DAYTON REGION FESTIVALS
2024-2025 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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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. - 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!
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. - 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.
MAY 2025
- A World A'Fair!
May 2025
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. - 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! - 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? - 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. - 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. - 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!
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