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Nancy Steen was selling hats, toy horses and other items for the "Horsemen Helping Horsemen" on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at the Old Timers Day held at the Greene County Expo Center in Xenia. The weekend event runs through Sunday. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF
PHOTOS: Old Timers Day kicks off weekend event at Greene County Expo Center
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The Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest kicks off Friday night Sept. 24 and runs through Sept. 26. This is the 50th anniversary for the festival that is held on the museum grounds. Oktoberfest is the largest fundraiser for the museum. JIM NOELKER/STAFF
PHOTOS: Oktoberfest celebrating 50th anniversary this weekend at Dayton Art Institute
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Caleb Hilty holds a 3-week-old baby alpaca as its mother watches closely in the background at Holdfast Alpaca Farm Friday. This will be the second year the farm has participated in National Alpaca Farm Day this weekend. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
PHOTOS: Alpaca Farm Days are this weekend
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The 571 Grill and Draft House in New Carlisle serves burgers, wings, pizza and fries that are loaded with flavor. CONTRIBUTED/ALEXIS LARSEN
PHOTOS: 571 Grill and Draft House serves food loaded with flavor
The sixth annual “Beer! A Celebration of Dayton’s Craft Brewing” festival was held Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021 at the Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. 4th St. in downtown Dayton. The event offers a chance to try the “best of the best” that local breweries have to offer. CONTRIBUTED/DAVID A. MOODIE
PHOTOS: Did we spot you at Beer! celebration at Yellow Cab Tavern?
The 2021 Preble County Pork Festival was held Saturday, Sept. 18, and Sunday, Sept. 19, at the Preble County Fairgrounds in Eaton. The annual festival offers arts, crafts, live entertainment and, of course, lots of food. CONTRIBUTED/DAVID A. MOODIE
PHOTOS: Did we spot you at the Preble County Pork Festival?
The 14th Annual Dayton Concours d’Elegance returned to Carillon Historical Park on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Cars and motorcycles of the Roarin’ Twenties were celebrated. Last year’s show was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTOS: Antique autos and classic cars at Dayton Concours d’Elegance
The 20th Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival, hosted by PACO (The Puerto Rican, American and Caribbean Organization) returned to RiverScape MetroPark in downtown Dayton on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Last year’s festival was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Did we spot you there? TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTOS: Did we spot you at the Hispanic Heritage Festival and parade?
Hawaiian rolls with griddled Spam, caramelized scallion, melted swiss and spicy Chinese mustard (3 for $9.95) and Death Rolls ($9.95) — generously stuffed alligator egg rolls with peppers, onions, cabbage and dirty rice.
PHOTOS: Backwater Voodoo serves fun cocktails and flavor-filled food
Oktoberfest Springboro returned on Friday, Sept. 10 and Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 to the Springboro United Church of Christ. Last year’s festival was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Did we spot you there on Saturday? TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTOS: Did we spot you at Oktoberfest in Springboro?
The Italian Fall Festa was held from Friday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021 at Bella Villa Hall in Kettering. Last year’s festival was a drive-thru food event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Did we spot you there on Sunday? TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTOS: Did we spot you at the Italian Fall Festa?
The Beavercreek Popcorn Festival returned on Saturday, Sept. 11 and Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. Last year’s festival was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Did we spot you there on Saturday? TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTOS: Did we spot you at the Beavercreek Popcorn Festival?
Grace Hehman and her brother Eric share a lobster roll Saturday at the Springfield Rotary Gourmet Food Truck Competition in Veteran's Park. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
PHOTOS: Gourmet Food Truck Competition
Friday evening's hot air balloon launch at Balloon Fest at Grimes Field in Urbana. The festivities continue Saturday with food trucks and other activities along with the balloons. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
PHOTOS: Balloon Fest 2021 in Urbana
Maria Abboud double checks order in the Dayton Greek Festival kitchen Friday Sept. 10, 2021. Because of COVD-19 the festival is being called the Greek Fest Express. JIM NOELKER/STAFF
PHOTOS: In the kitchen for the Dayton Greek Festival drive-thru
Two Social, a brand new spot to gather with friends, play retro-style and modern video games, have a drink and even throw a few axes officially opens today, Sept. 10, at 4 p.m. Located at 123 E. 3rd St. in downtown Dayton, Two Social will be open every day of the week except for Tuesdays, and will offer axe throwing every day except Wednesdays.
PHOTOS: Inside downtown Dayton's newest hangout spot, Two Social
Beavercreek High School junior ROTC presented the colors at the beginning of the 911 Anniversary Memorial Saturday Sept.11, 2021. JIM NOELER/STAFF
PHOTOS: 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks: A look at local observances
The Dayton Reggae Festival, hosted by City of Dayton Recreation and Youth Services returned to Levitt Pavilion in downtown Dayton on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Bands featured in this gallery are as follows: Jah Soul and Seefari. Did we spot you there? TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTOS: The Dayton Reggae Festival at Levitt Pavilion
Kettering’s popular Holiday at Home festival is back in 2021, after being canceled last year because of the pandemic. The two-day event, which features a car show, a parade, arts and crafts vendors and more, took place Sunday and Monday, Sept. 5-6, at the Kettering Government Center and Fraze Pavilion in Kettering. The theme for 2021 is “Hometown Spirit Let’s Hear It!” CONTRIBUTED/DAVID A. MOODIE
PHOTOS: Kettering celebrates Holiday at Home
The popular AlterFest event, featuring food, carnival games, rides and live entertainment, returned to Alter High School in Kettering on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3-5, 2021. Did we spot you there? CONTRIBUTED/DAVID A. MOODIE
PHOTOS: Did we spot you at AlterFest in Kettering?
Eric Scites, with Faire Wynds Entertainment, amazes the crowd as he breathes fire at the Fair at New Boston Saturday. BILL LACKEY/STAFF
PHOTOS: The Fair at New Boston
CARS & PARTS SPRINGFIELD SWAP MEET & CAR SHOW at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ohio. Friday, Saturday, & Sunday September 3rd, 4th, & 5th, 2021. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF
PHOTOS: Springfield Car & Parts Swap Meet & Car Show
Agnes All Natural Grill's soft opening will take place Tuesday, Sept. 7. The restaurant is also in the process of obtaining its liquor license (though not in time for the soft opening) in addition to building an outdoor dining area at the rear of the building that will seat 20.
SNEAK PEEK: Agnes All Natural Grill is transforming iconic downtown Wympee building
Remembering 9/11 Quilt Exhibit at the Woodbourne Library located at 6060 Far Hills Ave. Centerville. The display of quilts by Helen Willis of Troy, features images, tributes and memorials commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9/11.The exhibit runs through Sept. 23. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF
PHOTOS: Remembering 9/11 Quilt Exhibit in Centerville
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