SEPTEMBER 2025

• Ohio Renaissance Festival
  August 30–October 26, 2025
  Waynesville, OH
  renfestival.com

  Step back in time to a 30-acre re-created 16th Century English village for a day of fun! Meet over 150 costumed characters, cheer on knights in a thrilling joust, and enjoy lively entertainment from pirates, nobles, jugglers, and more.

• Kettering Holiday at Home
  August 30–September 1, 2025
  Kettering, OH
  holidayathome.org
  Celebrate Labor Day weekend with a fun-filled festival featuring over 100 arts and crafts vendors, delicious food from booths and trucks, live music, and a two-day car show. Kids can enjoy a free play area, and the festivities cap off with one of the area’s largest parades on Monday morning. Don’t miss this weekend of family-friendly fun!
• Lantern Fest
  September 5, 2025
  Washington Township, OH
  washingtontownshipoh.myrec.com
  Enjoy an enchanting evening of magic and community at Lantern Fest in Countryside Park! Watch the pond light up with radiant lanterns in a beautiful celebration where friends and neighbors create unforgettable memories together.
• Dayton Music Fest
  September 5–6, 2025
  Dayton, OH
  daytonmusicfest.com
  Celebrate Dayton’s vibrant music scene with over 30 local bands, DJs, and singer-songwriters across multiple downtown venues. Support independent artists while enjoying diverse genres, stage-hopping fun, and a community experience benefiting local radio. Weekend passes or single-night tickets available.
• Oktoberfest Springboro
  September 5–6, 2025
  Springboro, OH
  oktoberfestspringboro.org
  Celebrate German heritage with bratwurst, schnitzel, beer, wine, polka music, dancing, and a kids' zone at this family-friendly festival. Admission is $5; free for kids under 12 and active military with ID. Proceeds benefit local charities.
• Vandalia Oktoberfest
  September 5–6, 2025
  Vandalia, OH
  www.vandaliasistercities.org/oktoberfest
  Celebrate German heritage with bratwurst, schnitzel, pretzels, and live music at the Vandalia Sports Complex. Enjoy arts & crafts, a stein-holding contest, and music bingo. Admission is $7; free for kids under 10. Carry-out platters available. No pets allowed. Service animals welcome.
• Clinton County Corn Festival
  September 5–7, 2025
  Wilmington, OH
  cornfestivalonline.com
  Enjoy the Clinton County Corn Festival the weekend after Labor Day! Savor homemade food from local vendors, try fun games like the Corn Olympics, watch tractor pulls, visit the petting zoo, and enjoy live entertainment. Admission is $5, with free entry for kids 12 and under and free parking.
• Dayton Greek Festival
  September 5–7, 2025
  Dayton, OH
  www.daytongreekfestival.com

  Celebrate Greek culture with authentic food, live music, traditional dancing, and cooking demos at the Dayton Greek Festival. Enjoy fun for the whole family with free admission for kids under 12 and veterans.

