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Darke Side of the Moon KitchenAid Pop-Up Sale

March 31, 2024 By Dayton Most Metro

Greenville Whirlpool Operations will hold a KitchenAid Pop-Up Shop from Friday, April 5 until Monday, April 8, 2024, in conjunction with the community events during the weekend of the Solar Eclipse.

The store’s hours of operation will be 8 AM – 4 PM, and its location is 365 Martin Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331 (between the old Marsh building and Subway, right off of Broadway).

Note: this sale is not a fundraiser like our past Annie Oakley sales; it’s another great way to engage with Darke County residents and visitors who are here to enjoy the events offered by local businesses during the Solar Eclipse weekend.

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Hookahville Music Festival moves to Darke County over Labor Day weekend

September 1, 2022 By LIbby Ballengee

Hookahville, the Midwest’s longest-running music festival, will be held at J&M Ranch in Ansonia, Ohio, this Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2-4. It’s a “don’t miss” festival for fans of psychedelic rock’n’roll, and includes day passes to all weekend long camping options.

The 55th installment of the iconic festival features host band ekoostik hookah — scheduled to play two sets apiece on Saturday and Sunday, including a pair of reunion sets on Saturday with former member Ed McGee — along with reggae stalwarts Passafire, Cleveland favorites John Welton and the Awakening, a Dead/Allman Brothers set by hookah side project Trial by Fire featuring Joe Marcinek, and many more.

The festival has traditionally been held around the Columbus area, and is moving to Ansonia this year, which is close to Greenville.

“Bringing Hookahville to this beautiful ranch in Darke County will create an intimate and unique event that our fans have come to expect after nearly 30 years,” said festival director Jim Garibaldi. “Hookahville has been a part of the Ohio music scene since 1994 and we aim to keep the spirit alive this weekend in Ansonia.”

Other acts over the long weekend include Zoo Trippin’, Restless Leg String Band, Heavy Spirits, Chloe & The Steel Strings, Big Blitz, and Kadie Meadows.

Tickets start at just $80 and include free camping and parking. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit hookahville.com or email help@ekoostik.com.

HOW TO GO?

Sept. 2-4, 2022

J&M Ranch located at 6129 Reed Rd, Ansonia, OH 45303

GA Ticket Prices:

  • Tier 1 GA Ticket – $100.00 + fees
  • Tier 2 GA Ticket – $115.00 + fees
  • GA Gate (Friday Arrival) – $140.00
  • GA Gate (Saturday Arrival) – $120.00
  • GA Gate (Sunday Arrival – $80.00

GA Ticket Includes:

  • Entry for three nights from gate open to gate close.
  • Other terms and conditions may apply.

VIP Ticket Prices:

  • Tier 1 VIP Ticket – $220 + fees
  • Tier 2 VIP Ticket – $240 + fees
  • VIP Gate (Fri/Sat/Sun Arrival) – $250

VIP Ticket Includes:

    • Entry from Fri – Mon
    • VIP Camp By Car campsite
    • Hookahville Travel Mug, 11×17 poster, and laminate for each person purchased
    • Access to VIP tent by the main stage stocked with refreshments all weekend
    • Access to real flushing toilets and showers
    • Full-time “V.I.P. Concierge” to ensure you have everything you need
    • Other terms and conditions may apply

Children and Families:

We welcome children and families to the event. We strive to provide a family-friendly atmosphere, and provide family camping areas. Kids 12 and under are free with a legal guardian and do not require a ticket. We will provide a section of “quiet camping” for families.

 

 

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Community, Dayton Music Tagged With: ansonia, bands, darke county, Dayton Music, Ekoostik Hookah, festival, greenville, Music Festival, Things to Do

Women of Woodland: Marj Heyduck

March 26, 2019 By Angie Hoschouer Leave a Comment

Marjorie Irene Heyduck: Columnist and Journalist

Dayton Journal Herald
October 7, 1969
Page 23

Marj Heyduck, The Journal Herald’s nationally known columnist and a journalist since 1936, was found dead September 15 at her home hear Greenville in Darke County. Mrs. Heyduck, who was 56, was found by a neighbor, and died of coronary insufficiency.

Marj was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Evers of Dayton. She graduated from Stivers High School in 1931 and majored in journalism at Ohio State University.

Marj got her start in the newspaper business in the women’s department of the old Dayton Herald in 1936. Leaving that job, she worked for the Dayton Press, a weekly newspaper, and broadcast a daily human interest and woman’s feature program over WING radio from 1939 to 1941.

She rejoined the Herald as a general assignment reporter in 1943 and began her regular column which later gained fame as “Third and Main” a year later.

