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.
Coming Up Next…
Many upcoming festivals and signature events are being postponed or rescheduled due to the coronavirus/COVID-19. We are updating this page as we get new information on event dates, but we encourage you to check with the festival websites and contact numbers for more information.
2020-2021 SIGNATURE DOWNTOWN EVENTS
FIRST FRIDAY
April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4
(937) 224-1518
DOWNTOWN HOUSING TOUR
May 16
(937) 224-1518
DAYTON PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL
June 5-7
(937) 274-1776
JEWISH CULTURAL FESTIVAL
June 7
(937) 496-0050
DAYTON JAZZ FESTIVAL
June 7
(937) 333-8400
THE GREAT DAYTON ADVENTURE RACE
June 13
(937) 224-1518
LIGHTS IN FLIGHT FESTIVAL & FIREWORKS SHOW
July 3
(937) 333-8400
DAYTON BLUES FESTIVAL
July 12
(937) 333-8400
DAYTON CELTIC FESTIVAL
July 24-26
(937) 372-9788
ART IN THE CITY
August 7
(937) 224-1518
DAYTON FUNK FESTIVAL
August 9
(937) 333-8400
GERMANFEST PICNIC
August 14-16
(937) 429-9251
DAYTON AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL
August 22 & 23
(937) 475-2707
ALEFEST
August (TBD)
DAYTON REGGAE FESTIVAL
August 30
(937) 333-8400
DAYTON GREEK FESTIVAL
September 11-13
(937) 224-0601
HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL
September 19
(937) 274-0126
URS RUBBER DUCK REGATTA
September (TBD)
(937) 233-1230
TASTE OF OREGON
September (TBD)
DAYTON ART INSTITUTE’S OKTOBERFEST
September 25-27
(937) 223-5277
A WORLD A’FAIR
October 16-18 (rescheduled from May 15-17)
(937) 312-5293
HAUNTFEST ON FIFTH
October (TBD)
GRANDE ILLUMINATION & DAYTON CHILDREN’S PARADE SPECTACULAR IN LIGHTS
November 27
(937) 224-1518
METROPARKS ICE RINK
November 27, 2020-February 28, 2021
(937) 274-0126
ALEFEAST
(TBD)
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.