💎 BBQ, Balloons & Big Bites (Issue #145)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
July 09, 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° 🌡️ 68° | 🌦️ | ☔ 40% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Saturday
81° 🌡️ 65° | 🌦️ | ☔ 20% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Sunday
84° 🌡️ 66° | 🌤️ | ☔ 10% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
📅 EVENTS
🚚 The Great Dayton Food Truck Rally
📅 Fri, Jul 10: 5 - 9 pm
📍 Front Street, Dayton
💰 Free
Get ready for Dayton’s biggest food truck bash yet! The Great Dayton Food Truck Rally is bringing over 30 trucks to Front Street Studios, serving up everything from street tacos to pretzels, barbecue, vegan bites, and sweet treats. There’s truly something for every craving.
Stroll the campus, relax in the beer garden, and pop into over 100 artist studios while you’re there. Bring the whole family — entry is always free! Learn more here.
🎤 Centerville Party In The Park: Stranger and The Fries Band
📅 Fri, Jul 10: 5:30 - 9 pm
📍 Stubbs Park, Centerville
💰 Free
Centerville’s Party in the Park and Summer Concert Series is back at Stubbs Park! Enjoy live music from Stranger and The Fries Band, plus food trucks and cold beer to keep you refreshed.
Come early for the vendor village with 30+ local businesses and fun kids’ activities before the show kicks off. Learn more here.
🍖 Hunger Days Food Truck Rally: BBQ Festival
📅 Sat, Jul 11: 3 - 9 pm
📍 Hobson Freedom Park, Fairborn
💰 Free
Get ready to fire up your summer at the “Meat Us At The Grill” BBQ Fest in Fairborn! Enjoy a full lineup of BBQ trucks dishing out smoky favorites, plus live music, craft vendors, and a classic car cruise-in.
Bring the whole family for a day packed with good eats and great vibes. Learn more here.
🍗 Kickin’ Chicken Wing Fest
📅 Sat, Jul 11: 4 - 10 pm
📍 Fraze Pavilion, Kettering
💰 Free
Get your taste buds ready for the return of the Kickin’ Chicken Wing Fest! Bite into bold flavors from local spots like The Alley Baby, Amber Rose, and Nick’s Restaurant while you wander Lincoln Park. Food trucks and new restaurants are joining in, so there’s plenty to sample.
Enjoy the party atmosphere with live sets from Deron Bell Band at 4:30 pm and the Eli Burgett Band at 7:30 pm — both bringing serious local talent to the stage.
Bring your appetite and your dancing shoes for this Kettering classic. Learn more here.
🎈 Hot Air Balloon Glow
📅 Sat, Jul 11: 5:30 - 10 pm
📍 Downtown West Carrollton
💰 Free
Experience the magic of West Carrollton’s Balloon Glow, where hot air balloons light up the night and live music sets the mood. Rock out with Summer Highway, then sing along to classic hits from an Elton John/Billy Joel tribute band before the glowing balloons steal the show at dusk.
Arrive hungry — food trucks like El Meson, Kona Ice, and Beach Brothers BBQ will be serving up tasty bites. Family-friendly activities keep everyone entertained, making this a must-see summer evening. Learn more here.
🏁 Corvette Cars and Coffee
📅 Sat, Jul 18: 9 am - 12 pm
📍 Air Force Museum, Dayton
💰 Free
Start your morning with shiny Corvettes and friendly conversation at the Air Force Museum. Meet members of the Greater Dayton Corvette Club and connect with car lovers from all over the Miami Valley.
This is a relaxed meetup, perfect for Corvette owners and fans alike. Admission to the museum is always free. Learn more here.
🧀 Dayton Mac and Cheese Fest
📅 Fri, Jul 24: 5 - 10 pm
📍 The Brightside, Dayton
💰 Free
Get ready for a gooey, cheesy celebration at the Dayton Mac & Cheese Fest! Sample creative mac and cheese dishes (and more) from a lineup of local food trucks — each bringing their own twist to this classic comfort food.
Enjoy the lively atmosphere at The Brightside, with indoor seating and a beer garden patio to relax between bites. Bring the whole family for a night of delicious fun. Learn more here.
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🙏 THANKS FOR READING
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See you next Thursday,
— Max
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