vendors, food trucks and sweet treats, live entertainment, Arcade restaurants, a cash bar, and holiday surprises. - Christkindlmarkt
12/9/2023 - 12/10/2023
Dayton, OH
daytongermanclub.org
Visit the Liederkranz for the annual celebration of the centuries old Christmas market tradition that originated in Nürnberg, Germany. Wrap up your holiday shopping with a special gift from this old-world style Christmas Market. Enjoy the ambience of traditional food, drink, and Gluhwein! - A Carillon Christmas
12/21/2023 - 12/30/2023
Dayton, OH
www.daytonhistory.org/events
Join Dayton History for this festive event to see Carillon Historical Park’s 65-acre campus transformed into a winter wonderland of sparkle, magic, and holiday cheer! Beginning with their centerpiece, The Carillon Tree of Light, this festive event features the Gem City Letterpress, the Tailor of Gloucester Puppet Shows, Midnight Express miniature train rides, Christmas tales, pictures with Santa, gingerbread, and chestnuts over an open fire, festive treats, holiday shopping, and much more!
APRIL 2024
- An Art Affair
4/13/2024
Tipp City, OH
www.tippcityartscouncil.com/an-art-affair.html
With over 45 fine art vendors, shoppers will find a wide variety of beautiful and diverse artwork created by local artists. Patrons can also enjoy the sounds of local musicians, grab lunch from a local food truck, and peruse the permanent art gallery. - The Bellbrook Sugar Maple Festival
4/19/2024 - 4/21/2024
Bellbrook, OH
www.sugarmaplefestival.com
Come sit by the creek and listen to outstanding live entertainment. Visit food vendors, browse craft booths, bring home a complimentary tree to plant at home, and purchase authentic Ohio made maple syrup. Enjoy the festival while the beginnings of spring are in the air. Friday & Saturday evenings offer live music and a beer garden featuring wine, hard cider, and locally crafted beers. - ARTeBRATION
4/21/2024
Dayton, OH
frontstreet.art
They are kicking off the outdoor season! Join them at Front Street for their biggest party of the year! In addition to hopping around the studios, galleries, and boutiques across the Front Street complex, enjoy outdoor market, live music, food trucks, live art demonstrations, and performances! - Eastern European Heritage Experience (EEHE)
4/27/2024
Dayton, OH
magyarclubofdayton.org
The Magyar (Hungarian) Club of Dayton and SW Ohio invites you to celebrate the Eastern European region through culture, cuisine, arts & crafts, and live performances at The American Czech-Slovak Club on Valley Street in Dayton between the two Children’s Medical Centers. The event features beer, ethnic foods, local artisans, storytellers, musicians, and cultural dancers, as we highlight the traditions and customs of Eastern Europe.
MAY 2024
- A World A'Fair!
5/3/2024 - 5/5/2024
Xenia, OH
aworldafair.org
Come enjoy this three-day multicultural festival. Explore food, beverages, entertainment, and cultural displays representing over 30 countries and ethnic groups. - All City Arts Festival
5/4/2024
metroparks.org
Join Five Rivers MetroParks for the return of the exciting All-City Arts Festival on May 4th from 11 AM to 2 PM, hosted by Dayton Public Schools! Come down to support young artists in our community, featuring live performances, art displays, face painting, a food truck rally and more! Weather Dependent. - Art on the Playground
5/4/2024
Kettering, OH
www.playkettering.org/rosewood
Art on the Playground is an award-winning, interactive art festival for kids of all ages featuring a range of hands-on, make-and-take art activities. Offering a variety of art projects, our youth-oriented artists will help everyone make their very own masterpieces to take home! - Vandalia Sweet Treats Fest
5/11/2024
Vandalia, OH
vandaliaoh.org
Indulge your sweet tooth in a symphony of flavors at our Sweet Treats Fest! Satisfy your cravings with a decadent array of treats that will transport your taste buds to a sugary wonderland. From heavenly cakes to delightful pastries, this event is a sugar-coated celebration where every bite is a blissful escape into a world of confectionery delight. There will also be non-food vendors, live music, and other activities for you to enjoy! - Preble County PRIDE Festival 2024
5/11/2024
Eaton, OH
preblepride.org
Join them for a day of celebration, inclusivity, and visibility for the Q+ community who live in and around Preble County, OH. - West Dayton Wakanda Streets Fair
5/11/2024
Dayton, OH
One Day Community Carnival and Parade; come together to envision a higher quality of life. Featuring Health and Wellness, Green, Youth, Auto, Connection, Food, Artists, Social Services, Car show, Life Performance & Dj, Workshops, Food Trucks, Youth Activities, Fitness Classes, Demonstrations and much more! - Taste of the Arts
5/17/2024
Piqua, OH
mainstreetpiqua.org
An evening of art, music, and fun in downtown Piqua. - Hamvention®
5/17/2024 - 5/19/2024
Xenia, OH
hamvention.org
Since 1952, Hamvention® has been sponsored by Dayton Amateur Radio Association (DARA). For many years it has been the world’s largest amateur radio gathering, attracting hams from around the globe. - Spring Fest in the Burg
5/17/2024 - 5/19/2024
Miamisburg, OH
www.burgspringfest.com - Cancer's Kryptonite Carnival 2.0
5/18/2024
Englewood, OH
cancerskryptonite.com
This event is a fundraiser that supports a nonprofit founded in honor of LJ Barnes and will feature stage entertainment, vendors, games, a variety of activities, contests, concessions, and so much more! - Pride ROCKS!
