WAYNESVILLE SECOND SATURDAY STREET FAIRE
July 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Waynesville, 97 S. Main St., Waynesville
Festival includes Artists Booths where artists, crafters and authors display and sell their creations. Over 40 artisans will feature everything from woodworking to fiber arts. Local entertainers will perform in the Main St. Gazebo and other locations around town.
Free admission
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July 8, noon to 10 p.m. John Bryan Community Center, 100 Dayton St., Yellow Springs
Great Guys Entertainment and Yellow Springs Brewery present a day of friends, beer and music from Delicate Steve, Speaking Suns, the Yugos, Lioness and others.
$25 Yellow Springs resident, $35 general admission, $50 deluxe tickets and free for children 12 and younger
July 8, 3-10 p.m. at Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering
Food, drinks and live performances by Top This Band, Brass Tracks, Zane & the Sway and the Flashback Band.
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July 14-16, 5-11 p.m. Friday, 3-11 p.m. Saturday, 12-6 p.m. Sunday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 753 South Hyatt St., Tipp City
Annual family fun Summer Festival with live entertainment, amusement rides, children’s games, Bingo and more.
July 15, 12-8 p.m. at City Park, 35 Parkwood Dr., Tipp City
Celebrate local visual, culinary and musical artists at City Park with artist displays, demonstrations, music and food.
July 16, 1-9 p.m. at RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton
Part of the Downtown Summer Music Series featuring blues bands and performances, food and merchandise vendors on site. Bring blankets or event chairs, but no tents, pets, outside food or beverages please.
Credit: Nick Graham
Credit: Nick Graham
THE OHIO CHALLENGE BALLOON FESTIVAL
July 21-22, 4-10 p.m. Friday & 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at Smith Park, Middletown Regional Airport, Middletown
The Ohio Challenge is a sanctioned hot air balloon competition featuring 30 participants. Other activities include: outdoor concerts, car show, food vendors, arts & crafts, carnival rides, and fireworks on Saturday at 9:45 p.m.
MARY HELP OF CHRISTIANS FESTIVAL
July 21-23, 6-11 p.m. Friday, 2-11 p.m. Saturday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday at Mary, Help of Christians, 954 N. Maple Ave., Fairborn. Featuring festival food, live entertainment, carnival rides and more.
July 21-22, Troy Eagles Campground, 2252 Troy-Urbana Road, Troy
The annual event combines music, art and charity.$45 weekend passes before July 17, $60 VIP weekend upgrade before July 22, VIP car parking $25 before July 22 and $75 for reserved campsite before July 22.
July 22, 4 p.m. at Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering
Festival featuring Zydeco Sounds & A Taste of Louisiana. For more information, call 937-296-3300 or email fraze@ketteringoh.org.
July 22-23, Events start at 7 a.m. Saturday & Sunday at Armstrong Air & Space Museum, 500 Apollo Dr., Wapakoneta
Celebrate the anniversary of Apollo 11, the first manned lunar landing; enjoy inflatable activities, science demonstrations, face painting, aeronautics activities, mini golf, a kids trivia competition, the Lima Area Concert Band, animals from the Toledo Zoo, and the Run to the Moon races (speedy-feet.com).
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July 22, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Bella Villa Hall, 2625 County Line Road, Dayton
Featuring 15 food vendors, live band, cooking demos and more.
July 28-30, 6-11 p.m. Friday, 12-11 p.m. Saturday, 12-6 p.m. Sunday at RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton
Mix of Irish food, music, culture and entertainment for people of all ages.
July 28-30, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at York Woods, Darke County.
Featuring shooting contests, a car show, fast draw competitions, melodramas, historical tours, a pilgrimage to Annie's grave, special displays at Garst Museum, a Saturday parade, antique market and concessions.
July 29, 4-7 p.m. at Miami Valley Golf Club, 3311 Salem Ave., Dayton
Enjoy 21 Belgian and Belgian Style Ales - plus special selections from local and regional brewers. Paired with a variety of ales, there will be a menu of authentic, gourmet Belgian cuisine prepared by chef Jason Downe. Retail beer and growler sales will be available.
July 30, 1 p.m. at Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering
Live music and more than 20 food trucks lined up on Lincoln Park Boulevard.
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