💎 Cars, Comics, and... Hot Dogs? (Issue #96)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
July 17, 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
83° 🌡️ 68° | 🌦️ | ☔ 30% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Saturday
85° 🌡️ 71° | 🌧️ | ☔ 70% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Sunday
84° 🌡️ 71° | 🌧️ | ☔ 70% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
📅 EVENTS
🎄 Christmas in July Sip & Shop
📅 Thu, Jul 17: 4 - 7 pm
📍 Cross Pointe Shopping Center, Centerville
💰 Free
Get festive a little early with Christmas in July Sip & Shop at Cross Pointe Shopping Center! Stroll between shops offering holiday crafts, snacks, sips, and pop-up deals.
Snag $7.99 haircuts at Great Clips, try a sangria special at Rumble Seat Wine, or snag a carryout meal from Brock Masterson's Catering.
Each participating store has its own specials, snacks, or prizes — making this a fun way to shop, sip, and celebrate the holiday spirit in summer.
🚒 Touch A Truck
📅 Fri, Jul 18: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
📍 Riverfront Park, Miamisburg
💰 Free
Get up close with the biggest, boldest vehicles around at Miamisburg's Touch a Truck!
Kids can climb into fire trucks, police cars, ambulances, and even giant semis. Meet local heroes, try the siren, and see how these powerful machines work.
There are games, crafts, and hands-on activities for all ages, plus a sensory-friendly session from 12:30–1 pm for a quieter experience. Bring the whole family for a wheel-y fun day! Learn more here.
🚗 Voss Hoss Cruise-in 2025
📅 Fri, Jul 18: 5 - 9 pm
📍 99 Loop Rd, Centerville
💰 Free
Rev up your engines for an evening where classic cars meet community spirit!
This car show features judging classes for everything from Restomods and trucks to Top Vettes and a Wild Card category, so there’s something for every auto enthusiast.
Enjoy food trucks, door prizes, and a 50/50 raffle — all while supporting AIM for the Handicapped. Shine up your ride or just come out to admire the lineup. Learn more here.
💥 Gem City Comic Con
📅 Sat, Jul 19: 10 am - 5 pm
📅 Sun, Jul 20: 10 am - 4 pm
📍 Dayton Convention Center, Dayton
💰 Weekend Pass: $10
💰 Sunday Pass: $5
💰 12 & under: Free
Dive into the world of sequential art in a family-friendly environment. Browse thousands of comic books, and meet dealers and creators from across the Midwest.
Enjoy a community-focused event that celebrates art, reading, and comic collecting. Perfect for enthusiasts and collectors of all ages. Arrive early at 9 am to snag discounted tickets for $5 a pop. Learn more here.
🌭 Glizzies & Fizzies Festival
📅 Sat, Jul 19: 1 - 4 pm
📍 Loose Ends Brewing, Centerville
💰 General: $55
Join Loose Ends Brewing for their first beer fest with a twist. Get your fill of perfectly grilled hot dogs (aka glizzies), creative collab brews, crisp lagers, and sippable seltzers — all with plenty of swag and good vibes.
VIPs score early entry, extra beer tickets, exclusive merch prices, and a fun-filled swag bag. General admission still gets you a generous tasting lineup and a glizzy to enjoy.
Beer lovers and seltzer fans alike — this party’s got your name on it. Secure your spot here.
🍺👢 Bubbles & Boots
📅 Sat, Jul 19: 5 - 9 pm
📍 The Greene, Beavercreek
💰 Online: $25
💰 Day-Of: $35
Country music fans can catch Beavercreek’s own Thomas Mac live for a special hometown concert! Enjoy great tunes and soak up the festive summer vibe.
Arrive early for the Seltzer Tasting Fest, where you can sample 30+ hard seltzers, craft beers, and ciders. Prefer beer? The Mich Ultra Beer Garden has you covered, plus Ghost Tequila giveaways while supplies last.
Each ticket gets you 10 five ounce samples and souvenir tasting mug. Register for your tasting tickets here.
📜 Memories of the Homefront
📅 Thu, Jul 24: 5:30 - 7 pm
📍 The Dayton Woman's Club, Dayton
💰 Admission: $15
💰 Box Dinner: $15
Step into Dayton’s past with historian Andrew Hershner as he revisits life on the homefront during World War II.
Discover how the “City of a Thousand Factories” rallied for the war effort and see rare artifacts from Andrew’s personal collection.
History buffs and curious minds alike won’t want to miss this glimpse into Dayton’s history. Advance online ticket purchase is required — get your tickets here.
☘️ Dayton Celtic Festival
📅 Fri, Jul 25: 5:30 - 11 pm
📅 Sat, Jul 26: 11:30 am - 11 pm
📅 Sun, Jul 27: 10 am - 6 pm
📍 RiverScape MetroPark, Dayton
💰 Free
Immerse yourself in a three-day celebration of Celtic culture! Experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of Celtic heritage. Hands down, this is one of my favorite festivals in the Miami Valley.
A few years back I saw a toddler running around in a kilt with his face painted half blue and half white — like a mini-Braveheart! I still get a good chuckle from that, and it really embodies what Celtic Festival is about. A great time with good people.
With delightful music, delicious food, and refreshing drinks, there's something for everyone to enjoy. See the festivities’ full schedule here.
🎾Pickleball Kingdom Grand Opening
📅 Sat, Jul 26: 8 am - 11 pm
📅 Sun, Jul 27: 8 am - 11 pm
📍 Pickleball Kingdom Centerville
💰 Free
Pickleball fans, your court awaits! Celebrate the grand opening of Pickleball Kingdom Centerville with free open play all day — just be sure to reserve your spot through their app because courts will fill up quickly.
Enjoy a ribbon-cutting ceremony, local health and fitness guests, plus food, music, and plenty of community vibes. Learn more here.
🍅 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.
🎭 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.
🎶LIVE MUSIC
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🙏 THANKS FOR READING
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See you next Thursday,
— Max
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