August indicators the top of summer season, however there are nonetheless loads of festivals, exhibits and festivals to take a look at. You’ll be able to significantly have fun all issues meals whether or not or not it’s corn, potatoes or bacon. Or corn, potatoes and bacon multi functional delectable dish!
COMMUNITY EVENTS
1. The 156th Dayton Horse Present
This annual occasion might be held at Champions Middle, 4122 Laybourne Street, Springfield, at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2; 10 a.m. and seven p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3; 10 a.m. and seven p.m. on Friday, Aug. 4; and 10 a.m. and seven p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5. The Dayton Horse Present is a not-for-profit native or “yard” present to the American Saddlebred Barns within the Dayton space, however it’s a competitors open to American Saddlebred barns all around the nation. Price: Free. Extra data: 937-760-2637 or www.thedaytonhorseshow.com.
2. WWE SmackDown
The SmackDown returns to the Nutter Middle, 3640 Col. Glenn Freeway, Dayton, on Friday, Aug. 4 at 7:45 p.m. WWE Superstars embody Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, Solo Sikoa, Bianca Belair, Bobby Lashley, Austin Concept, AJ Kinds and extra. Price: Tickets begin at $23. Extra data: 937-775-1000 or www.nuttercenter.com.
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3. Greene County Truthful
The Greene County Truthful is again on the Greene County Fairgrounds, 120 Fairground Street, Xenia, from Sunday, July 30 by way of Saturday, Aug. 5. The truthful opens at 8 a.m. day by day and closes on the finish of the grandstand occasion of the night time. Come out to see calf scrambles, demo derby, drag racing, harness racing, animal exhibits, truck and tractor pulls and plenty of truthful meals. Price: $8 for these 10 and up. Free for these 9 years previous and beneath. Monday, July 31 is navy low cost day permitting these with a navy ID to enter for $4. Wednesday, Aug. 2 is household and meals pantry low cost day. Convey a non-perishable meals merchandise and get in for $4. From 4-10 p.m. wristbands might be discounted. Thursday, Aug. 3 is senior citizen low cost day. Seniors get in for $4. Extra data: 937-372-8621 or www.greenecountyfairgrounds.com.
4. All Seasons Children Clothes and Tools Sale
The Dayton Moms of Twins will host the All Seasons Children Clothes and Tools Sale at Bellbrook Center College, 3600 Feedwire Street, on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to midday. You don’t should be a mom of twins/triplets/and many others. to buy, however there might be an enormous assortment of gently used youngsters clothes, sneakers, toys, toddler/toddler gear, books/video games, maternity and extra. Price: $1. Extra data: www.daytontwinsclub.org.
5. Store Dignity Craft and Vendor Present
The fifth annual Store for Dignity Craft and Vendor Present might be held on the Greene County Fairgrounds, 120 Fairground Street, Xenia, on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to six p.m. and on Sunday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. By buying at this occasion you’re serving to distribute dignity to highschool age women and girls in Greene County. Price: $3 money donation. Extra data: www.providingforwomen.org.
6. PechaKucha Night time
Dayton PechaKucha Night time is again at Hope Lutheran of Dayton, 500 Hickory St., on Thursday, Aug. 31 at 7:30 p.m. Dayton is one in every of over 900 official PK cities and attracts about 300 attendees. Price: Free however donations are accepted. Extra data: www.pechakucha.com.
DANCE
7. Jan and Robin Home Duo
The Jan and Robin Home Duo (previously with Mandolin Bridge) will carry out on the Tuesday Tea Dance on the American Czechoslovakian Membership, 922 Valley St., Dayton, on Tuesday, Aug. 8 from 2-4 p.m. Beer, wine, comfortable drinks, snacks and appetizer buffet included. Price: $7 for members. $8 for non-members. Extra data: 937-287-4275 or www.accdayton.com.
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FESTIVALS
8. Bluegrass and Brew Competition
The fifth annual Bluegrass and Brew Competition might be held in downtown Fairborn at 103 W. Major St. on Friday, Aug. 4 from 4-10 p.m. Patrons can get pleasure from three bluegrass bands, a number of meals vehicles, family-friendly actions and a beer backyard. Price: Free. Extra data: www.fb.com/bluegrassandbrew.
9. Fulton Farm Candy Corn Competition
This competition might be held at Fulton Farms, 2393 State Route 202, Troy, on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 10 a.m. to six p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to six p.m. Come and luxuriate in dwell leisure, native craft distributors, meals vehicles, youngsters’s play space, recent produce, corn roast, livestock and rather more. Price: Free. Extra data: 937-335-6983.
