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.
• 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!
• Lantern Fest
  9/6/2024
  Washington Township, OH
  facebook.com/events
  Come for an enchanting evening of magic, laughter, and community at Lantern Fest in Countryside Park! Let your spirits soar as the pond is lit up with radiant lanterns, creating a mesmerizing display of beauty and wonder. This is a celebration of unity, where friends, family, and neighbors come together to share unforgettable moments. Food trucks, activities for all ages.
• Clinton County Corn Festival
  9/6/2024 - 9/8/2024
  Wilmington, OH
  cornfestivalonline.com
  The Clinton County Corn Festival is a beloved tradition for many locals in Clinton County and offers a unique experience without traditional carnival rides or games. Attendees can enjoy various special event games, a kid train, and music concerts, plus delicious food offerings from over 20 vendors. Saturday morning is the event parade, Saturday night is the Corn Olympics!
• Dayton Greek Festival
  9/6/2024 - 9/8/2024
  Dayton, OH
  www.daytongreekfestival.com
  The Dayton Greek Festival is Dayton's premier festival for Greek food, pastries, culture and history.
• Italian Fall Festa
  9/6/2024 - 9/8/2024
  Dayton
  johnpirelliosdia.org/fall-festa
  A weekend of wonderful Italian music, delicious Italian food, good friends, and a fun game of Bocce on the beautiful, spacious, shaded grounds of Bella Villa!
• 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!
• Vandalia Oktoberfest
  9/6/2024 - 9/7/2024
  Vandalia
  www.vandaliasistercities.org/oktoberfest
• Zion Lutheran Church Annual Community Festival
  9/7/2024
  Dayton
  facebook.com/events
  Join us for a fun and free time of coming together as community! Everything from free food, homemade cookies, petting zoo, LIVE music, games, and so much more!
• Beavercreek Popcorn Festival
  9/7/2024 - 9/8/2024
  Beavercreek, OH
  www.beavercreekpopcornfestival.org
  A weekend full of entertainment, arts & crafts, food, car show, 5k and more!
• Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival
  9/7/2024, 9/14/2024, 9/21/2024
  Urbana, OH
  fwfarms.com/festival
  Celebrate Ohio’s Freshwater Shrimp Harvest! Get your fill of mouth-watering seafood selections while enjoying a live music stage, multiple vendors, games and activities for the whole family. Explore live displays of fish, frogs, turtles and other native critters. Swing by the fish farm market for a taste of gourmet smoked trout products.
• 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.
• Smoke, Sizzle & Sounds
  9/14/2024
  Trotwood, OH
  facebook.com/events/madison-park/smoke-sizzle-sounds
  The City of Trotwood will host the Annual Smoke, Sizzle & Sounds Family Fest & Vendor Fair from 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm, and would LOVE to have you join them! The event will feature live music and entertainment, food trucks, business vendors, bounce houses, a BBQ Competition featuring cash prizes, and more!
• Troy Porchfest
  9/14/2024
  Troy, OH
  troyhayner.org/porchfest.html
  Imagine 40 bands on 40 porches in a variety of styles and genres playing throughout the Southwest Historic district on porches, in side-yards, lots and patios. Pick up a walk-able map of the event and choose your favorite bands.  Enjoy the food court and the Artisan Tent between performances.
• Waynesville Street Faire
  9/14/2024
  Waynesville, OH
  facebook.com/events
  Discover the charm of historic Waynesville, Ohio, at the Waynesville Street Faire! Browse through racks of vintage clothing, discover unique antique pieces for your home, and marvel at the craftsmanship of handmade treasures. Treat yourself to some new plants and savor delicious bites from food trucks. Bring the kids and enjoy the children's activities organized by our local arts council.
• Waynesville Fall Fest
  9/14/2024 - 11/3/2024
  Waynesville, OH
  waynesvillefallfest.com
  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.
• Airport Fest! At Warren County Airport
  9/21/2024
  Lebanon, OH
  facebook.com/events
  Join them for an unforgettable day of fun and excitement at the upcoming Airport Fest! Experience thrills and delights for the whole family! Static airplane displays, helicopter rides, bounce houses, food trucks, live entertainment, carnival games, face painting, and more!
• Autumn Fest at Learning Tree Farm
  9/21/2024
  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!
• 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.
• Hispanic Heritage Festival - Dayton
  9/21/2024
  Dayton, OH
  www.facebook.com/events
  A day-long celebration of Hispanic/Latino culture at RiverScape MetroPark in the heart of Downtown Dayton! This event kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month! There will be a parade, live music, dancing, entertainment, and authentic Latin food all day (11am-11pm), and much, much 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!
• Taste of Dayton
  9/22/2024
  Dayton, OH
  tasteofdayton.org
  Welcome to Taste of Dayton, a celebration of the city's rich food culture. Explore a diverse array of local restaurants, food trucks, and vendors showcasing their unique and delectable dishes. Indulge in traditional comfort foods, innovative culinary creations, and a delightful experience for all food enthusiasts. This vibrant festival brings together Dayton's top chefs, food trucks, and vendors, each showcasing their unique and delectable dishes.
• 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
  This year marks the 65th Anniversary of this festival! Antique Car Show Cruise-in, parade, and  over 250 booths offering food/drink and arts & crafts. Enjoy this event with the whole family!
• 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.
• Hispanic Heritage Festival - Middletown
  9/28/2024
  Middletown, OH
  www.facebook.com/events
  This event is designed to connect Spanish-speaking residents with local resources and services, while also being a celebration of Hispanic culture. In addition to 20 booths with resources, there will be music, food trucks, retail vendors, dancing, and more. One of the biggest attractions last year will be back this year, the Los Toxicos Car Show.
• Country Applefest
  9/28/2024 - 9/29/2024
  Lebanon
  www.countryapplefest.com
  The Country Applefest features over 300 arts, crafts and food vendors, as well as live entertainment each day. The festival is located at the Warren County Fairgrounds, which offers ample free parking, and the festival is fully handicap accessible.
• 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

