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Lobstermania Coming to All 3 DLM’s this Saturday

May 22, 2023 By Dayton937

It’s become a Memorial Day tradition for many families in the Miami Valley.  On Saturday hundreds will line up at each of the Dorothy Lane Markets to get their fresh live lobster brought in from Portland Maine by Ready Seafood.  They’ve been caught by independent harvesters in the pristine waters of Maine and Canada.

The lobsters will arrive Friday night at which time they’ll establish the price for the crustaceans. Also, you should know that  they don’t start selling lobsters until 9 am Saturday, May 27, the line begins to form much earlier. Over the years, many have made their own tradition of Lobstermania, forming friendships with one another as they wait for the sale to start.

You can purchase a live lobster or if you prefer they do offer a pre-cooked option.

DLM offers these cooking tips on their website:

Lobster Boiling Tips

Boiling a live lobster is easy and probably the best way for cooking 4 or more at one time. Fill a big pot with fresh water about 2/3 full. Add 1 to 2 Tbsp of salt per gallon of water. Bring to a boil and add lobsters. Start the timer when the water comes back to a boil. You can figure 6-7 minutes for a 1.25-lb lobster, 7-9 minutes for 1.5-lb lobster, and 10-12 minutes for a 2-lb lobster.

Lobster Steaming Tips

Steaming live lobster works great and tends to yield a more tender, less messy cooked lobster than boiling. Fill a large, deep pot with 2-3 inches of water. Bring to a boil, add the lobsters, cover, and steam, about 8 minutes per lb.

How do you tell when it’s cooked?

Remember, sometimes the lobster may be undercooked even if the shell is entirely red. Double check that the meat is a creamy white color with no translucent areas. Give a good tug on one of the antennae. If it pops off, the lobster is done. You can also insert an instant read thermometer into the underside of the tail. It should read 135-140°F.

Pre-Cooked Lobster Reheating Instructions

Wrap lobsters individually in foil. Place in a 350°F oven on a cooking sheet, belly up, and heat until warm. Or, place the foil-wrapped lobsters on the grill to warm.

How to Eat A Lobster:

What to Serve With Lobster:

A baked potato is a hearty side dish option to serve alongside it. Served with butter, just like your lobster, it can be garnished with parsley or dill for some extra flavor.

This is another standard side dish to serve with lobster, because it’s also served with butter. These more basic options ensure the lobster will remain the highlight of the meal.

A Caesar salad is an ideal side dish to pair with lobster, particularly if the serving is a whole lobster, because it can be very rich. A Caesar salad is relatively light and the garlic and lemon hints in the dressing will pair nicely with your crustacean.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Dorothy Lane Market, lobster, lobstermania

Roadtrip to the Great Inland Seafood Festival in Newport, Ky

August 12, 2022 By Dayton937

Newport Kentucky plays host to the annual Great Inland Seafood Festival! One of the city’s longest-running events, the Great Inland Seafood Festival is the only event in town where you can get a fresh WHOLE MAINE LOBSTER! With continuous live entertainment, rides, and games for kids, mouth-watering food, and cold beverages, the Great Inland Seafood Festival is a great activity for the whole family. Admission is free.

Get a Whole Maine Lobsters Fresh lobster for just $11.95, enjoy the raw bar, frozen margaritas, and alligator on a stick among the many treats for sale.

Newport Festival Park
1 Levee Way
Newport, KY 41071

Friday, Aug. 12: 5p-11p
Saturday, Aug. 13: 12p-11p
Sunday, Aug. 14: 12p-9p
Here are menu’s from the vendors:

RAW BAR: Oysters on the Half Shell, Crab, Shrimp Cocktail

BJ’S CONCESSIONS BOOTH #1:​ Fried Calamari, Fish, Scallops, Clam Strips, Oysters, Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp on a Stick Gator on a Stick

Sides: Fries, Sauteed Green Beans, Yellow Rice with Veggies Hush Puppies, Jambalaya

