💎 7 Fall Fests For A Fun Weekend (Issue #58)

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Good Morning,

And welcome to another issue of Miami Valley Memo. Every week, we share events and shows curated for the Miami Valley.

This week we're testing adding a new little feature, requested by a reader recently. Next to every event date, you’ll now see a “Add to Cal” link. By clicking this, you’ll be able to save that day of the event to whichever calendar you use (like Google or Apple).

What do you think, is this useful for you? Let us know by taking the quick poll at the end of this email or replying with your feedback.

Alrighty, let’s get to it!

⚡ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

74° 🌡️ 52° | ☀️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 7 mph

Saturday

75° 🌡️ 58° | 🌤️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 9 mph

Sunday

72° 🌡️ 46° | 🌤️ | ☔ 15% | 💨 16 mph

📅 EVENTS

🎉 El Toro’s 25th Anniversary

📅 Sat, Oct 12: 1 - 6 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 El Toro, Beavercreek
💰 Free entry

Join the Miami Valley Restaurant Association in helping El Toro celebrate its 25th anniversary!

Enjoy special deals like two-dollar tacos and 5-buck nachos, made complete with margaritas in the beer garden. Entertainment includes a DJ, a mariachi band, and Caribbean tunes. The little ones will love face painting, balloon animals, and games with prizes.

It'll be a fiesta full of good moods and great food. Learn more here.

👻 Fairborn Halloween Festival

📅 Fri, Oct 11: 4 - 11 pm (Add to Cal)
📅 Sat, Oct 12: 11 - 11 pm (Add to Cal)
📅 Sun, Oct 13: 12 - 6 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Downtown Fairborn
💰 Free

Celebrate spooky season at what has become one of Ohio’s largest Halloween celebrations. Don’t miss this bewitching three-day event with rides, a costume contest, and a parade.

Grab a bite to eat from the food trucks or a drink at the beer garden. Relax with live music by local artists. Or get a chill down your spine at one of Fairborn’s gems, Foy's Haunted Museum. Learn more here.

🎸 Dayton Music Fest

📅 Fri, Oct 11: 5 pm - 12 am (Add to Cal)
📅 Sat, Oct 12: 5 pm - 12 am (Add to Cal)
📍 Downtown Dayton
💰 Advance: $25
💰 Doors: $30

Check out Dayton's vibrant music scene at the 20th annual Music Fest. Over two days, 32 acts will perform across 5 venues in Downtown Dayton.

From indie and rock to electronic and folk, the festival showcases a diverse lineup of local talent. Enjoy a weekend of live music, discover new artists, and immerse yourself in Dayton's rich musical culture. Get your tickets here.

🍹 Annual Jimmy Buffett Tribute

📅 Fri, Oct 11: 8 - 10 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Wandering Griffin, Beavercreek
💰 Free

Celebrate Wandering Griffin’s annual Jimmy Buffett tribute with Parrots of the Caribbean! Enjoy piña coladas, cheeseburgers, and tropical vibes while supporting families affected by Hurricane Helene.

A dollar from every purchase of Caleb's Czech 6 Pilsner will go to Pouring for Neighbors. It’s a laid-back evening of music, food, and community for a great cause. Learn more here.

🥬 Ohio Sauerkraut Festival

📅 Sat, Oct 12: 9 am - 8 pm (Add to Cal)
📅 Sun, Oct 13: 9 am - 6 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Downtown Waynesville
💰 Free

Join your fellow sauerkraut fans from all over Ohio for a weekend full of food, shopping, and charity. Browse the wares of 460 crafts vendors spread throughout Waynesville’s Main Street.

Try over 60 different dishes (including plenty of non-sauerkraut options). More than a tradition, this is a significant fundraising event for many of the community’s charities. Learn more here.

🎪 Fall Street Fair

📅 Sat, Oct 12: 9 am - 5 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Downtown Yellow Springs
💰 Free

Celebrate fall with some small-town hoopla in Yellow Springs. Explore the offerings of over 250 unique vendors, satiate your hunger with 30 diverse food trucks, and raise a toast at the beer garden.

