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For the Love of Beer and Community – An Interview with Mike Schwartz

July 22, 2020 By Brian Petro 2 Comments

Update: Mike has sold Belmont Party Supply and posted this photo and message on his  Facebook page:

“Thanks for the Memories!

May the Schwartz Beer Be With You Always”

Please enjoy this repost of this interview with Mike from 2013.

Belmont Party Supply Logo

Belmont Party Supply: the epicenter of great beer knowledge in Dayton.

The craft beer business has been booming for the last two decades. Since the late 1980’s, craft beer has been slowly nibbling at the edges of the big name beers that people knew well and enjoyed. Sam Adams led the charge at a time when there were roughly 90 breweries in the United States. That number has grown to over 2,500 in 2013, and it looks like there is no slowing down. Dayton has multiple breweries and brew pubs opening in the area, adding to the seventy that already dot the state of Ohio. As this beer explosion was happening, there was a business that was quietly growing with it. Belmont Party Supply, owned by community supporter and beer advocate Mike Schwartz, will be celebrating 30 years of business next year. They also have been named by several websites and magazines as one of the best beer stores in the world. While beer lovers see Mike as a cornerstone of the Dayton beer scene, it was something that may not have come to pass if events played out differently.

“I actually quit drinking beer, because I am not a fan of carbonation, and I don’t like cold beer,” Schwartz said, sipping a Bell’s Expedition Stout at the Trolley Stop. “I didn’t know anything about drinking a warm beer like English ale. I was so slow at drinking my beer it would turn warm, and obviously we all know what an American major tastes like when it turns warm.” He quit drinking beer around the same time he bought the Belmont Party Supply in January of 1984. It was two years before the craft beer movement was even truly born, and he bought Belmont as it was going out of business. Mike had been sidelined by illness from his day job as an electrician, ultimately bought the failing shop for one reason. “I was bored!”

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Author Brian Petro and Mike Schwartz after beer tasting at Trolley Stop

The explosion of craft beer in the late 1980’s helped his business, and his knowledge of beer, grow. That growth eventually led to some problems in the middle of the 1990’s. “They were putting a lot of crap on the shelves. Very expensive crap. I started to see breweries putting money on their labels and not in their beers. The consumers stood strong. I had to react by tasting beers before I put them on the shelf. At one time I had distributors bringing me beers to evaluate before they carried them. It was that bad.” Mike developed a reputation in the area as the guy that knew beer. “I used to have my beer manager collect the samples. She would sit down and pour the beer on Friday afternoon. Then she would tell me what to evaluate it as. I would evaluate it. She would not tell me the price. I would evaluate it by how much money I thought they put into it and how it fed into the style.” He had good taste even then. He was selling North Coast and Avery beers before they were widely popular.

Mike Schwartz with pink hair

Isn’t he a good sport? And pretty in pink?

He gained some of his vast knowledge of beer the same way most of us do: trial and error, tasting many different beers, and learning about their flavors through experience. He also went the extra step and became certified. “First of all I took the Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP). If you are a brewer, that will teach you how to brew. It will teach you all the physics, the science behind all the beers. What they are supposed to be, how they are supposed to taste, and what makes them taste that way. Yes, you have certain ingredients, but it’s how your treat that certain ingredient to get the flavor you want.” There is another program, the Cicerone program, which is for beer handlers. Mike suggests that if you are a beer lover, either of those programs would be beneficial for your knowledge of beer. He also networked to learn more behind the scenes information about the beers and the programs he loves. He has met such beer luminaries as Gordon Strong, one of the creators of the BJCP and a master brewer in his own right; Randy Mosher, 27 year veteran of home brewing, author, and part owner of Five Rabbit Brewery in Chicago; and Fred Karm, brewer at the increasingly popular Hopppin’ Frog brewery in Akron, OH. Some of the luminaries in the beer world he had the pleasure to interview, and those interviews are posted on the Belmont Party Supply’s website for all of our benefit. Mike’s reputation grew as his business grew, and soon he was not just known through the state or the region, but the world.

