Food & Drink events around Dayton

From pizza to prime rib, and happy hour to wine tastings, find food and beverage specials around the Dayton area. 

Food & Drink in Dayton

Vandalia Sweet Treats Fest

Vandalia Sweet Treats Fest

Saturday, May 09 2026

This Sweet Treats Fest for all the sugar lovers out there. There will be food trucks, dessert vendors selling candy and sweets, non-food vendors, live music and more!

The Wedding Singer: The Musical

The Wedding Singer: The Musical

Thursday, May 14 2026

Based on the film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, The Wedding Singer celebrates all the fun, love, and ridiculousness of the 80’s.

Giggles & Gags! A Variety Show benefiting A Special Wish Foundation

Giggles & Gags! A Variety Show benefiting A Special Wish Foundation

Friday, May 15 2026

Giggles & Gags is a family-friendly variety show at The Brightside featuring comedy, magic, live music, and a silent auction, supporting granting the Special Wishes of local children battling life-threatening illnesses.

Spring Fest in the Burg

Spring Fest in the Burg

Friday, May 15 2026

Celebrate spring in Miamisburg with 3 days of local art, live music, food trucks, carnival rides & community fun—May 15–17, 2026 at Riverfront Park!

Women's Wine & Chocolate Walk 2026

Women's Wine & Chocolate Walk 2026

Saturday, May 16 2026

Wine, chocolate, music, shopping and games - bring your friends to the best ladies day out!

Dayton Vegan Spring Market

Dayton Vegan Spring Market

Sunday, May 17 2026

Come chill at Dayton Vegan Spring Market for cool eats, fun vibes, and awesome plant-based finds!

Fleurs de Fête - Wine & Gourmet Food Festival

Fleurs de Fête - Wine & Gourmet Food Festival

Sunday, May 17 2026

Held each May, Fleurs de Fete is Carillon Historical Park's original "party in the park." Guests enjoy more than 400 wine samplings & delicious bites!

Art Escape: Penthouse Escape

Art Escape: Penthouse Escape

Wednesday, May 20 2026

Art Escapes are designed to feel welcoming, social, and a little bit magical. A sunset gathering high above the city featuring European-inspired nibbles and wines, live music from Sandy & Michael Bashaw, and skyline views.

Memorial Day Weekend at Youngs Dairy

Memorial Day Weekend at Youngs Dairy

Thursday, May 21 2026

Celebrate Memorial Day with us at Young's Dairy. You show up, we'll supply the fun! May 21st-25th, 2026

Dayton Burger Fest - Food Truck Rally

Dayton Burger Fest - Food Truck Rally

Friday, May 22 2026

🍔 Incredible burgers and fantastic food trucks at The Brightside 🍔 Entry is FREE!

Dayton Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic

Dayton Heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic

Sunday, May 24 2026

Held on Memorial Day weekend, Heritage Day at Carillon Historical Park celebrates Dayton's unparalleled history through special activities, costumed interpreters, and more!

Passport to MetroParks 2026

Passport to MetroParks 2026

Friday, May 29 2026

Join us at Riverscape for an exciting Family-Friendly evening full of Live Music, Foodtrucks, and Fun Activities like Rock Climbing! FREE Admission!

Dayton Cheese Fest!

Dayton Cheese Fest!

Saturday, May 30 2026

🧀 It’s all things CHEESE and COUNTRY - NEW festival you won't want to miss! Stacked musical lineup! Inflatables & games for the kids! American Fireworks show! Free Admission! 🧀

Art Escape: Victorian Escape

Art Escape: Victorian Escape

Wednesday, June 03 2026

A candlelit evening in a historic Oregon District home featuring a wine tasting with Wines with Wagener.

St. Helen Spring Festival

St. Helen Spring Festival

Friday, June 05 2026

Family fun all weekend with rides for the kids, food, flea market, beer garden and more!

Hotel California: A Tribute to the Eagles

Hotel California: A Tribute to the Eagles

Sunday, June 07 2026

Hotel California is the premier tribute to the Eagles and arguably the most popular in the world! Part of the 2026 Centerville Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park series.

Central Jazz Big Band at Riverscape

Central Jazz Big Band at Riverscape

Friday, June 12 2026

Music and fun at RiverScape MetroPark's FREE Summer Music Series with Central Jazz Big Band. Pull up your chair for music, food, and dancing by the Great Miami River!

Art Ball: DAI Signature Event

Art Ball: DAI Signature Event

Saturday, June 13 2026

Art Ball has been the Miami Valley’s premier social event for more than 60 years. This annual black-tie function raises critical funds for the museum’s mission of bringing art to all. Ticket sales start April 15.

Gaston Day Festival

Gaston Day Festival

Saturday, June 13 2026

A Special Day of Charity & Remembrance Benefiting Children in need in the Dayton area. Gaston Day was Proclaimed By the Mayor of Dayton OH in 2023. Come enjoy live bands, food vendors, drill teams, guest speakers & games!

The Prince Project: A Prince and the Revolution Tribute Band

The Prince Project: A Prince and the Revolution Tribute Band

Sunday, June 14 2026

The Prince Project recreates the sights and sounds of Prince’s legendary live shows. Part of the 2026 Centerville Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park series.

Celtic Fest Ohio

Celtic Fest Ohio

Saturday, June 20 2026

Eat. Drink. Rock. Shop. Celtic-themed event held in southwestern Ohio on the grounds of the Ohio Renaissance Festival.

New Carlisle Farmer's Market

New Carlisle Farmer's Market

Saturday, June 20 2026

Fresh and organic fruits, vegetables, flowers, meat, baked goods and crafts in Downtown New Carlisle.

Pickle Fest - Just dill with it!

Pickle Fest - Just dill with it!

Saturday, June 20 2026

Pickle fest returns in 2026: The DILL-I-CIOUS festival is at Austin Landing June 20 🥒

McGuffey Lane

McGuffey Lane

Sunday, June 21 2026

Enjoy country, rock and Americana with McGuffey Lane at Stubbs Park in Centerville. Part of the 2026 Centerville Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park series.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Thursday, June 25 2026

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is your Golden Ticket to a big, bold, amazing musical perfect for everyone!

Crush: The Bon Jovi Experience

Crush: The Bon Jovi Experience

Sunday, June 28 2026

Experience a high-octane tribute to Bon Jovi at Stubbs Park in Centerville. Part of the 2026 Centerville Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park series.

Kim Kelly Orchestra at Riverscape

Kim Kelly Orchestra at Riverscape

Friday, July 10 2026

Music and fun at RiverScape MetroPark's FREE Summer Music Series—Big Band Concert with Kim Kelly Orchestra

Stranger and The Fries Band

Stranger and The Fries Band

Friday, July 10 2026

Experience a high-octane tribute to Bon Jovi at Stubbs Park in Centerville. Part of the 2026 Centerville Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park series.

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