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
Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival
Thursday, November 13 2025
The Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival is the only indoor bluegrass, old-time and gospel event of this caliber in the region.
2025 Snowflake Craft Bazaar
Friday, November 14 2025
A Christmas craft bazaar with homemade crafts and gifts. Over 65 vendors, beautiful Raffle Baskets, a Christmas Treasures Shop, baked goods and a café with homemade soup, chili, sandwiches and our famous peanut butter pie.
The City Mercantile | Christmas Market
Friday, November 14 2025
Join us in Lebanon, Ohio, for the Lebanon Christmas Market, where 100+ amazing vendors will help you check off your holiday list in one beautiful, festive stop.
Ringing in the Holidays at Carillon Park
Saturday, November 22 2025
Kick off the holiday season as you mingle with family and friends at this festive celebration!
2025 Dayton Holiday Festival Grande Illumination & Dayton Children's Parade
Friday, November 28 2025
The Grande Illumination Dayton Holiday Festival traditional tree lighting and Dayton Children's Parade Spectacular in Lights - November 28.
Christkindl Market at Front Street
Saturday, November 29 2025
Shop small and local this holiday season! On Small Business Saturday, bring your friends and family to Front Street’s 6th Annual Christkindl Market! Dress up for FREE selfies with Santa!
Hometown HoliDazzle Illuminated Parade & Festival
Saturday, November 29 2025
Downtown Wilmington closes its streets and opens its doors for everyone to see the annual Illuminated Festival and Parade.
Handmade Holiday 2025
Friday, December 05 2025
The best handmade festival of the year with dozens of local makers and one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, with food trucks, cocktails and so much more.
Eaton Boosters Annual Holiday Craft Show & Music Festival
Saturday, December 06 2025
3 gyms with over 75 vendors. Musical performances throughout the day. Concession, bake sale, raffle, silent auction.
Holiday Festival City of West Carrollton
Saturday, December 06 2025
Celebrate the season on Saturday, December 6, from 4–6 PM at the Civic Center — includes horse-drawn wagon rides, performances by WCHS choir and orchestra groups, a magical tree-lighting ceremony and more — free admission!
Holly Days at the Arcade Presented by AES Ohio & Dayton Daily News
Wednesday, December 10 2025
Three days of festive shopping, live entertainment, and holiday cheer at the Dayton Arcade.
