💎 Tacos, Tunes & Corn (Issue #150)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
August 13, 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
82° 🌡️ 64° | ⛈️ | ☔ 70% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Saturday
84° 🌡️ 70° | 🌦️ | ☔ 40% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Sunday
87° 🌡️ 70° | 🌦️ | ☔ 50% | 💨 10 - 15 mph
📅 EVENTS
🎪 Bellbrook Summer Fest
📅 Fri, Aug 14: 5 - 11 pm
📅 Sat, Aug 15: 4 - 11 pm
📍 Downtown Bellbrook
💰 Free
The Bellbrook Lions Club is throwing its annual Summer Festival, and this year’s theme is “Red, White, & Fun!” You’ll find festival food, classic games, and rides for all ages — plus a lively parade kicking things off Saturday at 4pm.
Catch live music both nights, enjoy craft and domestic brews, and try your hand at card games. Learn more here.
🌮 Dayton Taco Fest
📅 Fri, Aug 14: 5 - 10 pm
📍 The Brightside, Dayton
💰 Free
Taco lovers, this one’s for you! Dayton Taco Fest is back at The Brightside, bringing a mouthwatering lineup of tacos, quesadillas, nachos, and more from a wide variety of local food trucks.
With vendors like El Meson, HolytacoCBUS, Tortilla, and many others, you’ll have plenty of tasty choices. There’s something for everyone — so bring your friends and family, and come hungry! Learn more here.
🎤 Party In The Park: Twist on Taylor
📅 Fri, Aug 14: 5:30 - 9 pm
📍 Stubbs Park, Centerville
💰 Free
Enjoy the last Party in the Park of this summer! Kick off your weekend with live music from Twist on Taylor, and arrive early for the vendor village featuring 30+ local businesses and fun activities for kids.
Food trucks and beer sales will keep you fueled for the evening. It’s a perfect way to celebrate summer in Centerville. Learn more here.
🌽 Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival
📅 Sat, Aug 15: 11 am - 7 pm
📅 Sun, Aug 16: 11 am - 6 pm
📍 Fairborn Community Park
💰 Free
Get your fill of fresh sweet corn and summer fun at the 44th Annual Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival! Browse over 130 arts and crafts vendors, grab tasty festival food, and enjoy live entertainment and kids’ activities all weekend long.
Don’t miss the crowd-pleasing Corn Eating Contest on at noon. Leashed pets are welcome, so bring the whole family (fur babies included)! Learn more here.
🌮 Taco & Nacho Fest
📅 Sat, Aug 15: 3 - 10 pm
📍 Austin Landing, Miamisburg
💰 Free
Taco & Nacho Fest returns to Austin Landing with a mountain of tacos, cheesy nachos, and ice-cold drinks. This year, you can upgrade your experience with a Milagro Tequila tasting — only 200 spots, so plan ahead if you want in!
Browse local craft vendors, sip margaritas, and catch live sets from Velvet Crush and Party Punch. Bring your crew, your stretchy pants, and your best salsa moves—this fiesta is nacho average food fest. Secure your spot for the tequila tasting here.
🎪 Kettering Block Party
📅 Wed, Aug 19: 6 - 8 pm
📍 Fraze Pavilion, Kettering
💰 Free
Kettering’s annual Block Party is back at Lincoln Park and Fraze Pavilion! Enjoy a free hot dog roast and ice cream (while supplies last), plus live entertainment on the Fraze stage. It’s a great evening to meet neighbors and celebrate everything that makes Kettering feel like home.
Check out interactive booths from city departments, schools, and local partners — perfect for learning more about your community. Don’t forget, this is a pet-free event, and bag sizes are limited. Learn more here.
🏡 Dayton Porchfest
📅 Sat, Aug 22: 12:15 - 6:45 pm
📍 St. Anne’s Hill Historic District, Dayton
💰 Free
Dayton Porchfest brings live music right to the porches of St. Anne’s Hill Historic District. Stroll the neighborhood and discover mini-concerts from local musicians in a laid-back, welcoming setting.
The festival starts with T.R.S.S. Drum Corps and wraps up with an AfterFest featuring Heather Redman & The Reputation.
🚗 2nd St. Car Meet
📅 Sat, Aug 22: 4 - 8 pm
📍 Downtown Miamisburg
💰 Free
Rev up and head to Downtown Miamisburg for the annual 2nd St. Cruise In/Car Meet! Bring your favorite ride — no registration needed — and park along 2nd Street to show it off.
Enjoy music from a live DJ, check out local vendors, and sip on drinks from DORA-friendly breweries. Parking is first come, first served. Check for weather updates and get more details here.
🦋 Mysterious Moths: The Darker Side of Butterflies
📅 Thu, Sep 10: 6:30 - 9:30 pm
📍 Centerville Activity Park, Centerville
💰 $15
Discover the secret world of moths at this evening program, inspired by the book Gardening for Moths. You'll learn why these nocturnal pollinators are key to healthy ecosystems and how “moth-gardening” can help support local wildlife right in your own yard.
The event wraps up with a guided moth walk — giving you a chance to spot these remarkable creatures up close. Registration closes on August 27th, sign up here.
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— Max
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