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Featured Events in Dayton
Rail Festival at Carillon Park
Saturday, June 27 2026
Dayton History and Carillon Park Rail & Steam Society are proud to present the Annual Rail Festival at Carillon Park 🚂
Yellow Springs Pride 2026
Saturday, June 27 2026
Join us for the Annual YSPride 2026 in Yellow Springs. This year’s theme “More Than a Party—Pride is Protest!” 💪🏽🏳️🌈 Join us as we honor the roots of Pride and take to the streets in celebration, resistance, and unity
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.
Country Concert 2026
Thursday, July 09 2026
Music and Camping Festival in the USA - Country Concert is a 3-Day Country Music Festival in Ft Loramie Ohio (approx. 1 drive hour from Dayton).
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.
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!
Gem City Comic Con
Saturday, July 18 2026
Gather your family and friends and head over to the Gem City Comic Con for a weekend filled with comics, creativity, and fun! ⏰ EARLY BUYER 9AM BOTH DAYS!
Warren County Fair
Monday, July 20 2026
July 20-25 2026- Warren County Fair - fun, food, games, rides, demo derby, tractor pulls, live harness racing, livestock shows and more!
MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL
Wednesday, July 22 2026
Broadway in Dayton: ✨ Step into a world of splendor and romance at The Schuster. Don’t miss your chance to see MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Jul 22 - Jul 26, 2026
Annie Oakley Days Festival
Friday, July 24 2026
A family-friendly festival featuring live entertainment including western arts, cowboy mounted shooting, musical performances and more.
Clark County Fair
Friday, July 24 2026
The 2026 Clark County Fair July 24-31 is sure to provide you and your family endless ENTERTAINMENT and excitement!
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.
British Car Day at Eastwood MetroPark
Saturday, August 01 2026
Annual all British Car show, displaying over 300 British cars and motorcycles.
Preble County Fair
Saturday, August 01 2026
The Famous Preble County Fair is August 1, 2026 - August 8, 2026
Small Farm & Food Fest
Saturday, August 01 2026
Join us for a whole day dedicated to eating healthy, small farms, hobby farming and homesteading skills.
Genesis Retouched: A Tribute to the Phil Collins Era of Genesis
Sunday, August 02 2026
Genesis Retouched: A Tribute to the Phil Collins Era of Genesis at Stubbs Park. Part of the 2026 Centerville Summer Concert Series.
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.
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.
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.
Dayton African American Cultural Festival
Saturday, August 15 2026
Family event, bringing the richness of the African American experience to Dayton through culture, education and music.
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!