For those of you not in know, Belmont Party Supply is known well beyond the confines of Dayton. Mike spoke about one of the incidents that illustrated how widely known this local beer store is. “My wife went out to San Diego last year for a family wedding and people that grew up next door to us flew in as well. They had just come back from Belgium. They were doing a brewery tour, and they asked they tour guide if they ship to the United States. The tour guide asked ‘Where are you?’, and our friends said in Ohio, right by Dayton. He responded by saying ‘Do you know Mike Schwartz over at Belmont Party Supply? He carries our beer. That to me is an impressive thing.” BeerAdvocate has rated it as one of the best in the country, and RateBeer has it ranked as one of the top beer places in the world. After being in the business for thirty years, Mike knows what it takes to create a successful business. “I did not do that all alone. I am the guy at the top but it took great people working for me, and the customers that requested beers. We worked hard with the distributors. I could not have done it without the distributors. We carry some of their slow moving items, and when we do that, they feel the need to pay us back.” And pay him back they have. One of the beers he was paid back with was the ultra rare and highly desired Westvleteren 12. “It came in through Shelton Brothers Importing, through a distributor of course. We carry all of Shelton Brothers beers, and they have showed us appreciation by giving us some one offs.” It is smart business practices like this that allow Belmont to carry beers no one else has, and end up with beers that everyone will want.

Brewtensils interior

This is utopia for beer brewers in the Dayton community.

Mike Schwartz’s beer expertise is not just in tasting in and selling it, but brewing it as well. Brewtensils started as shop within Belmont Party Supply, helping local brewers make their own beers at home. It eventually grew into its own shop right next door, offering not only brewing supplies but brewing classes and contests as well. His favorite style to brew is imperial stouts. “It is very English, it tastes better the warmer it gets. I have had bartenders pour me a glass and put it in the microwave for ten to fifteen seconds to knock that chill off.” The classes not only give Mr. Schwartz a chance to help local brewers pursue their craft, they also give him a little insight into what brewers are starting to explore. Many big beer trends start in kitchens of amateur brewers, so this becomes a little lab for him to observe. What is he seeing on the horizon? “I really think you are going to see more herbs going into beers. People are more conscious of nature. Some of the people herbs are using for flavor and bitterness are phenomenal. Your saisons are increasing now. You can play all kinds of games with saisons with herbs, ginger, lemongrass, all kinds of stuff. I see that coming around the corner, I really do.”

Beer brewing classes and tastings around town are just a few ways Mike stays in touch with the community. And he is a big supporter of this community. He is part of the brain trust that is bringing Big Beers and Barley Wines back for its fifth year at the Roundhouse on October 5.  For the connoisseurs of craft beer and looking for more local flavor, this is one of the last big beer festivals of the year. The list of beers for this year’s festival is impressive. Revolution Brewing’s Very Mad Cow stout is almost worth the price of admission on its own. Mike has other reasons other than supporting local breweries and beer lovers. “This organization (the Resident Home Association) came to me and asked me to do a beer tasting for them. I said ‘No, I want to do a festival. I want to do a knockout festival.’ I told them they would have to handle all the money, but I will not accept any users or advisors fees. No one will make a penny off of this. This is the fifth one, and now we’re typically putting in $8000 to $10,000 a year in profit.” He gives back quite a bit to the community that supports him, not just locally, but nationally. He has done charity work for others as well, like our veterans. “Probably the neatest thing I have ever done in this trade was helping my sister down in Columbia, SC, home of Ft. Jackson. She belonged to an Elks Club, and she asked me to come down and do a beer tasting for the Wounded Warrior Walk. It is the hospice for wounded warriors. We raised quite a bit of money. I got to meet some high ranking officials down there. One high ranking officer invited me out to the firing range to fire some of the big guns. I wasn’t able to go because I was flying out the next day.”

Big Beers and Barley Wines

You have a date with some great beer for a good cause on October 5.

The wisdom Mike has about beer and his willingness to share it is obvious to anyone who speaks with him for any length of time. It makes Mike a quiet but influential figure in the beer community, and he knows there is plenty of room for everyone. “I think the breweries have a great chance in Dayton, especially with Columbus, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and Kentucky not too far away.” And he thinks Dayton has just started to hit its stride. “I don’t know what happened to Dayton. It has one of the world’s best water supplies. It is very comparable to English water. It is beautiful ale water, and there is plenty of it here.” When asked if he thought that the Miami Valley was getting too many breweries and brew pubs too soon, his answer was a very quick “Absolutely not.” He even sees some lessons that the “fizzy yellow beer” producers can teach all of these new brewers. “Back in the late 1800’s, Anheuser Busch was making a European style lager. They almost went belly up until they decided to lighten the beer up by using rice. Anheuser Busch actually listened to the consumer, adjusted, and hit a home run. Americans were looking for a lighter, drier finish. I don’t have a problem with yellow, fizzy beer. There is a beer for everybody, and we all need to accept that and honor someone’s beer. If that’s what they like, that’s what they like. If everyone is drinking that beer, they leave my imperial stout alone!”