5/18/2024
Dayton, OH
nccjgreaterdayton.org
Pride Rocks! is a suicide prevention program promoting suicide prevention in the LGBTQ+ Community. Participants can join in painting Pride themed rocks with suicide prevention messaging, enjoy local meals from a food truck, learn from and connect with local providers, check out local vendors, and listen to LGBTQ+ musicians at Levitt Pavilion Dayton. - That Day in May Community Festival
5/18/2024
Oakwood, OH
oakwoodohio.gov
Featuring a pancake breakfast, 5K/10K/Fun Run, Auto Show, Parade, and more, this event is sponsored by the Oakwood Rotary Club and is the organization’s primary fundraiser. - Aullwood Spring Fest
5/18/2024 - 5/19/2024
aullwood.audubon.org
Bring the whole family to enjoy Aullwood Farm at a new bargain price during this fun festival --- admission to Spring Fest is just $20 per carload per day. Spring Fest will be full of free activities for everyone! Be part of a community-created mural and paint with Chris Rowlands, Program Manager, Environmental Arts. Shop exciting craft vendors and browse the Greenview Garden Club's Plant Sale. Take a free wagon ride around Aullwood's beautiful pastures...and much more. - Centerville Merchant Market
5/19/2024
Centerville, OH
www.hocwt.org
This event is a free, upscale, one-day outdoor market held at the picturesque Stubbs Park. Shop with more than 100 local curated vendors selling everything from boutique clothes to bath and body products, home decor, antiques, handmade goods, and more. Participants can also enter free raffles for a variety of prizes and enjoy tasty treats from more than a dozen food trucks. - Fleurs de Fête
5/19/2024
Dayton, OH
www.fleursdefete.com
Come to Carillon Park for Dayton’s premier wine and gourmet food festival. Guests can enjoy a sampling of more than 400 different wines. Local restaurants will be serving their signature gourmet dishes to compliment the drinks of the day. With a Belgian Beer Garden and live music throughout the afternoon, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Great wines, baskets, and one-of-a-kind experiences will be up for bidding in the silent auction. - Passport to MetroParks 2024
5/24/2024
Dayton, OH
metroparks.org
Live music, food trucks, family activities and more will be part of the free event that includes a sneak peak of some of Dayton’s largest cultural festivals. Representatives from the Dayton Celtic Festival, Hispanic Heritage Festival and Dayton African American Cultural Festival will be on site with activities, information about the festivals and more. Throughout the event, guests can visit more than a dozen hosting games and activities that feature the upcoming festivals and a variety of the recreation, education, conservation and volunteer programs Five Rivers MetroParks offers. - Dayton Cheese Fest
5/25/2024
Miami Township, OH
austinlanding.com
Join the Miami Valley Restaurant Association at Austin Landing for the official kick-off to Summer and another delicious foodie fest, complete with live entertainment and a beer garden. They'll be ending the night with FIREWORKS! - Forest Ridge Food Truck Rally and Craft Show
5/25/2024
Dayton, OH
The annual Forest Ridge Community Food Truck Rally and Craft Show returns for 2024. They will have 7-8 food trucks and a variety of local craft vendors set up to kick off the Memorial Day weekend. - Heritage Day at Carillon Park with the Dayton Philharmonic
5/26/2024
Dayton, OH
www.daytonhistory.org/events
Held on Memorial Day weekend, Heritage Day at Carillon Historical Park celebrates Dayton's unparalleled history through special activities, costumed interpreters, and more. The park welcomes thousands of guests each year to this family-friendly event! - Kettering Block Party
5/29/2024
Kettering, OH
fraze.com
Learn more about City of Kettering departments and services, enjoy free entertainment on the Fraze stage and meet your friends and neighbors in Lincoln Park and find out why “Kettering Is Home.” - Dayton Jewish International Film Festival
5/30/2024 - 6/30/2024
Dayton, OH
jewishdayton.org/program/dayton-jewish-film-festival/ - Friday Night Affair - Dayton Pride 2024
5/31/2024
Dayton, OH
www.daytonlgbtcenter.org
Friday evening's event is the kick-off to the LGBTQ+ festivities in Dayton. The location is different, but the party is the same. Affair on Saint Clair is a casual evening of live entertainment! They'll have food trucks and beverages available for purchase.