BJ’S CONCESSIONS BOOTH #2: Boiled: Crawfish and Shrimp with Corn and Potatoes

Grilled: Crab Cakes, Fish, Salmon, Shrimp, Scallops Seafood Medley

Sides: Yellow Rice with Veggies, Fries,vGreen Beans, Hush Puppies, Jambalaya

A LIL TASTE OF SOUL: Shrimp and Grits, Salmon and Grits, Salmon croquettes, Shrimp Po Boy, Lobster Roll

CAPTAIN’S SEAFOOD MARKET: Beer Battered Cod, Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp, Popcorn Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp, Oysters, Crab Cakes, Crabby Lobster Mac N Cheese, Cod Sandwich, Shrimp Poboy Sandwich, Corn, Mac N Cheese, Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Key Lime Pie, Fries, Hush Puppies

HAMMERHEADS GRILL: Crab Boil Bucket, Pineapple Seafood Boat, 6 Jumbo Battered Shrimp on a Stick, Funnel Cakes, Loaded Ribbon Fries, Cotton Candy

​MIS SABORES: Seafood Paella, Encocado or Coconut Fish with Plantain, Shrimp Empanadas with Chimichurri, Ceviche, Street Corn

FISHERMAN’S MARKET SEAFOOD: Shrimp Popcorn/Butterfly on a Stick, Cod Baskets/Platters Oysters, Roasted Corn, Baked Potatoes, Fries/Hush Puppies, Sandwiches/Poboys

ALFIO’S BUON CIBO:​ Lobster and Crab Ravioli in Cognac Cream Sauce, Shrimp with Penne Pasta Garlic Herb Creme Sauce, Crab Cake Empanada with Slaw

TWO FISHES AND FIVE LOAVES: Two Waffles (Choice of sweet or savory), Two Pieces of Deep Fried Whiting or Catfish, Soul Savory Shrimp and Grits, Seven Seas Soul Oogy Gooey Creamy Cheesy Smoked Macaroni and Cheese, French Fries, In-House Cold Slaw

Filed Under: Dayton Dining Tagged With: lobster, Seafood Festival

Fleming’s Surf & Turf 3 Course Meal

September 25, 2017 By Lisa Grigsby

It’s National Lobster Day and Fleming’s Steak House is offering a  3 course dinner that pairs both steak and seafood just in time for you to celebrate!The buttery tenderness of filet mignon and the sweet taste of cold-water lobster are the centerpiece of this $49.95 pre fixe dinner option.

First Course

Your choice of

FLEMING‘S SALAD – candied walnuts, dried cranberries, tomatoes, onions, herbed crostini, lemon vinaigrette

THE MODERN CAESAR- hearts of romaine, parmesan, fried capers, crisp prosciutto chips

Second Course

NORTH ATLANTIC LOBSTER TAIL – served with drawn butterPaired withPETITE FILET MIGNON

Third Course

YOUR CHOICE OF DESSERT

 

Reserve your 3 course pre fixe dinner at Flemings online.

 The Greene  4432 Walnut St, Dayton, OH 45440
Hours:  Mon – Thurs 5-10pm, Fri & Sat 5-11pm, Sun 11am -9pm
Reservations: opentable.com
Phone: (937) 320-9548

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Fleming's, lobster, surf & turf

Road Trip Food Adventure? Seafood Fest in Cincy Starts Tonight!

August 13, 2014 By The Food Adventures Crew 1 Comment

Delicious, Whole Steamed Lobsters for $10.95

Whole lobsters for $10.95??

WHAT? .. No, the proper comment is YES! YES! YES!  Wanna take a drive?  It is time for a fish, mollusk, and crustacean FOOD ADVENTURE!

The Great Inland Seafood Festival takes place this Thursday through Sunday on the banks of the Ohio River.   More specifically, the fest is at Newport Landing in Newport, KY.

The Food Adventures Crew are the only ones in Dayton with the full scoop on this road trip !