Mike Schwartz is not just a lover of beer; he is a lover of the industry and the community that supports him. He gives that love right back in a way that raises all the people around him. He does what he can to make sure everyone gets the help they need. His view of success sums it all up quite nicely: “If you work hard all your life and you take all the proceeds and experience and keep it to yourself, you really haven’t gained anything. But if you can share it with other people and do good for unfortunate people, which makes me feel good. That’s success right there. You can live in your mansions, but if you can’t share it, you haven’t succeeded at life.” I would gladly raise a glass to that sentiment.

Filed Under: Dayton Dining, Dayton On Tap, Happy Hour, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Ale, Beer, Belmont Party Supply, Brew pub, brewery, Brewtensils, Business, community, Craft Beer, Dayton, Dayton Ohio, DaytonDining, Downtown Dayton, English ale, imperial stout, lager, local, Oregon District, pub, Stackers, Things to Do

A Toxic Food Adventure

May 8, 2014 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Usually “Toxic” means something bad.   Not in this case, Daytonians.  We know a place where Toxic means ‘heavenly.’

Are you a beer lover?  Then loosen your tie, let your hair down, and walk down the cobblestone streets of the Oregon District to the Toxic Brew Company.

For the past few months, The Food Adventure Crew has been visiting Toxic Brew Company and getting a feel for the range, style and taste of their beers.  We tried the spectrum over time, from the lighter Abby Blonde to the Pawn Pepper Ale made with hot peppers.
We didn’t go there once and get a few taste test cups and write about them.. Taste tester flights??? Come on..
Grab yourself a pint so you get the full effect of the brewers intentions.

Now you will get the full scoop after months of tough research.. uh yeah :

 

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

Outside the Toxic Brew Company

— They brew their own beer, and they are serious about it.  Friendly brewing fanatics unite!  You can often hear high brow brewing conversations between staff, brewmasters and customers.

— Located at 431 E. Fifth Street, Hours of Operation are 3pm-12pm Tues-Sat and 1pm-11pm on Sundays

— There is no Food Menu,  (unless you count popcorn), so don’t come hungry for a Food Adventure

— Open, inviting  atmosphere.  You can usually find the front door open and people milling around inside and outside.  We also love the sawdust shuffleboard table which creates and occasional cheer.

— No wimpy beers.  What we mean, is that each beer has a strong flavor, so be warned.  Beer enthusiasts love strong beers or hoppy flavors.  If your favorite beer is Mich Ultra, please realize that Toxic Brews may be an acquired taste.

— Super-friendly Staff.  One of the most accommodating group of bartenders we have met.  Visit, after visit, after visit, they are always attentive and helpful.

 

So which beers are the best?

Iso-Heaven, Beta Brown and Vanilla IPA

Drum roll please…. here are your Toxic Brewing company “Must Drinks.”

MUST DRINKS:

 — ABBY’S CURE: A favorite toxic treat, it is simply a good beer.  Light, spicy and a kick in the alcohol department, like most of their strong brews.  Get a couple pints and feel the buzz.  We believe Abby’s cure is just what the doctor ordered for your beer fix.  This beer is actually a Belgian Tripel (strong ale) and has a special yeast strain that gives it a one of a kind flavor.

— ORANGE IMPERIAL STOUT: This flavorful, dark beer is in the style of and old Russian Stout (dark beer from roasted hops with a higher alcohol content).  Toxic Brewing Company hits the mark on this one.  We highly recommend it.  A good beer for a brisk day, or a cool evening.  Again we say, strong stuff!   About 8% alcohol for you booze hounds.

— FIFTH STREET WHEAT: The Big Ragu’s pick of the Toxic litter.  In our many stops, he found this one to be the most delicious.  This Hefewiezen (German wheat beer) is sometimes offered with a lemon infusion during the summer.  If you get a chance, try that on for size.

— ABBY BRUNETTE: The Big Ragu is a big fan of this beer.  This is beer is smooth and has hints of caramel and nut flavors.  Apparently, Abby is the Brewmaster’s wife.  It’s times like these where we say “Ain’t love grand?”

 — BETA BROWN:  The original test batch recipe, with a strong addictive flavor.  Goes down too easy, so watch yourself on this lovable middle of the road beer.  You may find yourself slurring words and telling stories with TMI.

Some of the Friendly Staff at Toxic Brew Co !

Honorable Mention:  Iso-Heaven and the Vanilla Pale Ale are worthy of  recommendation.  We will down a couple of pints of these bad boys, any day.