• The Italian Fall Festa
  September 5–7, 2025
  Dayton, OH
  johnpirelliosdia.org/fall-festa
  Celebrate Italian heritage with authentic cuisine, live music, and bocce on the shaded grounds of Bella Villa Hall. Enjoy a carry-out lunch on Friday, a Meatball Madness 5K on Sunday, and free admission and parking. Shuttle service available from Reynolds & Reynolds.
• Zion Lutheran's Community Festival
  September 6, 2025
  Dayton
  zionelc.org/community-festival
  Enjoy a free family-friendly day with food, games, crafts, face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, hayrides, and live entertainment. Activities include a scavenger hunt, bingo, LEGO build, and more.
• Beavercreek Popcorn Festival
  September 6–7, 2025
  Beavercreek, OH
  www.beavercreekpopcornfestival.org
  Celebrate popcorn with over 200 booths featuring food, crafts, and treats. Enjoy a 5K run, car show, live entertainment, kids' area, and beer garden. Free admission and parking. Shuttle service available.
• Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival
  September 6, 13, & 20, 2025
  Urbana, OH
  fwfarms.com/festival
  Celebrate Ohio’s freshwater shrimp harvest with seafood, live music, games, and family fun. Explore live displays of native critters, enjoy a bounce house play zone, and pet Ohio’s largest native fish in the sturgeon pool. Freshly harvested shrimp and gourmet smoked trout products available for purchase. Free admission and parking.
• Bradford Railroad Heritage Day
  September 13, 2025
  Bradford, OH
  bradfordrrmuseum.org
  Celebrate 130 years of railroading with a full day of train rides, boxcar building, games, historic exhibits, and prizes. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children.
• Multicultural Festival
  September 13, 2025
  Huber Heights
  facebook.com/events
  Join the City of Huber Heights and the Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the Huber Heights community of multiculture with vendors, information, food trucks, and performers.
• Smoke, Sizzle & Sounds
  September 13, 2025
  Trotwood, OH
  facebook.com/events
  Enjoy a full day of live music, delicious BBQ, food trucks, vendors, and family fun! Don’t miss the BBQ competition with cash prizes, plus kid-friendly activities like a foam party and game truck. Think you’ve got the best ribs or chicken? Sign up and show off your skills!
• Troy Porchfest
  September 13, 2025
  Troy, OH
  troyhayner.org
  Enjoy a day of neighborhood music with 40+ local bands playing on porches, patios, and yards throughout Troy’s Southwest Historic District. Visit the Artisan Tent Village and Food Court for local eats and crafts.Community generosity is the theme—bring a tip for your favorite performers!
• Waynesville Fall Fest
  September 13, 2025
  Waynesville, OH
  waynesvillefallfest.com
  Fun for the whole family with mini golf, gem mining, a mega playset, corn maze, carnival games, Water Wars, petting farm, disc golf, S.L. Expeditions adventure rides, and more. Comfort snacks, fall treats, local crafts, and special weekend events add seasonal charm. General admission: $15 adults, $13 children, under 2 free.
• Waynesville Street Faire
  September 13, 2025
  Waynesville, OH
  facebook.com/events
  Enjoy a summer afternoon strolling historic downtown Waynesville, with 40+ artisan booths, live music, food trucks, and open shops offering antiques, crafts, and more. A perfect family outing filled with charm, entertainment, and small-town vibes. Admission is free.
• Dayton Concours d'Elegance at Carillon Park
  September 14, 2025
  Dayton, OH
  www.daytonconcours.com
  Admire over 150 exquisite classic and antique cars and motorcycles at Carillon Historical Park. Enjoy food, live music, model car exhibits, and historically themed demonstrations. Admission: $25 for adults ($20 in advance), $10 for kids 3‑17; free for Dayton History members and children under 3.
• Airport Fest at Warren County Airport
  September 20, 2025