10. Polish Summer time Fest
This occasion will happen on the Polish Picnic Grounds, 3690 Needmore Street, Dayton, on Sunday, Aug. 6 from 2-8 p.m. Duane Malinowski and his band will carry out on the occasion. There will even be meals, drinks, music and dancing. Price: $5 per automobile load. Extra data: 937-222-8092.
11. St. Brigid Parish Competition
St. Brigid Parish, 312 Fairground Street, Xenia, will host a competition on Friday, Aug. 11 from 6-10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 12 from 4-10 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 13 from midday to 4 p.m. Get pleasure from meals, youngsters and grownup video games, dwell music, craft truthful, flea market, a 5K run/stroll, and a grand raffle. Price: Free. Extra data: 937-372-3193 or www.stbrigidxenia.org.
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12. Germanfest Picnic
The Fortieth-anniversary version of the Germanfest Picnic will happen on the Dayton Liederkranz Turner German Membership, 1400 E. Fifth St., Dayton, on Friday, Aug. 11 from 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There might be a Polka Mass on Sunday at 10 a.m. Get pleasure from German favorites like schnitzel dinners, brats, metts, German potato salad, sauerkraut and strudel. German beer and spirits will even be accessible. Price: Free. Extra data: www.germanfestdayton.com.
13. BoomerFest
BoomerFest might be held at St. Leonard CHI Residing Communities, 8100 Clyo Street, Centerville, on Saturday, Aug. 12 from midday to 10 p.m. The occasion options meals vehicles, a choice of craft beers, and a traditional automobile cruise-in. BoomerFest is an outside, on-the-grass competition and takes place rain or shine. There might be some beneath the tent seating however deliver a chair simply in case. Price: Free. Extra data: 937-432-6549 or www.chilivingcommunities.org.
14. Englewood Artwork Competition
This occasion might be held at Centennial Park, 321 Union Blvd., Englewood, on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 8 a.m. to six p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to five p.m. The competition options a number of artwork distributors from across the space and past along with a 5K race, parade, meals, dwell leisure, and a automobile present on Sunday. Price: Free for the competition. $20 for the 5K. Extra data: www.englewood.oh.us.
15. Dayton Potato Competition
The third annual competition might be held at Oak and Ivy Park, 803 Anderson Goodrich Ct., Dayton, on Saturday, Aug. 12 from midday to eight p.m. Get pleasure from potato dishes, craft distributors and dwell performances. Price: Free. Extra data: www.fb.com/DaytonPotatoFestival.
16. Bellbrook Lions Membership SummerFest
The 76th annual SummerFest might be held on the previous Sugarcreek College, 31 S. East St, Bellbrook, on Friday, Aug. 18 from 5-11 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 19 from 4-11 p.m. The competition will embody video games, carnival rides, crafts, meals, youngsters actions and a parade on Saturday. There will even be a beer and wine tent and dwell music. Price: Free. Extra data: www.bellbrooklions.org.
17. Dayton African-American Cultural Competition
This competition might be held at Island MetroPark, 101 E. Helena St., Dayton, on Saturday, Aug. 19 from midday to eight p.m. This household occasion brings the richness of the African-American expertise to Dayton by way of tradition, training and music. See an African village and a pavilion of work. Get pleasure from dwell R&B, gospel and jazz performances. Go to the Children Korner for quite a lot of actions, a neighborhood expertise present and giveaways. Merchandise and meals distributors might be onsite. Price: Free. Extra data: www.metroparks.org.
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18. Fairborn Candy Corn Competition
This competition returns to Fairborn Neighborhood Park, 691 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs, on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to six p.m. This can be a family-oriented occasion. There’ll be180 handmade arts and crafts cubicles and meals distributors. You may also get pleasure from favorites reminiscent of steamed cooked candy corn, pork chop sandwiches and recent reduce watermelon. Actions for kids embody pony rides and the Large Bounce. Price: Free. Extra data: www.fairbornsweetcornfestival.org.
19. Clifton Gorge Music and Arts Competition
The competition might be held on the Clifton Opera Home, 5 S. Clay St., Clifton, on Friday, Aug. 25 from 4-11 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Actions embody musical performances, buying, meals, youngsters video games, distributors, artisans, and beer tent. Price: Free. Extra data: 937-342-2175 or www.villageofclifton.com.
20. Egyptian Competition
The twenty third annual Egyptian Competition will happen on the St. Mina and St. Abanoub Church, 1531 King Richard Parkway, Miamisburg, on Friday, Aug. 25 from 4-10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. to six p.m. Get pleasure from meals, buying, arts, crafts and carnival video games. Price: Free. Extra data: www.stminastabanoub.org.
