Festivals in Dayton
Find Upcoming Festivals in Dayton and the surrounding area. This page is updated frequently throughout the year, so keep checking back!
Festivals in Dayton
Annual Wool Gathering Show
Sunday, September 20 2026
Come see the largest natural fiber festival in the area. Shop and browse over 100 vendors from several states. Free admission!
Dayton Concours d'Elegance
Sunday, September 20 2026
Admire over 150 of the finest classic and antique automobiles and motorcycles in the country at Carillon Park.
Ohio Renaissance Festival
Sunday, September 20 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.
Preble County Pork Festival
Sunday, September 20 2026
The Preble County Pork festival is packed with things to do and see, and the food is always out-of-sight awesome!
Country Applefest
Saturday, September 26 2026
🍏 Celebrate Country Applefest at the Warren County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Ohio 🍎
Germantown Pretzel Festival
Saturday, September 26 2026
Come join us for the annual Germantown Pretzel Festival in Veterans Memorial Park.
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
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.
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!
Fall Farm Fest at Lost Creek Reserve
Saturday, October 10 2026
Annual Fall Farm Fest with corn maze and corn shooter, music, hayrides, games, farm animals and more.
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!