It was at that time that she began a feature column on wrestling for the Herald’s sports department. Tales of her escapades as a reporter covering wrestling matches in Southern Ohio entertained hundreds of women at regular “Tea With Marj” occasions throughout the Miami Valley.

Marj was named editor of the Herald’s Women’s Department in 1948 and became women’s editor of The Journal Herald when the two newspapers were merged in 1949.

She gave up her title as women’s editor in 1966 and was named assistant to the editor, an honorary title, but she continued her daily “Third and Main” column for The Journal Herald’s Modern Living section.

Marj was best known for her sense of humor and devotion to anecdotes. She spun her tales from the thin thread of the most common, everyday occurrences, embroidering them with a bit of fancy and securing them in a bright burst of hilarity.

Marj’s affairs with hats were almost as legendary as her anecdotes. She seldom appeared in public without a hat and made a great fuss over them at her teas and in her column. She also demanded whenever possible that the picture that ran with her column be changed daily, each day with a different hat – a practice that left Journal Herald photographers sometimes fearing for their sanity.

Marj’s journalism prizes were numerous and her reputation as a columnist was nationwide. She won more than 75 prizes over the years in annual contests of the Ohio Newspaper Women’s Association; she won a National Headliners Award in 1946; was given the best column in Ohio award by United Press International in 1963; and her women’s pages won first place in the University of Missouri’s Penney Award for Excellence in 1964.

Marj was a regular discussion leader at women’s editor seminars at the American Press Institute at Columbia University appearing there

23 times between 1952 and 1968. She also was invited to lead similar discussion for the Ottoway Papers and the Press Associations of California, Tennessee and Pennsylvania.

Marj married Emerson C. Heyduck, an insurance sales man and also a native Daytonian in 1934. Mr. Heyduck died in 1953. They had no children.

Charles T. Alexander, editor of The Journal Herald, had this to say of Marj: “She was as comfortable as home. She was as much a part of The Journal Herald as its masthead. The regard from all who knew her and read her column for her is inestimable. The depth of our personal loss is inestimable.”

Said James M. Cox Jr., chairman of the board of Dayton Newspapers, Inc.: “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Marj Heyduck, Dayton’s best loved newspaperwoman.

“Her ‘Third and Main’ column brought good cheer and warm human sentiments daily for a quarter of a century. To thousands of Journal Herald readers, Marj was a welcome morning visitor. We share with them a feeling of great loss. Marj was truly an outstanding journalist, but even more a great lady.”

As a columnist, Marj traveled widely. Many of her columns were written from the scenes of national political conventions and inaugural balls where she found anecdotes and other material overlooked by thousands of other correspondents.

She also wrote her column from the decks of riverboats bound for New Orleans; from international fashion shows on New York’s Fifth Avenue, and from her stateroom aboard the SS Independence cruising in the Mediterranean.

But perhaps her best columns were written from tips and anecdotes exchanged over the phone with friends who called her regularly and strangers who overcame their awe and phoned nervously with a good story.

She also wrote frequently about her beloved Darke County and the small Ohio city of Greenville near her home at Wayne Lakes Park where she lived alone following her husband’s death.

Marj was a member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, a Dayton Corps Trustee and a member of the Dayton Stivers Foundation.

Her three books, published by The Journal Herald, are The Best of Marj, published in 1962; The Anniversary Marj, 1964; and The Third Marj, 1966.

Marjorie Irene Heyduck died on September 15, 1969. She is located in Section 126 Lot 2. Unfortunately, no headstone was put in place for either her or her husband. The photo shows the area where Marj and Emerson are buried.

Woodland Cemetery, founded in 1841, is one of the nation’s oldest rural garden cemeteries and a unique cultural, botanical and educational resource in the heart of Dayton, Ohio. Visit the cemetery and arboretum and take one of the many tours Woodland offers free of charge. Most of Dayton’s aviation heroes, inventors and business barons are buried at Woodland.

Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum is located at 118 Woodland Avenue off of Brown Street near the University of Dayton Campus. The Woodland Office is open Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday 8 am to 12 pm. The Cemetery and Arboretum are open daily from 8 am to 6 pm and until 7 pm during Daylight Saving Time. The Mausoleum is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. For more information, call 937-228-3221 or visit the Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum website.

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Best Local Winery You’ve Never Heard of: Kennedy Vineyard + **CONTEST**

January 3, 2017 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Kennedy Vineyards in New Madison, Ohio

It is all in the family for Kennedy Vineyard, a locally owned winery that you may not have heard of, but you will never forget.
Northwest of the Miami Valley, located in New Madison, Ohio, the property has personality, warmth and a homey feel.  It makes sense.  The winery and tasting room are all located on the family homestead. It is a fully functioning winery and farm.  Depending on where you live in Dayton, the trip could take from between 20 to 45 minutes.  It is a perfect date night, or destination Food Adventure.  It feels like a weekend escape, when you have really just traveled to the next county.