JUNE 2024
- 8th Annual Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival
6/1/2024 - 6/2/2024
Springboro, OH
facebook.com
A weekend of award winning music featuring the Native American flute. Vendors with Native American style flutes, crafts, & food. An outdoor event at Patricia Allyn Park, large music tent with chairs, free & open to the public with close parking. - Troy Strawberry Festival
6/1/2024 - 6/2/2024
Troy, OH
www.troystrawberryfest.comHeld the first weekend of June each year, this two-day event features a pageant, live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, family-friendly activities, and, of course, tons of delicious strawberry-forward food. This beloved Ohio festival brings some 200,000 folks to the area each year, supporting the local economy and putting this charming town on the map. What could be sweeter?
- Lebanon Country Music Festival
6/7/2024 - 6/8/2024
Lebanon, OH
www.lebanoncountrymusicfestival.com
Lebanon Country Music Festival is an annual festival held in Lebanon to celebrate country music, family fun, and one-of-a-kind vendors. Festivities kick off on Friday evening. Saturday brings you amazing music, great food, drinks, and shopping with Main Street Lebanon merchants and visiting vendors. - St. Christopher Festival
6/7/2024 - 6/9/2024
Vandalia, OH
festival.stchristopheronline.com
St Christopher Festival offers great festival foods like hamburgers, fries, pork tenderloins, and several types of fried veggies as well as live music in the evenings on Friday/Saturday. We have a great selection of craft beers on tap. Fun rides and games for the kids. Come visit us for lunch or dinner. - St. Helen Spring Festival
6/7/2024 - 6/9/2024
Dayton, OH
www.sthelenfestival.org
The St. Helen Spring Festival is fun for all ages. Great food, games of chance, rides, and entertainment! - Canal Music Fest
6/8/2024
Tipp City, OH
www.canalmusicfest.com
This fest is a FREE, annual concert held by the Tipp City Area Arts Council. It provides family-friendly entertainment along with food and beverage trucks and features popular warm-up & tribute bands each year. - The For Dayton By Dayton Festival
6/8/2024
Dayton, OH
www.4dbdayton.com
Come enjoy a music festival that celebrates all things local. - local food trucks, local street vendors and different genres of local music. It's a festival for all ages and cultural backgrounds. - Johnston Farm Celtic Heritage Weekend
6/8/2024 - 6/9/2024
Piqua, OH
www.johnstonfarmohio.com
Come celebrate John Johnston’s Ulster Scots heritage with story and song. Featuring the Drab Irish Band, a master storyteller, Celtic traditions and more. - Yellow Springs Spring Street Fair
6/8/2024
Yellow Springs, OH
www.ysstreetfair.com
Join the Yellow Springs community as they welcome over 200 craft and artisanal vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment! With two stages of live music and a beer garden presented by Yellow Springs Brewery, Yellow Springs Street Fair is the quintessential Yellow Springs experience at everyone's favorite place. - Jewish Cultural Festival
6/9/2024
Dayton, OH
jewishdayton.org/event/jewish-cultural-festival-4/
Temple Israel’s Jewish Cultural Festival opens the door to Judaism for all who wish to learn more about our traditions and our faith. In past years, over 2,000 people turned out to enjoy music and stories, learn about rituals, Torah, and holidays, taste brisket and falafel, play games, shop for crafts and Judaica, dance and laugh. We seek to provide a meaningful and family-friendly experience. - Versailles Poultry Days
6/14/2024 - 6/16/2024
Versailles, OH
www.versaillespoultrydays.com - Celtic Fest Ohio
6/15/2024
Waynesville, OH
celticfestohio.com
Celtic culture comes to life around you in Renaissance Park. Border collies and Irish Wolf Hounds, step dance, bagpipes, and much more. - Eaton Community Fun Fest
6/15/2024
Eaton, OH
cityofeaton.org
Come downtown for this afternoon block party to celebrate summer! Fun, food, games, music, and kid friendly excitement all around. Enjoy an afternoon out on the town! - Rock Piqua Food Truck & Music Festival
6/15/2024
Piqua, OH
piquaartscouncil.org/rock-piqua
