💎 Celtic Beats & Bacon Treats (Issue #97)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
July 24, 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
90° 🌡️ 73° | 🌦️ | ☔ 70% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Saturday
89° 🌡️ 74° | 🌦️ | ☔ 60% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Sunday
90° 🌡️ 75° | 🌦️ | ☔ 40% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
📅 EVENTS
📜 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.
🎉 Five Year Anniversary
📅 Sat, Jul 26: 11 am - 4 pm
📍 Burgundy Chic Boutique, Centerville
💰 Free
Burgundy Chic Boutique is turning five and throwing a celebration you won’t want to miss! Swing by for giveaways, storewide sales, new arrivals (hello, leopard print!), wine, appetizers, and a raffle basket.
After you shop, enjoy Sip and Shop in Uptown Centerville with other local businesses joining the fun. 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.
🫐 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.
🎪 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.
🎨 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.
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— Max
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