JULY IN GREATER DAYTON:
YOUR LOCAL EVENT GUIDE
As July arrives, we welcome a month filled with unique opportunities and exciting events in our vibrant city. At CBH, we’re delighted to bring you an exclusive guide to the most captivating local activities this month. Let’s make July a time for discovery, adventure, and community engagement.
- ••
INDEPENDENCE DAY FAMILY FUN WEEKEND YOUNGS DAIRY
June 28 – July 7
Young’s is open regular hours through the holiday! Take advantage of a special Family Value wristband good for all day, unlimited family fun at Young’s Jersey Dairy!
DAYTON DRAGONS BASEBALL 2024
April 5 – September 1
Watch the Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball Team at Day Air Ballpark (formerly Fifth Third Field) in Downtown Dayton.
THE BEACH BOYS: ENDLESS SUMMER GOLD
July 1
Catch a wave of nostalgia! The Beach Boys are bringing their good vibrations to Kettering this summer!
A1A THE OFFICIAL AND ORIGINAL JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE SHOW
July 3
Experience the energy, musicianship, originality, and excitement of the band that won a Jimmy Buffett Sound Alike Contest for Margaritaville Records.
THE WIZARD OF OZ – LA COMEDIA DINNER THEATRE
June 27 – August 11
Visit La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro this summer to see The Wizard of Oz live on stage!
TREASURE ISLAND PARK CONCERT SERIES 2024
July 4
Hey there, music lovers! FREE concerts at Treasure Island Park in | include CRUSH Bon Jovi Experience, Dogs of Society: The Ultimate Elton John Experience, Turn to Stone: A Tribute to ELO
OHIO JEEP FEST
July 5 & 6
Ohio Jeep Fest at the beautiful Ross County Fairgrounds.
60’S ROCK NIGHT FEATURING THE BRITISH INVASION
July 6 – 9
The British Invasion will be bringing the best of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, and so many more of the most influential British rock bands to the RiverScape stage.
2024 CORNERSTONE MUSIC SERIES
July 5 & 26
The Cornerstone Music Series will take place at the Cornerstone Park Pavilion, located at 5210 Cornerstone North Blvd. between Costco and Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant.
STAR CITY CONCERT SERIES – FREE CONCERTS AT RIVERFRONT PARK
July 5, 14, & 26
Join us for FREE live music on select Fridays and Sundays. Go to playmiamisburg.com for more info.
SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
June 7 – July 12
Springfield Arts Council presents the annual admission-free Summer Arts Festival in Veterans Park, downtown Springfield.
FIREFLY PARTY IN BEAVERCREEK
July 5
Bring the whole family out to the Firefly Party at Russ Nature Reserve in Beavercreek July 5
CLINTON COUNTY FAIR
July 6 – 13
Join us at the Clinton County Fair in Wilmington, Ohio July 6 – 13, 2024! It’s been a tradition of food, fun, and tradition since 1883!
LIVE OUTDOOR MUSIC AT THE GREENE
July 6, 13, & 27
Bring a lawn chair, grab your friends & family, and enjoy live music and cold beer at our Summer Concert Series!
LOGAN COUNTY FAIR
July 7 – 13
Come join us for the | Logan County Fair in Bellefontaine, Ohio – July 7th – 13th
THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR
July 7 – 13
The Montgomery County Fair in Dayton, Ohio is July 7-13, | – The Montgomery County Fair is an annual event to support and promote agricultural lifestyle in the Miami Valley.
DEEDS CARILLON CONCERTS
July 7, 14, 23, & 28
Enjoy a carillon concert by internationally renowned carillonneur Larry Weinstein! *
CREEDENCE REVIVED – TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF CCR – CENTERVILLE PARTY AT THE PARK
July 7
One of the most highly sought after tribute bands in the world, Creedence Revived will play July 7—Part of the | Centerville Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park presented by Cincinnati Children’s and St. Leonard.
BRIT FLOYD – THE WORLD’S GREATEST PINK FLOYD SHOW
July 7
P·U·L·S·E CELEBRATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DIVISION BELL – Brit Floyd- “The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show” returns to the Rose
SETTLER SURVIVAL CAMP AT DAYTON HISTORY
July 8 – 18
Experience a week long adventure of life in the Miami Valley from an early settler’s perspective. Ages 8-12. Fees Apply. Advance reservations required.
COUNTRY CONCERT 2024
July 11 – 13
Music and Camping Festival in the USA – Country Concert is a 3-Day Country Music Festival in Ft Loramie Ohio (approx. 1 drive hour from Dayton).
TRY PADDLESPORTS AT EASTWOOD METROPARK
July 11
Kayak, Stand Up Paddleboard, or canoe over-views will be given. Depending on demand, you may be able to try different boats.
KETTERING CIVIC BAND SUMMER CONCERTS
July 11
The Kettering Civic Band is presenting a series of free concerts at Polen Farm! Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Extra parking is at the adjacent Kennedy Park.
JUMPING JACK FLASH – TRIBUTE TO THE ROLLING STONES – CENTERVILLE PARTY AT THE PARK
July 12
This tribute to the Rolling Stones will take you back in time to the swinging 60’s. Part of the | Centerville Summer Concert Series and Party at the Park presented by Cincinnati Children’s and St. Leonard.
FREE CONCERT AT NORTH PARK: FOREVER SEGER – TRIBUTE
July 12
Hear all your favorite Bob Seger songs with this fantastic tribute band!
BARNSTORMING CARNIVAL
July 13 & 14
Experience the golden age of aviation at the Springfield airport.