• 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
  Kettering, 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.
• Dayton Music Fest
  10/11/2024 - 10/12/2024
  Dayton, OH
  daytonmusicfest.com
  Dayton Music Fest is a celebration of Dayton's original and local live music artists and bands, showcasing up-and-coming acts alongside classic reunions and special guests all with a tie to our city over the years. Now in its 20th year, Dayton Music Fest 2024 will host 32 acts at five venues over two nights, all in Downtown Dayton.
• Downtown Fairborn Annual Halloween Festival
  10/11/2024 - 10/13/2024
  Fairborn, OH
  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.
• 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.
• Multicultural Festival
  10/12/2024
  Huber Heights
  Celebrate the heritage, culture, and richly diverse community of the City of Huber Heights! This FREE one-day festival will feature live entertainment, educational opportunities, unique arts/crafts, and delicious food showcasing many diverse cultures.
• Pumpkin Fest at Austin Landing
  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.
• Vandalia Fall Festival
  10/12/2024
  Vandalia, OH
  www.vandaliaohio.org
  Located at Vandalia Art Park, this event features food trucks, beer sales, inflatables for the kids, arts & crafts, a pumpkin patch, and live music.
• 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.
• Enon Apple Butter Festival
  10/12/2024 - 10/13/2024
  Enon, OH
  enonhistoricalsociety.com/apple-butter-festival
  The Apple Butter Festival began as a fund raising event for the Enon Community Historical Society. Today the Festival continues to be the Society’s main event for funding but also for many non-profit community organizations, churches and school groups. Food & drink, arts and crafts, live music, demonstrations, and plenty of apple butter!
• Fall Farm Fest at Lost Creek Reserve
  10/12/2024 - 10/13/2024
  Troy
  www.miamicountyparks.com/fall-farm-fest
  Amidst the tree-lined lanes and colorful foliage at Lost Creek Reserve, Miami County Parks will host their biggest event of the year. The historic Knoop homestead at the Reserve will be transformed into a hub of activity. Over the two-day festival, thousands of people will join in on the fun to celebrate Miami County’s agricultural heritage.
• 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.
• Hocus Pocus Family Fun Festival
  10/13/2024
  Middletown
  Enjoy Hocus Pocus-themed fun this October! This family-fun festival includes food and craft vendors, dance troupes, a magic and illusion show, pumpkin carvers, Binx the cat, fun music, a Howl-o-ween dog costume contest and parade, games and activities for kids, and more! The festive day wraps up with a free screening of the full length feature film, Hocus Pocus.
• Harvestfest Street Party
  10/19/2024
  Tipp City. OH
  www.facebook.com/events
  Food, drink, live music. Sponsored by the Downtown Tipp City Partnership.
• 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!
• Hauntfest on Fifth
  10/26/2024
  Dayton, OH
  www.theoregondistrict.org/hauntfest
  Experience Dayton’s ultimate Halloween celebration in the heart of the Historic Oregon District! Get ready for a night filled with live bands, DJs, street performers, food and beer trucks, and our famous costume contest.
• The Stoddard Avenue Pumpkin Glow
  9/28/2024 - 9/29/2024
  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 celebrating its 30th Anniversary!