This event is an all-day live music and food truck festival. Hosting the region’s top cover bands and a variety of food trucks, the day kicks off with a rock-n-roll car show that features more than 100 vehicles. - Juneteenth - Celebrating Freedom
6/19/2024
Kettering, OH
ketteringoh.org
Free, family event at the Fraze Pavilion w/live music, local minority-owned businesses, arts & crafts, food trucks crafts and more. - Springboro Juneteenth Jubilee
6/19/2024 - 6/22/2024
Springboro, OH
springborojuneteenth.com
This event commemorates that day in history, June 19, 1865, when General Gordon Granger announced freedom to the formerly enslaved Black people remaining in Texas, two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. The Jubilee also celebrates Springboro's history as an integral stop on the Underground Railroad and a continued commitment to equity and inclusion for all. - The Festival at St. John XXIII
6/21/2024 - 6/23/2024
Middletown, OH
stjohn23school.org
Three days of games, rides, food, and beverages at The Festival at St. John XXIII - Huber Heights Multicultural Festival
6/22/2024
Huber Heights, OH
hhoh.org
Celebrate the heritage, culture, and richly diverse community of the City of Huber Heights! The FREE one-day festival will be held at the Eichelberger Amphitheatre and will feature live entertainment, educational opportunities, unique arts/crafts, and delicious food showcasing many diverse cultures. - Pickle Fest - Just “Dill” With It
6/22/2024
Miami Township, OH
www.daytonpicklefest.com - Carillon Park Rail Festival
6/22/2024 - 6/23/2024
Dayton, OH
www.daytonhistory.org/events
Typically held each June, the Rail Festival is a two-day family fun event featuring free miniature train rides, live steam engines, model train displays, historical displays, train merchandise, rail vendors, and much more. - CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger
6/22/2024 - 6/23/2024
Dayton, OH
daytonairshow.com
The CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger is one of America's leading air shows. Held every summer at Dayton International Airport, the show features world-class entertainment. The 2024 show will feature the U.S. Navy Blue Angels! - Star Spangled Heights Parade & Festival
6/29/2024
Huber Heights, OH
www.hhoh.org
The parade is held at 10am followed by the festival at Thomas Cloud Park with car show, food trucks, bands, petting zoo, kid’s zone, beer garden, family game night, vendors, and much more!
JULY 2024
- Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks Festival
July 2024
Xenia, OH - Centerville-Washington Township Americana Festival
7/3/2024 - 7/4/2024
Centerville, OH
www.americanafestival.org - Hamilton July 4th Celebration
7/4/2024
Hamilton, OH
hamiltonjuly4th.org
A day of true Americana, this July 4th Celebration starts with a county-wide parade from the county fairgrounds through downtown for 2½ miles followed by a downtown celebration, shopping, and great food. Later, the event features a free concert at RiversEdge Amphitheater concluding with a fireworks show along the river in Hamilton. - Hamilton Township/Village of Maineville Freedom Parade & Festival
7/4/2024
Hamilton Township & Maineville, OH
hamilton-township.org/events
Grab your family and line the parade route to take in this patriotic event full of fun! The parade is followed by a spectacular skydiver show with live music, inflatables, water slides, games and food trucks all happening at Testerman Park. - Montgomery County Fair
7/7/2024 - 7/13/2024
Dayton, OH
www.montcofair.com
The Montgomery County Fair focuses on educating the public about agriculture. The event also features all the fair favorites including demolition derby, 4H, junior fair, livestock, petting zoo, dog show, circus, flower show, games, rides, awesome fair eats & treats, harness racing, rodeo, free entertainment with paid admission, plus much more! - Greenville Farm Power of the Past Annual Reunion
7/11/2024 - 7/14/2024
Greenville, OH
greenvillefarmpower.org
Featuring over 350 tractors and 150+ gas engines, farm implements, hand tools, demonstrations, special activities for kids, food concessions, display and flea market areas, and more. - Warren County Fair