Time to explore……

Louisa and John Kennedy

HERE’S THE SKINNY on KENNEDY VINEYARD:

— Three generations live on the homestead, from grandma to the grandaughter.  All contribute to the working farm.  You may see some chickens and crops if you keep your eyes peeled.  Parts of the farm have been turned into the winery.  The tasting room is the old corn crib.  You may even get a welcome from the family’s young daughter, who is very sweet.

— John and Louisa Kennedy are the owners of the winery.  They have poured a lot of dedication and hard work into making the place a comfortable and delicious experience.  It is a welcoming spot and place that every Daytonian should visit.

Grapes on the vine

— Twelve years ago, John’s mom started planting the grapes.  John, who grew up in the home, took over production and in 2014, the tasting room was opened.

—The Winery address is 3911 State Route 722, New Madison, Ohio.  It is just a few miles off of an exit on I-70 West not far from Greenville/Arcanum.

—Kennedy Vineyard’s philosophy is to make the wines in small batches. This keeps the wines young, and helps preserve the fruity flavors.  Many of the bottle’s labels are artwork from friends, family and customers.  Some are drawn from photos taken at the winery by friends or family.

—The winery hopes to be brewing beer too by summer 2017.

A taste of “Twisted Oak”

— Limited Menu HERE offering flatbread pizzas, meat and cheese trays from local farms. The cheeses are from J’s Country Store and the meats are from Winner’s meats.

— Tasting Room Hours:  Thurs 6pm-9pm,  Fri 4pm-9pm, Sat. 2pm -10pm

— Wine Prices are as follows:  

****** Bottles of Wine – $10-$15, depending on what style you order.

****** Wine Flights:  7, one ounce pours for $5  or build your own wine flights for $1 per pour

Inside the tasting room

****** Glasses of Wine: $5 – $8.50 depending on the wine

They have an assorted meat and cheese plates that hit the spot, while tasting wines.  They sometimes offer flatbreads and soups as well.  But the main event is the wine, and we have the breakdown of all the wines you don’t want to miss.

*NOTE* Dear Sophisticated wine drinkers,  the selection of wines is not very dry, so don’t expect that.  You can expect some semi-dry and fruity wines, many of them sweet as well.  Keep an open mind, as they are a growing establishment using Ohio grapes.  You won’t find a dry, dark merlot here…..  yet.

 

MUST DRINKS at KENNEDY VINEYARD:

Meat and Cheese plate

TWISTED OAK:  One of their dry, red wines.  The wine is stored in oak barrels for flavor.  The result is traces of coffee and rich, dark chocolate.  The artwork on the label is truly unique.

 

LONE CEDAR RED:  A dry wine made with De Chaunac Grapes, which is a hybrid of a French-American grape project in the 1860’s.  The grape is vibrant in Canada, New York, Ohio and Michigan.  This red wine won the bronze medal at the 2015 Finger Lakes International wine competition.  Named for a lone

A view of the vineyard

cedar tree that survived on the farm.

 

DARKE KNIGHT:  One of the Big Ragu’s favorite wines.  It has black cherry and blackberry undertones.  The vineyard describes it as “a full bodied, red wine.”  A little too sweet for Hungry Jax tastes, this was a 2015 Finger Lakes International Wine Fest Silver Medal winner.

The youngest Kennedy on site showing off some fall squash harvest

 

RED NECK GIRL: The #1 selling wine at the Kennedy Vineyard.  Is it the name or the soft and sweet taste.  This wine dances with fruit flavors like cherry and raspberry.  Refreshingly delicious, this wine was also a Silver Medal winner at the 2015 Finger Lakes International wine fest

 

EMERICK SKY: Semi Dry crisp white wine, with refreshing citrus flavors.  Artwork on label is from a photo taken of the sky above Emerick Street.

 

RIESLING:  The Big Ragu also pegs this as his other favorite.   A sweet, refreshing taste , almost like champagne.  Very light, white almost clear wine.  The flavor is so nice and all day drinkable.  The Big Ragu drank this one so fast, John Kennedy looked at him and said “You’re not much of a sipper are you?”

 

Delicious wines

LOVE AT FIRST WHITE: A signature white wine from Kennedy Vineyard.  Big Ragu loves this one as well.  Cold, refreshing and sweet.  Fall in love with the sweetness and the bold flavors of the Niagara Grape.

 

RED NECK LOVE:  This is an invention of the staff.  It is actually a glass of half “Red Neck Girl” and half “Love at First White.”  The result is a popular sweet blush.  This one is a lot of fun and in the spirit of a Food Adventure.