With two stages packed with performances all day, there will be plenty of live music to enjoy. Parking does get wild, but you can usually find a spot outside of downtown on Dayton-Yellow Springs Road. Learn more here.

🏈 Touchdowns and Tailgate

📅 Sat, Oct 12: 10 am - 11 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Loose Ends Brewing, Centerville
💰 Advance: $60
💰 Day-of: $70

Enjoy the ultimate game-day experience at Loose Ends Brewing! Watch the Buckeyes take on Oregon on a giant LED screen while savoring an all-you-can-eat Kegs & Eggs brunch, a BBQ buffet, and $7 craft brews.

Keep the kids entertained with a bounce house, and check out local vendors from the Heart of Centerville. A perfect day for football fans and families alike! Get your tickets here.

🎃 Pumpkin Festival

📅 Sat, Oct 12: 10 am - 3 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Southminster Church, Centerville
💰 Free

Have a day full of fall family fun at Southminster's 3rd Pumpkin Festival! Enjoy delicious hotdogs grilled up by the Scouts and score some sweet treats at the bake sale.

Try your hand at pumpkin painting, classic games, or the cake walk. With bounce houses, face painting, and crafts there are plenty of ways to keep the kiddos entertained. Not to mention the giant pumpkin guessing game (with a prize for the closest guess). Learn more here.

🌍 The World In Between

📅 Sat, Oct 12: 10:30 am - 12 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Science Center Auditorium, University of Dayton
💰 Free

Explore the complex relationship between ancient Egypt and Nubia at this fascinating lecture by Dr. Anastasia Dakouri-Hild, associate professor at the University of Virginia.

Learn how museum artifacts reveal the rich cultural connections between these two civilizations over millennia. This talk delves into the significance of visual culture in understanding ancient identities. Perfect for history buffs and archaeology enthusiasts.

This event is hosted by the Dayton Society of the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA). I grew up going to AIA talks with my parents and always learned something from the folks they brought to town. Learn more here.

🍻 Bocktoberfest

📅 Sat, Oct 12: 11 am - 10 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Bock Family Brewing, Washington Twp.
💰 Free entry

Break out your lederhosen for Bocktoberfest! Savor delicious German bites while sipping Bock's craft German brews — I highly recommend their Hefeweizen.

Participate in fun competitions like steinholding, a pretzel toss, and even a beard contest. With games throughout the day and college football on TV, there's plenty to keep everyone entertained. Learn more here.

🎉 Huber Heights Multicultural Festival

📅 Sat, Oct 12: 12 - 6 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Eichelberger Amphitheater, Huber Heights
💰 Free

Celebrate the rich diversity of Huber Heights with a day full of food, crafts, and culture! Indulge in international cuisine from local food trucks and explore handmade crafts from around the world.

Enjoy live performances from groups like the Dayton Salsa Project and The Luv Locz Experiment, along with traditional and contemporary dances. Perfect for the whole family, this event offers something fun and educational for everyone. Learn more here.

👻 Boo In The Burg

📅 Thu, Oct 17: 6 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Downtown Miamisburg
💰 Free

Feel the Halloween spirit in downtown Miamisburg! Dress up and visit local merchants, including Ron's Pizza, Bullwinkle's, and Lucky Star Brewery.

Enjoy festive treats and DORA drinks at spots like Jayne’s on Main and Entropy Brew Co. It’s the perfect way to celebrate spooky season with a mix of fun stops and local flavors! Learn more here.

💜 Walk to End Alzheimer's

📅 Sat, Oct 19: 8:30 am (Add to Cal)
📍 Day Air Ballpark, Dayton
💰 Free

Walk with over 600 other communities around the globe in the world’s largest charity event to cure Alzheimer’s. This event is key to raising money that funds Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.

While there's no registration fee, attendees are urged to contribute and raise funds. Each walker will receive a Promise Garden flower, representing their bond to the mission. Help build a future without Alzheimer’s! Register or donate here.

