2026 Fall Festivals around Dayton Ohio
From Popcorn Fest to Oktoberfest and everything in between - find all upcoming festivals in the Dayton area for September & October 2026. Enjoy, and be sure to share with your family and friends!
Festivals: Fall in Dayton
Country Applefest
Saturday, September 26 2026
🍏 Celebrate Country Applefest at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Ohio 🍎
Liberty Township Fall Festival
Saturday, September 26 2026
The Liberty Township Fall Festival returns to Liberty Park.
Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival
Saturday, September 26 2026
Celebrate Ohio's Freshwater Shrimp Harvest! Enjoy mouth-watering seafood, craft beers, a live music stage, games and activities for the whole family. September 12th, 19th & 26th, 2026
Ohio Renaissance Festival
Saturday, September 26 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.
Oktoberfest at the Dayton Art Institute
Saturday, September 26 2026
A Dayton tradition established in 1971, Oktoberfest is the museum’s largest annual fundraiser and vital to everything we do at the Dayton Art Institute. The fall festival takes place the fourth full weekend of September.
Tipp City Mum Festival
Saturday, September 26 2026
The Mum Festival holds a special place in our hearts. It gives both the citizens and our wonderful businesses of Tipp City an opportunity to highlight our special town and parks.
Halloween Hop & Howl
Thursday, October 01 2026
Join CWPD and local businesses for a festive, family-friendly stroll! Designed especially for preschoolers, this playful walk invites children to stop at sponsored stations along the route to collect treats.
The Yellow Springs Film Festival
Thursday, October 01 2026
The Yellow Springs Film Festival is a celebration of creativity, connection and innovative performances exhibiting narrative and documentary feature films, shorts of all genres, stand up comedy and live music.
Halloweekend at Front Street
Friday, October 02 2026
Join us to kick start the Halloween season with Halloweekend at Front Street!
Heritage Of Flight Festival
Friday, October 02 2026
Featuring live entertainment, carnival rides and games, horse-drawn carriage rides, the Annual Parade of Planes and more on Main Street in beautiful New Carlisle, Ohio.
Tequila Fest
Friday, October 02 2026
The first-ever Tequila Fest is coming to The Greene on Friday, October 2, from 5–9 PM, and we’re bringing Britches Down along for one boot-scootin’, tequila-sippin’ good time!
2026 Dayton Pagan Festival
Saturday, October 03 2026
The Dayton Pagan Festival is a free, family-friendly event welcoming all spiritual backgrounds. Enjoy a variety of vendors, public rituals, and educational workshops focused on community and spiritual growth.
2026 Grace Fall Fest
Saturday, October 03 2026
Join us for Grace Fall Fest on Sat, Oct 3 (4-7 PM)! Enjoy food, bounce houses, barrel train rides, carnival games, pumpkin painting, prizes, and a cozy bonfire for all ages.
Fall Festival in Centerville
Saturday, October 03 2026
Centerville Fall Fest returns to Stubbs Park! Fall family festival with hayrides, inflatables, face painting, games and more.
Flavors of Fall
Saturday, October 03 2026
Taste your way through fall flavors at SunWatch Indian Village, including a beer and honey tasting.
Plein Air at the Street Fair
Saturday, October 03 2026
Join us on October 3, 2026, for a day of Plein Air at the Street Fair with food trucks, vendor booths, & music. The adult plein air requires registration for participation. The children's plein air is Free!
Spring Valley Potato Festival
Saturday, October 03 2026
Peace, Love & all things Potatoes! Join 10K potato fans and enjoy Arts, Crafts, Live Entertainment, 5K Tater Trot Run/Walk, Carnival Rides, Potato Soup, Potato Candy and more at the Potato Festival in Spring Valley!
Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience
Saturday, October 03 2026
With over 14,000 visitors every year, the Outdoor Experience is one of the largest festivals celebrating the outdoor lifestyle in the Midwest!
