A World A'Fair Dayton International Festival

last updated 04/18/2024
A World A'Fair Dayton International Festival

Food, Family Fun, Dance & Music - Showcasing the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of Dayton and the greater Miami Valley at A World A'Fair Dayton International Festival.

Event details

Address: 120 Fairground Road, Xenia, OH 45385 [Map/directions]
Event has passed (Sun, May 05 2024)
* this page may be updated if event is repeated in the future *
Cost: Adults $10, Youth & Senior $8 at the door, presale discounts online if purchased before 5/5

A World A'Fair International Festival returns May 3-5

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A World A'Fair International Festival - Dayton OH

A World A’Fair is back in 2024!  A World A’Fair will return May 3-5 at the Greene County Expo Center (120 Fairgrounds Road, Xenia, OH  45385).

Food! Dancing! Music! Costumes! Cultural Exhibits!

A World A’Fair is a three-day celebration of diversity that showcases the food, dancing, music, costumes, and cultural exhibits representing the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of Dayton and the greater Miami Valley. 

The family-friendly festival will feature booths from organizations representing over 35 countries, all of whom are non-profits.  There will also be live entertainment with performances from both the local groups as well as regional, national and even international performing groups.

FESTIVAL HOURS

Friday: 5 PM to 11 PM
Saturday: 11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday: 11 AM to 6 PM

Floor Plan: Everyone who enters will be given a program, which includes schedules and floor layouts. For more details visit: https://www.aworldafair.org/while-there/floor-plan/

Featured Entertainers: 

  • Get ready to polka! The World A’Fair welcomes Chardon Polka Band, Cleveland’s most feared and powerful (in a good way) polka band, to the Informal Stage on Friday.
  • Experience the Aloha Spirit with Olohana’s Polynesian Dance! Catch their performances on both the Formal and Informal Stage.
  • Back by popular demand: Father Son and Friends! This family band brings their Celtic/Americana folk music to both stages.
  • Award-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist Steve Free returns to the festival. This Native Appalachian and Native American artist will weave tales through song on the stage.
  • Troupe Roja, a crowd favorite middle eastern ensemble, is back to shake up the World A’Fair!

Note: Featured entertainers are individuals or groups who are not part of the DIFI organization–and often not from the Dayton area, for more information, click here.

Full Stage Schedulehttps://www.aworldafair.org/on-the-stages/schedules/

Don't miss World A’Fair May 3-5 at the Greene County Expo Center in Xenia! Scroll down for photos

Photos: A World A'Fair Dayton International Festival

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Greene County Fairgrounds

A World A'Fair Dayton International Festival is taking place at Greene County Fairgrounds, which is located at 120 Fairground Road in Xenia. Greene County Fairgrounds - Located in Xenia, Ohio. In addition to our annual county fair held during August, we provide rental facilities and various events throughout the year to the community. Come join us!
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