21. Better Dayton Lebanese Competition
The thirtieth annual Better Dayton Lebanese Competition might be held at St. Ignatius of Antioch Maronite Catholic Church, 50 Nutt Street, Dayton, on Friday, Aug. 25 from 5-9 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 26 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. to six p.m.. Get pleasure from conventional Lebanese meals, beer, music, dance and rides. Price: Free. Extra data: www.thelebanesevestival.com.
22. Ohio Valley Orchid Fest
The Ohio Valley Orchid Fest might be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 4865 Wilmington Pike, Kettering, on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. to five p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. to three p.m. The purpose of the occasion is to deliver top quality orchids, each on the market and show, in addition to high quality details about how you can develop orchids to most of the people and the orchid hobbyist in a enjoyable, family-friendly surroundings. Price: Suggestion $3 donation. Extra data: www.ohiovalleyorchidfest.com.
FOOD AND DINING
23. Nice American Beer Tasting Day
This occasion will will happen at Day Air Ballpark, 220 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 2-6 p.m. Should be 21 or older to attend. No outdoors meals or drink together with pretzels or different meals necklaces. No youngsters, together with infants in strollers. Designated driver ticket contains 5, non-alcoholic samples for these attending who don’t want to drink. Tickets is probably not shared. Price: $40-$50 for drinkers and $10 for designated drivers. Extra data: www.milb.com.
24. Bacon Fest
The Miami Valley Restaurant Affiliation will current Bacon Fest 2023 on the Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 3-10 p.m. Savor the flavour of breakfast’s favourite aspect merchandise. Get pleasure from meals from numerous native eating places and dwell music all night time. Price: Free. Extra data: 937-296-3302 or www.fraze.com.
MUSIC
25. Hovering Sounds
Hovering Sounds might be offered with the permission of Drum Corps Worldwide at Centerville Excessive College, 500 E. Franklin St., on Wednesday, Aug. 2 from 6-10 p.m.. Hovering Sounds is likely one of the oldest drum corps exhibits within the nation. Price: $37-$42. Extra data: www.centervilleband.org.
26. Dwight Yoakam
Grammy Award winner Dwight Yoakam will carry out on the Rose Music Middle, 6800 Government Blvd., Huber Heights, on Thursday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. Particular friends The Mavericks and 49 Winchester will even carry out. Price: $49.50-$82.50. Extra data: 937-610-0288 or www.rosemusiccenter.com.
27. Tusk
Tusk, the final word Fleetwood Mac tribute band, might be on the Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, on Friday, Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. Price: $20 presale and $25 day of the present. Extra data: 937-296-3302 or www.fraze.com.
28. Air Power Band of Flight
The Air Power Band of Flight will carry out on the Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. The members are all active-duty musicians in the US Air Power, and the group entertains public audiences and helps occasions at Wright-Patterson Air Power Base and the Nationwide Museum of the US Air Power. Price: Free. Extra data: 937-296-3302 or www.fraze.com.
29. Comfortable Collectively Tour
The Comfortable Collectively Tour returns to the Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, on Thursday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. The tour options The Turtles, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett and The Union Hole, The Vogues, The Classics IV and The Cowsills. Price: $45-$60. $5 further day of the present. Extra data: 937-296-3302 or www.fraze.com.
30. ABBA Tribute
The Live performance: A Tribute to ABBA might be again on the Rose Music Middle, 6800 Government Blvd., Huber Heights, on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. Hearken to iconic hits together with “Mamma Mia”, “Dancing Queen” and “Waterloo.” All patrons who buy a ticket might be handled to a pre-show wine tasting that begins 90 minutes previous to the present. Price: $29.50-$37.50. Extra data: 937-610-0288 or www.rosemusiccenter.com.
31. Get the Led Out
Get the Led Out: A Celebration of the “The Mighty Zep” will return to the Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd, Kettering, on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering Led Zeppelin dwell. Price: $26 and up. Extra data: 937-296-3302 or www.fraze.com.
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32. Come Collectively
This Beatles tribute act is again this yr on the Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St., Dayton, on Friday, Aug. 18 and Saturday, Aug. 19 from 5-11:30 p.m. Music from all eras of The Beatles might be performed from the rooftop.There might be a beer backyard, meals vehicles and an after occasion. Price: $27 for a weekend go. $40 upfront and $45 on the door for V.I.P. tickets that embody one of the best view of the stage, devoted bars with shorter strains and a offered devoted seat. $20 upfront and $25 on the door for normal admission. Children beneath 10 are free. Extra data: www.yellowcabtavern.com.
33. Dayton Porchfest
This occasion returns to the St. Anne’s Hill Historic District on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 12:15 p.m. to six:45 p.m. Mini-concerts might be held on numerous porches. Hearken to music and have a look at the attractive properties. Price: Free. Extra data: www.fb.com/DaytonPorchFest.