Fall festival and Car Show Fundraiser
Sunday, October 04 2026
We will be hosting a fall festival and car show fundraiser with toy drive event with activities for all ages
Lebanon Oktoberfest
Friday, October 09 2026
Lebanon's Oktoberfest with live music, craft beers, food, shopping, and kids' activities held in downtown Lebanon.
Enon Apple Butter Festival
Saturday, October 10 2026
Enjoy the pleasant aroma of cooking apples, spices, and wood smoke at the festival where everything still revolves around apple butter!
Monster March, Market, and Movie
Saturday, October 10 2026
Get ready for a full day of Halloween fun at Thomas A. Cloud Park! Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 AM–7 PM for the Monster March 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run, a spooky Monster Market, food trucks, and a drive-in movie!
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival 2026
Saturday, October 10 2026
The Ohio Sauerkraut Festival has grown from a small local event in 1970 to one of the premier craft festivals in the nation.
Vandalia Fall Festival
Saturday, October 10 2026
Join us for fall fun with the family at our Fall Festival in Vandalia! We will have live music, food trucks, vendors, arts & crafts, pumpkin painting and much more!
Ohio Vintage Fest Dayton
Sunday, October 11 2026
Ohio Vintage Fest w/ vendors selling vintage clothing, home goods, records, toys and more!
Bradford Pumpkin Show
Tuesday, October 13 2026
The Bradford Pumpkin Show is a fun-filled, family-friendly, community festival. Join us for daily parades, delicious fair-style food and the thrill of amusement rides. Make sure you come join us October 7-11! 🎃
Fairborn Halloween Festival
Friday, October 16 2026
One of the largest Halloween Festivals in Downtown Fairborn. Numerous food and craft vendors, Spooktacular Parade and Costume Contest, beer garden, live music, trick or treat at the vendor booths on Sunday, and much more.
2026 Black Walnut Festival
Saturday, October 17 2026
The Black Walnut Festival is one of the best festivals in the entire SW Ohio area with more than 120 local vendors. Event is free and very walkable. Enjoy entertainment, beer garden, food, craft vendors, kids zone, and more!
Chocolate Festival
Saturday, October 17 2026
Free, family-friendly chocolate festival at the Greene County Expo Center, Green County Fairgrounds. Visit professional chocolatiers, enjoy entertainment, food trucks, local craft and food vendors, a free Kids Zone and more!
Church Bazaar
Saturday, October 17 2026
The Fair Trade and Bazaar is happening on Oct 17th, 2026 from 9am-3pm. There will be vendors, lunch available, baskets raffled, quilts, homemade foods, crafts and more for sale! Vendors may contact the church office.
Truck or Treat
Saturday, October 17 2026
A fall family favorite! Explore a lineup of awesome trucks and community vehicles while collecting treats and giveaways along the way.
Monster Mash City of West Carrollton
Thursday, October 22 2026
Get ready for a frightfully fun evening at West Carrollton's annual Monster Mash on Thursday, October 22nd, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Fall Fest & Wild Races
Saturday, October 24 2026
Wild races, fall fun and family-friendly activities! Enjoy camel, ostrich and wiener dog races, a Mini Highland Cow Petting Zoo, Track or Treat, food trucks, live entertainment and more. Saturday, October 24 | 4PM–8PM.
October Crafty Arcade with The Savage Stitcher
Wednesday, October 28 2026
Join us in the North Arcade for a Halloween-themed evening of creativity in collaboration with The Savage Stitcher.
Girl Scouts Makers Fair
Sunday, November 08 2026
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at the Girl Scout Makers Fair! Local Girl Scouts will showcase and sell handmade crafts, sweet treats, gifts, and other one-of-a-kind creations they've made themselves.
The Great Turkey Trek
Saturday, November 21 2026
We need your help for this Thanksgiving adventure. Follow the clues along the routes and help us find the turkeys during an interactive walk or hike!
Christkindl Market at Front Street
Saturday, November 28 2026
Shop small and local this holiday season! On Small Business Saturday, bring your friends and family to Front Street’s 7th Annual Christkindl Market! Dress up for FREE selfies with Santa!