  Lebanon, OH
  facebook.com/events
  Enjoy a free, family-friendly celebration full of aviation thrills! Explore vintage aircraft and static displays, enjoy helicopter rides, take cockpit photo‑ops, and let the kids bounce in inflatables. Local food trucks, live entertainment, and community vendors round out the fun. Admission and parking are free.
• Autumn Fest at Learning Tree Farm
  September 20, 2025
  Dayton, OH
  learningtreefarm.org/upcomingevents
  Celebrate fall with pony rides, hayrides, kids’ crafts, live music, nature games, animal interactions, local vendors, and food trucks. Admission is $10 per person andfree for ages 2 and under.
• Beer Fest at The Greene
  September 20, 2025
  Beavercreek, OH
  dineoutdayton.com/event/beer-fest
  Beer Fest at The Greene features local brews from Dayton-area breweries like Crooked Handle, Little Fish, and Loose Ends. Guests can enjoy gourmet hot dogs from Dawghouse, Lilia’s Outside Café, and 1776 Grill, along with live music by Liars for Hire. Admission is free, with tasting tickets available for $18–$25.
• Harveysburg Historic Fall Festival
  September 20, 2025
  Harveysburg, OH
  ohio.org/festivals-and-events
  Celebrate the legacy of Ohio’s first Black schoolhouse with live music, craft booths, wool demonstrations, and water quality education. Enjoy free entertainment and parking during this “walk-by” tour of Harveysburg’s historical sites. Hosted by the Harveysburg Community Historical Society.
• Hispanic Heritage Festival - Dayton
  September 20, 2025
  Dayton, OH
  pacodayton.com/hispanic-heritage-festival
  Celebrate Hispanic culture with live music, dance performances, delicious food, and unique crafts at RiverScape MetroPark. Enjoy a vibrant parade, cultural demonstrations, and activities for all ages. Hosted by PACO, this free event brings the community together to honor Hispanic traditions.
• Preble County Pork Festival
  September 20–21, 2025
  Eaton, OH
  www.porkfestival.org
  Celebrate the region’s pork heritage with a weekend of mouthwatering pork dishes, live entertainment, a classic car show, and a lively parade. Enjoy arts and crafts vendors, a beer and wine garden, and family-friendly activities. Free admission and parking. Held annually on the third full weekend in September at the Preble County Fairgrounds. Donations accepted.
• Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest
  September 26–28, 2025
  Dayton, OH
  daytonartinstitute.org/oktoberfest
  Celebrate Dayton’s longest-running Oktoberfest with authentic German food, 50+ craft beers, live music on two stages, and a variety of artisans. Enjoy family-friendly activities, a TV tent for sports, and the U.S. Steinholding Association state championship qualifying event. Free admission for kids 6 and under.
• Country Applefest
  September 27–28, 2025
  Lebanon, OH
  countryapplefest.com
  Celebrate fall with over 300 arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, and a variety of food options including apple-themed treats like pies, fritters, and caramel apples. Enjoy family-friendly activities and explore the festival at the Warren County Fairgrounds. Admission is $2 for adults; children 12 and under are free. Free parking is available.
• Germantown Pretzel Festival
  September 27–28, 2025
  Germantown, OH
  germantownpretzelfestival.com
  Celebrate over four decades of tradition with soft pretzels, live music, craft vendors, carnival rides, and family-friendly activities. Enjoy performances on two stages, including headliner Yours For the Taking. Free admission and parking at Veterans Memorial Park.
• Harvest Extravaganza
  September 27–28, 2025
  Greenville, OH
  harvestextravaganza.com
  Browse over 75 vendors offering handmade crafts, vintage goods, home décor, and fall treats at this countryside farm market. Enjoy live bluegrass music and a variety of food from wood-fired pizza to BBQ and kettle corn. Free admission and donation-based parking.