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— The Great Inland Seafood Festival runs THURSDAY, AUG. 14 – SUNDAY, AUG. 17th.

 — The event is on Newport Landing, in Kentucky, literally behind the Newport Aquarium, in a parking lot, on the banks of the Ohio River

  — Admission is FREE !  We suggest getting there EARLY, whatever day you plan to go, to avoid crowds/lines.

Make sure you try one of the HUGE crabcakes

 — Festival Hours are: 

          THURS 5pm-11pm

          FRI 5pm-11pm

          SAT: Noon-11pm

          SUN: Noon-9pm

 

Now, pay attention, because we are gonna tell you something most important.  We are gonna share with you our favorite things, because we are not ‘shellfish!” (groan)

MUST EATS:

 — WHOLE MAINE LOBSTERS FOR $10.95:  Need we say more?  Served with drawn butter, these are the tastiest items and best deal at the festival.  We usually eat 2 or 3 each.  Yeah …. Food Adventure problems.  They sell thousands of lobsters each year, so you don’t have to worry about clawing your way to the top to get one.

— THE COLOSSAL CRAB CAKES: Delicate enough to be delicious, but huge enough to curb your hunger, you gotta try one of these pan seared babies.

What about the other stuff? Well the world is your oyster.. There are fried seafood platters galore, and combos too.  Not all the food is fried, there are some steamed items like tilapia and other grilled items.

Be warned, seafood is expensive, so some of the sampler and combo plates can be $20.  So don’t be “crabby” when you see a few price tags.

Take it from us, eat some seafood, enjoy some free live music, check out the view, and even visit some watering holes at Newport Landing afterwards… Bring some friends, now is not the time to “clam up.”

In fact you can do what we like to do.  Go to the festival early, then explore Newport, and hit the festival again on your way to the parking garage at night.  Nothing says Food Adventures like live, whole lobsters at 10:00pm !  Hope to see you there if you make the drive.

There is something fishy going on here, but that’s how we like it at the Great Inland Seafood Festival.

 

Do you like seafood?  Want to SEE more FOOD?  Then “like” Food Adventures on Facebook by  clicking HERE.  It is a foodie’s paradise, and we aren’t just “fishing” for compliments.

Check out the photo gallery below for some incredible pics of all angles of the festival !

 

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Filed Under: Food Adventures Tagged With: #cincy, #daytonfoodies, Big Ragu, cincinnati, covington, crab, Dayton, DaytonDining, fest, Festivals, fish, Food Adventure, Food Adventures, kentucky, KY, landing, lobster, nati, Newport, seafood, Seafood Festival, shrimp, The Big Ragu

Foremost Seafood: The Freshest Fish in Dayton

July 20, 2013 By The Food Adventures Crew 4 Comments

Owner Tom Patterson with a fresh fish order

Hey seafood lovers, Food Adventures with The Big Ragu & Crew is about to change your world.  There is a little known secret that has been in the Miami Valley for 30 years.  It is called Foremost Seafood, and it’s located at Woodman Center Drive in Kettering.   It is a seafood distributor, that has a retail store open to the public.  What’s the big deal?   Foremost gets daily shipments (not Sundays) of fresh caught seafood from Boston, Virgina, Florida and Alaskan suppliers.  This allows Daytonians access to an incredible variety of nautical fare and ensures the freshest seafood.  This is the type of access that is usually only found in mega cities.

It started with owner Tom Patterson, who in 1983 was typically listening to music like David Bowie in the basement of his parents home.  From that house he sold his first shipment,  fifty pounds of shrimp to the meat manager at Dorothy Lane Market, Helga.  He still provides seafood to Dorothy Lane Market to this day.  Over the years he has quietly built and empire and runs the buying for the business.  This is important because he is an expert.  Tom has a degree in marine biology from South Florida University.  He worked on shrimp farms in Ecuador in the late 1970’s.  During this time he also was setting trends in Galveston, TX by helping develop new shrimp farming technology.  His knowledge is Dayton’s gain, as this hometown boy is now a successful businessman, bringing quality eats to the Foremost faithful.  And they are faithful, most of his business is from customers that have been visiting the retail store for over a decade.  Today, deliveries from Boston and Virginia arrive by truck the next day, while seafood from Alaska and Florida are flown in specially to Dayton airport.

