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
Lights Over Dayton: A Celebration of Flight
Friday, June 26 2026
Join us for a free, family-friendly drone as we light up the night sky above the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force 🎇🛬
The Festival at St. John XXIII
Friday, June 26 2026
Games, rides, food, and beverages at The Festival at St. John XXIII - Middletown OH
Madison Park Live - Summer Concert Series
Saturday, June 27 2026
We are THRILLED to announce the return of Madison Park Live — your favorite summer concert series is back and this year's lineup is giving everything it needs to give. Sponsored by the RTA, Renewal By Andersen & Altafiber
Rail Festival at Carillon Park
Saturday, June 27 2026
Dayton History and Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society are proud to present the Annual Rail Festival at Carillon Park 🚂
Yellow Springs Pride 2026
Saturday, June 27 2026
Join us for the Annual YSPride 2026 in Yellow Springs. This year’s theme “More Than a Party—Pride is Protest!” 💪🏽🏳️🌈 Join us as we honor the roots of Pride and take to the streets in celebration, resistance, and unity
July First Thursday Street Fair City of West Carrollton
Thursday, July 02 2026
Join us in West Carrollton for our First Thursdays Street Fair, a summer series featuring live music, food vendors, local makers, community organizations, and family-friendly activities for everyone.
City of Dayton Lights in Flight Fireworks
Friday, July 03 2026
The City of Dayton Independence Day Lights in Flight Fireworks & America 250 celebration -parade/afternoon street fair at Riverscape, followed by Lights in Flight fireworks display ⚠️Fireworks launched from Kettering Field⚠️
Vandalia Star-Spangled Celebration
Friday, July 03 2026
City of Vandalia fireworks - The 2026 Vandalia-Butler Township Star Spangled Celebration at the Sports Complex.
Xenia - Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks
Friday, July 03 2026
The City of Xenia, Ohio's annual festival and fireworks display will be held on Friday, July 5.
Centerville Americana Festival
Saturday, July 04 2026
Celebrating 54 Years in 2026 - The Centerville-Washington Township Americana Festival & Fireworks!
Go 4th! Kettering’s Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks
Saturday, July 04 2026
Celebrate Independence Day in Kettering! Join us for our 2026 Independence Day celebrations and fireworks at Delco Park!
Huber Heights - Star Spangled Heights
Saturday, July 04 2026
Independence Day Celebration Parade and one of Montgomery County's Finest Fireworks Shows!
Farmersville 250: Stars, Stripes, and Small Town Pride Festival
Sunday, July 05 2026
Spend the day celebrating with over 70 farmers market vendors, delicious food and beverage trucks, live music by Britches Down, the 'Big Boom for Bryston' fireworks show, a Kids Zone, and much more! Hope to see you there!
Country Concert 2026
Thursday, July 09 2026
Music and Camping Festival in the USA - Country Concert is a 3-Day Country Music Festival in Ft Loramie Ohio (approx. 1 drive hour from Dayton).
Downtown Dayton Car Show
Saturday, July 11 2026
The Engineers Club of Dayton is hosting its first ever car show Saturday July 11!
Hot Air Balloon Glow City of West Carrollton
Saturday, July 11 2026
One of the most anticipated nights of the summer returns with glowing hot air balloons and live music throughout the evening.
Kickin Chicken Wing Fest
Saturday, July 11 2026
Free festival and music - If you like bold food, rockin' music and a hearty party, then you'll love this festival!
Waynesville Street Faire
Saturday, July 11 2026
Waynesville Street Faire - located in the beautiful town of Waynesville Ohio – The Antique Capital of Warren County! RAIN OR SHINE ☀️⛅🌧️🌩️
Logan County Fair
Sunday, July 12 2026
Come join us for the 2026 Logan County Fair in Bellefontaine, Ohio - July 12th - 18th
174th Montgomery County Fair
Tuesday, July 14 2026
The 174th Montgomery County Fair runs Tuesday, July 14th - Sunday, July 19th at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. There are rides, games, food, animals and music galore! Air conditioned tents hold events and sales too!
Industrial Strength Bluegrass Summer Fest
Thursday, July 16 2026
The inaugural Industrial Strength Bluegrass SUMMER FEST - July 16th, 17th & 18th, 2026 Xenia, OH. Join us for our award-winning, family-friendly music festival featuring the best in bluegrass and American roots music.
53rd Annual Mary Help of Christians Festival
Friday, July 17 2026
Parish Festival in Fairborn, Ohio - including Festival Food, Live Entertainment, Beer, and much more!
The Ohio Challenge Balloon Festival
Friday, July 17 2026
Hot air balloon competition🎈 w/ live music, carnival, car show, skydiving demonstrations, balloon glow, fireworks and more! 💜
Grand Carnivale International Festival at Kings Island
Saturday, July 18 2026
There’s non-stop fun for everyone at Kings Island’s Summerbration—Enjoy high-energy live music, delicious international food, lively games at the Grand Carnivale Daily, July 18 - August 2, 2026. Fireworks Every Night!
Warren County Fair
Monday, July 20 2026
July 20-25 2026- Warren County Fair - fun, food, games, rides, demo derby, tractor pulls, live harness racing, livestock shows and more!
Brookville Community Picnic
Thursday, July 23 2026
Join us for the 74th Family Friendly Brookville Community Picnic! Rides, Games, Bounce Houses, Music, Food, Fun! Saturday we will conclude with Brookville Fireworks!
Annie Oakley Days Festival
Friday, July 24 2026
A family-friendly festival featuring live entertainment including western arts, cowboy mounted shooting, musical performances and more.
Clark County Fair
Friday, July 24 2026
The 2026 Clark County Fair July 24-31 is sure to provide you and your family endless ENTERTAINMENT and excitement!