OCTOBER 2025

• Dayton Pagan Festival
  October 4, 2025
  Kettering, OH
  daytonpagancoalition.org/dpf
  Celebrate unity in diversity at this family-friendly gathering featuring ritual ceremonies, informative presentations, workshops, speakers, craft vendors, and live performances. Admission is free, though guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations for the community food drive. Organized annually by the Dayton Pagan Coalition.
• Heritage of Flight Festival
  October 4–5, 2025
  New Carlisle, OH
  heritageofflight.com
  Celebrate aviation history in New Carlisle’s charming Main Street setting with a thrilling Parade of Planes, vintage aircraft displays, carnival rides, a classic car cruise-in, local vendors, and live entertainment. Admission is free.
• Spring Valley Potato Festival
  October 4–5, 2025
  Spring Valley, OH
  springvalleyohioacts.com/events
  Celebrate fall with arts & crafts vendors, live music, carnival rides, children’s games, a pet parade, and the Tater Trot 5K run/walk. Sample potato soup and potato candy throughout. Free admission and parking.
• Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience
  October 4–5, 2025
  Dayton, OH
  outdoorx.metroparks.org
  Try over 20 outdoor adventures like ziplining, paddling, climbing, disc golf, biking, and fishing. Explore the exhibitor village, attend demo workshops, enjoy live music, food trucks, and camp onsite. Family- and dog-friendly, free admission and parking.
• Bradford Pumpkin Show
  October 7–11, 2025
  Bradford, OH
  bradfordpumpkinshow.org
  Bradford’s 5-day Pumpkin Festival features parades, carnival rides, games, craft vendors, and pumpkin treats like pies and ice cream. With free admission and parking, it remains one of Ohio’s longest-running festivals and a cherished fall tradition for the community.
• Lebanon Oktoberfest
  October 10–11, 2025
  Lebanon, OH
  warrenswcd.com/lebanon-oktoberfest
  Oans, zwoa, g’suffa! The 12th 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.
• Vandalia Fall Festival
  October 11, 2025
  Vandalia, OH
  vandaliaohio.org
  Bring the whole family to the Vandalia Fall Festival for a fun, festive day! Enjoy live music, food trucks, a pumpkin patch, corn pit, vendors, inflatables, games, arts & crafts, and more. All ages are welcome, and admission is free.
• Xenia Fall Festival
  October 11, 2025
  Xenia, OH
  cityofxenia.org
  Debuting in 2021, this year’s event returns on October 11, 2025, alongside Xenia’s Oktoberfest. The updated layout features a craft show, antique tractor cruise-in, farmer’s market, straw maze, food trucks, and free pumpkin decorating for kids.
• Yellow Springs Street Fair
  October 11, 2025
  Yellow Springs, OH
  streetfair.yellowspringsohio.org
  The Yellow Springs Street Fair transforms downtown into a lively fall celebration with over 250 vendors, live music on multiple stages, a Kids Zone, food trucks, and a Beer & Music Fest. This rain-or-shine event offers something for everyone in a welcoming, creative atmosphere, making it a favorite autumn outing for families and visitors.
• Enon Apple Butter Festival
  October 11–12, 2025
  Enon, OH
  enonhistoricalsociety.com/apple-butter-festival
  The Enon Apple Butter Festival features a weekend of homemade food, crafts, and live music. Watch apple butter made in copper kettles over open fires, enjoy local treats like pork chops and apple dumplings, and browse handmade crafts. Free admission and parking make it a favorite fall outing for families and visitors.
• Fall Farm Fest at Lost Creek Reserve
  October 11–12, 2025
  Troy
  miamicountyparks.com/fall-farm-fest
  Celebrate fall at Lost Creek Reserve with the Miami County Park District's Fall Farm Fest. Enjoy a corn maze, wagon rides, farm animal exhibits, live music, and kids’ games. Explore vendor booths with fall treats and crafts. Admission is free, with a small fee for some activities.
• Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
  October 11–12, 2025
  Waynesville, OH
  sauerkrautfestival.waynesvilleohio.com
  The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival in Waynesville features over 460 craft vendors from across the country, nearly 60 food options including sauerkraut pizza and cabbage rolls, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Held on Historic Main Street, the event offers free admission and parking, making it a favorite fall outing for locals and visitors alike.
• Hocus Pocus Family Fun Festival
  October 12, 2025
  Middletown
  downtownmiddletown.org/hocus-pocus
  The Hocus Pocus Family Fun Festival in downtown Middletown features themed activities, food and craft vendors, live entertainment, kids’ games, a Howl-o-Ween dog costume contest, a Creepy Car Show, and a free screening of Hocus Pocus. Admission is free for all ages.
• Fairborn Chamber Halloween Festival
  October 17–19, 2025
  Fairborn, OH
  cca.fairbornchamber.com
  This 3-day Halloween Festival features 80+ food and craft vendors, carnival rides, a beer garden, and live music. Children can trick-or-treat with vendors on Sunday, October 19 at 2pm. The event is free and open to the public.
• Historic Fall Trade Fair at Fort Piqua
  October 18–19, 2025
  Piqua, OH
  facebook.com/events
  Visit the Historic Fall Trade Fair at Johnston Farm for hands-on history and family fun. Learn colonial crafts, watch the Ox team work, meet militia, explore 18th-century art, and make jump ropes, ornaments, and more. Discover unique gifts and enjoy activities for all ages at this one-of-a-kind fall event.
• The Stoddard Avenue Pumpkin Glow
  October 27–28, 2025
  Dayton, OH
  graftonhill.org
  Experience the Stoddard Avenue Pumpkin Glow in Dayton's Grafton Hill neighborhood. Over 1,000 intricately carved jack-o'-lanterns light up the hillside, accompanied by food trucks and festive activities. This free, family-friendly event offers a magical fall outing for all ages in a historic and charming neighborhood.