 

BLACKBERRY WINE: Very fruity flavors abide in this one.  A little deep, yet subtle, it is a great sipping wine.  This wine is the 2nd most popular wine at Kennedy Vineyard.

Making “Red Neck Love”

 

RESILIENT: Their blush wine.  Pink in color, refreshing and semi-sweet wine.  $1 off all bottle sales goes to the Epilepsy Foundation

 

And now we turn to ones that are sold out until next year….

 

MUST DRINKS THAT ARE “OUT OF STOCK” UNTIL NEXT HARVEST:

Patio area

KV SUNSET: A dry, red wine, this is their Estate Reserve wine.  This means the grapes were grown on premises and processed from vine, to crush to bottle at the winery.  There were limited quantities of this one due to a limited quantities of a special “Chambourcin Grape” grown at the vineyard.  It is a French-American Hybrid grape, and rare at Ohio wineries.  KV Sunset is also the winery’s dryest wine.  This is their rarest bottle of wine, and since they only brew a limited small batch, it goes quickly.  Maybe you will get a taste in 2017.  This is their dryest wine on the menu.

Grandma Kennedy talks with the Big Ragu

 

CHARDONNAY:  This popular, dry white wine has a subtle oak taste.  It is light tasting and has hints of citrus flavor.  They are looking to get this favorite back in stock, real soon.

 

TRAMINETTE:  A semi-dry white wine, this is a well balanced product.  There are tastes of apple and pears, with a spicy end and aftertaste.

 

We have been to Kennedy Vineyard a four times now with friends, and this place has stolen our heart.  It is a great story about a charming local

Darke Night wine – not Batman, but Darke County

family, who are delivering a fun product.  Make sure you take the time to stop by this vineyard.

Now, we have an announcement…………..

*** SUMMER FOOD ADVENTURE “WINE AND SWINE.” at KENNEDY VINEYARDS SAT JUNE 3rd,  2pm-10pm ***

We are having a Food Adventure dinner event at Kennedy Vineyards for next year.

 

We are hosting at a 200 person limit, hog roast and barn party called “WINE AND SWINE.”

$25 per person, get your tickets at this link

Blackberry Wine

Attendees will each get a bottle of wine and a full Pork BBQ dinner.

SATURDAY JUNE 3rd, 2017 SCHEDULE:
2pm-4pm CASH BAR and Mingle on the vineyard grounds,

3pm-5pm Acoustic Music
4pm – 6pm Hog Roast Dinner to include:
1 bottle of wine per person.  Pulled Pork, homemade BBQ Sauce, Homemade Slaw, homemade Cheesey Potatoes, homemade Baked Beans
7-9pm Rock Band
6pm – 10pm CASH BAR

This promises to be a blast, so please GET YOUR TICKETS NOW !

LET’S GET SOME EARLY BUZZ STARTED…  pun intended

THE BIG RAGU, CHEF HOUSE and HUNGRY JAX have decided to give away 2 tickets to this event to kick off the new year !!

That is a $50 value – all you have to do is comment below and one person will be chosen at random next week to win 2 tickets to JUNE 3rds WINE AND SWINE event !!!

Check out more photos of the vineyard below.

Giving away 2 tickets to the WINE and SWINE Food Adventure event – comment below

Chickens on the farm

Big Ragu sips wine and ponders the year

Ohio Grapes

 

Vineyard

More Vineyard

Love at First White

Welcome to Kenney Vineyard

John and Louisa

A working farm

Tasting all the good stuff

Used corks

Fall at the Vineyard

Twisted Oak

At home with ” Apple of My Eye”

Sipping at home

The homestead

Ragu cooks with the wine

Kennedy Vineyard – a secret you now know about

Fall dried up

Autumn on the farm

Winery decor

Beautiful label

Lone Cedar Red

Sipping Emerick Sky

Scallops with wine

Grapes

Warm inviting and fall colors

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Loose Meat: The Mystery of MAID-RITE Sandwiches

December 5, 2013 By Dayton937 5 Comments

Classic meal

Maid-Rites with a Little Kings: Click on photo for full effect

Usually when someone says “loose meat” it has never been a compliment, until now.  On the outskirts of the Miami Valley, in the town of Greenville, a legendary burger joint has existed since 1934.  It is called Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe.

Over the years it has developed a cult following.  People drive miles, and even come from out of state to taste their ‘burgers.’  They aren’t even burgers, they are “loose meat sandwiches” or “Maid Rites.”    Why are so many people coming to eat these sandwiches and why are they so good ??   The Big Ragu and Crew set out to solve the mystery.

We have a had a handful of Food Adventures to Maid Rite either after the Darke County fair, or on a whim, or to satisfy an insatiable craving.