 

The problem with recommending our ‘must drinks’, is that the beer menu at Toxic Brewery is constantly evolving.  Some of these beers may only be offered once a year.  But that is a good thing, because the menu does not get tired or stagnant.  The ideas and beer list improvements are as fresh as the brews.

So next time you’re drinking responsibly in the Oregon District, or drinking irresponsibly with a designated driver, make sure you enter the open doors of the Toxic Brew Company and “pick your poison.”  Just do us a favor and don’t get those dinky sipper flights… Make it a pint,  Food Adventure style!

Do us another favor, join the masses on Facebook who “like” our Food Adventure page HERE.

Check out photos below and comment to let us know your favorite Toxic Brews!!!

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Food Adventures Crew to Bartend at Fifth Street BrewPub

March 4, 2014 By Dayton937 1 Comment

OK, this is a MUST drink … we have a cure for your next Monday doldrums!!

Mark your calendar for  a charity event, Monday March 10th … at the Fifth Street Brewpub

Dayton Most Metro’s own Food Adventures Crew, will be tapping and pouring beers, while working the bar.

ALL of their tips will be donated to Dayton’s Ronald McDonald House Charity.

 

The Brewpub has 12 taps of craft beers.. Want to know a secret?  One  of them will be  Conway’s Irish Ale from Great Lakes Brewing Co.  A Food Adventure favorite and will be on special with $1 off pints.

 

Not only do they have beer, but the menu features soups, salads, beef on weck, Salmon BELT (bacon, egg, lettuce, tomato), saratoga chip specialties and more.  So have your own little Food Adventure on March 10th !

Helping Dayton families

 

 

Come drink, come eat, come harass The Big Ragu for a great cause !!   For more great stuff, “like” FOOD ADVENTURES on Faceboook HERE !!

 

 

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HERE’S THE SKINNY:

WHEN: MARCH 10th,  6pm – 10pm

WHERE: Fifth Street Brew Pub,
at 1600 E. Fifth St, Dayton Ohio

WHAT:  Food Adventure Crew are guest bartenders for a night

WHY: All tips they receive will benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Dayton

WHAT ELSE:  $1 off Bumbleberry beer pints (Ragu’s Fave) and $1 off  Conaway’s Irish Ale (because we love Great Lakes’ Beers)

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Food Adventures Takes Aim at Archer’s + $20 Gift Certificate !!

August 1, 2013 By Dayton937 25 Comments

You have driven by and seen the packed parking lot, so you know something is up.  Archer’s Tavern has just surpassed its 3rd year in business and is still cookin’ right along in more ways than one.  Owner’s Dan Apolito, Scott Dorsten and Mike Fullenkamp have a great formula for success.  Good food, good drink, and affordable prices.  The owners also immerse themselves in the community, donating to various churches, charities and youth organizations.  The belief is “If you do good things for people, it will come back to you.”  The menu, which is printed on newspaper, keeps customers coming back for sure.

Archer’sm, located at 9496 Dayton Lebanon Pike, is a family pub-style restaurant named after John Archer Jr.  who owned Centerville’s first tavern.  This nod to history is true to form with ownership’s belief in local involvement.

From Burgers and Pizzas, to Salads and Craft Beers, there is something for everyone at Archer’s Tavern.  Don’t forget the special events they showcase from time to time.

HERE’S THE SKINNY:

— Family Friendly Atmosphere with a pub feel.  You could bring the kids here after a soccer game, or sit at the bar with some friends.

— Great Craft Beer selection on tap and in bottles.  Archer’s partners with regional breweries for some rare, delicious selections.  Their rotating selection is sure to please thirsty patrons.

The Brandon Burger features Zink’s Local Beef , a fried egg, and bacon on top.

— Affordable meals with most selections in  the $7-$10 range.  They even have a burger for under $4.

— Don’t miss their special events throughout the year.  Whether it is a crawfish boil to celebrate their anniversary or a beer/menu tasting featuring Goose Island beers, these events are worth checking out.  Stay tuned to their website and Facebook Page to keep up with the latest happenings.   Here is EXCLUSIVE SCOOP on the next upcoming event !

****EXCLUSIVE SCOOP !  YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST ! ***

Archer’s will feature a CHILI COOKOFF on Saturday, September 14th from 2pm-4pm.  Do you have a winning recipe?  Limited to 20 entrants, the winning person’s chili will be featured on the Archer’s menu for an entire year.  There is also a cash prize of $200.  To enter the contest, stop into Archers Tavern, but do it quickly as space is limited to the first 20 entrants.  Food Adventures will be celebrity judges and you can be a judge too!  Just show up the day of the event and pay $10 to sample the 20 chili entries and cast your vote.   Join us for this FOOD ADVENTURE !  The money collected will go to the Centerville High School Culinary Student fund or the Archer’s Scholarship Fund.  Again,  Archer’s is giving back to the community.  We love and respect that.