7/15/2024 - 7/20/2024
Lebanon, OH
www.warrencountyfairohio.org
Experience one of Warren County's most coveted traditions dating back to 1850. Mark your calendar for the Warren County Fair, an annual week-long event in July for the whole family to enjoy shows, 4-H exhibits, rides, music, food, and much more. - Clark County Fair
7/19/2024 - 7/26/2024
Springfield, OH
clarkcoag.com - Butler County Fair
7/21/2024 - 7/27/2024
Hamilton, OH
butlercountyohfair.org - United Irish of Dayton Celtic Fest
7/26/2024 - 7/28/2024
Dayton, OH
daytoncelticfestival.com
Saturate your senses in the sights, sounds, and tastes of our Celtic heritage. Discover the magic that keeps people returning to Dayton’s Celtic Festival year after year. Come and experience the rich traditions that we Celtic folk hold dear to our hearts. - Preble County Fair
7/27/2024 - 8/3/2024
Eaton, OH
preblecountyfair.com - Greene County Fair
7/28/2024 - 8/3/2024
Xenia, OH
www.greenecountyfairgrounds.com
Join us in beautiful Xenia, Ohio for the Greene County Fair. Rides, Kiddie/Calf Scramble, Tug-a-Truck, Harness Racing, Demo Derby, Truck/Tractor Pull, Karaoke, Corn Hole, Live Entertainment and much more! The fair opens at 8am every day and closes at the end of the grandstand event of the night.
AUGUST 2024
- Lebanon Blues Festival
8/2/2024 - 8/3/2024
Lebanon, OH
www.lebanonbluesfestival.com
Top blues musicians play at this festival. The event also features delicious food vendors, a deluxe beer garden, and unique artisan booths. - Rock 'N' Green Tomato Festival
8/2/2024 - 8/3/2024
Miamisburg, OH
www.rockngreentomato.com
This event is the time for you to see what Miamisburg, Ohio is all about. What once started as a small town is now a thriving hub for small businesses, community, and celebration. All the fun of Rock 'N' Green Tomato Fest and RiverBlast will be featured in this August event - Fireworks, FREE kids zone, and you can’t miss the ROCK in the Rock ‘N’ Green Fest. They are keeping live music, drinks, and fried green tomatoes and fried green tomato sliders rolling the whole time for a rock ‘N’ good time! - St. John the Evangelist Festival
8/2/2024 - 8/4/2024
West Chester Township, OH
www.stjohnwc.org
This event is a fun-filled family festival with games, food and great music! Their basket bonanza is like nothing you've ever seen! - Art in the City
8/3/2024
Dayton, OH
www.downtowndayton.org
Back for its eighth year, Art in the City returns to showcase some of the region's best artistic talent. Local artists of all types, from painting and drawing to spoken word, dance, and more will be featured all over the downtown Dayton area. - Springfield Jazz & Blues Fest
8/9/2024 - 8/10/2024
Springfield, OH
www.springfieldjazzbluesfest.com
An exciting two-day jazz and blues festival featuring eighteen national, regional, and local artists on two stages. And it's FREE!!! - Germanfest Picnic
8/9/2024 - 8/11/2024
Dayton, OH
germanfestdayton.com
Founded in 1983, Dayton’s Germanfest Picnic is a 3-day celebration of the Miami Valley’s rich German heritage. “Get YOUR Gemütlichkeit on” during the second full weekend of August each year. - Miami County Fair
8/9/2024 - 8/15/2024
Troy, OH
www.miamicountyohiofair.com
This county fair features 4-H shows, grandstand events like tractor pulls, demolition derby, harness racing, rodeo, and a monster truck show. Entertainment is offered daily with performers such as the Air Force Band of Flight. Kids Day, Senior Day, and Veterans/First Responder Day are all in the lineup. - St. Brigid Church Community Festival
8/9/2024 - 8/11/2024
Xenia, OH
www.facebook.com/stbrigidfestival
This event features great food from all over the world as well as beer, games for kids and adults, a $5,000 Grand Raffle, and a Vendor Fair. All are welcome. No cost to enter! - BoomerFest
8/10/2024
Centerville, OH
www.facebook.com/StLeonardLiving/
This event at St. Leonard is an all-day community festival featuring free music and entertainment inspired by the Baby Boomer era. 2024 marks the eighth year for this popular event featuring four bands, food trucks, a selection of craft beers, free kids’ area and a cruise-in featuring classic cars, hot rods and motorcycles. - Art on the Commons Fine Arts Festival