Over the years we realized that there are 2 types of people, those that have never tried Maid Rite Hamburgers, and those who have tried it and cant figure out how they make them.

 

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— The main attraction is the maid rite loose meat sandwich. The sweet taste of the meat has developed three major theories of how they are prepared 1) Some think they are steamed in pepsi or coke  2) Some claim they are steamed in beer  3) Others say that sugar is added to the meat before cooking.

Out Front

A Greenville Icon Since 1934

— The eatery is a small, no frills, brick building located at 125 N. Broadway St. in Greenville, Ohio and worth the trip.  Locally owned they claim no relation to the MAID-RITE sandwich shop franchises in Iowa etc…

— Limited menu with 4 sandwich choices which include loose meat, chicken salad, egg salad or ham salad sandwiches.  Shakes, sundaes, beer, soft drinks and chips are available too.

— The employees are very protective of the recipe and process of the sandwiches.  We were unable to get the secret recipe after badgering the employees and managers.  We were threatened with spatulas and told we would be picking shards of Little Kings bottles out of our rumps for a week.  Sorry for the letdown, folks.

— For some unknown reason, it is now customary to stick your gum on the outside of the building.   Literally thousands of wads of chewed gum have been stuck on every outside wall of the establishment.

— Bathrooms are located in a separate building around back, adding even more uniqueness and oddness to this place.  They also have a drive up window for a quick meat fix.

How do they make the meat so sweet ???

How do they make the meat so sweet ???

 

MUST EATS:

— THE CHEESE RITE SANDWICH:  This is the classic maid rite sandwich with cheese.  What is a Maid-Rite Sandwich?  Think of it as a sloppy joe but with no sauce. It is served on a soft bun, slapped with meat and toppings, and wrapped tightly in wax paper.   The meat has a sweet taste to it.  This sandwich is topped with a squirt of mustard, a couple of pickle slices and a slice of cheese.  They run about $1.95 and the average person could eat 2 or 3 of them.  You can get the Big Jim version which adds ham, but we prefer the original Cheese-Rite.  Eating one is a unique experience, and you have to try it.  Warning: once you unwrap one, we hold no responsibility for future addiction.

— CHOCOLATE MALT:  Creamy, sinful and made just for you.  You cant go wrong with this delicious, cool classic.

— LITTLE KINGS CREAM ALE BOTTLES: Oh come on , you gotta make it a full blown Food Adventure and wash it down with a icon from Schoenling Brewery.  Ok, wanna be a snob?  Then grab a Heineken instead.

— MIKESELLS POTATO CHIPS:  No fries in this establishment, so choose your hometown chip instead.  They have a nice selection of Dayton’s favorite potato chip.  It is a good pairing with the simple, classic sandwich.

Gum Wall

Click to enlarge: Partial shot of the Gum Wall outside Maid-Rite

 

A couple of sidenotes:  Make sure you bring cash, because that is the only form of payment they accept.  Also, hours are 10am-10pm except Fri and Sat when they stay open until 11pm.

Amazing isn’t it?  A formula for success being a squished, sloppy joe like sandwich served in a small diner with people sticking gum to the walls outside.  But people come back every day in droves.  WHY??  It is the curiously sweet tasting, delicious loose meat sandwiches.  The workers feverishly tossing the ground meat, stuffing buns,  wrapping it quickly, and tossing across the counter.  It is the personality of the place.  If you have never visited this spot, make sure you put it on your “Food Adventure hit list.”   Maid Rite is one-of-a kind.

Want more One-of-a-Kind foodie fun?   Then “like” FOOD ADVENTURES on FACEBOOK BY CLICKING HERE !

 

 

 

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What the Taco?!

