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Featured Events in Dayton
Dayton Horse Show
Thursday, August 06 2026
The Dayton Horse Show is gearing up for another top notch show! August 5th -August 8th, 2026
Preble County Fair
Thursday, August 06 2026
The Famous Preble County Fair is August 1, 2026 - August 8, 2026
Voices of America Country Music Festival
Thursday, August 06 2026
Country Music Festival - West Chester - August 6 - 9, 2026.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Thursday, August 06 2026
Get your axe to Beavercreek and experience Dayton's first axe throwing bar. Perfect for date night, team building, corporate parties, or fun outings with friends and family.
Cash Mob Beaver's Mini Mart this Friday
Friday, August 07 2026
Let’s show some major love to one of our favorite neighborhood spots! The Beavercreek Ohio Buzz is organizing an All-Day Cash Mob for Beavers Mini Mart (Beaver’s Carryout on Hanes Rd).
First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street
Friday, August 07 2026
Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios
Rock ‘n Green Tomato Festival
Friday, August 07 2026
BACK FOR 2024! Come join us for Great Food, Vendors, Contests, Cornhole Tournament and some great FREE Live Rock ‘n' Roll Music.
Rockin’ at Riverscape: Party with The Menus
Friday, August 07 2026
Join us under the pavilion as the RiverScape Summer Music Series features a Rockin’ Party with The Menus!
St. Brigid Parish Festival
Friday, August 07 2026
We invite our friends and neighbors to come and enjoy good food and family fun at our annual three-day community festival.
Bites in the Heights
Saturday, August 08 2026
The City of Huber Heights, Ohio - Government proudly presents the seventh annual Bites in the Heights food truck event at Rose Music Center on Saturday, August 8, from 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
Englewood Art Festival
Saturday, August 08 2026
The Englewood Festival and Arts Commission is proud to present its Annual Englewood Festival featuring artisans and entertainers at Centennial Park.
Friends of the Dayton Metro Library Book Sale
Saturday, August 08 2026
The Friends of the Dayton Metro Library book sales ℹ️ 9:30 am to 11:30 am for FOL Members & open to the public 11:30 am - 5pm 📚 Used book sale - books, music, movies, and audiobooks.
Small Scale Train Rides at Carillon Park Railroad
Saturday, August 08 2026
Take a ride on the mini-railroad at Carillon Park with the Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society.
StreetBeats Community Daze
Saturday, August 08 2026
All are welcome to the 2nd annual block party at DCDC Studios. Food, Fun games, shopping, dancing, and giveaways of bookbags filled with school supplies, there is something for everyone. Open to the public.
Waynesville Street Faire
Saturday, August 08 2026
Waynesville Street Faire - located in the beautiful town of Waynesville Ohio – The Antique Capital of Warren County! RAIN OR SHINE ☀️⛅🌧️🌩️
Germanfest Picnic
Friday, August 14 2026
Germanfest Picnic returns to the historic St. Anne's Hill in Dayton OH August 14-16, 2026.
Twist on Taylor, a tribute to Taylor Swift - Centerville Party at the Park
Friday, August 14 2026
Exceptional ensemble dedicated to delivering and authentic and captivating Taylor Swift experience. Part of the 2026 Centerville Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park series.
Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival
Saturday, August 15 2026
Join us for the Annual Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival 🌽 Always the 3rd full weekend in August! There will be approximately 180 handmade arts and crafts booths and food vendors and much more!
Taco & Nacho Fest
Saturday, August 15 2026
Taco & Nacho Fest- Nacho Typical Food Fest - returns to Austin Landing August 15 with food, music, kids activities and fireworks!
Kettering Block Party at The Fraze
Wednesday, August 19 2026
Celebrate at Fraze Pavilion with this FREE, fun family community event! Enjoy free entertainment on the Fraze stage and meet your friends and neighbors in Lincoln Park!
FREE Live Music from Heather & The Swing Set
Friday, August 21 2026
One of our club favorites returning to Whisperz Speakeasy — Heather & The Swing Set. This vocally led jazz ensemble will take the stage for a night of unforgettable live music!
The Great Darke County Fair
Friday, August 21 2026
The Great Darke County Fair in Greenville, Ohio - August 21-29, 2026.
Dayton Porchfest 2026
Saturday, August 22 2026
Come out for free mini concerts held on porches throughout St. Anne's Hill.
Annual Egyptian Festival
Friday, August 28 2026
Entertainment and Fun, Egyptian Food, Egyptian Bazaar and more at the Annual Ohio Egyptian Festival!
Clifton Gorge Music & Arts Festival
Friday, August 28 2026
Family festival in the Historic Village of Clifton alongside the beautiful Clifton Gorge.
Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute with Let's Groove Tonight
Friday, August 28 2026
Experience the magic ✨ Join us under the pavilion as the RiverScape Summer Music Series features an Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute with Let's Groove Tonight!
The Lebanese Festival
Friday, August 28 2026
Traditional Lebanese food, cold beer and beverages, ethnic music, dance, rides and games for the kids and more!
Art For All Day - FREE ADMISSION at Dayton Art Institute
Saturday, August 29 2026
During “Art For All” Days, the Dayton Art Institute offers free admission to all museum guests, including special and focus collections.