Archer’s Ale – a damn good craft beer

With so much going on in this place, we offer up our suggestions on some of the best.  As with all of our Food Adventures, we have been here numerous times and tried almost everything on the menu.

If you have not yet been to Archer’s, let Big Ragu, Chef House and Hungry Jax point you in the right direction.

MUST EATS:

— THE BRANDON BURGER:  This burger is a favorite.  It features a fried egg and bacon all on top of a fresh Zink’s Meat Market Burger.  It is quite simply one of the best burgers in town.

— ARCHER’S ALE:  An ESB (Extra Special Bitter), that is an original craft beer.  A quality brew to be appreciated by the beer connoisseur in you.  Smooth and easy, this is an enjoyable drink for those ESB lovers.

— CITRUS CHICKEN SALAD – Grilled chicken on a bed of fresh greens, mixed with a balsamic dressing.   Other toppings include mandarin oranges, cranberries, bleu cheese crumbles and almonds.  A healthy and tasty alternative!

—  THE MARGHERITA PIZZA:  Fresh Mozzarella and a smooth tomato sauce is the key to this pizza.  Fresh basil leaves and Roma tomatoes top off this vegetarian pie nicely.

— THE PHILLY CHEESESTEAK: A heaping sandwich filled with meat, peppers and melted provolone cheese.  You can also request cheese whiz on this monster.  We say, go for it.  This is how they do it in Philadelphia.  Your choice of ribeye steak or chicken for the meat.

— THE STICKY BURGER:  A burger with peanut butter on it? YES!  The result is a unique taste, reminiscent of a Thai Peanut Sauce.   This burger is the Big Ragu’s Favorite.  It also comes with bacon and smoked pepper jack cheese.  This is a curiously good burger that you won’t soon forget.

— CRAZY UNCLE JESTER’S HOT SAUCE:  Archer’s is partnered with a local hot sauce maker that really lights things up.  Make sure and ask your waitress to bring out some different flavored bottles of Crazy Uncle Jester’s Hot Sauce.   Add it to some wings, chili or whatever you want to pack a wallop of flavor.  Good stuff here, some of it isn’t for the squeamish.

Margherita Pizza – Savor that Fresh Mozzarella

Finally, this article would be incomplete if we didn’t talk about the servers.  Our many experiences have shown us that this friendly staff cares about the customers and shows commitment in offering good service.  The management instills this belief from the top down.  If you love decent prices for good food, then give Archer’s Tavern a shot.  This place is about relaxing in a fun eatery.  Our advice is, scan the beer selection, order a burger or one of our  ‘must eats’  and then… enjoy.   In  this Food Adventure, you can be sure that Archer’s will hit the bullseye !

Browse through our photo album of literally dozens of menu items and features from past special events.  Are you a Foodie?  Then “like” Food Adventures on Facebook HERE !

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$20 GIFT CERTIFICATE CONTEST !!

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Whats up? Doc’s Place in Lebanon

July 18, 2012 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Fillet Mignon dinner at Doc’s Place

Just south of Dayton, in the town of Lebanon, is a place where pub meets grub.  Doc’s Place isn’t your usual watering hole.  For example, they have a chef, Carlos Silveti who has culinary experience in Spain and Italy.  The result is a fresh menu in a historic building.  Doc’s place is located among the shops of  Downtown Lebanon.  The menu ranges from wings, salads and soup to steak and fish entrees.  Truly a treat, and truly a spot where foodies feel welcome.

Deep Fried Green Beans

Our Food Adventure ran the gauntlet of much of the menu, as  The Big Ragu tried fillet mignon, crab cakes, and fried green beans.   All of the menu items were spot on, even pub favorites such as wings and fried calamari.  The restaurant has personality, located in a building that was erected in 1896.

Crab Cake Dinner

Half of Doc’s Place is a bar, and the other half is a dining room.  The popular place is not very large, so you can expect a small wait at peak times.  We suggest you get there early, bring a group of friends, and share the tastes of this family owned eatery.  Whether you try a hand cut steak, or some specialty items made from scratch, Doc’s Place is another Lebanon treasure.  Stop in and get a prescription for your appetite, because the food here is just what the Doctor ordered.

“Like” FOOD ADVENTURES on FACEBOOK by clicking HERE !!

Have you tried the food at Doc’s Place ??  Tell us your thoughts below !