4:00 pm
Day Air Ballpark

Smoke’N Johnsons

4:00 pm
Bellbrook Brewing Co

Springfield Jazz and Blues Festival

4:00 pm
Mother Stewart's

All Good Stuff

5:00 pm
Stubbs Park

Germanfest Picnic

5:00 pm
dayton liederkrantz

The Forking Pierogi

5:30 pm
Water Street District

Claybourne Grill

5:30 pm
Stubbs Park

Matilda: The Musical

6:00 pm
La Comedia

LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark

6:00 pm
Miami Valley Sports Bar

St. Brigid Parish Festival

6:00 pm
St. Brigid Catholic School & Church

Cinn-Wagon

6:00 pm
Miami Valley Sports Bar
+ 9 More

Shiloh Farmers Market

9:00 am
Shiloh Church

New Carlisle Farmer’s Market

10:00 am
Downtown New Carlisle

Art on the Lawn

10:00 am
118 East North College Street

Art on the Lawn

10:00 am
Village Artisans

Freda’s Food Truck

10:00 am
Tipp City Park

Dayton Black Pride

11:00 am
Courthouse Square

THE MARKET

11:00 am
Town & Country Shopping Center

Englewood Art Festival

11:00 am
Centennial Park

Genereation X Horor Flick Meet & Greet

11:00 am
Dayton Mall

Groove Garden: vintage car show and DJ festival

11:00 am
Next Door Dayton

Germanfest Picnic

11:00 am
dayton liederkrantz

Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop

12:00 pm
Now and Zen DIY Studio

CAT VIDEO FEST 2025

12:00 pm

Homearama 2025

12:00 pm
At Various Locations

Pistons & Pinups

12:00 pm
Oregon District

Dayton Potato Festival

12:00 pm
Oak & Ivy Park

Dayton Box & Brew

1:00 pm
TITLE Boxing Club Kettering

Noire Wine Experience

1:00 pm
The Galleria Building

Blue Skies Hero Parade

2:00 pm
Riverfront Park

Springfield Jazz and Blues Festival

2:30 pm
Mother Stewart's

Flying Pepper Food Truck

3:00 pm
Yellow Springs Brewery

Runway Show: Dare To Be – Regal Ballroom Bloom

5:00 pm
Dayton Woman's Club

Lilia’s Outside Cafe

5:00 pm
Pins Mechanical

St. Brigid Parish Festival

5:30 pm
St. Brigid Catholic School & Church
+ 18 More

Downtown Troy Farmers’ Market

9:00 am
Downtown Troy

Claybourne Grille

10:30 am
Kettering Health Main Campus

Cruise-In to the Ice Cream Socia

11:00 am
Washington Township RecPlex

Germanfest Picnic

11:00 am
dayton liederkrantz

Art on the Commons

11:00 am
Lincoln Park Commons

Freda’s Food Truck

11:00 am
Tipp City Park

Dayton BBQ Fest

11:00 am
The Brightside Event & Music Venue

CAT VIDEO FEST 2025

12:00 pm

Homearama 2025

12:00 pm
At Various Locations

Introducing… Cyanotype with Charmaine Boggs

1:00 pm
Dayton Society of Artists - DSA

St. Brigid Parish Festival

1:00 pm
St. Brigid Catholic School & Church

SALSA BRAVA

1:00 pm
Yellow Springs Brewery

Smoke on the Water – A Stillwater River Paddle, BBQ and Music Gathering

1:30 pm
The German Club Edelweiss

Street Beats Community Daze

2:00 pm
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company

British Afternoon Tea

3:30 pm
The Last Queen

Tasty Bacon Food truck

4:00 pm
Bourbon Barbers Dayton
+ 11 More

Week of Events

Mon 4

Tue 5

Wed 6

Thu 7

Fri 8

Sat 9

Sun 10

August 7

Voices of America Country Music Festival

Voices of America Country Music Festival

August 7

Voices of America Country Music Festival

The Voices of America Country Music Fest returns in August 2025. The multi-day event takes place in the heart of...

$94.99 – $424.69
August 7 @ 6:00 pm - August 8 @ 8:00 pm

Field Production Workshop

Field Production Workshop

August 7 @ 6:00 pm - August 8 @ 8:00 pm

Field Production Workshop

Session 1 Camera Setup   What is in the case? Check to make sure you have everything before you leave...

$50.00
August 8

Voices of America Country Music Festival

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Voices of America Country Music Festival

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August 8 Recurring

Voices of America Country Music Festival

The Voices of America Country Music Fest returns in August 2025. The multi-day event takes place in the heart of...

$94.99 – $424.69
August 7 @ 6:00 pm - August 8 @ 8:00 pm

Field Production Workshop

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Topped and Loaded

August 4 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Topped and Loaded

Topped and Loaded Baked potatoes, Fries, Tater Tots, Swirly Fries, waffle fries, curly fries, and Wedges. Many options and sides...

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

$3 Burger Night

August 4 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

$3 Burger Night

From 5-10pm you can choose from the following: for $3 - it's a plain burger on a bun, $4 -...

$3
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cigar and Tequila Night

August 4 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cigar and Tequila Night

Calling all cigar and tequila lovers Join us Monday, August 4th for a night of premium tequilas paired with hand-rolled...

$35 – $40
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Trivia at The Greene

August 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Trivia at The Greene

Got a case of the Mondays?  Come in and enjoy a night of trivia, good food, drinks, and company. Join...

Free
6:45 pm

Stag’s Leap Wine Dinner

August 4 @ 6:45 pm

Stag’s Leap Wine Dinner

It's time again for our 5 course wine dinner! Come down and enjoy a taste of Italy in every bite!...

$95
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

LGBT AA group

August 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

LGBT AA group

The All-Inclusive Alcoholics Anonymous Group (AA) meeting was formed to be inclusive for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community, as...

