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.

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 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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!!!

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.

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!

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, 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.

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.

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
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!

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!!

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, 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.