The streets of Yellow Springs will be hopping with music, food, beer and more crazy-weird fun

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Credit: Tom Gilliam

The first date for a local favorite festival is quickly approaching.

The summer installment of the Yellow Springs Street Fair is happening on Saturday, June 8. The roads of Yellow Springs will come to life with patrons shopping and visiting over 200 vendors who sell handmade arts and crafts as well as an eclectic mix of foods. The fun will again be happening in October if you are unable to make the party in June.

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Credit: Tom Gilliam

But Street Fair isn’t just about shopping and eating. There are two stages of music, a beer garden with domestic and local craft beer, street performers and plenty of fun.

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Credit: Contributed

SOIN STAGE

The Soin Stage is located near the food tent and features mellow music and belly dancing. Performers include local and regional up-and-coming artists:

9 a.m. — Yoga on the Lawn!

10 a.m. — Matthew Thoma

11 a.m. — Ryan Stinson

12 p.m. — Egyptian Breeze belly dancers

1 p.m. — Mike Defendant + Katrina Jo

2 p.m. — Egyptian Breeze belly dancers

3 p.m. —W8sted Potential

4 p.m. — Honey and Blue

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BEER AND MUSIC FEST

Located at the John Bryan Community Center, you can enjoy larger bands and craft beer from noon until 7 p.m.

The fun starts at noon with Ohio Brass & Electric. Hear more acts like Spare Change, the Andy Shaw Band, Devil’s Backbone, Landy Handsome and Unlawful. Willie Phoenix and the Soul Underground will close out a night of great tunes and great brews.

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HOW TO GET THERE

To make getting to Street Fair easier, guests are invited to use the free shuttle service from Young’s Dairy and Yellow Springs High School which will be available from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Locals are invited to ride their bike and use the free Bike Miami Valley bike valet service at the corner of Dayton Street and Ohio 68.

Handicapped parking is available at the Municipal Lot on Corry Street.

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Credit: Tom Gilliam

Street Fair is free and open to the public. Handicapped parking is available at the Municipal Lot on Corry Street. Please note pets are not permitted at the Yellow Springs Street Fair.

Want to go?

WHAT: Yellow Springs Street Fair & Music Fest

WHERE: Downtown Yellow Springs

COST: Free

WHEN: June 8 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. The fall street fair will take place Oct. 12.

INFO: Call (937) 767-2686 | Website

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