NOVEMBER 2025

• Hometown Holiday
  November 6–9, 2025
  Troy, OH
  troymainstreet.org
  Hometown Holiday in historic downtown Troy invites visitors to stroll the streets, shop small, and kick off their holiday season. Enjoy unique finds, festive deals, and treasures in local shops while supporting the businesses that make downtown special.
• A Holiday Affair
  November 8, 2025
  Tipp City, OH
  tippcityartscouncil.com/a-holiday-affair
  Explore a curated selection of handcrafted holiday and gift items at A Holiday Affair, hosted by the Tipp City Arts Council. With over 50 local vendors, this juried arts and crafts show offers unique gifts just in time for the season. Free admission, food trucks, music, and door prizes add to the festive atmosphere.
• Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival
  November 13–15, 2025
  Wilmington, OH
  somusicfest.com
  Experience the Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival in Wilmington, Ohio, with bluegrass, country, gospel, and roots music. Enjoy national and emerging artists in a family-friendly, smoke and alcohol-free setting. Hosted by Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers.
• Downtown Piqua Holiday Horse Parade
  November 15, 2025
  Piqua, OH
  piquahorseparade.com
  Experience the magic of the Piqua Holiday Horse Parade, a cherished annual event kicking off the holiday season in downtown Piqua. Enjoy beautifully decorated horse-drawn carriages, festive riders, and family-friendly entertainment.
• Christmas in Historic Springboro
  November 21–23, 2025
  Springboro, OH
  springborofestivals.org
  Experience the magic of Christmas in Historic Springboro, Ohio, from November 21 to 23, 2025. Enjoy over 70 craft and food vendors, a 5K run/walk, parade, children’s activities, live entertainment, and visits with Santa in a festive, family-friendly atmosphere.
• A Carillon Christmas
  November 25–December 30, 2025
  Dayton, OH
  daytonhistory.org/events
  A Carillon Christmas at Carillon Historical Park transforms the 65-acre campus into a winter wonderland of lights and holiday cheer. Visitors can enjoy Santa, train rides, concerts, puppet shows, festive treats, shopping, and family-friendly activities.
• Dayton Holiday Festival
  November 28, 2025
  Dayton, OH
  www.downtowndayton.org
  The Dayton Holiday Festival in downtown Dayton brings family-friendly holiday fun for all. Visitors can enjoy the Grande Illumination tree lighting and parade, live entertainment, holiday activities, gingerbread contests, Candy Cane Clubhouse, and the Junior League’s Holiday Adventure.
• Troy Grande Illumination
  November 28, 2025
  Troy, OH
  troymainstreet.org
  The Troy Grand Illumination transforms downtown into a winter wonderland. Visitors enjoy a towering tree, twinkling lights, festive storefronts, horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa visits, holiday treats, and crafts. The tree lighting creates a magical, family-friendly evening for all.

