AUGUST IN GREATER DAYTON:

YOUR LOCAL EVENT GUIDE

As August 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 this month a time for discovery, adventure, and community involvement.

 

GREENE COUNTY FAIR 2024

August 1 | 8 am

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!

 

GRAND CARNIVALE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL AT KINGS ISLAND

August 1 | 5 pm

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 July 20 – August 4. Fireworks Every Night!

 

SPOOK-GHETTI AT THE WAREHOUSE – HAUNTED DINNER & TOUR

August 1 | 6:30pm

Enjoy a delicious Italian meal while listening to Downtown Dayton and the warehouse’s haunted history and encounters. Then take a haunted tour of the Warehouse with local paranormal investigator P3. Optional VIP ghost hunt!

 

ROCK ‘N GREEN TOMATO FESTIVAL

August 3 2024

BACK FOR 2024! Come join us for Great Food, Vendors, Contests, Cornhole Tournament and some great FREE Live Rock ‘n’ Roll Music. Stay tuned for more details!

 

COWVINS CORNY CORN MAZE YOUNGS DAIRY

August 3 | 11 am

Cowvin, the baby of the Cow Family, has created a fun maze at Young’s Jersey Dairy – come see if you can conquer it!

 

TAILS & TRAILS

August 3 | 12 pm

Join us as we walk our dogs between 1-1.5 miles of trails at various parks around Fairborn. All dogs must be dog-friendly and up-to-date on vaccinations.

 

BACON FEST 2024

August 3 | 4 pm

Awaken Bacon Nation ~ Everything is Better with Bacon! It’s time to get your chops wet with BaconFest!

 

THE HEIGHTS SUMMER MUSIC SERIES

August 3 | 6 pm

2024 Summer Music Series – Free Concerts on select Saturdays this Summer at the Eichelberger Amphitheater in Huber Heights.

 

TREASURE ISLAND PARK CONCERT SERIES 2024

August 3 | 7:30pm

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

 

BEAVERCREEK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

August 4 | 7 pm

Free Sunday Evening Summer Concerts at the Dominick Lofino Park amphitheater on Grange Hall Road, Beavercreek. Enjoy a diverse range of musical styles and genres courtesy of Beavercreek Parks & Recreation!

 

MIAMI COUNTY FAIR

August 9 2024

The Miami County Fair will be filled with fun and activities for the entire family! Join us in Troy, Ohio August 9-15, 2024.

 

FRIENDS OF THE DAYTON METRO LIBRARY BOOK SALE

August 10 | 9:30am

The Friends of the Dayton Metro Library’s used book sale – books, music, movies, and audiobooks.

 

BOOMERFEST 2024

August 10 | 12 pm

BoomerFest at St. Leonard is an all-day community festival featuring free music and entertainment inspired by the Baby Boomer era. BoomerFest is presented by Heart of Centerville in partnership with the City of Centerville.

 

DAYTON POTATO FESTIVAL

August 10 | 12 pm

Awaken the taste buds with various tasty potato entrees and much more! Festival at Oak & Ivory Park

 

SHEAR MADNESS

August 15 | 10:30am

Listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest running play in the history of the USA! This hilarious whodunnit could be the funniest show to ever appear at La Comedia!

 

HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR 2024

August 15 | 8 pm

Back by popular demand! The Happy Together Tour travels back to Kettering… come on and return to the 60s and 70s on a summer evening!

 

THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR

August 16 2024

The Great Darke County Fair in Greenville, Ohio – August 16-24, 2024.

 

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

August 16 | 8 pm

Shakespeare in South Park’s season 15 production, Love’s Labour’s Lost

 

THAT ARENA ROCK SHOW

August 16 | 8 pm

FRAZE FAN FAVORITE: That Arena Rock Show is the ultimate high energy theatrical tribute to “Classic” Rock N’ Roll

FAIRBORN SWEET CORN FESTIVAL

August 17 | 11 am

Join us for the Annual Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival. There will be approximately 180 handmade arts and crafts booths and food vendors and much more!

 

SPRINGFIELD ROTARY GOURMET FOOD TRUCK COMPETITION

August 17 | 11 am

Sample various foods from dozens of food trucks, enjoy live music and have a cold brew from the Beer Garden.

FUNK AMPLIFIED FT. SLAPBAK | FREAKQUENCY | MOJOFLO CONCERT

August 17 | 5:30pm

Join us this year as we celebrate the new Funk Amplified night sponsored by the City of Dayton (formerly known as the City of Dayton Funk Festival) from 5:30-9 pm !

 

ABBA THE CONCERT AT THE ROSE

August 20 | 7 pm

Dayton OH – Come dance, come sing, having the time of your life at THE ULTIMATE ABBA TRIBUTE CELEBRATION!

 

USAF BAND OF FLIGHT

August 22 | 7:30pm

United States Air Force Band of Flight Flight One – FREE Open to the public!

 

RETROBUTION AT RIVERSCAPE

August 23 | 7 pm

It’s 80’s Night under the RiverScape pavilion! Break out the big hair and denim jackets for a funtastic evening featuring the biggest hits of the decade, performed by Retrobution.

 

TOUR DE DONUT

August 24 | 8 am

The Tour de Donut is a unique bicycle event, where your ability to eat donuts is just as important as your ability to ride your bicycle fast.

 

OHIO VALLEY ORCHID FEST

August 24 | 9 am

Join us for a weekend of Orchids, Food and Fun for the Entire Family at the annual Ohio Valley Orchid Festival.

 

WING, RAILS AND WHEELS MODEL EXPO

August 24 | 10 am

Back by popular demand! Come see a diverse array of unique, scaled model aircraft, locomotives and motor vehicles of all kinds featured against the backdrop of the museum’s aircraft displays.

 

TACO & NACHO FEST

August 24 | 3 pm

Taco & Nacho Fest- Nacho Typical Food Fest – returns to Austin Landing August 24 with food, music, kids activities and fireworks!

 

THE FAIR AT NEW BOSTON

August 31 | 10 am

Step 200 years back in time at the Annual Fair at New Boston! Everything about this quality event creates the illusion of time travel to 1790 – 1810.

 

TIPPAPALOOZA

August 31 | 5 pm

Tippapalooza is an annual music festival celebrating local music and benefiting charities in and around Tipp City, Ohio.

 

OHIO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL

Saturday, August 31 2024 10:30am

Step back in time to 16th century England with costumed characters, medieval jousting, giant turkey legs, artisan shops, and a different theme every week.