💎 Bacon, Art, and Tomatoes (Issue #48)

Good Morning,

And welcome to another issue of Miami Valley Memo. Every week, we share events and shows to help you find things to do around town.

BLTs are yesterday’s news. This weekend the Miami Valley has ordered a BAT (Bacon, Art, and Tomato) event sandwich. We hope the rain turns away, so you can get out and enjoy these fun fests!

Now, let’s get to it!

— Max

📣 OUR BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

Miami Valley Business Memo

As you likely saw, this Monday we launched a new free weekly newsletter — Miami Valley Business Memo (see sneak peeks above). 

In this new publication, we’ll be sharing the latest business and networking events around town. Making it easier to network and grow by knowing where to go. 

In the three days since that announcement, we’ve gotten 106 sign-ups! 

If you’ve already signed up, thank you 🙏. If you haven’t, but think it could be useful in your life, consider checking it out. 

Either way, I’m infinitely grateful for the time and energy you give us. And we’re incredibly excited for you to see the first issue of the Business Memo on Monday, August 12th.

⚡ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

83° 🌡️ 68° | 🌧️ | ☔ 60% | 💨 9 mph

Saturday

84° 🌡️ 66° | 🌧️ | ☔ 50% | 💨 9 mph

Sunday

87° 🌡️ 66° | ☀️ | ☔ 10% | 💨 8 mph

⭐️FEATURED EVENTS ⭐️

🥓 Bacon Fest

📅 Sat, Aug 3rd: 4 - 10 pm
📍 Fraze Pavilion, Kettering
💰 Free

Indulge in the 11th Bacon Fest, hosted by the Miami Valley Restaurant Association. Enjoy bacon in every form, from oh-so-crispy to nice-n-chewy. Listen to live music starting with the Will Freed Band at 4:30 pm and DV8 rocking the stage at 7 pm.

Sample dishes from local restaurants and food trucks, all showcasing creative ways to include bacon in meals. A must-attend event for bacon lovers! See who’s participating and learn more here.*

🍅 Rock ‘N’ Green Tomato Fest

📅 Fri, Aug 2nd: 5 - 10 pm | Sat, Aug 3rd: 12 - 10 pm
📍 Riverfront Park, Miamisburg
💰 Free

Discover Miamisburg's charm at this lively festival hosted at the city's new Riverfront Park. Enjoy live music, drinks, and delicious fried green tomatoes and sliders.

This event features fireworks, a free kids' zone, walkup cornhole tournaments, and much more. A perfect family outing awaits! See the full event and music schedule here.

🚚 Montgomery County Food Truck Rally

📅 Sat, Aug 3rd: 12 - 7 pm
📍 Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Dayton
💰 Free

Sample the best food trucks from around the Miami Valley, organized by the Dayton Food Truck Association. Enjoy savory and sweet treats while the kids have fun with various activities.

It’s a tasty event for the whole family. Don’t miss out on this delicious experience. Learn more here.

🎭 Art In The City

📅 Sat, Aug 3rd: 1 - 7 pm
📍 Schuster Center, Downtown Dayton
💰 Free

Experience Dayton's vibrant arts scene! Watch live performances and demonstrations by over 300 local artists, including dancers, painters, musicians, and poets.

Participate in hands-on activities, explore the Juried Art Show, and shop at the Art Bazaar. Celebrate the visual and performing arts downtown. Learn more here.

🎺 Summertime, Sousa, & Sundaes

📅 Thu, Aug 8th: 7 - 8:30 pm
📍 Polen Farm, Kettering
💰 Free

Join the Kettering community for the city's final summer concert of the season. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and relax with live music from the Kettering Civic Band.

Enjoy free ice cream in a family-friendly setting, perfect for a delightful evening outdoors on Polen Farm's beautiful grounds! Learn more here.

🎤 Party In The Park: Garth Brooks Tribute

📅 Fri, Aug 9th: 5:30 - 9:30 pm
📍 St. Leonard’s Lawn, Centerville
💰 Free

Celebrate summer with Centerville's final Party in the Park show! Rock out with country hits from Garth Brooks performed by Shawn Gerhard.

Grab a bite from local food trucks and a pint (or two) from the beer tent. With activities for the kids and over 30 vendors to shop from, there's even more to do before the show starts at 7 pm. Learn more here.

🎪 Waynesville Street Faire

📅 Sat, Aug 10th: 10 am - 4 pm
📍 Downtown Waynesville
💰 Free

Explore historic Waynesville at their annual street fair! Browse vintage clothing racks, find unique antiques, and admire handmade crafts.