NOVEMBER 2024

• Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival
  11/7/2024 - 11/9/2024
  Wilmington, OH
  www.somusicfest.com
  The Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival ​is a three-day indoor music festival
  featuring the best in bluegrass and American roots music.
• A Holiday Affair
  11/9/2024
  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.
• Downtown Piqua Holiday Horse Parade
  11/9/2024
  Piqua, OH
  facebook.com
  A little holiday magic is on its way to Piqua. Horse-drawn carriages, hitches, and riders – all outfitted with holiday lights. Join the community downtown for this annual family-friendly event guaranteed to get you into the Holiday Spirit!
• Christmas in Historic Springboro
  11/22/2024 - 11/24/2024
  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.
• A Carillon Christmas
  11/26/2024 - 12/30-2024
  Dayton, OH
  www.daytonhistory.org
  Join Dayton History for A Carillon Christmas to see Carillon Historical Park’s 65-acre campus transformed into a winter wonderland of sparkle, magic, and holiday cheer!
• Dayton Holiday Festival Presented by AES Ohio
  11/29/2024
  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
  11/29/2023
  Troy, OH
  troymainstreet.org
  Kick off the holiday season in downtown Troy, OH for the annual Christmas tree lighting celebration! Be sure to get downtown early to catch the arrival of Santa Claus, get in line for the horse-drawn carriage rides, and more!

DECEMBER 2024

• An 1815 Johnston Christmas
  12/6/2024 - 12/7/2024 
  Piqua, OH
  Take a trip back in time and enjoy a Johnston 1815 Christmas, hosted by the Johnston Farm & Indian Agency. Join the Johnston family as they celebrate the holidays with Irish traditions. Partake of a 19th century meal in the Johnston's dining room, cooked on the family hearth by Laura Supinger of Thistle and Shamrock, a living history LLC.
• Christmas on the Green & Downtown Holiday Parade
  12/6/2024 - 12/7/2024
  Piqua, OH
  mainstreetpiqua.com/christmas-on-the-green/
  Visit Piqua for a fun holiday weekend featuring carriage rides, community caroling, children’s activities and live music. This year's holiday parade on Saturday is themed "White Christmas."
• Lebanon Horse Drawn Carriage Parade & Festival
  12/7/2024
  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 all day long for holiday treasures!
• A Rosewood Holiday Arts Festival
  12/7/2024
  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
  12/11/2024 - 12/13/2024
  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
  12/14/2024 - 12/15/2024
  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!

FEBRUARY 2025

• TechFest 2025
  2/15/2025 - 2/16/2025
  Dayton, OH
  www.techfestdayton.org
  TechFest is a free two-day family event held at Sinclair Community College. It has been organized and conducted by ASC of Dayton since 2003. The focus of TechFest is STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Be ready to be amazed by 80+ exhibits and live presentations. This hands-on weekend will have the entire family talking STEM! And, you won't want to miss  amazing presenters like Mister C Live, Chemistry Goes Boom, and The Guitar Man.
• 2025 Beavercreek Weekend of Jazz
  2/21/2025 - 2/22/2025
  Beavercreek, OH
  weekendofjazz.org
  Immerse yourself in the electrifying sounds of the Beavercreek Weekend of Jazz, where legendary icons and local rising stars collide in a celebration of America's musical art form! This annual extravaganza, orchestrated by the Beavercreek Music Parents Association, ignites the early spring with a powerful mission: to ignite a passion for jazz in the hearts of Beavercreek's youth and neighboring communities. Witness spellbinding performances, enthralling workshops, and inspiring interactions with acclaimed jazz professionals. Prepare to be swept away by the magic of the Beavercreek Weekend of Jazz!

MARCH 2025

• 10th Annual Carroll St. Pat's Fest
  3/7/2025 - 3/8/2025
  Dayton, OH
  carrollhs.org
  Join the Carroll Patriots as they put the ‘PAT’ in St. Patrick's Day with this Irish Celebration! Organized by Archbishop Carroll High School Parents, the Alumni Association, and Carrolleer Band Boosters, Friday evening will be their traditional Irish Fish Fry followed by more Irish fun and festivities for all ages on Saturday. Event proceeds will support student scholarships, music program needs, and campus improvements positively impacting the entire Carroll community.

