The Oregon District Business Association will hold its fourth annual Independence District Day from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 6.
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Nautical Theme will perform from noon to 3 p.m. and Isicle will perform from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Natalie Skilliter, the Oregon District Business Association's treasurer, said about 25 vendors will be on site to sell crafts, jewelry and other items, and there will be a beer truck.
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Several Oregon District businesses will also sell items on the street as part of the free event.
“The whole idea is to have a street fair vibe in the Oregon District,” Skilliter said.
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Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
“It will just be crowds and eating and drinking and being merry,” Skilliter said.
The street will be blocked to traffic between Pine and Jackson streets.
A stage will be set up between Ned Peppers Bar, 419 E. Fifth St., and the EPA building, 401 E. Fifth St.
The band Nautical Theme will perform from noon to 3 p.m. and DJ Isicle will spin music from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.
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Admission is free.
Oregon District fans should market their calendars for the business district’s next big event, Taste of the Oregon District on Sept. 15.
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Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Want to go?
WHAT: Independence District Day
WHERE: Fifth Street between Pine and Jackson streets in Dayton's Oregon District
WHEN: noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 6
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