***HERE’S THE SKINNY:

Live Softshell Crabs are available in season, at Foremost Seafood

— Foremost Seafood is NOT a restaurant, it is a storefront to buy fresh seafood.  Think of it as a mini seafood market.

— Foremost provides seafood for most of the upscale, locally owned restaurants in Dayton.

— The fish they sell were caught on ‘day boats’ (only 1 or 2 days at sea).  Translation: these are the freshest fish available and were not sitting in a ship’s cooler for two weeks.  Only the highest quality is the rule at Foremost Seafood.

— The fresh fish is not displayed, it is kept whole and sliced only at the time of the order.  The reasoning is to keep air and light from deteriorating the meat of the fish. “Be loyal to the fish” is their mantra.  You order from a price list of fresh fish, they trim the fish and bring your order out for the ‘ok’ before they wrap it.

— Locally owed since 1983 by Tom Patterson and his wife Pam.  Another true mom and pop establishment.

Fresh Carolina Shrimp – Never frozen

— Experts handle the fish once it arrives in Dayton.  People like Chef Tony Coletta who worked at Garstkas and Chef Nate Young currently at the Oakwood Club

— Foremost offers over 300 varieties of fresh and frozen seafood specialties.

— Hours are a little tricky: Tuesdays – Fridays 9am -6pm, Saturday and Monday 9am-noon, Closed Sundays

 

***MUST EATS:

Fresh Carolina Shrimp:  Caught just a couple of days ago, these huge shrimp run about $14.99/lb and have never been frozen, which in Ohio is practically unheard of.   Taste the freshness without having to travel to North or South Carolina.  These shrimp are usually the 21-25 count per pound variety, and are absolutely incredible.

Scottish Salmon: Foremost usually offers 4 types of fresh Salmon, but The Big Ragu & Crew recommend the Scottish Salmon for some killer grilling this summer !!

Chef Tony Coletta & the Big Ragu holding a fresh, Wahoo fish that was recently caught in Hawaii

Cherrystone Clams:  Yes, they are alive.  You can shuck them and eat ’em raw, but our favorite is to steam them then dip them in butter.  Either way, be prepared for a fresh taste of the ocean!

Sushi Grade Tuna:  This tuna is super-high quality and can be sliced and eaten raw.  If sushi isn’t your style, consider coating the tuna with red pepper, sesame seeds or any spicy rub.  Then pan-sear it on all sides (even the edges).  We tried it both raw and cooked and loved it all.   Check out our photo album below where we cooked lots of Foremost items and holla’ at your foodie boys.

 

Fresh Tilapia:  You can still see the knife marks on the filets where it was carved.  Talk about fresh!  This mild fish is a favorite, even for the pickiest eaters.  Try it baked for 20 minutes at 350degrees.  Use your own spices, Don’t ask us, we aren’t chef’s we are just two guys that love to eat !  Check out their table of free recipe cards.

Soft-Shell Crabs: This delicacy is for serious eaters!  They are alive.  You can’t get any fresher than that.  The most popular way to cook these are breaded and pan seared.  They are also used in local sushi houses stuffed into ‘spider rolls.’  Softshell crabs are consumed entirely.  That’s right, eat the whole thing, shell and all.  Only for true Food Adventurers, and The Big Ragu, Chef House, and Hungry Jax  say they are delicious ! 

Crab Dip:  This slightly spicy dip is so addicting, you will have to lock the refrigerator.  Get some wheat thins or melba toasts and go to town on this stuff.  Made from a mixture of pseudo-crab sticks and cream cheese, it is perfect party snacking.  Food Adventures will not be held responsible for brawls over the last scoop.

