💎 Fairs & Flora (Issue #135)
PLUS: Say Bye To Bock Family Brewing
Max Carone
April 30, 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
55° 🌡️ 35° | 🌦️ | ☔ 70% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
Saturday
52° 🌡️ 36° | 🌤️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
Sunday
59° 🌡️ 47° | 🌤️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
📅 EVENTS
🌎 A World A'Fair 2026
📅 Fri, May 1: 5 - 10 pm
📅 Sat, May 2: 11 am - 10 pm
📅 Sun, May 3: 11 am - 6 pm
📍 Greene County Fairgrounds, Xenia
💰 $10+
Take your taste buds on a trip around the globe at this international festival! Sample dishes from 30 different countries. Don’t miss the Friday-only beer passport for a world tour of brews.
Get moving at the interactive stage, where you can learn ethnic dances or just watch the lively performances. Local favorites Father, Son and Friends will keep the party going both evenings. Learn more here.
🔮 DPC Psychic & Paranormal Fair
📅 Sat, May 2: 11 am - 4 pm
📍 Polen Farm, Kettering
💰 Free
Explore the mystical side of the Miami Valley at the Psychic & Paranormal Fair! Browse vendor booths, meet local readers and healers, and take part in hourly raffles and fun contests. Food trucks will be on hand to keep you fueled for your supernatural adventures.
All proceeds support the Dayton Pagan Coalition and help bring the annual Dayton Pagan Festival to life. Learn more here.
🍷 Flora & Fizz
📅 Sat, May 2: 11 am - 1 pm
📍 Joui Wine, Dayton
💰 $55
Start your morning with mimosas, flowers, and fundraising at Joui Wine — all in support of WYSO, our local NPR station. Sip from the build-your-own-mimosa bar, featuring housemade syrups, unique juices, and edible flowers for a sparkle in every glass.
Craft your own dried floral arrangement with blooms from Butter Flower Farm and naturally dyed fabric accents from Earth Dyed Goods. Sugar Witch Magical Treats will also be there selling their famously enchanting desserts.
Gather your crew and enjoy a creative morning for a great cause. Get your tickets here.
🏇 Derby Day!
📅 Sat, May 2: 12 - 6 pm
📍 Oregon District
💰 Free Entry
The Oregon District’s Derby Day returns for its 8th year, filling Fifth Street with quirky contests and community spirit. Catch adoptable puppies from The Humane Society, groove to DJ Nick Testa, and cheer for the start of Gem City Roller Derby’s 20th season.
Don’t miss the weenie dog race, the Derby Day Clash fashion show, and the hotdog eating contest. Enjoy DORA drinks from your favorite bar while you take in the festivities. Learn more here.
🍻 Final Party for Bock
📅 Sat, May 2: 12 - 10 pm
📍 Bock Family Brewing, Washington Twp.
💰 Free
Raise a glass to Bock Family Brewing as they host one last hurrah before new owners take over! Enjoy a full day of food, drinks, and live music from Trunk Monkey as the Bock team celebrates five years of craft brews and community.
Don’t forget to get your Dayton Ale Trail book stamped, savor their German fare, and snag the last of their mead before the doors close for good. Learn more here.
🥃 Derby Days
📅 Sat, May 2: 3 - 9 pm
📍 The Century Bar, Dayton
💰 Free Entry
Break out your boldest hat and get ready for Derby Day at the Century! Celebrate the 152nd Kentucky Derby and the Century’s 30th anniversary with Diane Spitzig at the helm.
Enjoy cake, charcuterie, and big-screen race action. Sip classic mint juleps and enter the lively hat contest for a chance at prizes. Learn more here.
🌼 Annual Marigold Festival Cruise-In
📅 Sat, May 9: 1 - 5 pm
📍 Eichelberger Amphitheater, Huber Heights
💰 Free Entry
Cruise into spring at the 1st Annual Marigold Festival Car Cruise-In, where classic cars, custom builds, and trucks take center stage. The first 75 arrivals even snag a free dash plaque — so get there early if you want bragging rights!
Beyond the car showcase, you’ll find food trucks, a beer garden, live entertainment, and plenty of family-friendly fun throughout the Marigold Festival grounds. Learn more here.
💐 Mother’s Day Brunch
📅 Sun, May 10: 11 am, 12:15pm, 1:30 pm
📍 Dayton Woman's Club, Dayton
💰 Adults: $35
💰 Kids 5-10: $12
💰 4 & Under: Free
Celebrate the special ladies in your life with a special brunch at The Dayton Woman’s Club. Enjoy a delicious buffet in a charming Victorian mansion right in downtown Dayton — perfect for making Mother’s Day feel extra memorable.
Each reservation includes two drinks (choose from mimosas or Bloody Marys) and a cozy, elegant atmosphere. Secure your spot here.
🎪 Spring Fest In The Burg
📅 Fri, May 15: 5 - 9 pm
📅 Sat, May 16: 10 am - 9 pm
📅 Sun, May 17: 12 - 6 pm
📍 Riverfront Park, Miamisburg
💰 Free
Miamisburg’s signature festival is back at Riverfront Park for a weekend packed with excitement! Start things off with the parade on Saturday morning, then dive into tasty food trucks, local drafts from Loose Ends Brewing, and plenty of shopping at the Maker’s Mart.
Don’t miss live music all weekend. See the full schedule and learn more here.
🎉 Block Party & Outdoor Market
📅 Sat, May 16: 12 - 4 pm
📍 Warped Wing, Dayton
💰 Free
Warped Wing is throwing a big block party to mark 12 years of craft beer and community! Grab your friends, family, or even your pup for a day filled with local vendors, yard games, and classic cookout bites like hot dogs and burgers.
Relax in a lawn chair, sip on the returning Superdelic Double IPA, and browse the outdoor market packed with makers, bakers, and vintage finds. Celebrate summer’s start and Warped Wing’s anniversary in style. Learn more here.
🛍️ Centerville Merchant Market
📅 Sun, May 17: 12 - 5 pm
📍 Stubbs Park, Centerville
💰 Free
Centerville Merchant Market returns to Stubbs Park with 120+ local boutiques, makers, and artisans. Shop for unique finds, from vintage treasures to boutique clothing and home décor, while enjoying food trucks, craft beer, wine, and light DJ music in a scenic park setting.
The first 500 guests score a free canvas bag — 100 stuffed with swag! Free kids activities, a raffle, and even “Husband Daycare” mean there’s something for everyone (except clowns — none here).
⚜️ Fleurs de Fête
📅 Sun, May 17: 1 - 4 pm
📍 Carillon Park, Dayton
💰 Advance: $80
💰 Door: $85
Join Carillon Park for their annual May party in the park. Sample a vast selection of wines and pair them with gourmet bites from local eateries. Prefer beer over wine? Then grab a stein at the Belgian Beer Garden.
Enjoy the melodies of live music and bid on unique items in the silent auction. It's an elegant experience that celebrates the best of Dayton while supporting the park that preserves our history. Get your tickets here.
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— Max
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