This weekend, don’t miss out on Ladyfest Dayton, the music & art festival that highlights the fabulous women of Dayton! The annual celebration is hosted over Labor Day weekend at Yellow Cab Tavern. Organizers state that they hope to bring together and inspire people through music, art, and education. While the festival itself is a celebration of women in the arts, their goal is to provide a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of gender identity.
Attending Ladyfest is not just cool, it’s also a way to give back directly to the community. Past Ladyfests have benefited PUSH Dayton, Artemis Center, and Planned Parenthood. In 2015, the festival raised $6,584.14 for WE CARE ARTS. In 2016 they raised $8,300 for the Dayton YWCA Shelter Services. LADYFEST 2017 will benefit Oak Tree Corner.
Keep scrolling for details on how to go to the event, who will be there, and what to enjoy!
How to Go:
FRIDAY SEPT 1: 7pm-1am
SATURDAY SEPT 2: 5pm-1am
at Yellow Cab Tavern
Cost: $10 pre-sale
Children under 12 are free
Friday September 1st, 2017
8pm – Spanish Tony Sanchez
8:30 – Cricketbows
9 – Team Void
9:30 – ThunderTaker
10 – Fairmount Girls
10:30 – Counterfeit Madison
11 – Enzo
11:30 – Mary Lynn
12 – SKRT
12:30 – Yikes a Band
From Ladyfest 2016
Saturday September 2nd, 2017
5:30pm – Talking About the Young Sound Showcase
6:30 – Rite of Venus
7 – Kyleen Downes Band
7:30 – Jess Lamb and The Factory.
8 – Lipstick Fiction
8:30 – Calamity Day
9 – Cherubim
9:30 – The Jettisons
10 – Moira
10:30 – Jasper the Colossal
11 – Lung
11:30 – Ladyfest Announcements/Thank yous
11:45 – Erika Wennerstrom
12:30 – Abertooth Lincoln
Visual Art Presented by:
Presley Wells
Ava Roseberry
Johnna LaFaith
Whitney Marie
Sam Chamberlain
Viktoria K Dekay
Jes McMillan
Erin Manning
Fe Meier
Amber Gwin
Amberlynne Crain
Aria-Blair Bottorff
Emily Lux
Erica Blackstock
Gabrielle Renee Ross
Hannah Buchanan
Jimmy Nabler
Kara Macko
Kelsey Lynn Tyree
Theresa F Lopez
Jen Dyke
Alyshia Alagiak Osborn
Michelle A. Carr
Clara Coleman
Chyanne Moore
Ellen Bukvic
Misty Dawn Brothers
Jess Fecke
Tiffany Clark
Kelsey Esken
Jordan Contway
Abigail Ryan Carpenter
Rachael Lare
Khrys Blank, Sharon A. Lane and Jennifer Taylor at Ladyfest 2016.
Local Vendors:
Lady Creepshow Couture, Jessica Dubis Jewelr,
Dottie P, Miss Motleys, Moonlit Glass
Pam’s Stepping Stones, Ohio Henna,
Flower Child Face Painting Co,
Lissa Lush, Rusty Clementine, Quilted Kat
Pining For Signs, Earthly Rearrangements ,
Tasha’s Common Scents, Barefoot Girl Soap Company ,
lstonerocksesigns ,Vintage Lady Vinyl
Food Trucks:
Zombie Dogz
Wicked ‘Wich
Comedy Showcase hosted by Karen Jaffe
Poetry Showcase from Dayton Poetry Slam
CeCe, Nicole Combs Alex Montgomery, Tina Puntasecca, Sima, Quiet Storm, Page Turner, Furaha, Kaity Lovitt. Sydny, CoCo
Acoustic Stage
Mandy Jewell , Pamela Baugham
Kat & Geoff, Blossom Hall
Kate Wakefield , Georgia Goad, Moriah Haven , Sharon Lane, Reyna Spears
