💎 Where To Celebrate The 4th (Issue #43)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
June 27, 2024
Good Morning,
And welcome to the 213 new subscribers who have joined us since last week! Every week, we share events and shows curated for the Miami Valley.
Two quick notes before we dive in today. First, I want to say thank you to everyone who gave us feedback last week on the printable calendar idea! It’s definitely something we’ll be pursuing and keep you posted on.
Second, since next Thursday is Independence Day, we’ll be sending next week’s email on Tuesday, July 2nd. So expect your weekly dose of MV Memo a little earlier in the week.
Alrighty, let’s get to it!
— Max
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Friday
87° 🌡️ 74° | ⛅ | ☔ 10% | 💨 8 mph
Saturday
86° 🌡️ 70° | 🌧️ | ☔ 50% | 💨 13 mph
Sunday
80° 🌡️ 54° | ☀️ | ☔ 10% | 💨 14 mph
📅 EVENTS
⭐️ FEATURED EVENT ⭐️
🇺🇸 Americana Festival
📅 Thu, Jul 4th: 9:30 am - 5 pm
📍 Uptown Centerville
💰 Free
With an attendance of over 85,000 attendees, Americana Festival holds the title of Ohio's largest one-day festival!
The festivities begin with the parade at 10 am followed by an awesome auto show. All day, you’ll see Uptown Centerville packed with vendors, food trucks, and performances including live music, theatre, and magic.
Wondering where you can get a cold drink at this hot event? The Heart of Centerville-Washington Township (HOCWT) has you covered. We’ll be serving ice-cold and locally crafted brews at 3 different beer tents: one on Franklin, another at Benham's Grove, and one by Routsong.
Keeping it local, these drinks are provided by Centerville's own Bock Family Brewing, Heavier Than Air, and Loose Ends.
I just got a sneak peek tasting of the drinks they'll have on tap this week. And let me say, there are a lot of flavors to savor. I'm certain you'll find something you like.
A first for us, we’ll have a booth set up with our fellow HOCWT members in the vendor village behind Agave & Rye. Swing by and say hi!
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🍻 Charity Tap Celebration
📅 Fri: 6 - 7:30 pm
📍 On Par Entertainment, Beavercreek
💰 Free
Support a great cause at On Par! From 6 - 7:30, all proceeds from the dedicated charity tap will go to Clothes That Work, a local non-profit that provides clothing and coaching for job seekers.
Enjoy a drink and bring gently used, workplace-appropriate clothing to donate. Have some fun while helping folks in our community dress for success. Register for free here.
🏳️🌈 Yellow Springs Pride Festival
📅 Sat: 11 am - 5 pm
📍 Downtown Yellow Springs
💰 Free
Wear your purple and your pride to celebrate with the Yellow Springs community! The parade starts at 11 am and this year's theme is purple for the "PURPLE March" to champion reproductive rights, diversity, and inclusion.
After the parade, enjoy live music all afternoon and plenty of vendors to shop from. And be sure to bring your appetite with so many food truck treats waiting to delight. Note: pets are not permitted. Learn all about the festivities here.
🥒 Dayton Pickle Fest
📅 Sat: 3 - 10:30 pm
📍 Austin Landing, Miamisburg
💰 Advance: $5 | Doors: $10
Feeling dilly? Come and relish in a pickle-packed party at Pickle Fest! Savor pickles prepared in practically every way imaginable, from crispy deep-fried slices to cool pickle-flavored popsicles.
Score some pickle-themed merch and dance the evening away on the lawn to live music. A dill-ightful day awaits! See all the vendors and grab your early-bird tickets here.
🍻 HVOhio Beer Fest
📅 Sat: 4:30 - 7 pm
📍 Hidden Valley Orchards, Lebanon
💰 Drinker: $45 | Non-Drinker: $30
Raise a glass at the HVOhio Beer Fest! Sample fantastic local brews and meet the brewers behind them. Proceeds also support Diabetes Dayton and its mission to serve those affected by diabetes.
Drink tickets include 10 3-ounce pours for you to enjoy. Non-beer drinkers, (still 21+), can savor non-alcoholic beverages or mocktails. Food will be available with both. Get your tickets here and sip local!
🚗 Gears and Beers Car Cruise-In
📅 Sunday: 11 am
📍 Loose Ends Brewing, Centerville
💰 Free
Are you an auto aficionado who also appreciates craft beer? Gears and Beers might just be exactly how you're looking to spend this Sunday.
This family-friendly car cruise-in showcases everything from vintage classics to modern machines. Enjoy brunch specials to start your day and refreshing drinks while you explore.
It's a perfect blend of community, cars, and craftsmanship. Come on out for a fun-filled Sunday with craft pours where engines roar and spirits soar! Learn more.
🇺🇸 INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENTS
🇺🇸 Star Spangled Heights
📅 Sat: 12 pm
📍 Cloud Park, Huber Heights
💰 Free
Join Huber Heights for an early 4th of July celebration! The festival kicks off with a parade at Chambersburg Road/Brandt Pike at 10 am.
Enjoy live music, cold drinks, and hot food from local food trucks all afternoon. Activities include free carnival rides and games, a petting zoo, old-time baseball, and more. End the day with a spectacular fireworks display at 10 pm. Learn more here.