What are you lookin at? Fresh Red Snapper

A couple of side notes:  With the demand for fresh seafood, (over half of it coming from Boston),  once in a while they run out of items.  It is the nature of fresh offerings.   But there are so many other choices like Blue crab from Virgina, Snow Crab legs, live oysters, the list goes on an on.  Fresh fish that we have been buying for years include Red Snapper, Grouper, Wahoo, Bronzini and Halibut.  Also, special orders such as live lobsters need to be pre-ordered.   They even offer do it yourself fish frys where pricing is based on pounds of fish purchased.

For years, The Big Ragu, Chef House and Hungry Jax have been hitting up this place for our party food needs, cookouts, or just a craving for some fish at home.  It is truly one of our favorites.  Foremost Seafood’s philosophy is simple, freshness and being loyal to the integrity of fish in regards to handling.  Owner Tom buys the best and sells the best.

Now you know about yet another Dayton gem.   Our city is lucky to have access to this fresh food.  Don’t forget to visit the free recipe table. Whether you want to eat healthy, or just love fish, get yourself into Foremost Seafood and see for yourself.  There is nothing fishy here.

Check out our stunning photo album below and “like” Food Adventures on Facebook HERE.  Come on, don’t be shellfish….

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Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Food Adventures, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Ahi, alaska, alaskan, Big Ragu, blue crab, boston, Bronzini, carolina, chef, cherrystone, clams, cookout, crab dip, crabs, Dayton, fish, florida, Food Adventures, Foremost Seafood, fresh, frozen seafood, grill, Grouper, Halibut, healthy, Kettering, lobster, mussels, nate young, oysters, pam, red snapper, salmon, Scallops, scotland, Scottish, seafood, shell, shellfish, shrimp, Snow Crab, soft, soft-shell, sushi, tom patterson, tony coletta, tuna, Virgina, virginia, wahoo, woodman

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May 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Tai Chi & Qigong at the River

Head to RiverScape for Tai Chi and Qigong at the River. Each hour-long Tai Chi & Qigong session will start...

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Progressive Euchre Tournament

May 30 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Progressive Euchre Tournament

Join us every Tuesday as we host a game night for a progressive euchre tournament A tournament where teammates change...

$5
7:00 pm

Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour

May 30 @ 7:00 pm

Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour

Hailing from Old Hickory, Tennessee, stand-up comedian NATE BARGATZE is selling out shows across the world. In July 2020, the comedian teamed...

$39.75 – $144.75
7:00 pm Recurring

Tuesday Trivia

May 30 @ 7:00 pm Recurring

Tuesday Trivia

Join us for Trivia Night every Tuesday! Music starts around 6:30 PM and the game starts at 7:00 PM.

7:00 pm Recurring

Trivia Tuesday

May 30 @ 7:00 pm Recurring

Trivia Tuesday

Todd Moore hosts trivia every Tuesday  $2 domestic drafts until 9 

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Patio Bingo

May 30 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Patio Bingo

Every Tuesday starting in May 7pm-9pm .. It's Patio BINGO hosted by yours Truly !! Details on the Event Picture....

$2
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Trivia with Rob

May 30 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Trivia with Rob

Come test your knowledge skills and win prizes! Progressive jackpot that builds weekly!

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11:00 am - 11:59 pm Recurring

$1 Grilled Cheese $3 Tots

May 31 @ 11:00 am - 11:59 pm Recurring

$1 Grilled Cheese $3 Tots

The lunch of champions! Grilled cheese, tots and tomato soup. Get all 3 for $4.00! Dine in or carryout all...

$4
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Gates of Eden, Reception

May 31 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Gates of Eden, Reception

Gates of Eden is a solo exhibition by Mark Albain opening May 31st at Index Gallery. Please join us from...

Free
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Trail Running Group

May 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Trail Running Group

Join Up and Running trail leaders as you enjoy running on natural trails. This running group is for experienced runners...