8/12/2024
Kettering, OH
www.playkettering.org/aotc
This fine arts and crafts festival features approximately 100 artists from around the country. Located in a scenic park within the vibrant Dayton area, the festival's live music, top-notch artists, and family friendly interactive elements make Art on the Commons a destination for several thousand art lovers and community members every year. - Great Darke County Fair
8/16/2024 - 8/24/2024
Greenville, OH
darkecountyfair.com - Dayton Porchfest
8/17/2024
Dayton, OH
www.daytonporchfest.org
Visit Dayton for a day of free mini concerts held on porches throughout St. Anne's Hill. Explore the neighborhood and support local music at this unique annual festival celebrating the richness and diversity of the Dayton music scene. - Dayton African American Cultural Festival
8/17/2024 - 8/18/2024
Dayton, OH
daacf.com
This family event brings the richness of the African American experience to Dayton and its surrounding communities through culture, education, and music. Come see an African Village, a pavilion of paintings and enjoy live R&B, Gospel, and Jazz performances. Merchandise and food vendors will be on site. - Clifton Gorge Music & Arts Festival
8/23/2024 - 8/24/2024
Clifton, OH
www.villageofclifton.com
This festival features back-to-back music and dance demonstrations, arts and craft vendors, retail vendors, food trucks, and a beer tent. There are craft demonstrations and a children’s activity area. The event is free. - Tippapalooza
8/31/2024
Tipp City, OH
www.tippapalooza.com
This annual music festival in Tipp City, Ohio draws talented musicians from all over the Miami Valley for a concert benefiting a local non-profit organization. - The Fair at New Boston
8/31/2024 - 9/1/2024
Springfield, OH
grcha.org/fair-new-boston/
Meet the heroes and pioneers of early Ohio (1780 to 1810). See the Opening Day Parade each day, the Mounted Rangers, artillery, and militia. Enjoy music and period entertainment, sample hearty foods of the past, and shop juried artisans and craftspeople. Explore the Native American Village and watch the battle unfold on the hill each afternoon. There is so much to do and see you’ll need to come both days! - Ohio Renaissance Festival
8/31/2024 - 9/27/2024
Waynesville, OH
renfestival.com
Forget your cares and step back in time to this 30-acre re-created 16th Century English village and enjoy over 400 years of fun in a single day! Over 150 costumed characters welcome you to the village! Rub elbows with Royalty as you cheer your favorite knight to victory in the thrilling Full-armored Tournament Joust. Welcoming you to a festive day in the village are dueling swordsmen, rowdy pirates, nobles, peasants, and daring jugglers.
SEPTEMBER 2024
- Ohio Renaissance Festival
Through 9/27/2024
Waynesville, OH
renfestival.com
Forget your cares and step back in time to this 30-acre re-created 16th Century English village and enjoy over 400 years of fun in a single day! Over 150 costumed characters welcome you to the village! Rub elbows with Royalty as you cheer your favorite knight to victory in the thrilling Full-armored Tournament Joust. Welcoming you to a festive day in the village are dueling swordsmen, rowdy pirates, nobles, peasants, and daring jugglers. - Waynesville Fall Fest
9/14/2024 - 11/3/2024
Waynesville, OH
waynesvillefallfest.com
Kettering Holiday at Home Festival and Parade
9/1/2024 - 9/2/2024
Kettering, OH
holidayathome.org
A fun-filled Labor Day festival that includes over 100 Arts and Craft Vendors, various food vendors, entertainment, and car shows. The event also has a free children's area and one of the largest parades in the area on Monday morning. Come on out and enjoy a great weekend! - Dayton Greek Festival
9/6/2024 - 9/8/2024
Dayton, OH
www.daytongreekfestival.com - Oktoberfest Springboro
9/6/2024 - 9/7/2024
Springboro, OH
oktoberfestspringboro.org
This event features authentic German cuisine, beer and wine, German bands, games, family fun and entertainment. They are celebrating many years as the most authentic Oktoberfest in Southwest Ohio! - Bradford Railroad Heritage Festival
9/14/2024
Bradford, OH
