💎 Bacon, Berries & Bluegrass (Issue #148)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
July 30, 2026
Good Morning,
Welcome to another issue of our Community Memo where we share fun things to do around town every week.
Let’s get to it!
⚡ WEEKEND WEATHER
Friday
84° 🌡️ 66° | 🌤️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Saturday
79° 🌡️ 65° | 🌦️ | ☔ 60% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Sunday
78° 🌡️ 63° | 🌦️ | ☔ 60% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
📅 EVENTS
🫐 Food Truck Rally: Blueberry Festival
📅 Sat, Aug 1: 10 am - 4 pm
📍 Hobson Freedom Park, Fairborn
💰 Free
Get ready for a “berry” fun time at this blueberry themed food fest! Sample free locally grown blueberries, browse vendors, and catch a live DJ set from DJ Six.
Enjoy tasty treats from food trucks, inflatable games for the kids, and don’t miss the blueberry donut eating contest and best dressed blueberry competition.
Bring the whole crew — there’s even a fire truck demo! Learn more here.
🍓 Dayton Fruit Festival
📅 Sat, Aug 1: 12 - 7 pm
📍 Witty Creations, Dayton
💰 Free
Celebrate summer’s sweetest flavors at the Dayton Fruit Festival! Enjoy fresh fruit, smoothies, and shop local produce and handmade crafts. There’s live music, face painting, and plenty of activities for kids, making it a fun outing for the whole family.
Support small businesses, get a free health scan, and savor the season. Learn more here.
🎸 Rock Fest
📅 Sat, Aug 1: 5:30 - 9 pm
📍 Levitt Pavilion Dayton
💰 Free
Rock Fest rolls into downtown Dayton as part of the free Amplified Series, bringing a trio of high-energy bands to Levitt Pavilion. Kick off your evening with The Boxcar Suite’s introspective indie rock, then catch Spoils for a burst of raw, melodic sound straight from Cincinnati.
Headliner Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys will cap off the night with Americana and roots rock that’s stood the test of time. Bring a chair or blanket and settle in for a summer night packed with music. Learn more here.
🪕 Bluegrass & Brew
📅 Fri, Aug 7: 4 - 10 pm
📍 Downtown Fairborn
💰 Free
Bluegrass & Brew returns to Downtown Fairborn for a free evening of top-notch bluegrass music, local craft beer, and tasty eats. This year’s lineup features fiddle legends Jason Carter & Michael Cleveland, the award-winning Danny Paisley Band, and the rising Burnett Sisters Band.
Bring a lawn chair and sample treats from a dozen food trucks while you enjoy the music outdoors. It’s a perfect way to close out summer with friends and neighbors. Learn more here.
🍅 Rock ‘N’ Green Tomato Fest
📅 Fri, Aug 7: 4:30 - 10:30 pm
📅 Sat, Aug 8: 10 am - 10 pm
📍 Riverfront Park, Miamisburg
💰 Free
Rock out by the river at Miamisburg’s Rock ‘N’ Green Tomato Festival! Enjoy nonstop live music, headlined by Ryan Roth & The Comeback Special’s Vegas-style Elvis tribute on Saturday night.
Kids can bounce around the free inflatables and petting zoo, while adults dig into fried green tomato sliders and sample brews. Don’t miss the cornhole competition and 40+ vendors offering unique finds.
The night ends with the epic RiverBlast fireworks. Learn more here.
✌️ BoomerFest
📅 Sat, Aug 8: 12 - 10 pm
📍 St. Leonard, Centerville
💰 Free
BoomerFest returns to St. Leonard with a full day of classic “Rock and Soul” hits, featuring live bands like Stranger, Brass Tracks, 5 Band, and The Fries. Enjoy local craft beer, cocktails (cash only), and a mouthwatering lineup of food trucks.
Bring a chair for comfy lawn seating, and let the kids have fun in the free play area. Don’t miss the Cruise-In for classic cars, hot rods, and motorcycles — no registration needed!
Rock out rain or shine and celebrate the Boomer spirit. Learn more here.
🌠 Meteor Shower Campout
📅 Sat, Aug 8: 3 pm - 12 am
📍 Caesar Creek State Park
💰 Free
Blast off for a cosmic evening at the Park’s Public Beach with this year’s “To The Moon & Beyond” theme! Join in for family games, crafts, geocaching, and a bonfire on the sand. Meet local astronomers and naturalists, then relax as you watch the Perseid Meteor Shower light up the night sky.
Camping is welcome on the grassy area — just remember, no personal campfires, but everyone’s invited to the big beach bonfire. Food and drinks support the Nature Center, so you can snack while you stargaze. Learn more here.
🥓 Bacon Fest
📅 Sat, Aug 8: 4 - 10 pm
📍 Fraze Pavilion, Kettering
💰 Free
Bacon lovers, rejoice! The 13th annual BaconFest is sizzling back at Fraze Pavilion with free admission. Sample creative bacon dishes from local restaurants and food trucks — whether you crave it crispy or chewy, there’s something here for everyone.
Enjoy live music on the Lincoln Park stage as you “baconate” your way through the evening. Learn more here.
🎨 Art On The Commons
📅 Sun, Aug 9: 11 am - 5 pm
📍 Fraze Pavilion, Kettering
💰 Free
Art on the Commons is back for its 38th year, transforming Lincoln Park Civic Commons into an open-air gallery with over 100 artists from across the country. You'll find everything from fine art to unique crafts, with live music adding to the festival vibe all day long.
Organized by Rosewood Arts Center, this annual event is a must for art lovers and anyone looking to soak up some creative inspiration. Plan your visit, check out the artist lineup, and see the live music schedule here.
🎪 Bellbrook Summer Fest
📅 Fri, Aug 14: 5 - 11 pm
📅 Sat, Aug 15: 4 - 11 pm
📍 Downtown Bellbrook
💰 Free
The Bellbrook Lions Club is throwing its annual Summer Festival, and this year’s theme is “Red, White, & Fun!” You’ll find festival food, classic games, and rides for all ages — plus a lively parade kicking things off Saturday at 4pm.
Catch live music both nights, enjoy craft and domestic brews, and try your hand at card games. Learn more here.
🎤 Party In The Park: Twist on Taylor
📅 Fri, Aug 14: 5:30 - 9 pm
📍 Stubbs Park, Centerville
💰 Free
Enjoy the last Party in the Park of this summer! Kick off your weekend with live music from Twist on Taylor, and arrive early for the vendor village featuring 30+ local businesses and fun activities for kids.
Food trucks and beer sales will keep you fueled for the evening. It’s a perfect way to celebrate summer in Centerville. Learn more here.
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See you next Thursday,
— Max
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