Free
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Swerk with MVP Dance Fit

May 31 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Swerk with MVP Dance Fit

SWERK (Sweat, Work, Twerk) combines current HipHop style dance moves with lower body toning exercises to bring you one Booty-licious...

Free
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Corks for Camp Wine Tasting

May 31 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Corks for Camp Wine Tasting

'Corks for Camp' is a wine tasting fundraiser to benefit the YWCA's 'Girls LEAD!' summer camp program. On 5.31 from...

$50
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Kettering Block Party 2023

May 31 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Kettering Block Party 2023

Kettering Civic Band Concert at 7:00 PM Free Hot Dog Roast Bicycle Helmet Fitting Join us for another Kettering Block...

Free
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Trivia Night at Alematic

May 31 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Trivia Night at Alematic

Grab some friends and join us every Wednesday night at the brewery for a pint of your favorite ALEMATIC brew...

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Trivia Night!

May 31 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Trivia Night!

Join us every Wednesday in the taproom for Trivia with a Twist! Game time starts at 7pm-Cheers!

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10:30 am - 3:30 pm Recurring

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville

June 1 @ 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Recurring

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville

Searching for your lost shaker of salt? Set your mind to island time, and join us for Escape to Margaritaville! It’s a...

$70 – $79
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Lebanon Farmers Market

June 1 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Lebanon Farmers Market

The Lebanon Farmers Market is open 3pm to 7pm every Thursday mid-May through mid-October. The Lebanon Farmers Market is moving...

Free
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Hunger Days Food Truck Rally

June 1 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Hunger Days Food Truck Rally

Organized by Cloudy Days Cotton Candy. To bring you your favorite foods from some of OHIO’s best food trucks every...

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Prime Rib Thursday

June 1 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Prime Rib Thursday

<span;>Prime Rib Thursday at Corner Kitchen! Come enjoy our fantastic special of $28 12oz Prime Rib Dinner, including 2 sides. ...

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Bikes, Brews, & BBQ

June 1 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Bikes, Brews, & BBQ

The 1572 Roadhouse Bar-B-Q is the perfect venue for outdoor get-togethers and plenty of fun, so plan to spend at least a...

5:30 pm - 10:30 pm Recurring

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville

June 1 @ 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm Recurring

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville

Searching for your lost shaker of salt? Set your mind to island time, and join us for Escape to Margaritaville! It’s a...

$70 – $79
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Thursday Night Trivia

June 1 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Thursday Night Trivia

Join us for a fun evening of trivia with a twist! Test your knowledge on a variety of topics and...

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Tasting on the Patio

June 1 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Tasting on the Patio

Our June tasting is going to be wonderful. Lots of great bottles to sample & a personal charcuterie plate to...

$55
+ 7 More
10:30 am - 3:30 pm Recurring

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville

June 2 @ 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Recurring

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville

Searching for your lost shaker of salt? Set your mind to island time, and join us for Escape to Margaritaville! It’s a...

$70 – $79
11:30 am - 10:00 pm

Union Centre Food Truck Rally

June 2 @ 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

Union Centre Food Truck Rally

Over 35 trucks will converge at The Square at Union Centre, serving unique flavors and foods from all over the...

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Food Truck Rally

June 2 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Food Truck Rally

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Annual Miniature Dollhouse Show & Sale

June 2 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Annual Miniature Dollhouse Show & Sale

The Miniature Society of Cincinnati is hosting their 44th Annual Miniature Dollhouse Show & Sale Heritage Holidays  New location in...

$3 – $10
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Xenia Food Truck Rally

June 2 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Xenia Food Truck Rally

Every Friday night a changing array of food trucks and vendors!   Come out for lots of yummy food trucks!!

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

First Friday Street Food Festival

June 2 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

First Friday Street Food Festival

Join us on First Friday's April through November for BEER.MUSIC.FOODTRUCKS! The fun starts at 5pm with a food truck rally...