www.bradfordrrmuseum.org
This event is a family-friendly event for railroad fans featuring historical exhibits, train vendors, railroad related games, and activities for all ages. Enjoy Thomas the Tank and Caboose kids' ride around the park along with raffles and a 50/50 drawing. - Patriot Salute Event
9/14/2024
Dayton, OH
americanveteransheritage.org/events/patriot-salute.html
This American Veterans Heritage Center event is held on the historic campus of the Dayton VA. The main feature is the car show, along with live entertainment, food trucks and vendors. - Dayton Concours d'Elegance at Carillon Park
9/15/2024
Dayton, OH
www.daytonconcours.com
Examine and admire 150 of the finest classic and antique automobiles and motorcycles in the country amidst the beautiful setting of the region's premier outdoor museum. Guests will be treated to food, live music, and historical demonstrations in addition to the chance to see beautiful cars and motorcycles up close and personal. - Harveysburg Historic Fall Festival
9/21/2024
Harveysburg, OH
The 9th Annual Harveysburg Historic Fall Fest is a celebration of the history of the Elizabeth Harvey First Free Black School in Ohio which was built in 1831 & put on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. It is a day of entertainment, learning, food, fun and memories. Community friends & tourists gather to enjoy a fun day while helping raise funds to maintain an irreplaceable part of history. Enjoy the day by listening to live entertainment, visiting a variety of vendors, and participating in activities including making rocks of kindness. - Learning Tree Farm's Autumn Fest
9/21/2024
Dayton, OH
learningtreefarm.org/autumn-fest/
Learning Tree Farm’s main fundraiser is a full day of outdoor Fall fun – pony rides, hayrides, kids’ crafts, historic and nature-based games and activities, animal interactions, vendors, food trucks, and more! - Preble County Pork Festival
9/21/2024 - 9/22/2024
Eaton, OH
www.porkfestival.org
This festival is always held the third full weekend in September. Enjoy music, crafts, education, entertainment, and all-you-can-eat pork delights! - Springfield CultureFest
9/27/2024 - 9/28/2024
Springfield, OH
springfieldohio.gov
This multi-cultural festival was established to promote intercultural understanding by providing an environment where diversity can be explored, enjoyed and celebrated. The mission is to create a community festival full of energy that brings people together to have a good time learning about each other's cultures; through music, food, dance, and a variety of other activities. - Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest
9/27/2024 - 9/29/2024
Dayton, OH
www.daytonartinstitute.org/oktoberfest
A Dayton tradition established in 1971, this event is southwest Ohio's longest-running Oktoberfest celebration and the museum's largest annual fundraiser. Money raised by Oktoberfest helps supports everything they do at the Dayton Art Institute. - Tipp City Mum Festival
9/27/2024 - 9/29/2024
Tipp City, OH
tippmumfestival.org - Feast and Fall-y Festival
9/28/2024
Lebanon, OH
www.lebanonchamber.org/events/
Come to Lebanon for this fall market for foodies and one-of-a-kind seasonal finds. There will be boutique shopping, unique home decor, fun for the kiddos, music, and little surprises around every turn. - Germantown Pretzel Festival
9/28/2024 - 9/29/2024
Germantown, OH
germantownpretzelfestival.com
The festival offers food, crafts, rides, and great entertainment! - Harvest Extravaganza
9/28/2024 - 9/29/2024
Greenville, OH
www.harvestextravaganza.com
This annual event is a popular gathering that takes place on a country farm located between Arcanum and Greenville and is known for its wide range of 75 hand-picked vendors, live bluegrass music, and delicious food options. - Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum Art Fair
9/28/2024 - 9/29/2024
Hamilton, OH
www.pyramidhill.org/events
This annual weekend fair is the perfect way to say goodbye to summer and welcome fall. Local artists set up shop along our main Gallery Loop, family activities fill the Pavilion and lawns, and the community gathers for live performances.
