Alan Vandergrift
Jul 10, 2026
Trivia Question❓What famous snack food was invented in Dayton? Answer at the bottom of the newsletter |
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Dayton Area EventsJuly 10–17, 2026 Friday, July 105:00–9:00 PM
The Great Dayton Food Truck RallyFood Festival
Free admission Large food truck rally with 30+ trucks, local vendors, music, and the Front Street Studios campus. 5:30–9:00 PM
Centerville Party in the Park: Stranger & The Fries BandLive Music
Free Community party with vendors, kids activities, food trucks, beer sales, and live music. 6:30–9:30 PM
Day Air Credit Union Movie NightFamily Movie
Free Family movie night with games, inflatables, mascots, concessions, and Disney’s Hoppers at 7:30 PM. 7:00–9:00 PM
Big Band Concert with Kim Kelly OrchestraLive Music
Free Classic big band concert with a free swing dance lesson during intermission. 7:00–10:00 PM
Star City Concert Series: Uncaged with Mike SolomonLive Music
Free Mike Solomon opens, followed by Uncaged, a Zac Brown Band tribute. 7:30 PM
Free Concert at North Park: Parrots of the CaribbeanLive Music
Free Jimmy Buffett-inspired tropical rock concert with food trucks and beer sales. Saturday, July 118:00 AM–Evening
Barnstorming CarnivalAviation Festival
Free admission Two-day aviation festival with vintage aircraft, fly-ins, classic vehicles, food vendors, and family activities. 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
Downtown Franklin Farmers MarketFarmers Market
Free Local produce, baked goods, handmade items, flowers, specialty foods, and small business vendors. 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Shiloh Farmers' MarketFarmers Market
Free Neighborhood market with produce, baked goods, crafts, soaps, jewelry, candles, plants, and gifts. 10:00–11:00 AM
Nature Scavenger HuntFamily Outdoors
Free Family-friendly scavenger hunt exploring natural features at Miller Ecological Park. 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Waynesville Street FaireMarket
Free admission Historic downtown market with artisans, vintage finds, food trucks, live music, shops, and kids activities. 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Kitten Yoga at SICSAWellness
$25.31 Beginner-friendly yoga class with adoptable kittens roaming the studio. 12:00–2:30 PM
Montgomery County Day of HopeCommunity
Free Hope Week gathering with community engagement, kindness projects, speakers, and service opportunities. 12:00–9:00 PM
Miami Valley Hobby SwapHobbies
Free admission Trading card, miniature, wargaming, and tabletop collectible swap with vendors and hobbyists. 4:00–10:00 PM
Kickin' Chicken WingFestFood Festival
Free admission Chicken wing festival with local food vendors, live bands, and summer festival atmosphere. 5:00 PM
Picnic on the LawnCommunity
Free; RSVP requested Bring your own picnic supper; water and ice cream are provided. 5:00–9:00 PM
Christmas in July Artisan MarketArtisan Market
Free admission Second Saturday artisan market with handmade vendors, craft beer, food, and a Christmas in July theme. 6:00–8:00 PM
History, Mystery, Mayhem and MurderHistory Tour
Suggested $5 donation; reservation required Guided true-crime and local history walking tour through Woodland Cemetery. 6:00–9:00 PM
Madison Park LiveLive Music
Free Outdoor concert featuring Tonya Baker & Friends, Will Kellum, Detra Scott, and DJ Oscar. 7:30–10:00 PM
Movie in the ParkOutdoor Movie
Free Outdoor screening of How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days; first 100 guests receive candy goodie bags. Sunday, July 12Morning–5:00 PM
Barnstorming CarnivalAviation Festival
Free admission Final day of the aviation festival with vintage planes, drive-in activities, food, and family fun. 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Dayton Summer Wedding ExpoExpo
Ticketed Wedding expo with vendors, samples, giveaways, discounts, and bridal planning resources. 12:00–4:00 PM
Yellow Springs Vegan MarketFood Market
Free admission Vegan food, local vendors, plant-based businesses, handmade goods, and community organizations. 12:00–5:00 PM
Second Sundays in SpringboroShopping
Free admission Pop-up vendors, boutiques, restaurants, and walkable historic downtown shopping. 7:00–8:30 PM