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Devil Wind Brewing

Jazz & Beyond

5:30 pm
The Dayton Art Institute

“The Play That Goes Wrong!”

6:00 pm
la comedia

Poetry Open Mic with featured poet: Anna Barnes!

6:00 pm
Blue Sky Coffee

4 Course Wine Pairing Dinner

6:30 pm
Bonefish Grill

Pop Culture Trivia

6:30 pm
Loose Ends Brewing

Saxophonist Rick Sexton

6:30 pm
Wright Dunbar Cigar Shoppe & Lounge

Summertime, Sousa & Sundaes

7:00 pm
Polen Farms

Fun Trivia! Prizes!

7:00 pm
Bock Family Brewing
+ 9 More

Chippin’ at the Firehouse

9:00 am
Harrison Township Fire Department

Camping World Summer RV Showcase

9:00 am
Camping World

Cousins Maine Lobster

11:00 am
Win Supply

Hearts for ABA Carnival

12:00 pm
Hearts for ABA

Steins up!

3:30 pm
The Pub

Charm at the Farm August Market

4:00 pm
Charm at the Farm

Cousins Main Lobster

4:00 pm
Bellbrook Brewing Co

GODOWN’S FIXINS

5:00 pm
Full Circle Brewgarden

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

5:00 pm
Xenia Food Truck Rally

“The Play That Goes Wrong!”

6:00 pm
la comedia

LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark

6:00 pm
Miami Valley Sports Bar

Foam Frenzy

6:30 pm
Wilson Park

Glow fore Wishes

7:00 pm
The Golf Club at Yankee Trace

Star City Free Concert Series

7:00 pm
Riverfront Park

A Foreigner’s Journey to Boston

7:00 pm
Sorg Opera House

SIX FLAGS GUY / DAUNDRY / LOSE / OH CONDOR

7:00 pm
The Brightside Event & Music Venue
+ 12 More
Ongoing

Wheel Fresh Pizza

8:30 pm
Miami Valley Sports Bar

Charm at the Farm August Market

9:00 am
Charm at the Farm

Shop for Dignity Arts & Craft Fair

9:00 am
greene county fairgrounds

Camping World Summer RV Showcase

9:00 am
Camping World

Yoga in the Park

10:00 am
RiverScape MetroPark

6888 Summer Marketplace

10:00 am
6888 Kitchen Incubator

Huffman Prairie Nature Walk

10:30 am
Huffman Prairie Flying Field

Chair Yoga

11:00 am
The Contemporary Dayton

The Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival

11:00 am
Community Park

Springfield Rotary Gourmet Food Truck Competition

11:00 am
Veterans Park

Sand Art – Air Plant Workshop

12:00 pm
Now and Zen DIY Studio

Traditional Pierogi Making Adventure

12:00 pm
Cheese Studio

Dayton Porchfest

12:00 pm
St. Anne's Hill Historic District

What the Taco?!

12:00 pm
Day Air Ballpark

Dayton Porchfest 2025

12:00 pm
st. anne's Hill

Dayton African American Cultural Festival

12:00 pm
Island MetroPark

BoomerFest

12:00 pm
St. Leonard Franciscan Living

Porch Fest

12:15 pm
st. anne's Hill

Knife Skills Class

1:00 pm
Miamisburg Community Center

Reptile Safari

1:00 pm
spring lakes Park

Great American Beer Tasting

2:00 pm
Day Air Ballpark

Exhibition Tour

3:00 pm
The Contemporary Dayton
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Charm at the Farm August Market

10:00 am
Charm at the Farm

Shop for Dignity Arts & Craft Fair

10:00 am
greene county fairgrounds

E-Town Shakedown Music & Arts Festival

10:00 am
Harmlessly Inappropriate Workshop

Free Belly Dancing Class

11:00 am
Greater Dayton LGBT Center

Camping World Summer RV Showcase

11:00 am
Camping World

Freda’s Food Truck

11:00 am
Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival

wrappin&rollincafe

11:00 am
Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival

Dayton African American Cultural Festival

12:00 pm
Island MetroPark

Classics on the Lawn

1:00 pm
Oakwood House Museum

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert

2:00 pm
Dayton Art Institute

Fresh Mozzarella Class

4:00 pm
Grist

Wheel Fresh Pizza

4:00 pm
Miami Valley Sports Bar

THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE

5:00 pm
The Neon

“The Play That Goes Wrong!”