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OUTDOORS
34. Oregon District Block Celebration with Purrfect Additions
This occasion will happen on Saturday, Aug. 5 from midday to six p.m. Come and drink cocktails whereas cuddling with adoptable cats. Purrfect Additions will obtain a portion of every particular cocktail that’s bought. Price: Free. Extra data: www.theoregondistrict.com.
35. St. Brigid 5K Run/Stroll
This run/stroll will happen at St. Brigid, 312 Fairground Street, Xenia, on Saturday, Aug. 12 at 8 a.m. Awards might be given to all 9 and beneath. Money awards might be given to prime runners in numerous classes. Price: $20-$25. Extra data: 937-372-3193 or www.stbrigidxenia.org.
36. 5K for Kelli
The eleventh annual 5K for Kelli will happen at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton, on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 9 a.m. Introduced by the Breast Needs Basis, this 5K remembers and honors the lifetime of Kelli James, these misplaced to breast most cancers and survivors. Runners are inspired to dress-up in fairy outfits with tutus, wings and flower crowns. Price: $25. Extra data: www.metroparks.org.
37. Observe Day
The Dayton Bike Membership will maintain a Observe Day for learners and old-timers on the membership, 3515 Stony Hole Street, Dayton, on Sunday, Aug. 20 from 10:20 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. That is for learners and older MX riders solely. There might be no doubling leaping because the observe is just not prepped. Price: $25 per rider. Extra data: www.daytonmc.com.
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38. Tour De Donut
This occasion might be held on the Troy Rec Middle,11 N. Market St., Troy, on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 8 a.m. The occasion is a mass begin timed experience the place riders go to donut stops and eat donuts. For every donut the rider eats in the course of the experience (and retains down) they’ve 5 minutes deducted from their experience time. There are prizes in a number of courses together with the coveted golden Tour de Donut championship belt for one of the best adjusted “donut time.” Price: $40-$75. Extra data: www.thetourdedonut.com.
39. Bee Energetic Enjoyable Run/Stroll
Introduced by Dayton Youngsters’s Hospital, this occasion will happen at Delco Park, 1707 Delco Park Drive, Dayton, on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. to midday. Register by Aug. 16 to get a race T-shirt. There might be music, youngsters’s actions and raffles. Price: $30 for adults and $20 for youths. Extra data: www.childrensdayton.org.
THEATER
40. ‘Toussaint Louverture, a Negro Historical past Drama’
Trotwood-based firm Theatre MADE, based and produced by Joyce Barnes, presents a staged studying of this story of the Haitian Warfare for Independence, as depicted in Col. Charles Younger’s Shakespearean-level drama. The play is billed as “the best story in Black world historical past that you just’ve by no means heard.” College of Dayton professor Michelle Hayford directs. Saturday, Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug. 13 at 3 p.m. on the PNC Arts Annex, 46 W. Second St., Dayton. Price: $21. Extra data: www.daytonlive.org.
41. ‘Radio Golf’
Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Ave., presents an August Wilson play for the primary time in its 80-year historical past. Slated Aug. 25-Sept. 10, “Radio Golf” issues Harmond Wilks, who’s working to be the primary Black mayor of Pittsburgh. The arrival of an surprising customer challenges Harmond’s integrity. Performances are Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 5 p.m. (except Aug. 26 at 8 p.m.) and Sundays at 3 p.m. Price: $14-$21. Extra data: www.daytontheatreguild.org.
VISUAL ARTS
42. The Midwest Miniature Showcase
This occasion might be held at Wingate by Wyndham Dayton-Fairborn, 3055 Presidential Drive, on Friday, Aug. 11 from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anticipate distributors, artists and exhibitors, door prizes, a number of scale gadgets, and one-of-a-kind miniatures. Price: $5 for adults, $3 for kids ages 5-15 and free for youths 5 and beneath. Extra data: www.midwest-miniatures.com.
43. Artwork on the Garden
The Village Artisans will current the thirty ninth annual Artwork on the Garden at Mills Regulation College, 200 Walnut St., Yellow Springs, on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to five p.m. Each new and returning artists will their show their ceramics, drawings, fiber artwork, backyard artwork, glass, jewellery, leatherwork, combined media, paper craft, work, images and extra. Meals distributors and dwell music complement the excellent, juried paintings all through the competition. Price: Free. Extra data: 937-767-1209 or www.villageartisans.org.
44. Artwork on the Commons
The Rosewood Arts Middle and the Kettering Arts Council will current Artwork on the Commons on the Lincoln Park Civic Commons on the Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, on Sunday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to five p.m. Now in its thirty fifth yr, the Artwork on the Commons nice arts and crafts competition options over 100 hundred artists from across the nation. Price: Free. Extra data: 937-296-3302 or www.fraze.com.
