Celebrate in a Big Way…

Get ready to have a blast in Your Downtown

Downtown Dayton is the site for many large-scale events throughout the year, three of which the Downtown Dayton Partnership coordinates. As more information on festivals and events becomes available, you'll find it all here. There’s nothing like celebrating in style in the center city!

Coming up next...

Dayton Celtic Festival
July 30-August 1
(937) 254-0194

Downtown Dayton comes to life with the sound and sights of Ireland, Scotland and Wales at the 2010 Dayton Celtic Festival. Enjoy live musical and dance entertainment, a new album release from Gaelic Storm, Celtic arts and language, cultural demonstrations, a children's area with miniature golf, delicious food and beverages, a group bike ride on Friday, a 5K run on Saturday, a traditional Gaelic Mass and a Celtic Breakfast on Sunday, and lots more free family-friendly fun!

2010-11 Downtown Events

First Friday
August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5, December 3
(937) 224-1518

Michelob Dayton Reggae Festival
September 5
(937) 333-8400

Urban Nights
September 10
(937) 224-1518

Dayton Greek Festival
September 10-12
(937) 224-0601

Hispanic Heritage Festival
September 11
(937) 274-0126

Taste of Miami Valley
September 17-18
(937) 461-MVRA (6872)

Dayton Art Institute's Oktoberfest
September 24-26
(937) 223-5277

Hauntfest on Fifth
October 30
(937) 974-2494

Grande Illumination & Dayton Children's Parade Spectacular in Lights
November 26
(937) 224-1518

MetroParks Ice Rink
November 26-March 17
(937) 274-0126

Urban Nights
May 13
(937) 224-1518

Michelob Women in Jazz Festival
June (TBD)
(937) 333-8400

Cityfolk Festival
July (TBD)
(937) 223-3655

Michelob Dayton Blues Festival
July (TBD)
(937) 333-8400