7:30 pm - 11:30 pm Recurring

Justin’s LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament

August 4 @ 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm Recurring

Justin’s LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament

EVERY MONDAY NIGHT at Miami Valley Sports Bar - Justin's Famous Luck of the Draw Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament!!! Each...

$10.00
8:00 pm Recurring

Monday Night Laughs!

August 4 @ 8:00 pm Recurring

Monday Night Laughs!

  Join us every Monday at Oregon Express for Comedy Open Mic hosted by the hilarious G-Money! Sign-ups at 8:00PM...

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Freakin Ricans

August 5 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Freakin Ricans

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

How to Use Canva for Small Business

August 5 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

How to Use Canva for Small Business

An informational presentation discussing how Canva can be used to create promotional materials for your business. Canva is a free-to-use online...

4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Half Price Wine every Tuesday at Whisperz Speakeasy

August 5 @ 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Half Price Wine every Tuesday at Whisperz Speakeasy

We're pouring amazing boutique wines from independent winemakers around the world at Whisperz Speakeasy, join us for a glass at...

Free
7:00 pm

NexDetour

August 5 @ 7:00 pm

NexDetour

In August, we add Tuesday shows starting with NexDetour on Aug. 5 an A Cappella Power trio   All shows...

Free
7:00 pm

Trivia Shark TUESDAY

August 5 @ 7:00 pm

Trivia Shark TUESDAY

Always a great time! $2 off apps from 6-9pm. Trivia Shark Join in the fun!!

7:00 pm

Trivia Night

August 5 @ 7:00 pm

Trivia Night

Trivia Night every Tuesday at 7 PM! Join us at Wings Sports Bar to eat, drink, and play! Test your...

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Live Trivia

August 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Live Trivia

Enjoy these drink specials while you play trivia • $2.99 Flavored Margaritas • $2.99 Long Islands

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Trivia with Rob

August 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Trivia with Rob

Come test your brain, enjoy great food and drinks, and have some fun!

+ 2 More
10:30 am - 2:00 pm

Claybourne Grille

August 6 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm

Claybourne Grille

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Wheel Fresh Pizza

August 6 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Wheel Fresh Pizza

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Trotwood Community Market (presented by American Legion Post 613)

August 6 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Trotwood Community Market (presented by American Legion Post 613)

A celebration of locally sourced foods and products from small businesses in Trotwood and the surrounding communities! Stop by and...

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Miamisburg Farmers Market

August 6 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Miamisburg Farmers Market

Miamisburg Farmers MarketAt Miamisburg Christian Church parking lot.1146 E. Central Ave in Miamisburg.Fresh Produce, sweet treats, food trucks and more..

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tasty Bacon Food Truck

August 6 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tasty Bacon Food Truck

Serving fresh Americana street food paired with signature sauces.   Sample menu

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Beckers SMASH-tastic Burgers

August 6 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Beckers SMASH-tastic Burgers

Single Single smash patty on a brioche bun $9.00 Single with Bacon Single smash patty and bacon on a brioche...

5:30 pm

Behind the Scenes at the Victoria Theatre

August 6 @ 5:30 pm

Behind the Scenes at the Victoria Theatre

Join AAF Dayton for a behind-the-scenes tour of the historic Victoria Theatre. Built in 1866, the Victoria is one of...

Free
6:00 pm

Trivia Night

August 6 @ 6:00 pm

Trivia Night

Kettering will be the newest spot to play Trivia Shark! The 1920's Prohibition Era themed restaurant serves American burgers, chicken...

+ 5 More
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

August 7 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

11:00 am

Lunchtime Trivia

August 7 @ 11:00 am

Lunchtime Trivia

Don't miss the chance to win one of four $25 gift cards for each round winner and a whopping $100...

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

ShowDogs HotDogs

August 7 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

ShowDogs HotDogs

All Beef Hot Dogs, Walking Tacos, Nachos, and Quesadillas! Veggie options available

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Squack’s Snack Shack

August 7 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Squack’s Snack Shack

Cheese Stix Golden cheese sticks featuring a savory blend of cheeses encased in a crispy coating, served with... $7.00 Chicken...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

SaltyZ Pretzels

August 7 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

SaltyZ Pretzels

Classic Pretzel Freshly baked, golden brown, soft pretzel with a sprinkle of salt. $5.00 Mozzarella Pretzel Delicious pretzel filled with...

4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

$10 Tini Time every Thursday

August 7 @ 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

$10 Tini Time every Thursday

Every Thursday night at Whisperz Speakeasy we'll be handcrafting an array of different fabulous martinis for just $10 each. Come...