WAYNESVILLE STREET FAIRE
July 13
Waynesville Street Faire – located in the beautiful town of Waynesville Ohio – The Antique Capital of Warren County!
ANDY SNOW: TIME BENDS
July 13
MAY 10 – AUGUST 10, | Artist Talk JULY 13 / 2 pm The artist in conversation with Ron Rollins, retired Dayton Daily News editor Drop-in Tours with the Artist June 8, 15, 29 / 2 pm THE CONTEMPORARY DAYTON
KICKIN CHICKEN WING FEST
July 13
Free festival and music – If you like bold food, rockin’ music and a hearty party, then you’ll love this festival!
DAYTON MAC N’ CHEESE FEST
July 13
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!
THE HEIGHTS SUMMER MUSIC SERIES
July 13 & 27
2024 Summer Music Series – Free Concerts on select Saturdays this Summer at the Eichelberger Amphitheater in Huber Heights.
WARREN COUNTY FAIR
July 15 – 20
July 15-20, | – Warren County Fair – fun, food, games, rides, demo derby, tractor pulls, live harness racing, livestock shows and more!
THE DAYTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA AT RIVERSCAPE
July 18
Music and fun at RiverScape MetroPark’s FREE Summer Music Series with The Dayton Jazz Orchestra
CLARK COUNTY FAIR
July 19 – 26
The | Clark County Fair July 19-26 is sure to provide you and your family endless ENTERTAINMENT and excitement!
MIAMISBURG TOUCH-A-TRUCK
July 19
Bring the kids to climb around, honk the horns, and explore during the Miamisburg Touch-A-Truck family event this summer.
THE OHIO CHALLENGE BALLOON FESTIVAL
July 19 & 20
Hot air balloon competition, live music, carnival, car show, skydiving demonstrations, balloon glow, fireworks and more!
HUBER HEIGHTS COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHT
July 19
The Heights Summer Movie Series – Family movie nights in Huber Heights
NIGHT RANGER AT FRAZE PAVILION
July 19
Heavy hitting rock legends MIX 107.7 presents MIX FEST 25 Night Ranger @ Fraze Pavilion
4 PAWS 5K AND *NEW* PATH TO PLACEMENT WALK
July 20
Leash up your dog and lace up your running shoes! 4 Paws for Ability trains and places service dogs with children and veterans with disabilities. Fundraisers such as the 4 Paws 5K help us raise money to change lives!
DRAGONS 5K
July 20
Bring the whole family to Day Air Ballpark for the Dragons 5k!
GEM CITY COMIC CON
July 20
The Gem City Comic Con is a social and family-friendly event that promotes reading and collecting. Visit Gem City Comic Con website for exciting details!
BUTLER COUNTY FAIR
July 21 – 27
Butler County Fair – a family tradition since 1851! See you at the Butler County Fairgrounds in Hamilton Ohio Fair July 21st-27th, 2024
DAYTON RESTAURANT WEEK 2024
July 21 – 28
Restaurant Week! Try unique menus at many of Dayton’s classiest places for reduced prices, all while raising money for charity. July 21-28, 2024
SHELBY COUNTY FAIR
July 21 – 27
The Great Shelby County Fair July 21st – 27th, 2024.
ANNIE OAKLEY DAYS FESTIVAL
July 26 – 28
A family-friendly festival featuring live entertainment including western arts, cowboy mounted shooting, musical performances and more.
THE LEBANON EXPERIENCE
July 26
The Lebanon Experience – Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, including lunch at the historic Golden Lamb.
DAYTON CELTIC FESTIVAL
July 26 – 28
The Dayton Celtic Festival will be back at Riverscape in downtown Dayton July 26 – July 28, 2024. FREE Admission!
DAYTONS SILENT DISCO
July 26
Celebrate with us under the big tent at your favorite dance party in Dayton! Daytons Silent Disco takes place on the last Friday of every month.
PREBLE COUNTY FAIR
July 27 – August 3
The Famous Preble County Fair is July 27 – August 3, 2024.
DAYTON CELTIC FEST 5K/10K
July 27
Celtic Festival 5K/10K at Riverscape MetroPark
PINEAPPLE FEST AT AUSTIN LANDING
July 27
SUMMER | – Featuring all things pineapple, the Miami Valley Restaurant Association to host Pineapple Fest at Austin Landing July 27!
BURGER FEST AT THE YELLOW CAB
July 27
More information will be posted closer to the date
FREE CONCERT AT NORTH PARK: THE LITTLE MERMEN – DISNEY TRIBUTE
July 27
Come enjoy some Disney music!
AUGLAIZE COUNTY FAIR
July 28 – August 3
The Auglaize County fair is fun for the whole family – July 28th – August 3rd 2024
GREENE COUNTY FAIR 2024
July 28 – August 3
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!
CENTERVILLE POPS! PRESENTS HOORAY FOR HOLLYWOOD
July 28
Join the City of Centerville and the Centerville Arts Commission as Centerville Pops! presents Hooray for Hollywood.
2024 STEM FOR ALL (FORMERLY SUPER SCIENCE SATURDAYS)
July 29
Science-focused programming and fun for the entire family: STEM for All (Formerly Super Science days) at The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
SOARING SOUNDS
July 30
A tradition over 40 years in the making! Soaring Sounds returns to the Greater Dayton area in 2024! Witness the spectacle of DCI’s World Class Drum Corps at the Centerville HS Stadium!
STRAIGHT NO CHASER – THE YACHT ROCK TOUR
July 30
Summer 2024: RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser—at the Rose Music Center