DECEMBER 2025

• Lebanon Horse Drawn Carriage Parade & Festival
  December 6, 2025
  Lebanon, OH
  lebanonchamber.org/carriage-parade
  The Annual Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade & Festival in Lebanon features two parades. Visitors can enjoy a daylight parade at 1:00pm and the traditional candlelight parade at 7:00pm, celebrating the season with festive carriages and family-friendly holiday fun.
• A Rosewood Holiday
  December 6, 2025
  Kettering, OH
  playkettering.org
  The Rosewood Arts Festival celebrates the creativity of the Rosewood community. Visitors can enjoy artist vendors, live performances, hands-on children’s activities, artist demonstrations, and the annual Soup Bowl Fundraiser, supporting the Kettering Parks Foundation.
• Holly Days at the Arcade
  December 10–12, 2025
  Dayton, OH
  arcadedayton.com
  The Arcade’s Holiday Market is a three-day event featuring holiday shopping from small business vendors, food trucks, sweet treats, live entertainment, family activities, performances, cash bars, and festive surprises. It runs December 10–12 from 3:00 to 8:00pm each evening.
• Christkindlmarkt
  December 13–14, 2025
  Dayton, OH
  daytongermanclub.org
  The Old-World Christmas Market at Liederkranz brings the Nürnberg tradition to St. Anne’s Hill. Visitors can enjoy handcrafted ornaments, German collectibles, antiques, jewelry, traditional food and Gluhwein, festive raffle items, and a lively holiday atmosphere with free admission.

FEBRUARY 2026

• TechFest 2026
  February 14–15, 2026
  Dayton, OH
  techfestdayton.org
  TechFest at Sinclair Community College is a free two-day family STEM event hosted by the TechFest Dayton Foundation in February 2026. Visitors can explore over 90 exhibitors showcasing robotics, computers, engineering, unmanned aerial systems, and hands-on STEM experiences for all ages.
• Weekend of Jazz
  February 27–28, 2026
  Beavercreek, OH
  weekendofjazz.org
  The Beavercreek Weekend of Jazz, presented by the Beavercreek Music Parents Association, celebrates America’s musical art form with performances by legendary and rising jazz artists. Visitors can enjoy concerts, workshops, and inspiring interactions that spark a love of jazz in the community.

MARCH 2026

APRIL 2026

• An Art Affair

  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
  April 24–26, 2026
  Bellbrook, OH

  www.sugarmaplefestival.com
  Celebrate the Annual Sugar Maple Festival in downtown Bellbrook with delicious food, local brews, a beer and wine garden, craft vendors, and family fun. Enjoy the parade, live entertainment, a 5K run, children’s activities, a dog show, maple syrup demos, and more.

MAY 2026

• Art on the Playground

  May 2, 2026
  Kettering, OH
  Art on the Playground is an exciting, free art festival for children of all ages. With live performances, interactive DIY art projects, and playful spaces to explore, there's something for everyone to enjoy, create, and imagine!

• Hamvention®

  May 15–17, 2026
  Xenia, OH
  hamvention.org
  Hamvention, sponsored by the Dayton Amateur Radio Association since 1952, is the world’s largest amateur radio gathering. Visitors can enjoy exhibits, forums, a huge flea market, license exams, live demos, and a long-standing tradition of innovation and community.

• Spring Fest in the Burg

  May 15–17, 2026
  Miamisburg, OH
  burgspringfest.com
  Springfest in Miamisburg, established in 2019, is a free community celebration featuring local artists, musicians, and vendors. The festival includes a Maker’s Mart with handmade goods, live entertainment, and supports local scholarships and community projects.

• Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic
  May 24, 2026
  Dayton, OH
  daytonhistory.org/events
  Heritage Day at Carillon Historical Park, held on Memorial Day weekend, celebrates Dayton’s history with costumed interpreters, family activities, and special programs. The day concludes with an outdoor Dayton Philharmonic performance of classics and patriotic favorites.
• Passport to MetroParks 2025

  May 29, 2026
  Dayton, OH
  metroparks.org
  Bring your family to RiverScape MetroPark for a free preview of all there is to do in your MetroParks this summer on Friday, May 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. 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.