5:30 pm - 10:30 pm Recurring

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville

June 2 @ 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm Recurring

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville

Searching for your lost shaker of salt? Set your mind to island time, and join us for Escape to Margaritaville! It’s a...

$70 – $79
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Repeating Arms with The Shady Pine

June 2 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Repeating Arms with The Shady Pine

Come out for this FREE RiverScape Summer Music series concert! Spend your First Friday taking in beautiful river views and...

Free
+ 6 More
8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Huffman Spring Neighborhood-wide Yard Sales Historic Huffman Area – Dayton, OH

June 3 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Huffman Spring Neighborhood-wide Yard Sales Historic Huffman Area – Dayton, OH

Swing by the Huffman Historic Area for our spring neighborhood-wide yard sales! Maybe they'll be in a garage, on a...

Free
8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Trash ‘n Treasure 2023

June 3 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Trash ‘n Treasure 2023

St. Anne's Hill neighborhood rummage sale starts at 8am and goes until whenever we run out of treasure. Arrive before...

Free
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Farmers Market Xenia

June 3 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Farmers Market Xenia

A beloved community tradition is making a comeback to Xenia, thanks to a local downtown business owner. Becky Hawkes, owner...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Kettering Summer Flea Market

June 3 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Kettering Summer Flea Market

The Adventure Reef Waterpark parking lot will be transformed into a lively outdoor market for vendors to sell anything from...

FREE
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Centerville Farmers Market

June 3 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Centerville Farmers Market

The Centerville Farmers Market will return this spring and summer in its new home at Activity Center Park in Uptown....

Free
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Beavercreek Fairborn Farmers Market

June 3 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Beavercreek Fairborn Farmers Market

This old couch farmers market is now the Beavercreek farmers market and will be held saturdays 9-1pm at Hobson freedom...

Free
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

June 3 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

Join us every Saturday through Sept 9, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. for local products including fresh produce, honey/jams, and bread An...

9:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Shiloh Farmers Market

June 3 @ 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...

Free
+ 21 More
6:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Paris Flea Market

June 4 @ 6:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Paris Flea Market

Located on the grounds of the Dixie Twin Drive-In Theater, The Paris Flea Market offers great bargains in this outdoor...

$1
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Running with Pride 5K

June 4 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Running with Pride 5K

8th Annual Running with Pride 5K Run/Walk Sunday June 4th, 2023 Registration - 7:30am Race Start - 9:00am Eastwood MetroPark...

$25
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Pride Brunch

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

Pride Brunch

*PRE SALE TICKETS ONLY!!  Two shows 10am or 1pm Executive Chef, Liz Valenti invites you to Dayton's renowned Wheat Penny...

10:00 am - 6:00 pm Recurring

The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival

June 4 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Recurring

The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival

Free
10:00 am - 6:00 pm Recurring

Troy Strawberry Festival

June 4 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Recurring

Troy Strawberry Festival

Join us for the 47th annual Troy Strawberry Festival. Enjoy food including strawberry delights, arts & craft vendors and entertainment...

Free
10:30 am - 3:30 pm Recurring

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville

June 4 @ 10:30 am - 3:30 pm Recurring

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville

Searching for your lost shaker of salt? Set your mind to island time, and join us for Escape to Margaritaville! It’s a...

$70 – $79
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Heartsiq PRIDE Drag Brunch

June 4 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Heartsiq PRIDE Drag Brunch

Brunch, Glitter and Fabulous Drinks! Count us in. Grab your friends for Yellow Cab's PRIDE Drag Brunch!!!! PLEASE NOTE: Seating...

$15
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

CincItalia! The Cincinnati Italian Festival

June 4 @ 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

CincItalia! The Cincinnati Italian Festival

CincItalia, the Cincinnati Italian Festival, will return June 2, 3, & 4 celebrating all things Italian with delicious Italian food,...

+ 7 More
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