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
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)
Cirque Italia
Friday, June 19 2026
Circus at The Mall at Fairfield Commons: Cirque Italia 🎪 Beavercreek, OH | Jun 19 - 22, 2026 🎪Our show is perfect for the whole family! ❄️☀️ Climate-Controlled Tent ❄️☀️
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.
Dayton Black Rodeo
Saturday, June 20 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Dayton Black Rodeo Join us for Dayton's First Black Rodeo event this Juneteenth!
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
Juneteenth Music Festival
Saturday, June 20 2026
The City of Huber Heights’ Culture and Diversity Citizen Action Commission is excited to host the 5th Annual Juneteenth Music Festival at the Eichelberger Amphitheater on Saturday, June 20, from 4-9 p.m.
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 🥒
Riverside Jaycees Music Festival
Saturday, June 20 2026
Join us at Riverside Jaycees for a fun evening of Rock N Roll, Food Trucks, and Beer Garden—June 20, 2026 usic Fest Live 70’s–90’s rock, high-energy bands, and a great cause!
Springboro Juneteenth Jubilee
Saturday, June 20 2026
Experience Juneteenth like never before in Springboro! With activities for all ages, there's something for everyone to enjoy: live music, local food trucks, vendors, Underground Railroad tours, and more.
Troy's Juneteenth Walk & Celebration
Saturday, June 20 2026
Join us for our Annual Juneteenth Celebratory Walk and Cookout. Bring your family, lawn chairs, dancing shoes, & appetite!
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 🐟
Lights Over Dayton: A Celebration of Flight
Friday, June 26 2026
Join us for a free, family-friendly drone as we light up the night sky above the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force 🎇🛬
The Festival at St. John XXIII
Friday, June 26 2026
Games, rides, food, and beverages at The Festival at St. John XXIII - Middletown OH
Madison Park Live - Summer Concert Series
Saturday, June 27 2026
We are THRILLED to announce the return of Madison Park Live — your favorite summer concert series is back and this year's lineup is giving everything it needs to give. Sponsored by the RTA, Renewal By Andersen & Altafiber
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
July First Thursday Street Fair City of West Carrollton
Thursday, July 02 2026
Join us in West Carrollton for our First Thursdays Street Fair, a summer series featuring live music, food vendors, local makers, community organizations, and family-friendly activities for everyone.
City of Dayton Lights in Flight Fireworks
Friday, July 03 2026
The City of Dayton Independence Day Lights in Flight Fireworks & America 250 celebration -parade/afternoon street fair at Riverscape, followed by Lights in Flight fireworks display ⚠️Fireworks launched from Kettering Field⚠️
Vandalia Star-Spangled Celebration
Friday, July 03 2026
City of Vandalia fireworks - The 2026 Vandalia-Butler Township Star Spangled Celebration at the Sports Complex.
Xenia - Kevin Sonnycalb Memorial Fireworks
Friday, July 03 2026
The City of Xenia, Ohio's annual festival and fireworks display will be held on Friday, July 5.
Centerville Americana Festival
Saturday, July 04 2026
Celebrating 54 Years in 2026 - The Centerville-Washington Township Americana Festival & Fireworks!
Go 4th! Kettering’s Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks
Saturday, July 04 2026
Celebrate Independence Day in Kettering! Join us for our 2026 Independence Day celebrations and fireworks at Delco Park!
Huber Heights - Star Spangled Heights
Saturday, July 04 2026
Independence Day Celebration Parade and one of Montgomery County's Finest Fireworks Shows!
Farmersville 250: Stars, Stripes, and Small Town Pride Festival
Sunday, July 05 2026
Spend the day celebrating with over 70 farmers market vendors, delicious food and beverage trucks, live music by Britches Down, the 'Big Boom for Bryston' fireworks show, a Kids Zone, and much more! Hope to see you there!
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).
Hot Air Balloon Glow City of West Carrollton
Saturday, July 11 2026
One of the most anticipated nights of the summer returns with glowing hot air balloons and live music throughout the evening.
Kickin Chicken Wing Fest
Saturday, July 11 2026
Free festival and music - If you like bold food, rockin' music and a hearty party, then you'll love this festival!
Waynesville Street Faire
Saturday, July 11 2026
Waynesville Street Faire - located in the beautiful town of Waynesville Ohio – The Antique Capital of Warren County! RAIN OR SHINE ☀️⛅🌧️🌩️