APRIL 2025

• An Art Affair
  4/5/2025 - 4/12/2025
  Tipp City, OH
  www.tippcityartscouncil.com/an-art-affair.html
  Kicking off with an event on Saturday, April 5, this event features over 45 fine art vendors, so 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.
• Oxford Bee Festival
  4/12/2025
  Oxford, OH
  oxfordbeefestival.com
  Oxford, Ohio has a deep connection to beekeeping, as it was once the home to Lorenzo Langstroth, the "Father of Modern Beekeeping." This festival honors that legacy while bringing the community together for a fun-filled day of music, food, art, and of course BEES! Kick off the morning with the O.A.T.S. & Honey 5K/10K Race along the scenic Oxford Area Trail System, then head into town for a day packed with activities.
• Vintage South Ohio Wine Festival
  4/12/2025
  Hamilton, OH
  ohiowines.org
  Wineries from all regions of the state will be pouring wine samples. Bottles will also be available to purchase to take home. This event offers relaxing live music, vendors, and more...a perfect way to escape the winter blues, with some reds, whites, and blushes.
• Darke County Wine Festival
  1/19/2025
  Greenville, OH
  facebook.com
  Join the fun at the Coliseum at The Darke County Fairgrounds for a day of wine, community, and support for the furry friends at The Darke County Humane Society!  Discover the flavors of Ohio with 8 renowned local wineries, over 40 local vendors with unique crafts and gifts and delicious food to complement your wine tasting experience.
• The Bellbrook Sugar Maple Festival
  4/25/2025 - 4/27/2025
  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.
• Eastern European Heritage Festival
  4/26/2025
  Dayton, OH
  magyarclubofdayton.org
  The month of April is designated as "Eastern European Month" in Ohio. So several Eastern European Clubs in the Dayton & surrounding area (Hungarian,
  Polish, Czech, Slovak and others) will come together under one roof to raise awareness of what it means to be of Eastern European Descent. Join them to enjoy the dancing, singing, music, the displays, the demonstrations, the information, the friendship and (OH YES!) the FOOD! Bring your family and friends for an enjoyable, informative & fun time.

MAY 2025

• A World A'Fair
  5/2/2025 - 5/4/2025
  aworldafair.org
  Come enjoy this three-day multicultural festival. Explore food, beverages, entertainment, and cultural displays representing over 30 countries and ethnic groups.

• Art on the Playground
  May 3, 2025
  Kettering, OH
  Enjoy creative, hands-on art activities this spring at Art on the Playground, an award-winning, interactive art festival for kids of all ages. The event is free and all are welcome! Art on the Playground features a range of hands-on, make-and-take art activities. Featuring clay mosaics, homemade wind charms, and some unique printmaking opportunities for the older kids, our youth-oriented artists will help everyone make their very own masterpieces to take home!
• Hamvention®
  5/16/2025 - 5/18/2025
  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
  5/16/2025- 5/18/2025
  Miamisburg, OH
  www.burgspringfest.com
  Presented by the Miamisburg Moose Lodge, this festival was voted the Best of Dayton Annual Festival in 2024. Featuring a parade, live music and performances, food and beverage, and carnival rides, it's fun for everyone!
• Passport to MetroParks 2025
  5/23/2025
  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.