OCTOBER 2024
- Hauntfest on Fifth
October 2024
Dayton, OH
www.theoregondistrict.org/hauntfest - The Stoddard Avenue Pumpkin Glow
October 2024
Dayton, OH
https://www.graftonhill.org
A favorite Fall tradition - close to 1,000 jack-o-lanterns on display for the community to enjoy. Enjoy food trucks and more at this FREE family-friendly event. - Heritage of Flight Festival
10/4/2024 - 10/6/2024
New Carlisle
heritageofflight.com
Featuring live entertainment, carnival rides and games, horse-drawn carriage rides, the Annual Parade of Planes, and more. - Spring Valley Potato Festival
10/5/2024 - 10/6/2024
Spring Valley, OH
www.springvalleyohioacts.com/events/potato-festival
The Annual Potato Festival is ACTS biggest fundraiser for the year. This year is the 46th Annual Festival! Come enjoy live music hundred of vendors, games, events and of course - potatoes in all shapes and sizes! - Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience
10/5/2024 - 10/6/2024
Dayton, OH
outdoorx.metroparks.org
The Midwest’s premier outdoor adventure festival brings the outdoor community together and introduces new people to the outdoors through dozens of activities. Demos by pro athletes and competitions wrapped in a fun and relaxing atmosphere with camping, food and beer, music make this family friendly and dog friendly event a can’t miss fall tradition. - Dayton Pagan Festival
10/6/2024
Dayton, OH
ppd.daytonpagancoalition.org
A family-friendly festival where people of all paths can come together to celebrate unity in diversity. There will be workshops, performers, vendors, food, and especially - FUN!! - Bradford Pumpkin Show
10/8/2024 - 10/12/2024
Bradford, OH
www.bradfordpumpkinshow.org
The Bradford Pumpkin Show is a fun-filled, family-friendly, community festival. Join them for daily parades, delicious fair-style food and the thrill of amusement rides. - Annual Fairborn Halloween Festival
10/11/2024 - 10/13/2024
Fairborn, OH
fairbornchamber.com
Fairborn's annual Halloween festival features a Spooktacular Parade, costume contest, Foy's Halloween Stores on Main Street, many food and craft vendors, and music entertainment. - Lebanon Oktoberfest
10/11/2024 - 10/12/2024
Lebanon, OH
www.lebanonohio.gov/departments/parks
Oans, zwoa, g’suffa! The 11th Annual Lebanon Oktoberfest will be held in Downtown Lebanon. This event features live German-style music, food vendors, a kid’s zone, and German and local craft beers. - Art Parkd
10/12/2024
Dayton, OH
www.artparkd.com
Art Parkd is a one-day festival that welcomes crowds of all ages and backgrounds. The event creates opportunity for the city of Dayton to come together over the experience of new kinds of art and music. It is made better by every artist and musician who contributes.
- Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
10/12/2024 - 10/13/2024
Waynesville, OH
sauerkrautfestival.waynesvilleohio.com
The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival serves 7 tons of sauerkraut and attracts approximately 350,000 visitors each year to browse among the over 450 craft booths and sample the offerings from more than 30 different food booths. It continues to be one of the top quality festivals in the United States, attracting visitors and vendors from every state across the nation. - Harvest on Main
10/12/2024
Xenia, OH
www.facebook.com/explorexenia
The event will feature a craft show, antique tractor cruise-in, farmer’s market, pie eating contest, straw maze, free pumpkin decorating for kids, and food trucks. - Pumpkin Fall Fest
10/12/2024
Miami Township, OH
dineoutdayton.com/events/
Get ready for a pumpkin extravaganza at Austin Landing’s Pumpkin Fest! It’s not just a festival; it’s a pumpkin party of epic proportions! Dive headfirst into the autumn spirit and let the good times roll with everything pumpkin and fall, y’all. Pumpkin lattes to tickle your taste buds, pumpkin pizza that’s a slice of autumn heaven, and pumpkin-infused wine and beer to keep the party spirits high. - Yellow Springs Fall Street Fair
10/12/2024
Yellow Springs, OH
www.ysstreetfair.com
Join the Yellow Springs community as they welcome over 200 craft and artisanal vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment! With two stages of live music and a beer garden presented by Yellow Springs Brewery, Yellow Springs Street Fair is the quintessential Yellow Springs experience at everyone's favorite place. - Black Walnut Festival
10/19/2024 - 10/20/2024
Camden, OH
camdenohio.org/community/black-walnut-festival/
The popular Black Walnut Festival, held annually on the third full weekend in October, is one of the best in the southwest Ohio area, with more than 135 vendors and averaging 8,000-10,000 attendees/day. Craft and artisan vendors, food trucks, kids zone, car and truck show, beer and wine garden,top-notch entertainment, and more. - Historic Fall Trade Faire at Fort Piqua
10/19/2024 - 10/20/2024
Piqua, OH
www.johnstonfarmohio.com
Come to the Johnston Farm for a weekend featuring historic music, fall activities, reenactors, tradesmen and more. Don't forget to fill your pocket with coins in case you spot a perfect Christmas gift!
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