Festivals in Dayton
Find Upcoming Festivals in Dayton and the surrounding area. This page is updated frequently throughout the year, so keep checking back!
Festivals in Dayton
Alter Fest!
Friday, September 04 2026
Alterfest is back! Join us Labor Day Weekend! Entertainment, food, rides, games!
Front Street's 61st Anniversary Bash
Friday, September 04 2026
Live entertainment, food truck rally, and much more - you won't want to miss this fun throwback evening at The Front Street Art & Culture Hub in Dayton OH!
Antique Fire Apparatus Show
Saturday, September 05 2026
The Miami Valley Antique Fire Apparatus Association (MVAFAA) has partnered with Dayton History to present a family-friendly, educational day of fun at Carillon Historical Park.
GemFest 2026
Saturday, September 05 2026
GemFest 2026! Saturday, September 5th at The Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. 4th Street Dayton. Live Music with Abigail Moone, Dipspit, Evil Eye Gypsy, Intergalactic Space Force, Never Try, and Novena. Raffle for great prizes.
Ohio Renaissance Festival
Saturday, September 05 2026
Step back in time to 16th century England with costumed characters, medieval jousting, giant turkey legs, artisan shops, and a different theme every week.
Pour Decisions with Classic Jam - Wine Tasting
Saturday, September 05 2026
Join us for a Pour Decisions 🍷 an evening of wine tasting where we pretend to be classy while sipping wine in the great outdoors.
The Fair at New Boston
Saturday, September 05 2026
Step 200 years back in time at the Annual Fair at New Boston! Everything about this quality event creates the illusion of time travel to 1790 - 1810.
Yellow Springs Battle of the DJ's
Sunday, September 06 2026
A rematch of last Summer's block party of the year. Two legendary DJ's - DJ Radio Basim vs DJ Creepingbear go head-to-head, spinning all genres of dancefloor hits in the heart of Downtown Yellow Springs. Free Family Fun 4 all
2nd Annual Walnut Hills Farm Bluegrass Festival
Friday, September 11 2026
Join us September 11–12, 2026 for two days of bluegrass music on the farm. Single-day tickets $25 • Weekend passes $40 • Camping starts at $65 (includes weekend pass).
Clinton County Corn Festival
Friday, September 11 2026
Celebrate our agricultural heritage at Clinton County Fairgrounds as we honor one of the area's biggest industries with a three-day extravaganza.
Dayton Greek Festival
Friday, September 11 2026
GreekFest is back! Full festival the weekend after Labor Day - live music/dancing, amazing vendors, beautifully crafted Greek pastries and much more!
Italian Fall Festa
Friday, September 11 2026
Celebrating the area's best in authentic homemade Italian dishes, family fun and Italian heritage! Always the weekend after Labor Day!
Lantern Fest in Washington Twp
Friday, September 11 2026
Join us for an enchanting evening of magic, laughter, and community at Lantern Fest in Countryside Park!
Springboro Oktoberfest 2026
Friday, September 11 2026
Celebration of authentic German food, beer, wine, and entertainment for the whole family at Oktoberfest in Springboro.
Vandalia Sister Cities Oktoberfest
Friday, September 11 2026
German Bands, Brats, German Potato Salad, Pretzels, Beer, Arts and Crafts, and more!
Beavercreek Popcorn Festival
Saturday, September 12 2026
Over 300 booths with festival foods, tantalizing treats, special services, creative crafts, and sensational specialties made with Popcorn.
Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum Festival
Saturday, September 12 2026
A celebration of Bradford's railroad history with children's train rides, games, boxcar building and more!
Dayton Potato Festival
Saturday, September 12 2026
Awaken the taste buds with various tasty potato entrees and much more! Celebrate a collective of love potatoes of many sorts prepared in many delightful ways!
Huber Heights Multicultural Festival
Saturday, September 12 2026
Join us for a vibrant celebration of cultures from around the world at the Multicultural Festival at the Eichelberger Amphitheater in Huber Heights Ohio
Ohio Apraxia Festival
Saturday, September 12 2026
Join us for a fun filled event! There will be crafts, face painting, games, raffle baskets, and much more!
Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival
Saturday, September 12 2026
Celebrate Ohio's Freshwater Shrimp Harvest! Enjoy mouth-watering seafood, craft beers, a live music stage, games and activities for the whole family. September 12th, 19th & 26th, 2026
Waynesville Street Faire
Saturday, September 12 2026
Waynesville Street Faire - located in the beautiful town of Waynesville Ohio – The Antique Capital of Warren County! RAIN OR SHINE ☀️⛅🌧️🌩️
Balloon Fest - A Hot Air Affair
Friday, September 18 2026
Bring your folding chairs and enjoy an awesome display of light and color. Fun for the entire family with food trucks, contests and vendors!Balloon activities are weather dependent
Hairborn
Friday, September 18 2026
Join the City of Fairborn and WTUE for Hairborn with 80's rock, drinks, brews, food trucks and more! This FREE outdoor event will have you headbanging all night long!
23rd Annual URS Rubber Duck Regatta Presented by AES Ohio
Saturday, September 19 2026
Adopt a duck and change a life! 20,000 ducks race Sept. 19 for a shot at a $2,500 grand prize and 6 more. Proceeds support local kids & adults with disabilities.
Airport Fest! Warren County Airport
Saturday, September 19 2026
Join us for an unforgettable day of fun and excitement at our upcoming Airport Fest! Warren County Airport in Lebanon, OH ~ Experience thrills and delights for the whole family!
Annual Wool Gathering Show
Saturday, September 19 2026
Come see the largest natural fiber festival in the area. Shop and browse over 100 vendors from several states. Free admission!
Autumn Fest & Fundraiser 2026
Saturday, September 19 2026
Join us for a day of fun at Learning Tree Farms' only fundraiser of the year: Autumn Fest!
