UPDATED: Guide to this summer’s Dayton-area festivals

Local festivals continue providing local entertainment with live music, vendors, plenty of food options and more. The following is a guide to some of what’s planned for the remainder of the summer.

🏖️United Irish of Dayton Celtic Festival

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When: July 26-28

Location: Riverscape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave., Dayton

Description: Taking place at the Riverscape MetroPark in Dayton, the United Irish of Dayton Celtic Festival is a free event that celebrates the history and culture of Ireland. There will be food, live entertainment and drinks. This event is sponsored by local bars Dublin Pub and Slyder’s Tavern.

🏖️Art in the City

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When: 1-7 p.m. August 3

Location: Downtown Dayton

Description: The Downtown Dayton Partnership and AES Ohio are presenting 2024′s Art in the City festival on Aug. 3. This event will bring local artists, from painters to dancers, together to celebrate their work.

🏖️All Ohio Balloon Fest

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When: Aug. 8-10

Location: Union Country Airport: 1500 Weaver Road entrance, Marysville

Description: The Ohio Balloon Festival is a multi-day event where families can eat food, listen to music and check out air balloon launchings. Each night, a variety of hot air balloons will take to the sky, including ones based on characters like Yoda from Star Wars. However, all aerial entertainment is weather-dependent.

🏖️Germanfest Picnic

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When: Aug. 9-11

Location: 1400 E. 5th St., Dayton

Description: For more than 40 years, Germanfest has been celebrating the German heritage of the Miami Valley with food, dancing and live entertainment. This free, family-friendly event helps support scholarship awards for youth in the area.

🏖️Dayton Porchfest

When: 12:45-6:45 p.m. Aug. 17

Location: St. Anne’s Hill Historical District, Dayton

Description: Held in porches and backyards throughout Dayton’s St. Anne Hill district, the Dayton Porchfest is a free music festival Aug. 17. There will be 57 bands performing at this event, including Avalon Park, Lemongrass, Joe Waters, MelinaMarie and Mxntis.

🏖️Dayton African American Cultural Festival

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When: Noon-8 p.m. Aug. 17 and noon-6 p.m. Aug. 18

Location: Riverscape MetroPark: 229 E. Monument Ave., Dayton

Description: The Dayton African American Cultural Festival will be returning to the RiverScape MetroPark. There will be food and craft vendors, children’s’ activities, live music and more.

🏖️ArtFest on Main

When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 24

Location: South Main Street, Springboro

Description: Featuring live entertainment, food trucks, children’s activities and a number of art booths, the ArtFest on Main returns to Springboro August 24. Artists of all mediums and styles will be welcome to the event. Students interested in participating will also be given access to a free booth to display art.

🏖️Greater Dayton Lebanese Festival

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When: Aug. 23-25

Location: 500 Nutt Road, Washington Twp.

Description: Featuring authentic Lebanese food and music, the Greater Dayton Lebanese Festival will take place this August. The festival will also have amusement rides for children.

🏖️Taco and Nacho Fest

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When: 3-10 p.m. Aug. 24

Location: 10400 Innovation Drive, Miamisburg

Description: The third annual Taco and Nacho Fest will take place at Austin Landing on Aug. 24. The event will not only feature nachos and tacos, but also beer, tequila and other cocktails as well. There will also be live music at the event.