FIVE at Summer Blanket Concert SeriesLive Music
Free Outdoor garden concert with FIVE. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. 7:15–9:15 PM
Centerville Summer Concert Series: TurnstilesLive Music
Free Billy Joel tribute concert at Stubbs Park with food trucks and beer sales. Monday, July 135:30–7:30 PM
Woodland Historic TourHistory Tour
Suggested $5 donation; reservation required Guided walking tour about famous Daytonians and historic figures buried at Woodland. Tuesday, July 1410:00 AM–12:00 PM
Cemetery Symbols TourHistory Tour
Suggested $5 donation; reservation required Learn the meanings behind gravestone symbols, carvings, and historic cemetery iconography. 12:00–10:00 PM
174th Montgomery County FairCounty Fair
Fair admission required County fair with livestock, rides, agricultural displays, fair food, motorsports, and family entertainment. 7:00–9:00 PM
Free Concert at North Park: Brass TracksLive Music
Free High-energy eight-piece band with horn section. Food trucks on site. Wednesday, July 1510:00–11:30 AM
Estate Planning for Funerals and BurialSeminar
Free Educational seminar covering legal, financial, funeral, and burial planning considerations. 12:00–10:00 PM
174th Montgomery County FairCounty Fair
Fair admission required Midweek fair day with rides, vendors, livestock exhibits, food, and entertainment. 6:00–8:00 PM
Street Names of DaytonHistory Tour
Suggested $5 donation; reservation recommended Walking tour exploring the people behind many familiar Dayton street names. 6:30 PM
Yacht Rock the DockConcert
Ticketed Ambrosia, John Ford Coley, Peter Beckett, Walter Egan, and Parrots of the Caribbean. Thursday, July 1612:00–10:00 PM
174th Montgomery County FairCounty Fair
Fair admission required Family fair day with rides, exhibits, food, vendors, and entertainment. 5:00–9:00 PM
Girls Night Out in Historic SpringboroShopping
Free admission Downtown shopping and dining event with specials, treats, and local business promotions. 5:30 PM
A Place For You Park Open House & Family PicnicFamily Outdoors
Free Family picnic, nature activities, water play, and introductory kayaking on Eastwood Lagoon. 7:00–9:00 PM
The Fries Band at Vandalia Art ParkLive Music
Free Free outdoor summer concert featuring The Fries Band. 8:00 PM
Jefferson Starship: Runaway Again TourConcert
Ticketed Classic rock concert with Jefferson Starship, Atlanta Rhythm Section, Firefall, and Orleans. Friday, July 1712:00–10:00 PM
174th Montgomery County FairCounty Fair
Fair admission required County fair continues with rides, exhibits, fair food, entertainment, and evening demolition derby. 12:30–2:30 PM
Touch A TruckKids
Free Children can explore trucks and vehicles, with face painting, inflatables, playground activities, and Kona Ice. 6:00 PM & 7:30 PM
Laser Michael Jackson: Laser Light NightsEntertainment
Ticketed Planetarium laser show featuring Michael Jackson hits synchronized with full-dome visuals. 6:30 PM–Sunset
“Grease” – Fraze Flicks & Party on the PlazaOutdoor Movie
Ticketed Party on the Plaza followed by an outdoor screening of Grease at sunset. 7:00 PM
JB2 with Berachah ValleyLive Music
Free John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band headlines a free downtown concert with opener Berachah Valley. 7:00 PM
Montgomery County Fair Demolition DerbyMotorsports
Fair admission/ticket required Demolition derby with multiple vehicle classes as part of the county fair. 7:00–9:00 PM
Centerville Cornerstone Music Series: Different and the SameLive Music
Free Dayton-based cover band performs rock and pop favorites in an outdoor pavilion setting. 7:30 PM
Outlaw State of Mind & Beautiful CrazyLive Music
Free Chris Stapleton and Luke Combs tribute concert in Springboro’s outdoor amphitheater. Please check each events web page for the latest information as events are subject to change. |
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💡 Answer to Trivia Question: Cheez-It crackers have been satisfying snack lovers for more than a century. First introduced in 1921 by the Green & Green Company in Dayton, Ohio, these square, cheesy crackers were made with real cheese and quickly became a hit across the country. Just a few years later, the company was acquired by Sunshine Biscuits, helping Cheez-Its reach an even wider audience. |