6:00 pm
la comedia
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Week of Events

Mon 11

Tue 12

Wed 13

Thu 14

Fri 15

Sat 16

Sun 17

11:00 am - 9:00 pm

$1 Oysters

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

$1 Oysters

all day monday oysters are just $1 when ordered in increments of 6 valid in the bar or at tables

$1
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

$3 Burger Night

August 11 @ 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

Trivia Shark

August 11 @ 6:00 pm

Trivia Shark

the best Live Trivia in town AND help our host, the lovely Joselyn celebrate her birthday!! Don't forget $4 Margaritas...

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Trivia at The Greene

August 11 @ 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
7:00 pm

Trivia Night

August 11 @ 7:00 pm

Trivia Night

We're excited to share that Monday night is now TRIVIA NIGHT at WW Springboro! This evening at 7pm! It's free...

7:00 pm

Pinball & Pints

August 11 @ 7:00 pm

Pinball & Pints

Come hang out for a night of laid-back fun—no pressure, no strings attached! Bring a friend or roll in solo,...

7:30 pm - 11:30 pm Recurring

Justin’s LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament

August 11 @ 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 11 @ 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 - 12:00 pm

Q & A for Medicare

August 12 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Q & A for Medicare

An open forum to ask your questions about Medicare. Light refreshments may be available.

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

What the Taco?!

August 12 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 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 Recurring

Cloud Park Food Truck Rally

August 12 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Cloud Park Food Truck Rally

Get ready for a delicious summer in Huber Heights! Join us every other Tuesday starting May 6th through September 9th...

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Overdose Awareness Day

August 12 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Overdose Awareness Day

The Community Overdose Action Team invites you to join us for Overdose Awareness Day on Tuesday, August 12, from 5:00...

6:00 pm

Lasa: A Filipino Tasting Journey

August 12 @ 6:00 pm

Lasa: A Filipino Tasting Journey

Join us for a special evening as Sous Chef Josh Braceros, with the support of Chef Margot Blondet, presents a...

$75
6:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Second Tues Open Music Stage

August 12 @ 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Second Tues Open Music Stage

Second Tuesdays is the monthly musical event held at the esteemed Hidden Gem Music Club. Each evening features numerous musicians...

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Cinn-Wagon

August 12 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Cinn-Wagon

7:00 pm

Wright Brothers Blues & Rock

August 12 @ 7:00 pm

Wright Brothers Blues & Rock

The Wright Brothers Band III on Aug. 12, All shows are free. Bring your own seating. Area is a DORA.

Free
+ 3 More
10:00 am - 3:15 pm

Illy’s Fire Pizza

August 13 @ 10:00 am - 3:15 pm

Illy’s Fire Pizza

We are a mobile wood fired pizza company that specialize in turkey products such as Turkey pepperoni, Italian Turkey sausage,...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Resume Rescue with Clothes That Work

August 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Resume Rescue with Clothes That Work

Looking to land your dream job? Your resume is the key to getting your foot in the door! Join us...

12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

National Filet Mignon Day Deal

August 13 @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

National Filet Mignon Day Deal

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$24.95
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Adult Stretch

August 13 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Adult Stretch

Adults ages 16 and up are invited to an afternoon session of stretching and more! Donna Gambino is owner of...

Free
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Trotwood Community Market (presented by American Legion Post 613)

August 13 @ 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 13 @ 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..

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Professionalism in the Workplace with Clothes That Work

August 13 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Professionalism in the Workplace with Clothes That Work

Stand out and succeed in any workplace by mastering the key principles of professionalism! This interactive workshop explores the essential...

5:00 pm

Murder Junkies

August 13 @ 5:00 pm

Murder Junkies

From the depths of non conformity. Notorious backing band of late great GG Allin. You don't know what to expect...

$15
+ 11 More
11:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Freakin Ricans

August 14 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Freakin Ricans

11:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

ShowDogs HotDogs

August 14 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

ShowDogs HotDogs

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

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

“The Play That Goes Wrong!”

August 14 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

“The Play That Goes Wrong!”

Welcome to opening night of Cornley University Drama Society's production of The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly...

11:30 am - 12:15 pm Recurring

Art Start Pre-School Storytime

August 14 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Recurring

Art Start Pre-School Storytime

Art Start Pre-School Storytime 2nd Thursday of the month 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Rosewood Arts Center 2655 Olson Dr....

Free
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Open Coworking

August 14 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Open Coworking

Join us in The Hub for open co-working from 12pm to 5pm. Ever wonder how The Hub could work for...

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Launch Pad

August 14 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Launch Pad

Meet the people you need to move your business forward This monthly LaunchPad event series brings you opportunities to expand...

