💎 Spring Fest Season (Issue #87)

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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

86° 🌡️ 30° | 🌦️ | ☔ 60% | 💨 10 -15 mph

Saturday

75° 🌡️ 53° | 🌤️ | ☔ 30% | 💨 20 - 30 mph

Sunday

71° 🌡️ 46° | ☀️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 5 - 10 mph

📅 EVENTS

🎪 Spring Fest In The Burg

📅 Fri, May 16: 5 - 9 pm
📅 Sat, May 17: 10 am - 9 pm
📅 Sun, May 18: 12 - 6 pm
📍 Riverfront Park, Miamisburg
💰 Free

Miamisburg’s biggest festival returns to Riverfront Park with a full weekend of fun! The parade kicks off Saturday at 9:30 am, but the fun goes all through the weekend, starting Friday.

Enjoy food trucks, local draft brews from Loose Ends Brewing, live music, and local shopping at the Maker’s Mart. Saturday packs some star power with Sorelle (4th place on The Voice) headlining. Learn more here.

🏁 Corvette Cars and Coffee

📅 Sat, May 17: 9 am - 12 pm
📍 Air Force Museum, Dayton
💰 Free

Calling all Corvette lovers! This cruise-in will have classic and modern models on display from all over the Miami Valley.

Oh, and here's a fun fact for you: The Corvette is the longest-running, continuously produced passenger car in American history.

Given its popularity with astronauts and pilots, there isn't a better place for this meet-up than the Air Force Museum. Bring your friends or make some new ones amongst fellow auto aficionados. Learn more here.

🍺 Beer Bash & Urban Smokeout

📅 Sat, May 17: 12 pm
📍 Warped Wing Brewing, Dayton
💰 Free

Celebrate 11 years of local beer and good vibes at this downtown bash. Enjoy a stacked tap list, smoked meats, and a full day of music inside and out.

Bring a lawn chair, grab a pint, and hang with friends while DJs and live bands keep the energy going all day at Warped Wing. Learn more here.

🛍️ Centerville Merchant Market

📅 Sun, May 18: 12 - 5 pm
📍 St. Leonard Lawn, Centerville
💰 Free

See St. Leonard's Lawn transformed into an upscale market at Merchant Market! Browse 100 vendors offering art, antiques, clothing, and more. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and local craft beer set in St. Leonard’s scenic lawn.

The first 200 arrivals will get exclusive tote bags. These are high-quality bags you'll actually want to keep using — not a cheap giveaway.

As one of the largest spring events in Centerville, it's sure to be a party. And as proud members of the group behind it, the Heart of Centerville Washington Township, we'd love to see you there! Learn more here.

⚜️ Fleurs de Fête

📅 Sun, May 18: 1 - 4 pm
📍 Carillon Park, Dayton
💰 Online: $80
💰 Doors: $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.

🎠 Memorial Day Carnival

📅 Thu, May 22 & Fri, May 23: 3 - 10 pm
📅 Sat, May 24: 12 - 11 pm
📅 Sun, May 25 & Mon, May 26: 12 - 10 pm
📍 Young’s Jersey Dairy, Yellow Springs
💰 Day Pass: $25
💰 Tickets: $1.25/each or $20/20

Kick off Memorial Day weekend with classic fun at Young’s Dairy. Bring the whole family and enjoy carnival rides set up right in the parking lot.

From gentle spins to bigger thrills, there's something for everyone. Make a day of it and create new memories under the open sky. Learn more here.

🏦 Mortgage Day

📅 Fri, May 23: 11 am - 3 pm
📍 KeyBank Miamisburg
💰 Free

Thinking about buying your first home, refinancing, or maybe even a vacation spot? Stop by for expert advice from a mortgage loan officer, real estate agent, and title agent.

All while enjoying award winning coffee from ContempoRoast (while supplies last). Get guidance and answers in a casual setting.

