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
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
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!
Yellow Springs Street Fair
Saturday, June 13 2026
Street Fair in Yellow Springs! Over 200 visiting vendors. 65 local eateries + shops. Backyard Beats+Brews Fest feat. Yellow Springs Brewery. Kids Zone. LIVE music, and more. This is a PET-FREE festival.
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.
Summer Concert Series: Annual Drone Show and Concert featuring Stranger
Thursday, June 18 2026
Summer Concert Series 2026 in the City of West Carrollton featuring live music, food vendors, community organizations, family-friendly activities, and annual Drone Show! 1 S. Elm St (across from Fire Station #56)
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.
Greene County Strawberry Festival
Saturday, June 20 2026
Enjoy a weekend of family fun, farm-fresh strawberries, live music, delicious strawberry shortcake, pony rides, pie eating contests, bounce houses, and so much more! 🍓 June 20 & 21, 2026
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!
Saturday, June 20 2026
Pickle fest returns in 2026: The DILL-I-CIOUS festival is at Austin Landing June 20 🥒
Dayton Seafood Fest
Sunday, June 21 2026
Tons of crab, shrimp, lobster, and more from your favorite food trucks! Dayton Seafood Fest 2026 in downtown Dayton 🐟
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
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
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
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
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.
The Great Dayton Food Truck Rally
Friday, July 10 2026
The Great Food Truck Rally in Dayton 🚚 Over 30 Trucks ⭐ Front Street Studios 🗓️ July 10th - 5pm to 9pm
Turnstiles: A Tribute to Billy Joel
Sunday, July 12 2026
From “Piano Man” and “Uptown Girl” and more 🎹 Turnstiles: A Tribute to Billy Joel at Stubbs Park. Part of the 2026 Centerville Summer Concert Series.
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!
Dayton Celtic Festival
Friday, July 24 2026
The Dayton Celtic Festival will be back at Riverscape in downtown Dayton July 24 - July 26, 2026. FREE Admission!
Art in Bloom: DAI Signature Event
Thursday, July 30 2026
Art in Bloom offers a unique blend of elegance, inspiration and summertime joy. Stroll among floral arrangements inspired by masterpieces from the DAI permanent collection. Tickets go on sale June 18.