Free
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Lumpia Queen

August 14 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Lumpia Queen

The Lumpia Queen specializes in the most popular dishes of the Philippines. Drawing from a rich cultural history and diversity...

4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

$10 Tini Time every Thursday

August 14 @ 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
+ 9 More
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Chippin’ at the Firehouse

August 15 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Chippin’ at the Firehouse

We’re teaming up with the amazing crew at the Harrison Township Fire Department to help keep our community’s pets safe...

Free
9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Camping World Summer RV Showcase

August 15 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Camping World Summer RV Showcase

The Camping World Summer RV Showcase is coming to Huber Heights, OH from August 15th to 17th! Shop special RV...

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Cousins Maine Lobster

August 15 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Cousins Maine Lobster

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hearts for ABA Carnival

August 15 @ 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hearts for ABA Carnival

Hearts for ABA provides quality services to children and young adults ages 2-22 with autism and other disabilities. We strive...

Free
3:30 pm

Steins up!

August 15 @ 3:30 pm

Steins up!

Steins up! The competition is fierce, and the beer is cold at The Pub! Join us Friday, August 15 at...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Charm at the Farm August Market

August 15 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Charm at the Farm August Market

WHAT Charm at the Farm is an open-air vintage market located on a 56-acre former horse farm in quaint, Lebanon,...

$9 – $20
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cousins Main Lobster

August 15 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cousins Main Lobster

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

GODOWN’S FIXINS

August 15 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

GODOWN’S FIXINS

+ 12 More
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring

Charm at the Farm August Market

August 16 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Recurring

Charm at the Farm August Market

WHAT Charm at the Farm is an open-air vintage market located on a 56-acre former horse farm in quaint, Lebanon,...

$9 – $20
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Shop for Dignity Arts & Craft Fair

August 16 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Shop for Dignity Arts & Craft Fair

Supports Local Nonprofit’s Fight Against Period Poverty This two-day indoor event will feature over 40 local vendors, offering a diverse...

$3
9:00 am - 7:00 pm Recurring

Camping World Summer RV Showcase

August 16 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Recurring

Camping World Summer RV Showcase

The Camping World Summer RV Showcase is coming to Huber Heights, OH from August 15th to 17th! Shop special RV...

10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

Yoga in the Park

August 16 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

Yoga in the Park

Fun and effective workouts under the pavilion Harness your strength, enhance your mobility, and create a deeper connection with yourself....

Free
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

6888 Summer Marketplace

August 16 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

6888 Summer Marketplace

Mark your calendars! The 6888 Kitchen Summer Marketplace returns for 2025! Join us on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays (June...

Free
10:30 am

Huffman Prairie Nature Walk

August 16 @ 10:30 am

Huffman Prairie Nature Walk

Join us as Dave Nolan leads us on a hike on one of the trails at this restored prairie where...

11:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Chair Yoga

August 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Chair Yoga

Saturdays / 11 a-12 p / June 21 / July 19 / Aug 16 No experience necessary, bring your own...

Free
11:00 am - 7:00 pm

The Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival

August 16 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

The Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival

The 43rd Annual Fairborn Sweet Corn Festival will be held at Community Park, 691 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, Fairborn, Ohio....

+ 22 More
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

Charm at the Farm August Market

August 17 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

Charm at the Farm August Market

WHAT Charm at the Farm is an open-air vintage market located on a 56-acre former horse farm in quaint, Lebanon,...

$9 – $20
10:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

Shop for Dignity Arts & Craft Fair

August 17 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

Shop for Dignity Arts & Craft Fair

Supports Local Nonprofit’s Fight Against Period Poverty This two-day indoor event will feature over 40 local vendors, offering a diverse...

$3
10:00 am - 11:00 pm Recurring

E-Town Shakedown Music & Arts Festival

August 17 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 pm Recurring

E-Town Shakedown Music & Arts Festival

3rd Annual E-Town Shakedown Music & Arts Festival kicks off! August 16th & 17th – two full days of 11...

$15 – $20
11:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Free Belly Dancing Class

August 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Free Belly Dancing Class

Free
11:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Camping World Summer RV Showcase

August 17 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Camping World Summer RV Showcase

The Camping World Summer RV Showcase is coming to Huber Heights, OH from August 15th to 17th! Shop special RV...

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Freda’s Food Truck

August 17 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Freda’s Food Truck

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

wrappin&rollincafe

August 17 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

wrappin&rollincafe

12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Dayton African American Cultural Festival

August 17 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Dayton African American Cultural Festival

Join us on Saturday to experience an African village with drumming and storytelling, explore displays of paintings, authors and illustrators,...

+ 11 More
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