🧀 Cheese Fest

📅 Sat, May 24: 3 - 10 pm
📍 Austin Landing, Miamisburg
💰 Free

Savor summer and celebrate cheese at Austin Landing! Dive into a night of cheesy delights from over 15 food vendors. Sip on craft beers in the Beer Garden and groove to live music all evening.

Expect the sight of dazzling fireworks to end the night. So if that's your jam, plan to stick around (or even post up with a lawn chair). Learn more here.

🎶 Heritage Day

📅 Sun, May 25: 12 - 5 pm
📍 Carillon Park, Dayton
💰 Senior (60+): $12
💰 Adult (18-59): $14
💰 Kid (3-17): $10

Celebrate Dayton's heritage and rich history with Carillon Park! Enjoy special activities, historical demonstrations, and miniature train rides. Then see costumed actors bring characters and stories from our past to life.

As evening falls, the Carillon Park Concert Band and Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra will fill the air with beautiful music. This festive and patriotic event is a perfect way to ring in summer. Get your tickets here.

🍽️ The Founders: 27th Annual Meeting

📅 Wed, May 28: 11 am - 1 pm
📍 Yankee Trace, Springboro
💰 $65

Celebrate local impact and community giving at this annual luncheon honoring Dale Berry for his years of service to the Centerville and Washington Township community.

Hear from past grant recipients, enjoy a plated lunch, and learn how local projects are making a difference. Don’t miss the chance to win a raffle prize by visiting the grantee tables! Get your tickets here.

🏷️ Trash ‘N Treasure

📅 Sat, May 31: 8 am - 2 pm
📍 St. Anne’s Hill Historic District, Dayton
💰 Free

Join the St. Anne’s Hill community for their annual rummage sale. Residents throughout this historic neighborhood will have their treasures for sale. Grab a bite and/or a pint on 5th Street, and explore what the community has to offer.

These community garage sales are a great way to keep items in use and out of the landfill. Perfect for eco-conscious shoppers and treasure hunters alike. Learn more here.

🎶LIVE MUSIC

This Friday

Alex Poteet | Crooked Handle - Boro | 6:30 pm | Free

The Wrong Elevator Band | Bock Family Brewing | 7 pm | Free

Home Ave DIY Fundraiser | Yellow Cab Tavern | 7 pm | $10

The Milo’s | Jayne's On Main | 7:30 pm | Free

Ben & Pete | Moe Harrigan's | 8 pm | Free

Curious Animals | Phone Booth Lounge | 8 pm | Free

Jacob William | The Barrel | 8 pm | Free

Glass, Sulfur, Alligator | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8 pm | $5

Dave’d & Confused Acoustic | Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30 pm | Free

Southern Summer Band | Good Time Charlie's | 8:30 pm | Free

Carmen Clouse Acoustic | Courtyard Lounge | 9 pm | Free

This Saturday

Benny Hill | Jayne's On Main | 7:30 pm | Free

Summer Highway | Phone Booth Lounge | 8 pm | Free

Hall Pass | The Barrel | 8 pm | Free

Temple of the Black Viper | Yellow Cab Tavern | 8 pm | Free

Migraines, Bandages & More | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8 pm | $10

Comstock Lode | Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30 pm | Free

Wooden Nickel Band | Good Time Charlie's | 8:30 pm | Free

JoyRide | Courtyard Lounge | 9 pm | Free

🎭️LIVE THEATRE

Shows Running Now

The Unsinkable Molly Brown | Dayton Playhouse | May 02 - May 18 | $18+

Dreamworks Shrek The Musical TYA | Town Hall Theatre | May 02 - May 18 | $14+

Children Of Eden | La Comedia Theatre | May 08 - Jun 15 | $70+

Upcoming Shows

Between Riverside and Crazy | Dayton Theatre Guild | May 23 - Jun 08 | $24+

🙏 THANKS

That’s all for today! Please tell us how you liked today’s newsletter and any feedback using the poll below.

See you next Thursday,

— Max

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