💎Fall Festival Season (Issue #153)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
September 03, 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
90° 🌡️ 71° | 🌤️ | ☔ 40% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Saturday
83° 🌡️ 61° | 🌤️ | ☔ 30% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Sunday
80° 🌡️ 59° | ☀️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 5- 10 mph
📅 EVENTS
🎪 AlterFest
📅 Fri, Sep 4: 6 pm - 12 am
📅 Sat, Sep 5: 12 pm - 12 am
📅 Sun, Sep 6: 12 pm - 12 am
📍 Alter High School, Kettering
💰 Free
AlterFest is your chance to wrap up summer with classic festival fun. Kids will find plenty to do with rides and games, while adults can relax with a cold drink or try their hand at card games.
Be sure to grab some of the famous grilled chicken and other festival favorites. It’s a beloved Labor Day tradition for the whole community. Learn more here.
🎤 Party At The Landing With The Menus
📅 Fri, Sep 4: 6 - 10 pm
📍 Austin Landing, Miamisburg
💰 Free
Austin Landing is painting the town pink for a night of music, food, and giving back! Throw on your favorite pink gear and catch The Menus rocking the stage at 7:30.
Fuel your fun at the Mich Ultra Beer Garden — every drink helps Pink Ribbon Good. Plus, over 10 food trucks will be serving up tasty eats all night.
Party with a purpose, enjoy great tunes, and support a fantastic cause. Learn more here.
🚒 Antique Fire Apparatus Show
📅 Sat, Sep 5: 9:30 am - 5 pm
📍 Carillon Park, Dayton
💰 Seniors: $12
💰 Adults: $14
💰 Kids: $10
Travel back in time at the Miami Valley Fire Apparatus Show, where around 40 antique fire trucks take center stage at Carillon Historical Park. See how firefighting tools and engines have changed over the years — perfect for families, history buffs, and anyone curious about firehouse history.
Enjoy food for purchase and plenty of hands-on learning in this unique setting. Free for Dayton History members. Learn more here.
🃏 Ren Fest Opening Weekend
📅 Sat, Sep 5: 10:30 am - 7 pm
📅 Sun, Sep 6: 10:30 am - 7 pm
📅 Mon, Sep 7: 10:30 am - 7 pm
📍 Ohio Renaissance Festival, Waynesville
💰 Adults: $33+
💰 12 & Under: $10
Step back in time as the Ohio Renaissance Festival opens for the season with Homecoming Weekend! Celebrate the return of performers, artisans, and familiar festival traditions in a lively village filled with jousting, parades, and fairy tale shows.
Browse the artisan marketplace, watch craft demos, and soak up the festive fall atmosphere. Make your Labor Day weekend truly memorable — get your tickets here.
🎶 Ohio Is For Lovers Festival
📅 Sat, Sep 5: 3 pm
📍 Rose Music Center, Huber Heights
💰 $60+
Get ready to rock out with local legends, Hawthorne Heights! This epic one-day event features a stacked lineup, including Silverstein, Saves The Day, Hit The Lights, The Dopamines, Arm’s Length, and A While After.
Whether you’re a diehard emo fan or just love live music, this is your chance to catch some of the genre’s biggest names on one stage at Rose Music Center. Get your tickets here.
🎸 Tippapalooza
📅 Sat, Sep 5: 5 - 10 pm
📍 Downtown Tipp City
💰 Free
Tippapalooza brings a night of homegrown music to downtown Tipp City, spotlighting original bands from the Miami Valley. This year’s lineup features The Noah Wotherspoon Band, Yuppie, The Gage Thomas Band, and Kittinger.
Enjoy craft beers, tasty bites, and a fun, community-focused vibe — all while supporting local charities. Learn more here.
🎈 Kettering Holiday At Home
📅 Sun, Sep 6: 10 am - 6 pm
📅 Mon, Sep 7: 10 am - 5 pm
📍 Lincoln Park, Kettering
💰 Free
Celebrate 250 years of American independence in Kettering! This patriotic Labor Day weekend is packed with family fun — free kids’ games, live music and dancing, and arts and crafts vendors selling American-made treasures. Don’t forget to wear your red, white, and blue!
Car fans can check out Sunday’s VW showcase and Monday’s invitational auto show, now featuring a new 80’s class. This Labor Day parade is the oldest and biggest in the Miami Valley, so arrive early for the best spot. Learn more here.
🇬🇷 Dayton Greek Festival
📅 Fri, Sep 11: 11 am - 10 pm
📅 Sat, Sep 12: 11 am - 10 pm
📅 Sun, Sep 13: 11 am - 5 pm
📍 Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Dayton
💰 Adults: $5
💰 12 & Under: Free
Get a taste of Greece without leaving Dayton! Enjoy authentic Greek dishes, live music, and traditional dance performances that’ll have your toes tapping.
There’s free shuttle service from Grandview Hospital, and one admission gets you in all weekend long — so you can come back for more baklava. Learn more here.
🇮🇹 Italian Fall Festa
📅 Fri, Sep 11: 6 - 11 pm
📅 Sat, Sep 12: 12 - 11 pm
📅 Sun, Sep 13: 12 - 8 pm
📍 Bella Villa Hall, Kettering
💰 Free
Celebrate Italian culture with what we Italians do best (besides telling you we're Italian): food, family, and... bocce! I'll be there on a mission to eat all the calzones and cannoli.
Plan to park next door at Reynolds & Reynolds, and catch the complimentary shuttle service to the Hall for the party. It's a great way to spend the weekend after Labor Day and kick off the fall feeling. Learn more here.
🥨 Springboro Oktoberfest
📅 Fri, Sep 11: 6 pm - 12 am
📅 Sat, Sep 12: 11 - 12 am
📍 Springboro United Church of Christ
💰 Adults: $5
💰 12 & Under: Free
Celebrate fall at Springboro’s Oktoberfest, a family-friendly festival supporting local charities. Enjoy authentic German food like bratwurst and schnitzel, along with beers and wines.
Kids will love the Fun Zone, while adults can revel in polka music, dancing, and games. With something for everyone, this festival is the perfect way to welcome the season. Learn more here.
🥔 Dayton Potato Festival
📅 Sat, Sep 12: 11 am - 8 pm
📍 Dayton Metro Library, Dayton
💰 Free
Celebrate the humble spud at the Dayton Potato Festival! Try all kinds of potato dishes — crispy, creamy, sweet, or savory — while browsing local craft vendors and connecting with community groups.
Live entertainment keeps the fun going as you stroll through this lively event. Don’t miss out on a tasty tradition — learn more here.
🔥 Smoke, Sizzle & Sounds
📅 Sat, Sep 12: 12 - 7 pm
📍 Madison Park, Trotwood
💰 Free
Calling all grill masters and BBQ lovers! Trotwood’s BBQ Competition is back, and there’s cold hard cash on the line. Whether you’re firing up the smoker or just showing up to sample, expect plenty of mouthwatering eats and good company.
Enjoy live music, local vendors, and family fun all day at Madison Park. Feeling competitive? Register for the cook-off and see if your secret recipe is a winner. Learn more here.
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— Max
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