🇺🇸 Waynesville’s 4th Of July
📅 Sat: 12 pm
📍 Downtown Waynesville
💰 Free
Experience a charming small-town 4th of July celebration in Waynesville! Enjoy a lively parade on Main Street at 12 pm, featuring horses, antique tractors, and custom cars.
After the parade, head to Bicentennial Park for a food truck rally from 2 to 10 pm. Wrap up the night with live music leading up to fireworks at 10 pm. Learn more here.
🎇 Centerville’s Fireworks
📅 Wed, Jul 3rd: 6 pm
📍 Centerville High School Stadium
💰 Free
Kick-off Centerville's two-day Americana celebration right on Wednesday night. Stadium gates open at 6 with a diverse lineup of food trucks outside to get you your fix.
Live music gets going at 6:30 pm all building up to the fantastic fireworks display at 10 pm! See the schedule here.
🎆 Dayton Fireworks
📅 Wed, Jul 3rd: 10 pm
📍 Kettering Field, Downtown Dayton
💰 Free
See the sky light up over the Miami River in Downtown Dayton! Viewing areas will be set up at Kettering Field (just north of downtown) for the fireworks starting at 10 pm.
Get there early with blankets and chairs in tow to make sure you get a spot for the show. Nearby streets will be closed starting around 6 pm. Learn more here.
🇺🇸 Yellow Springs’ 4th Of July
📅 Thu, Jul 4th: 2 pm
📍 Gaunt Park, Yellow Springs
💰 Free
Join the Yellow Springs community for a vibrant 4th! While the parade is earlier in the day at 2 pm, the party at Gaunt Park starts at 6:30 pm.
Arrive early to set up your seating, enjoy the community band, and grab dinner from local food trucks. Then enjoy the fireworks starting after sunset (a little past 9). Learn more here.
🇺🇸 Fairborn’s 4th Of July
📅 Thu, Jul 4th: 4 pm
📍 Community Park, Fairborn
💰 Free
Do the Fourth in Fairborn! Pop in for the parade downtown at 10 am, and then join the party at the park starting at 4 pm.
Get some food truck grub, rock out to an AC/DC cover band, and watch the fireworks after 9:30 pm. See the full schedule and food truck vendors here.
🇺🇸 Beavercreek’s 4th of July
📅 Thu, Jul 4th: 6 pm
📍 Rotary Park, Beavercreek
💰 Free
Bop over to Beavercreek for an Independence Day celebration! The festivities kick off with a parade at 6 pm, starting at Meadow Bridge Drive and ending near Beavercreek High School.
After the parade, head to the park for live music, inflatables, and delicious food from local food trucks. Cap off the night with a spectacular fireworks show at 10 pm. Learn more here.
🇺🇸 Kettering’s Go 4th!
📅 Thu, Jul 4th: 6 pm
📍 Delco Park, Kettering
💰 Free
Drones + Fireworks? That's a first for our area, proudly being put on by Kettering! Enjoy a 12-minute drone light performance synchronized with fireworks at 10 pm.
Get the party started with bounce houses, food trucks, roaming performers, and a DJ pumping music throughout Delco Park. Then settle in for a show sure to leave you amazed! Learn more here.
🇺🇸 Boro Boom!
📅 Thu, Jul 4th: 6 pm
📍 Springboro High School
💰 Free
Celebrate the 4th with the Springboro community! Start the evening with savory and sweet food truck treats while the kids enjoy games and the bounce houses.
Listen to live music by Reel2Reel building up to the fireworks finale at 10 pm. A fun-filled evening perfect for the whole family! Learn more here.
🎇 Englewood’s Fireworks
📅 Thu, Jul 4th: 7 pm
📍 Centennial Park, Englewood
💰 Free
Enjoy Independence Day up in Englewood! Bring a blanket and listen to patriotic tunes performed by their Civic Band. Then see the fireworks display at 10 pm. Learn more here.
🎶 LIVE MUSIC
Friday
Brockman Brothers | Uptown Centerville (Main & Franklin) | 6:30pm | Free
Doug Hart Band | Jayne's On Main | 7:30pm | Free
The Inturns Band | The Barrel | 8pm | Free
Locking Up Otis | Phone Booth Lounge | 8pm | Free
Short of Stables | Good Time Charlie's | 7:30pm | Free
Hidden WUBZ EDM Night | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8:30pm | $15
Saturday
Wild Front Tears | Jayne's On Main | 7pm | Free
Whiskee Bizzness | The Barrel | 8pm | Free
Grocery Store Vodka | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8pm | $5
The Smokin' Mirrors | Phone Booth Lounge | 8pm | Free
Skip & The Broken Records | Good Time Charlie's | 8:30pm | Free
🎭️ LIVE THEATRE
Friday
Unite And Ignite (Dayton Dance Initiative) | PNC Arts Annex | 7:30pm | $34+
The Hello Girls | Beavercreek Community Theatre | 8pm | $15+
Saturday
Unite And Ignite (Dayton Dance Initiative) | PNC Arts Annex | 2pm & 7:30pm | $34+
The Hello Girls | Beavercreek Community Theatre | 3pm & 8pm | $15+
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