Free
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Lily’s and Yellow Springs Brewery 12 year Beer Dinner:

August 7 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Lily’s and Yellow Springs Brewery 12 year Beer Dinner:

Here’s the menu for the dinner on Thursday, August 7 with two seating times( 5 & 7:30)  and the option...

$71
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

What The Taco?!

August 7 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

What The Taco?!

Chipotle Chicken Taco GRILLED CHICKEN, SHREDDED LETTUCE, PICO DE GALLO, CILANTRO SOUR CREAM & MONTEREY JACK $10.00 Ground Beef Taco...

+ 10 More
10:30 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Claybourne Grille

August 8 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Claybourne Grille

11:30 am - 3:00 pm

Cousins Maine Lobster

August 8 @ 11:30 am - 3:00 pm

Cousins Maine Lobster

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Homearama 2025

August 8 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Homearama 2025

The Homearama Touring Edition is back- inviting you to a self-guided summer adventure through some of the Miami Valley's most...

Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

What the Taco?!

August 8 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

What the Taco?!

Chipotle Chicken Taco GRILLED CHICKEN, SHREDDED LETTUCE, PICO DE GALLO, CILANTRO SOUR CREAM & MONTEREY JACK $10.00 Ground Beef Taco...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Smoke’N Johnsons

August 8 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Smoke’N Johnsons

Smoke'n Pulled Pork Wood Fire Smoked, Tender and Juicy Pork Shoulder (butt). Hand pulled to remove most fat not rende......

4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Springfield Jazz and Blues Festival

August 8 @ 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Springfield Jazz and Blues Festival

Two days of Jazz & Blues on Two Stages -- 18 acts FREE Friday, August 8th, 2025 beginning at 4:00...

Free
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

All Good Stuff

August 8 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

All Good Stuff

ROAST, TOAST & BAKE…nothing fried. All family recipes. We love blessing people with good food. All Homemade foods, sauces &...

5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Germanfest Picnic

August 8 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Germanfest Picnic

Germanfest has been voted #3 festival in the region and was named by the Dayton Daily News as being in...

Free
+ 9 More
9:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Shiloh Farmers Market

August 9 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Shiloh Farmers Market

The farmers’ market is located on the corner of Main St. & Philadelphia Dr, in the parking lot of Shiloh...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

New Carlisle Farmer’s Market

August 9 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

New Carlisle Farmer’s Market

The New Carlisle Farmer's Market takes place every Saturday morning on Main Street. Come get lunch. Shop the market.  We'll have...

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Art on the Lawn

August 9 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Art on the Lawn

The 41st Annual Art on the Lawn art festival presented by The Village Artisans will be held Saturday, August 9th, 2025...

Free
10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Art on the Lawn

August 9 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Art on the Lawn

More than 100 artists from Ohio and beyond will gather to show and sell their original fine art and fine...

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Freda’s Food Truck

August 9 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Freda’s Food Truck

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Dayton Black Pride

August 9 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Dayton Black Pride

Continuing the celebration on Saturday, August 9th, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM at Courthouse Square in downtown Dayton. Join us for the...

Free
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring

THE MARKET

August 9 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring

THE MARKET

Come shop all your favorite crafters and direct sale vendors at THE MARKET. The Market is held on the 2nd...

Free
11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Englewood Art Festival

August 9 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Englewood Art Festival

The Englewood Festival is held annually at Centennial Park during the second week in August. The festival features lots of...

Free
+ 18 More
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Troy Farmers’ Market

August 10 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Troy Farmers’ Market

Downtown Troy Farmers' Market will run Saturday mornings 9:00 am to 12:00 pm from June 22nd, 2013 through September 21st,...

10:30 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Claybourne Grille

August 10 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Claybourne Grille

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cruise-In to the Ice Cream Socia

August 10 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cruise-In to the Ice Cream Socia

The annual Cruise-In to the Ice Cream Social returns on August 10 from 11am to 3pm to the Washington Township...

11:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring

Germanfest Picnic

August 10 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring

Germanfest Picnic

Germanfest has been voted #3 festival in the region and was named by the Dayton Daily News as being in...

Free
11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Art on the Commons

August 10 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Art on the Commons

Back for its 37th year, the Art on the Commons Fine Arts and Crafts Festival features approximately one hundred artists...

Free
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Freda’s Food Truck

August 10 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Freda’s Food Truck

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Dayton BBQ Fest

August 10 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Dayton BBQ Fest

Join us for a ton of incredible BBQ, sides, and more all from some amazing food trucks at The Brightside...

Free
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

CAT VIDEO FEST 2025

August 10 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

CAT VIDEO FEST 2025

The world's #1 cat video festival is back with screenings in theaters across the USA and around the world starting...

$10
+ 11 More
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