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200+ Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in 2024
Feel the Rhythm! Over 200 Free Summer Concerts & Music Festivals will rock Dayton & the Miami Valley in 2024!
Pineapple Fest at Austin Landing
SUMMER 2024 - Featuring all things pineapple, the Miami Valley Restaurant Association to host Pineapple Fest at Austin Landing July 27!
Art in the City
Free Family-Friendly Event! Art in the City, a celebration of downtown Dayton's visual and performing arts communities.
2024 Preble County Pork Fest: Sizzling with Flavor and Star Power
Get Your Bacon On! The Preble County Pork Festival is bringing the heat with a new bacon-focused breakfast buffet and a headlining performance by Easton Corbin.
The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute featuring Shawn Gerhard - Centerville Party at the Park
Unrivaled celebration of Garth Brooks August 9—Part of the 2024 Centerville Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park presented by Cincinnati Children's and St. Leonard.
William Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream
William Shakespeare is coming to the Village of Waynesville as the guest invited by Queen Elizabeth I herself! You may also join Queen Elizabeth I at The Hammel House Inn and Restaurant with her court for a luncheon!
Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival
Join us for the Annual Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival. There will be approximately 180 handmade arts and crafts booths and food vendors and much more!
Voices of America Country Music Festival
Country Music Festival - West Chester August 10-13 with Dan + Shay, Old Dominion, Chris Young, Alabama, Riley Green, Jake Owen + more.
Springfield Rotary Gourmet Food Truck Competition
Sample various foods from dozens of food trucks, enjoy live music and have a cold brew from the Beer Garden.
Try Paddlesports at Eastwood Metropark
Kayak, Stand Up Paddleboard, or canoe over-views will be given. Depending on demand, you may be able to try different boats.
Englewood Art Festival
The Englewood Festival and Arts Commission is proud to present its Annual Englewood Festival featuring artisans and entertainers at Centennial Park.