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
Bellbrook Lions Club SummerFest
Friday, August 14 2026
Join us for games, carnival rides, crafts, live entertainment, food, drinks and more at our Annual Bellbrook Lions Club SummerFest
Dayton Taco Fest
Friday, August 14 2026
Join us for a ton of incredible tacos, from traditional to modern, from some amazing food trucks at The Brightside , downtown Dayton
Germanfest Picnic
Friday, August 14 2026
Germanfest Picnic returns to the historic St. Anne's Hill in Dayton OH August 14-16, 2026.
Miami County Fair
Friday, August 14 2026
The Miami County Fair will be filled with fun and activities for the entire family! Join us in Troy, Ohio August 14-20, 2026.
Runway Fest
Friday, August 14 2026
Runway Fest is a free community event made for families and aircraft enthusiasts. An array of activities and entertainment: inflatables, food trucks, plus live music by The Karate Girls and Fireworks by Rozzi.
Etown Shakedown Music & Arts Festival
Saturday, August 15 2026
The Fourth Annual E-Town Shakedown Music & Arts Festival is a family-friendly celebration of live music, local art, food, and community!
Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival
Saturday, August 15 2026
Join us for the Annual Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival 🌽 Always the 3rd full weekend in August! There will be approximately 180 handmade arts and crafts booths and food vendors and much more!
Taco & Nacho Fest
Saturday, August 15 2026
Taco & Nacho Fest- Nacho Typical Food Fest - returns to Austin Landing August 15 with food, music, kids activities and fireworks!
Kettering Block Party at The Fraze
Wednesday, August 19 2026
Celebrate at Fraze Pavilion with this FREE, fun family community event! Enjoy free entertainment on the Fraze stage and meet your friends and neighbors in Lincoln Park!
Confetti Concert Finale Featuring The Karate Girls Band City of West Carrollton
Thursday, August 20 2026
The Karate Girls Band takes the stage from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., with everyone's favorite confetti fun during the concert.
The Great Darke County Fair
Friday, August 21 2026
The Great Darke County Fair in Greenville, Ohio - August 21-29, 2026.
2nd Annual Fairy Fest - @ the TRG
Saturday, August 22 2026
Step into a world of wonder and magic at our family-friendly, Second Annual Fairy Festival! We will have rows of mystical vendors outdoors to shop and peruse, and indoors will be tables of playful crafts!
Dayton African American Cultural Festival
Saturday, August 22 2026
Experience the heart and soul of African American culture right here in Dayton! This family-friendly celebration features three dynamic stages filled with music, culture, and unforgettable performances.
Dayton Porchfest 2026
Saturday, August 22 2026
Come out for free mini concerts held on porches throughout St. Anne's Hill.
Fulton Farm Sweet Corn Festival
Saturday, August 22 2026
Fun, food, games and live music all weekend at the Annual Fulton Farm Sweet Corn Festival.
HOPS IN THE HANGAR: A Craft Beer Event that really takes Flight!
Saturday, August 22 2026
Hops in the Hangar is an annual, unique beer event that gathers a blend of craft beer fans and aviation enthusiasts.
Jefferson Township Day
Saturday, August 22 2026
Jefferson Township Day is back, and we're inviting our community to help make this year's celebration bigger than ever!
Ohio Valley Orchid Fest
Saturday, August 22 2026
Join us for a weekend of Orchids, Food and Fun for the Entire Family at the annual Ohio Valley Orchid Festival.
Annual Egyptian Festival
Friday, August 28 2026
Entertainment and Fun, Egyptian Food, Egyptian Bazaar and more at the Annual Ohio Egyptian Festival!
Clifton Gorge Music & Arts Festival
Friday, August 28 2026
Family festival in the Historic Village of Clifton alongside the beautiful Clifton Gorge.
Oktoberfest
Friday, August 28 2026
Oans, zwoa, drei, g’suffa: the party of the year is here! Raise your steins to Oktoberfest at Yellow Springs Barrel Room on Friday, August 28th from 3-9PM.
The Lebanese Festival
Friday, August 28 2026
Traditional Lebanese food, cold beer and beverages, ethnic music, dance, rides and games for the kids and more!
Bourbon, Burgers & Brews
Saturday, August 29 2026
🥃🍔🍺 Bourbon, Burgers & Brews is coming to The Greene on Saturday, August 29—and do we have a treat for you!
RecordRager Vinyl and Media show
Saturday, August 29 2026
Tons of vinyl,posters,t-shirts and music memorabilia. Food trucks after 4pm, along with beer tents and live music. Must 21 and over to attend.
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, beer tent, 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.
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.
