💎 Berries, Bacon & Brushes (Issue #98)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
July 31, 2025
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
78° 🌡️ 59° | ☀️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 10 - 20 mph
Saturday
79° 🌡️ 59° | ☀️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
Sunday
80° 🌡️ 61° | ☀️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
📅 EVENTS
🍅 Rock ‘N’ Green Tomato Fest
📅 Fri, Aug 1: 4:30 - 10:30 pm
📅 Sat, Aug 2: 10 am - 10 pm
📍 Riverfront Park, Miamisburg
💰 Free
Rock out riverside at Miamisburg’s lively festival! Enjoy nonstop live music — including a Vegas-style Elvis tribute, Ryan Roth & The Comeback Special — plus a free kids zone packed with inflatables, pony rides, and a petting zoo.
Dig into festival-famous fried green tomatoes, compete in the Salsa Showdown, or browse unique finds from 40 vendors. The night ends with the RiverBlast fireworks for one epic finale. Learn more here.
🫐 Berry Bash
📅 Sat, Aug 2: 11 am - 6 pm
📅 Sun, Aug 3: 11 am - 6 pm
📍 Hidden Valley Orchards, Lebanon
💰 Free
Get ready for Berry Days at Hidden Valley Orchards — a weekend where berries take center stage! Pick your own fresh fruit, try berry-inspired treats, and sip on seasonal drinks while live music sets the mood.
Wander the open-air market, enjoy classic farm fun, and spend quality time with your favorite people. Learn more here.
🎭 Art In The City
📅 Sat, Aug 2: 1 - 7 pm
📍 Downtown Dayton
💰 Free
Experience Dayton's vibrant arts scene! Watch live performances and demonstrations by over 400 local artists, including dancers, painters, musicians, and poets.
Participate in hands-on activities at the library, play at the Family Zone at Levitt Pavilion, and explore the Arts Bazaar in the Oregon District. Learn more here.
🥓 Bacon Fest
📅 Sat, Aug 2: 4 - 10 pm
📍 Fraze Pavilion, Kettering
💰 Free
Indulge in the 12th Bacon Fest, hosted by the Miami Valley Restaurant Association. Enjoy bacon in every form, from crispy to chewy, while listening to live music.
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 performing and participating here.
🎤 Party In The Park: Garth Brooks Tribute
📅 Fri, Aug 8: 5:30 - 9 pm
📍 Stubbs Park, Centerville
💰 Free
Enjoy the last Party in the Park of this summer at the newly renovated Stubbs Park.
Sip local craft beer from Centerville's finest breweries, grab a bite from local food trucks, and explore the vendor village with over 30 local businesses and activities for kids.
Don’t miss Shawn Gerhard’s Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute — his high-energy show promises a true country music celebration. Learn more here.
🎨 Art On The Lawn
📅 Sat, Aug 9: 10 am - 5 pm
📍 Livermore & East North College, Yellow Springs
💰 Free
Art on the Lawn returns for its 41st year, filling Yellow Springs with creativity and color. Browse works from 100 talented artists and makers, all showing off their best fine art and crafts.
Enjoy live music as you wander, and refuel at local food trucks. Make a day of it and see what inspires you. Learn more here.
🎪 Waynesville Street Faire
📅 Sat, Aug 9: 10 am - 4 pm
📍 Downtown Waynesville
💰 Free
Step into a storybook setting at the Waynesville Street Faire, where historic downtown becomes a treasure trove of vintage finds, antiques, and handmade goodies. Shop for unique home décor or freshen up your wardrobe with one-of-a-kind pieces.
Kids will love the arts council’s activities, and everyone can grab tasty bites from food trucks. Learn more here.
🥔 Dayton Potato Festival
📅 Sat, Aug 9: 12 - 8 pm
📍 Oak & Ivy Park, Dayton
💰 Free
Get ready for a spud-tacular time at the Dayton Potato Festival! Sample creative potato dishes in every form, from savory to sweet, while exploring a variety of food vendors and craft booths.
Catch live entertainment and connect with local community groups as you stroll through the festivities. Learn more here.
🎥 Movie Party In The Park
📅 Sat, Aug 9: 7 - 10:30 pm
📍 Forest Field Park, Centerville
💰 Free
Spend a summer evening under the stars at Forest Field Park with a free outdoor showing of The Peanuts Movie!
Bring a blanket, round up the family (even your Snoopy), and enjoy crafts, games, and activities before the film starts at sunset.
Food trucks will be on-site with hot dogs and frozen custard, or feel free to pack your own picnic. Learn more here.
🎨 Art On The Commons
📅 Sun, Aug 10: 11 am - 5 pm
📍 Fraze Pavilion, Kettering
💰 Free
Art on the Commons returns for its 37th year, bringing together 100+ artists from across the country in Kettering’s scenic Lincoln Park.
Explore a vibrant mix of fine art and crafts, and don’t miss your chance to vote for your favorite artist for the People’s Choice Award.
Live music, curated by WYSO’s Juliet Fromholt, will keep the park lively all day. Bring a chair, enjoy performances from local musicians, and refuel with eats from classic Dayton food vendors.
Hands-on art activities and demos round out this artsy summer outing. Learn more here.
🍦 Cruise-In Ice Cream Social
📅 Sun, Aug 10: 11 am - 3 pm
📍 RecPlex, Washington Twp.
💰 Free
Cruise into summer fun at Washington Township’s annual classic car show and ice cream social! Enjoy complimentary hot dogs and burgers grilled by the Sheriff’s Office, then treat yourself to plenty of ice cream.
Kids will love the Fire Department’s ladder climb and car extrication demos, plus hands-on activities. Families can also explore open swim, gym, and rock climbing at the RecPlex.
It’s a perfect day for car lovers and community cheer. Learn more here.
✌️ BoomerFest
📅 Sat, Aug 16: 12 - 10 pm
📍 St. Leonard, Centerville
💰 Free
BoomerFest at St. Leonard is back for its ninth year, bringing classic “Rock and Soul” tunes to Centerville. Catch live sets from Stranger, Brass Tracks, Alexis Gomez & the Mad River Band, and The Fries — all in one day!
Enjoy local craft beers and cocktails, a tasty lineup of food trucks, and a free kids’ area. Car lovers won’t want to miss the BoomerFest Cruise-In, open to all classic cars, hot rods, and motorcycles.
Ready to relive the glory days? Learn more here.
🍸 Artini Dayton
📅 Thu, Aug 21: 6 - 8 pm
📍 Dayton Arcade Rotunda, Dayton
💰 General: $55
💰 VIP: $65
Sip, savor, and support the arts at Artini, where local mixologists and artists team up to create art-inspired cocktails and mocktails. Sample inventive drinks, nibble on appetizers, and enjoy live music while browsing artwork for sale.
General admission tickets include five drink tickets, while VIPs get early access and a bonus pour. Get your tickets here.
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— Max
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