JUNE 2025

• Rec Your Hood Neighborhood Event Series
  June 2025 - August 2025
  Dayton, OH
  daytonohio.gov
  Get ready as REC brings the fun right to your neighborhood! Enjoy a fun afternoon filled with recreation activities, entertainment, resources, and fellowship at a community area near you!
• St. Helen Spring Festival
  6/6/2025 - 6/8/2025
  Dayton, OH
  sthelenfestival.org
  This three-day festival features midway rides, food and drink, raffles, and plenty of entertainment!
• The Ohio Indigenous Music Festival
  6/7/2025 - 6/8/2025
  Clearcreek Township, OH
  facebook.com
  A weekend of world class award winning music featuring the Native American style flute. Free and open to the public. Family friendly.
• Troy Strawberry Festival
  6/7/2025 - 6/8/2025
  Troy, OH
  www.troystrawberryfest.com
  Held 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?
• Jewish Cultural Festival
  6/8/2025
  Dayton, OH
  tidayton.org/festival/
  Temple Israel’s Jewish Cultural Festival, set for Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 11:00AM – 6:00PM opens the door to Judaism for all who wish to learn more about Jewish traditions and our faith. This family-friendly and accessible event is sure to delight everyone who has ever had questions about Judaism or those that simply want to have some fun.
• St. Christopher Summer Festival
  6/13/2025 - 6/15/2025
  Vandalia, OH
  festival.stchristopheronline.com
  Come enjoy carnival rides and games, delicious food and drink including craft beers, plenty of live music, and raffles during this three-day event.
• Versailles Poultry Days
  6/13/2025 - 6/15/2025
  Versailles, OH
  www.versaillespoultrydays.com
  Held for more than 64 years, Poultry Days is arguably the region's oldest festival. Overall the festival has become a Versailles area “holiday” event, one in which not only friends and families can gather, but also where visitors are warmly welcomed. This small town village of only 2,687 residents attracts crowds exceeding 50,000 people over the course of the festival weekend to enjoy rides, games, entertainment, and chicken and egg delicacies of every kind.
• Canal Music Fest
  6/14/2025
  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.
• Vandalia Flight Fest
  6/20/2025
  Vandalia, OH
  New this year is the Flight Fest Presented by the Dayton Air Show! This is a FREE community event that will take place June 20, 2025 from 6 PM to 10 PM at the Vandalia Recreation Center. It will feature a meet and greet with the USAF Thunderbirds and other performers, a flyover from one of our performers, live music from the Lt. Dan Band, a walk-through parade, various kids activities, food and drinks, and more! While this event is free, they require everyone to have a ticket to attend.
• CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger
  6/21/2025 - 6/22/2025
  Dayton, OH
  daytonairshow.com
  After an incredible 50th celebration in 2024, the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger is primed and ready to kick off the next 50 years with the return of the US Air Force Thunderbirds in 2025 at Dayton International Airport. Tickets will be on sale in Fall of 2024. As always, the air show will feature food and fun for fans of all ages. Seating is limited and typically sells out well in advance of the event.
• YSPride Festival
  June 28, 2025
  Yellow Springs, OH
  www.yspride.com
  Join Yellow Springs Pride for this joyous celebration including a parade, vendors, live entertainment, and delicious food/drink.

JULY 2025

• Montgomery County Fair
  7/6/2025 - 7/12/2025
  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 LIVE MUSIC, demolition derby, 4H, junior fair, livestock, petting zoo, acrobatic circus, games, rides, wood carver, awesome fair eats & treats, rodeo, free entertainment with paid admission, plus much more! Kids 6 & under are always FREE!
• Clark County Fair
  7/18/2025 - 7/25/2025
  Springfield, OH
  clarkcoag.com
  The first fair in the Springfield-Clark County area was held in 1840! The tradition continues today with livestock and agricultural displays along with fun for the family.
• United Irish of Dayton Celtic Fest
  7/25/2025 - 7/27/2025
  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.
• Greene County Fair
  7/27/2025 - 8/2/2025
  Xenia, OH
  www.greenecountyfairgrounds.com
  Join the community 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!

AUGUST 2025

• Lebanon Blues Festival
  8/1/2025 - 8/2/2025
  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.
• St. John the Evangelist Festival
  8/1/2025 - 8/3/2025
  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!
• Kiwanis Presents: Springfield Jazz & Blues Festival
  8/8/2025 - 8/9/2025
  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
  8/9/2025 - 8/10/2025
  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.
• St. Brigid Church Community Festival
  8/8/2025 - 8/10/2025
  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!
• Art on the Commons Fine Arts Festival
  8/10/2025
  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.
• Dayton Porchfest
  8/16/2025
  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.
• Tippapalooza
  8/30/2025
  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.
• Ohio Renaissance Festival
  8/30/2025 - 10/26/2025
  Waynesville, OH
  renfestival.com
  Immerse yourself in a world of lively shows, tantalizing food & drink, and unique shops that transport you back in time to the days of knights and queens. Open weekends and Labor Day.
• Kettering Holiday at Home Festival & Parade
  8/31/2025 - 9/1/2025
  Kettering
  www.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!

SEPTEMBER 2025

• Tipp City Mum Festival
  9/27/2025 - 9/28/2025
  Tipp City, OH
  The Tipp City Mum Festival is a 60+ year old tradition. The festival features the largest cruise-in in the Miami Valley, Parade, Run, Pageants and more!!

OCTOBER 2025

• Ohio Sauerkraut Festival - Waynesville
  10/11/2025 - 10/12/2025
  Waynesville, OH
  sauerkrautfestival.waynesvilleoh.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. Vendors come from as far as Hawaii, Florida and California to participate in the festival.
• Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest
  10/26/2025 - 10/28/2025
  Dayton, OH
  www.daytonartinstitute.org/upcoming-events/special-events/oktoberfest/
  A Dayton tradition established in 1971, DAI’s Oktoberfest is southwest Ohio’s longest-running Oktoberfest celebration and the museum’s largest annual fundraiser. Money raised by Oktoberfest helps support everything they do at the Dayton Art Institute.