🎈A World A’Fair
When: May 2-4
Location: Greene County Expo Center and Fairgrounds: 120 Fairground Road, Xenia
Description: A celebration of cultures from across the globe, A World A’Fair will feature dozens of vendors selling authentic dishes and drinks from their home country. The festival will also feature a variety of live shows throughout the weekend.
🎈Spring Fest in the Burg
When: May 16-18
Location: Riverfront Park: 1 Water St., Miamisburg
Description: Voted “Best Annual Festival” by our readers last year, Spring Fest in the Burg will celebrate the season with food vendors, live music, carnival rides and more. There will also be a parade the morning of May 16. The event is run by a non-profit dedicated to helping the community with local projects and scholarships.
🎈Centerville Merchant Market
When: Noon-5 p.m. May 18
Location: St. Leonard: 8100 Clyo Road, Centerville
Description: Over 100 local craft vendors, food trucks and artists will attend Centerville’s Merchant Market this summer. Parking will be available on site, and a shuttle will assist those with mobility needs.
🎈Cheese Fest
When: 3-10 p.m. May 24
Location: 10400 Innovation Drive, Miamisburg
Description: Austin Landing will celebrate all things cheese with food vendors, live music, fireworks and more at Cheese Fest this summer. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs.
🎈Passport to the MetroParks
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
When: 6-9 p.m. May 30
Location: RiverScape MetroPark: 225 E. Monument Ave., Dayton
Description: Guests will receive a preview of Five Rivers MetroPark’s summer offerings at Passport to Metroparks this May. As guests learn about upcoming activities and events, they will receive stamps to fill out a provided passport. There will also be food trucks, prizes, live music and other festivities.
🎈St. Helen Spring Festival
When: June 6-8
Location: 5806 Burkhardt Road, Dayton
Description: St. Helen’s Spring Festival will offer a menu of craft beer, frozen margaritas, cabbage rolls, pizza, kettle corn and more. Carnival rides and games will also be available during the event.
🎈Jewish Cultural Festival
When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 8
Location: 130 Riverside Drive, Dayton
Description: Temple Israel’s Jewish Cultural Festival will teach guests about the history and practices of Judaism through ritual demonstrations, live music, crafts and more.
🎈St. Christopher Summer Festival
When: June 13-15
Location: 435 E. National Road, Vandalia
Description: At the St. Christopher Summer Festival, guests will be able to go on rides, play bingo and gamble. There will also be food, drinks and live music.
🎈Versailles Poultry Days
When: June 13-15
Location: 459 S. Center St., Versailles
Description: The 74th annual Versailles Poultry Days will feature food, tractor rides, contests and more. This year, the festival’s theme is “PoultryMania” and a parade will also be at 11 a.m. June 14.
🎈Canal Music Fest
When: 6 p.m. June 14
Location: City Park: the corner of North Third St. and Parkwood Drive, Tipp City
Description: Featuring special guests Stranger and Barracuda- America’s Heart Tribute, the Canal Music Fest is a free, family-friendly event celebrating local bands. Food trucks, such as Raging Bull Pizza and Kona Ice, will be in attendance.
🎈Dayton Seafood Fest
When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 15
Location: 905 E. Third St., Dayton
Description: To celebrate 12 years of Dayton Food Truck Rallies, the organization will host several events during the year, including the Dayton Seafood Fest. Seafood of all kind will be offered, such as lobster, crab and fish.
🎈Celtic Fest Ohio
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Credit: Tom Gilliam
When: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. June 14
Location: Ohio Renaissance Festival Park: 10542 E. Ohio 73, Waynesville
Description: Featuring headliners such as Albannach, The Drowsy Lads, Jameson’s Folly and more, Celtic Fest Ohio will celebrate Irish culture on the grounds of the Ohio Renaissance Festival. Food will be available for purchase, and beer will be provided by Guinness. Local vendors will also be in attendance, selling items such as chainmail, garlands, leather products and more.
🎈Americana Festival
When: July 3-4
Location: Centerville
Description: Celebrating the Fourth of July, the Americana Festival will offer activities throughout Centerville. These include a street fair, fireworks show, auto show, 5K run/walk and community concert.
🎈United Irish of Dayton Celtic Festival
When: July 25-27
Location: RiverScape MetroPark: 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton
Description: At its free Celtic Festival, the United Irish of Dayton will host a vendor market, Irish piping workshop, live music and more. Attendees can also sign up for a 5K or 10K, with a course following the Great Miami River Recreation Trail.
🎈Art in the City
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
When: 1-7 p.m. Aug. 2
Location: Downtown Dayton
Description: The Downtown Dayton Partnership’s Art in the City event will bring together local artists of all disciplines. There will be multiple live shows and demonstrations, hands-on activities and a showcase of chalk artwork from local creators. A new event will take place year, titled “the Great Dayton Cake Off.”
🎈Germanfest Picnic
When: Aug. 8-10
Location: 1400 E. Fifth St., Dayton
Description: Featuring all the Gemuetlichkeit (German for something pleasant or friendly) guests expect, the Germanfest Picnic will offer an auto show, craft vendors and more. There will also be a variety of traditional German food and drink.
🎈Dayton Porchfest
When: 12:15-6:45 p.m. Aug. 16
Location: St. Anne’s Hill, Dayton
Description: Celebrating the diversity of Dayton’s music scene, Porchfest will feature mini concerts played throughout the historic district of St. Anne’s Hill. Several bands are scheduled to perform, including the T.R.S.S Drum Corps.
🎈ArtFest on Main
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 23
Location: South Main Street., Springboro
Description: Springboro’s annual ArtFest on Main event will feature a variety of local vendors and artists for guests to purchase from. There will also be a number of activities, including a juried art show.
🎈Taco and Nacho Fest
When: 3-10 p.m. Aug. 23
Location: 10400 Innovation Drive, Miamisburg
Description: Over 15 food and craft vendors will be attending the third annual Taco and Nacho Fest at Austin Landing. During the event, guests will also be able to enjoy drinks at the nearby beer garden.
🎈Dayton Greek Festival
When: Sept. 5-7
Location: 500 Belmont Park N., Dayton
Description: The Dayton Greek Festival will be held the weekend following Labor Day. More details are forthcoming.
🎈Dayton Pickle Fest
When: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 21
Location: 905 E. Third St., Dayton
Description: Dayton Food Truck Rally will close out the summer with an event dedicated to pickles. For those not interested in the snack, the various food trucks set to attend will also offer their fan-favorites.
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