Enjoy tasty bites from food trucks and pick up some new plants. Kids will love the activities from the local arts council. Experience nostalgia, creativity, and community in the heart of Waynesville. Learn more here.

🎨 Art On The Lawn

📅 Sat, Aug 10th: 10 am - 5 pm
📍 Livermore & East North College, Yellow Springs
💰 Free

Immerse yourself in Yellow Spring's vibrant art community! This show features around 100 artists displaying and selling their creations.

They'll have food on deck and local performers on stage to keep you going as you browse unique artwork. A perfect outing for art lovers and those looking to support local talent. Learn more here.

✌️ BoomerFest

📅 Sat, Aug 10th: 12 - 10 pm
📍 St. Leonard’s Lawn, Centerville
💰 Free

Take a trip back to the Baby Boomer era at this music festival out on St. Leonard's Lawn. Shop local with sweet and savory treats from food trucks and a vast vendor village on site.

Sip on a great selection from local breweries. Try BoomShark, their take on Landshark's popular lager created just for this event.

There’s also a free kids’ area for family fun. See the music lineup and learn more here.

🎨 Art On The Commons

📅 Sun, Aug 11th: 11 am - 5 pm
📍 Fraze Pavilion, Kettering
💰 Free

Join Rosewood Arts and the Kettering community for their annual arts and crafts fest. See over 100 artists from around the country spread out across this scenic park.

With family-friendly interactive elements, you can go from looking at art to making it! A fun way to spend the day for art lovers and community members alike. Learn more here.

🍦 Cruise-In Ice Cream Social

📅 Sun, Aug 11th: 11 am - 3 pm
📍 RecPlex, Washington Twp.
💰 Free

Come out for Washington Township's annual combination of a classic car show + a community cookout! Chow down on complimentary hot dogs and burgers grilled by the Sheriff's Office, and cool off with plenty of ice cream.

With the Fire Department's ladder climb and car extrication demos, it's like a touch-a-truck on steroids. Sure to be a hit with your little ones! Learn more here.

🍸 Artini Dayton

📅 Thu, Aug 15th: 6 - 8 pm
📍 The Tank At The Arcade, Downtown Dayton
💰 General: $55 | VIP: $65

Experience the blend of art and mixology at this fundraiser hosted by Culture Works. Taste different 'Artinis' — cocktails crafted together by local artists and bartenders.

Nibble light hors d'oeuvres, listen to some live music, and maybe even pick up a painting on display. General admission includes 5 drink tickets, whereas VIP gets you 6 drinks plus early entry at 5:30 pm. Get your tickets here.

🎶LIVE MUSIC

Friday, August 2nd

Centerville Concert - Rick George | Uptown Centerville (Main & Franklin) | 6:30pm | Free

The Barnharts | Yellow Cab Tavern | 7pm | Advance: $9, Doors: $12

Bryce George | Bock Family Brewing | 7pm | Free

Jesse "JT Jazz" Thompson | Levitt Pavilion | 7pm | Free

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

Never Summer, Midview, Undergrads | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8pm | $10

Doug Hart & Ricky Veeneman | The Barrel | 8pm | Free

Velvet Crush | Phone Booth Lounge | 8pm | Free

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

Saturday, August 3rd

Summer Concert - Retrobution | The Greene | 6pm | Free

Illini Mick | Bock Family Brewing | 7pm | Free

Scythian - Art in the City | Levitt Pavilion | 7pm | Free

Desert Wind | Phone Booth Lounge | 7pm | Free

The Martha's | Jayne's On Main | 7:30pm | Free

Saint Christopher, I.A.M. | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8pm | $5

DJ Zane | The Barrel | 8pm | Free

Jackson Snelling | Good Time Charlie's | 9pm | Free

🎭️LIVE THEATRE

Shows Running Now

The Wizard of Oz | La Comedia Theatre | Jun 27th - Aug 11th | $70+

Upcoming Shows

A Man of No Importance | Beavercreek Community Theatre | Aug 23rd - Sep 1st | $18+

The Enchanted Cottage | Dayton Theatre Guild | Aug 23rd - Sep 8th | $24+

😂LIVE COMEDY

This Weekend

Luke Capasso | Wiley's Comedy Club | Aug 2nd | $15

Caitlin Peluffo | Dayton Funny Bone | Aug 2nd - 3rd | $22

Karen Jaffe & Brent Bowser | Wiley's Comedy Club | Aug 3rd | $15

Upcoming Shows

Rob Little | Dayton Funny Bone | Aug 9th - 10th | $20

Chris Bowers | Wiley's Comedy Club | Aug 9th - 10th | $15

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Hope you have a great weekend, and we’ll see you next Thursday!