FESTIVALS & SIGNATURE EVENTS
BIG TIME FUN IN DOWNTOWN DAYTON
BECAUSE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT…
BE DOWNTOWN
Be there for some of downtown’s signature events.
While there are dozens of great events happening downtown every day, there are also some big, not-to-be-missed events that we look forward to every year.
Downtown Dayton is home to many of the region’s best cultural and music festivals, fun celebrations, and other large-scale events that draw crowds from all over and showcase all that our city has to offer.
From seasonal events like the Summer in the City lineup and the Dayton Holiday Festival to cultural celebrations, live music festivals and more, you won’t want to miss these perennial favorites as you rediscover downtown Dayton.
Coming Up Next…
ART IN THE CITY
August 7
(937) 224-1518
Paint. Perform. Party. Art in the City is a celebration of the creative talent we have in Dayton! The streets of downtown Dayton will be lined with artists from all genres, starting at 11 a.m. Explore different stages and activities throughout the day, ending with the Levitt Pavilion Dayton concert Air Force Band of Flight: Flight One which starts at 7 p.m.
2021-2022 SIGNATURE DOWNTOWN EVENTS
FIRST FRIDAY
August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5, December 3
(937) 224-1518
Mini-GERMANFEST PICNIC
August 13-15
(937) 429-9251
DAYTON FUNK FESTIVAL
August 15
(937) 333-8400
DAYTON AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL
August 21
(937) 475-2707
DAYTON REGGAE FESTIVAL
September 5
(937) 333-8400
DAYTON GREEK FESTIVAL
September 10-12
(937) 224-0601
TASTE OF OREGON
September (TBD)
HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL
September 18
(937) 274-0126
URS RUBBER DUCK REGATTA
September 18
(937) 233-1230
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE’S OKTOBERFEST
September 24-26
(937) 223-5277
HAUNTFEST ON FIFTH
October (TBD)
A WORLD A’FAIR
2021 (TBD)
(937) 312-5293
GRANDE ILLUMINATION & DAYTON CHILDREN’S PARADE SPECTACULAR IN LIGHTS
November 26
(937) 224-1518
METROPARKS ICE RINK
November 26, 2021-February 28, 2022
(937) 274-0126
JEWISH CULTURAL FESTIVAL
(TBD)
(937) 496-0050
DAYTON PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL
June 2022 (TBD)
(937) 274-1776
DAYTON JAZZ FESTIVAL
June 2022 (TBD)
(937) 333-8400
LIGHTS IN FLIGHT FESTIVAL & FIREWORKS SHOW
July 3
(937) 333-8400
DAYTON BLUES FESTIVAL
July 2022 (TBD)
(937) 333-8400
DAYTON CELTIC FESTIVAL
July 2022 (TBD)
(937) 372-9788
HELP PUT ON SOME OF DOWNTOWN’S SIGNATURE EVENTS!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Downtown Dayton Partnership is frequently in search of great volunteers to help us put on fun events like the Dayton Holiday Festival, Art in the City, and more.
We also occasionally help recruit volunteers for big downtown festivals and events put on by other organizations.
Want to help? Click the button to learn more about volunteering.