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
174th Montgomery County Fair
Saturday, July 18 2026
The 174th Montgomery County Fair runs Tuesday, July 14th - Sunday, July 19th at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. New this year - Laser tag, bounce houses, Tin Smith Show and Fast Traxx Motocross!
53rd Annual Mary Help of Christians Festival
Saturday, July 18 2026
Parish Festival in Fairborn, Ohio - including Festival Food, Live Entertainment, Beer, and much more!
A-Z Foundation Family Fun Day
Saturday, July 18 2026
A-Z Foundation to Host Family Fun Day Featuring Community Celebration, Victory Project Check Presentation, and New Initiative Announcements
Grand Carnivale International Festival at Kings Island
Saturday, July 18 2026
There’s non-stop fun for everyone at Kings Island’s Summerbration—Enjoy high-energy live music, delicious international food, lively games at the Grand Carnivale Daily, July 18 - August 2, 2026. Fireworks Every Night!
Industrial Strength Bluegrass Summer Fest
Saturday, July 18 2026
The inaugural Industrial Strength Bluegrass SUMMER FEST - July 16th, 17th & 18th, 2026 Xenia, OH. Join us for our award-winning, family-friendly music festival featuring the best in bluegrass and American roots music.
Logan County Fair
Saturday, July 18 2026
Come join us for the 2026 Logan County Fair in Bellefontaine, Ohio - July 12th - 18th
The Ohio Challenge Balloon Festival
Saturday, July 18 2026
Hot air balloon competition🎈 w/ live music, carnival, car show, skydiving demonstrations, balloon glow, fireworks and more! 💜
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!
Brookville Community Picnic
Thursday, July 23 2026
Join us for the 74th Family Friendly Brookville Community Picnic! Rides, Games, Bounce Houses, Music, Food, Fun! Saturday we will conclude with Brookville Fireworks!
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!
Dayton Mac N' Cheese Fest
Friday, July 24 2026
With tons of vendors serving Mac and Cheese, creative Mac and Cheese inspired dishes, and more, this will be a foodie event that you will not want to miss!
Dayton Restaurant Week: Summer 2026
Sunday, July 26 2026
☀️ It's Summer Restaurant Week! Try unique menus at many of Dayton's classiest places for reduced prices, all while raising money for charity 🍴
Everything Environmental Fest
Sunday, July 26 2026
Everything Environmental Fest is a free, family-friendly celebration of nature, sustainability, and outdoor exploration. This event brings together food truck, vendors, and environmental organizations for learning and fun!
KidzFest 2025
Sunday, July 26 2026
Gather your family, friends, and neighbors for 🎪 circus-themed family fun, hands-on activities & workshops—Save the Date! ⭐ KidzFest is July 26⭐
2026 St. John West Chester Family Festival
Friday, July 31 2026
St. John the Evangelist Family Festival 2026. We are so excited for you to join us on July 31, Aug 1,2 for lots of family fun! Basket Bonanza, Major Award Raffle, Games, Great Food & Bands
Lebanon Blues Festival
Friday, July 31 2026
In historic downtown Lebanon, Ohio! Enjoy blues bands, your favorite foods, and deluxe beer garden. Admission is FREE!
Art in the City
Saturday, August 01 2026
Free Family-Friendly Event! Art in the City, a celebration of downtown Dayton's visual and performing arts communities.
British Car Day at Eastwood MetroPark
Saturday, August 01 2026
Annual all British Car show, displaying over 300 British cars and motorcycles.
Collab Fest at the Dayton Art Institute (DAI)
Saturday, August 01 2026
Join us for the official kickoff party for Miami Valley Craft Beer Week! Only available at the DAI, we will be featuring products from 14 local craft breweries and13 never-before-poured collaboration beers.
Dayton Fruit Festival
Saturday, August 01 2026
Join us for a sweet celebration of summer at the Dayton Fruit Festival! Bring the whole family out for two days of fresh fruit, local vendors, crafters, delicious treats, fun activities, FREE Health Scans, & more
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.
Auglaize County Fair
Sunday, August 02 2026
The Auglaize County fair is fun for the whole family - August 2nd - August 8th 2026
Greene County Fair 2026
Sunday, August 02 2026
Prepare for a safe and fun-filled week at the Greene County Fairgrounds! Rides, Kiddie/Calf Scramble, Tug-a-Truck, Harness Racing, Demo Derby, Truck/Tractor Pulls & more!
Polish Summer Picnic
Sunday, August 02 2026
Polish Summer Festival Sunday - August 2nd 2026 (Chardon Polka Band) Polish Picnic Grounds 3690 Needmore Rd. Dayton, OH opens 2pm Music 4-8 pm Admission 10.00 per car.