🎗️ CHARITY OF THE MONTH

🇺🇸 Honoring those who’ve served

Freedom Whiskey Veterans Day Celebration

📅 Sat, Nov 16: 6 - 11 pm (Add to Cal)
📍 Miamisburg Moose Lodge
💰 Admission: $50

Join Freedom Whiskey in celebrating and supporting those who've served our country this Veterans Day. Now in its 7th year, this event offers good food, great whiskey, and most importantly, an opportunity to give back.

As you can imagine, I hear about a lot of events. This has by far been one of the most recommended, and for good reason. 

Every year, they pick a veteran to honor and charities to support with the proceeds raised from this event. Just last year, over $45k was raised for Blue Skies for the Good Guys and Gals — from this single event.

And with your help, they can make an even bigger impact in 2024. 

This year they’re supporting Hunters Helping Heroes AND sponsoring a veteran to go through the Save A Warrior program (which literally saves lives).

So, how can you get involved?

1. Buy tickets: If you can make the date, get your tickets and get them soon. I’m told they usually sell out in late October. 

2. Donate dollars: If you can’t attend but can contribute, then donate. Any amount is useful and every dollar helps.

3. Donate items: Raffling gift baskets is a big hit, so if you have cool items to donate, email [email protected] and [email protected] to coordinate. Items must be secured by Nov 1st.

4. Sponsor: If your business sponsors local events, allocate some budget to this. Packages range from $500 to $5,000. Each level includes tickets, recognition, and, of course, a bottle of whiskey.

Serving others is deep in Freedom Whiskey's DNA. It was put there by the company's late founder, Capt. Zach Hollingsworth, and has been carried on by his family and team since his passing 3 years ago. 

Join them in honoring his spirit of service and supporting our veterans. Click the button below to get your tickets, donate, and sponsor this amazing event!

🎶LIVE MUSIC

This Friday

Marc Hartfield / Sparky’s Music | Bock Family Brewing | 7 pm | Free

Ben & Pete | Jayne's On Main | 7:30 pm | Free

Postmortem (Slayer Tribute) | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8 pm | $10+

Chalice | The Barrel | 8 pm | Free

The Distance | Phone Booth Lounge | 8 pm | Free

Short of Stable Band | Good Time Charlie's | 8:30 pm | Free

The Termites | Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30 pm | Free

This Saturday

Steven Crash Worley | Jayne's On Main | 7:30 pm | Free

Joe Cowels Band | Phone Booth Lounge | 8 pm | Free

Full Tilt Band | Good Time Charlie's | 8:30 pm | Free

Sowers Family Band | Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30 pm | Free

Cross River Junction | Courtyard Lounge | 9 pm | $5

Wild Front Tears | The Barrel | 9 pm | Free

Upcoming

Mark Lowry & Friends | Sinclair's Centerville Campus | Fri, Oct 18: 8 pm | $15+

GemFest 2024 | Yellow Cab Tavern | Sat, Oct 19: 6 pm | $15

Scott Keo (Michael Buble Tribute) | Sinclair's Centerville Campus | Sun, Oct 20: 7:30 pm | $35

🎭️LIVE THEATRE

Shows Running Now

Saturday Night Fever | La Comedia Theatre | Sep 19 - Oct 27 | $70+

Hamilton | Schuster Center | Oct 01 - Oct 13 | $50+

Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B | The Loft Theatre | Oct 09 - Oct 20 | $23+

Campaigns, Inc. | Dayton Theatre Guild | Oct 10 - Oct 20 | $10

Upcoming Shows

The Sugar Witch | Beavercreek Community Theatre | Oct 25 - Nov 03 | $18+

😂LIVE COMEDY

This Weekend

Cactus Tate | Dayton Funny Bone | Oct 12 | $32+

Charlie Berens | Victoria Theatre | Oct 11 | $49+

JJ Williamson | Dayton Funny Bone | Oct 11 | $24

🙏 THANKS FOR READING

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See you next Thursday,

— Max

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