JUNE 2026

• Summer Arts Festival
  June–July 2026
  Springfield, OH
  springfieldartscouncil.org
  The Springfield Summer Arts Festival, running since 1967, is a multi-week, admission-free celebration of music, theater, and dance. Featuring local, national, and international performers, it offers accessible evening performances that bring the community together through the arts.
  
• St. Helen Spring Festival
  June 5–7, 2026
  Dayton, OH
  sthelenfestival.org
  The St. Helen Spring Festival in Dayton is a family-friendly weekend event featuring carnival rides, fair food, bingo, raffles, kids’ games, a book fair, flea market, and a beer garden. Free parking and shuttles make it easy to enjoy the festivities.
• Troy Strawberry Festival
  June 6–7, 2026
  Troy, OH
  troystrawberryfest.com
  The Troy Strawberry Festival is a family-friendly celebration of community and strawberries. Visitors can enjoy live entertainment, a car cruise, 5K run, and a variety of strawberry treats, plus food and fun activities, all set in a lively small-town atmosphere.
• Versailles Poultry Days
  June 12–14, 2026
  Versailles, OH
  www.versaillespoultrydays.com
  Poultry Days, held for nearly 75 years in Versailles, is a beloved regional festival attracting over 50,000 visitors. The event features rides, games, live entertainment, and a variety of chicken and egg-themed foods, offering fun for families and friends alike.
• Canal Music Fest
  June 13, 2026
  Tipp City, OH
  canalmusicfest.com
  The 2026 Canal Music Fest in Tipp City is a free, family-friendly concert in City Park. Guests can enjoy live music, food and beverage trucks, blankets or chairs, and leashed pets. Hosted by the Tipp City Area Arts Council, it features tribute and popular warm-up bands.
• CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger
  June 13–14, 2026
  Dayton, OH
  daytonairshow.com
  The CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show, presented by Kroger, returns with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. Fans can enjoy thrilling aerial performances, food, and family-friendly fun. Seating is limited and often sells out, so early arrival is recommended.
• For Dayton By Dayton
  June 14, 2026
  Dayton, OH
  4dbdayton.com
  For Dayton, By Dayton (4DBD) is a one-day music festival celebrating local talent and community spirit. Held at The Levitt Pavilion, it features artists across genres, food trucks, family-friendly activities, and brings neighbors together to enjoy Dayton’s creativity and culture.
• Troy Juneteenth Celebration
  June 19–20, 2026
  Troy, OH
  facebook.com/juneteenthtroy
  The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center hosts a Friday evening concert, followed by Saturday festivities at Race & McKaig Park. Activities include a community walk escorted by Troy PD, live music, games, and free food for families and visitors to enjoy.
• Springboro Juneteenth Jubilee
  June 20, 2026
  Springboro, OH
  springborojuneteenth.com
  Springboro’s annual Juneteenth celebration honors history and the town’s role in the Underground Railroad. The day features live music, food trucks, craft vendors, a blood drive, the Jubilee Dinner, a community symposium, and a 3-on-3 basketball tournament.

JULY 2026

• The Centerville–Washington Township Americana Festival
  July 4, 2026
  Dayton, OH
  americanafestival.org
  The Centerville–Washington Township Americana Festival, Ohio’s largest single-day Fourth of July celebration, draws 85,000 visitors with a 5K run, parade, street fair, classic car show, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities, celebrating hometown pride since 1972.
• Montgomery County Fair
  July 12–18, 2026
  Dayton, OH
  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

  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

  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.

AUGUST 2026

• Greene County Fair
  August 2–8, 2026
  Xenia, OH
  greenecountyfairgrounds.com
  The county fair celebrates agriculture and rural life with livestock shows, 4-H and FFA projects, contests, demonstrations, and educational displays. Guests can also enjoy live entertainment, food, and family-friendly attractions for a full community experience.
• Lebanon Blues Festival

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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

  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 2026

• Tipp City Mum Festival

  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 2026

• Ohio Sauerkraut Festival - Waynesville

  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

  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.