Once again the Miami Valley showcases food, fun, cultural celebrations and new experiences in a month chocked full of festival fun. And this doesn’t even include all the Halloween Happenings around town. Start planning your October outings and enjoy!
Minster Oktoberfest
October 4 @ 6:00 pm – 11:59 pm
October 5 @ 9:30 am – 11:59 pm
October 6 @ 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
The Oktoberfest, which draws over 80,000 people to the Village, emphasizes the community’s rich German heritage. This gala, fun filled festival provides delights for all. Sing and dance to German music. Taste the hearty German foods. Watch the spectacular parade featuring colorful floats, marching bands and many celebrities. See the many events in the Gazebo and the Spazz Plaz. Take part in the beer tray relay, the 10K run, and any numerous other games.
Spring Valley Potato Festival
October 4 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
October 5 @ 9:30 am – 11:59 pm
October 6 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Take part in the 5K Tater-Trot, potato car races, the tractor pull, Mashed Potato Eating Contest, enjoy the cloggers and lots of fun, fun and crafts as well.
Festival of Flight
An event more than 100 years in the making, the inaugural Festival of Flight is a celebration of the innovative and world-changing aviation heritage. Live entertainment and fun aviation-related educational experiences. Grab food from some of the area’s most popular food trucks, dance to favorite local bands, and bring the family to explore the Kids Zone and haunted trail. Sports fans will be able to cheer on the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball team, Wright State’s NCAA Division I volleyball and men’s soccer, and the university’s club football team.
17th annual Chocolate Festival
“One Giant Leap for Chocolate!” A tribute to the 50th anniversary of man’s first walk on the moon. Free admission.…
13th annual Weekend of Fire
October 5 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm & October 6 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Hot sauce, salsas, mustards, rubs, hot sauce, marinades, beef jerky, and, oh, did we mention hot sauce? This year, we’re bringing you more samples, more fiery foods, and more heat with brand new competitions, newly-imagined WOFI awards, and plenty of the spicy foods that you love
Ohio Renaissance Festival
Every Sat & Sun in Oct @ 10:30 am – 6:00 pm
Where: Renaissance Park – Harveysburg, Ohio – Conveniently located in Warren County near Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus just minutes off I-71, exit 45…
Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience
October 5 @ 11am – 10pm
Come to the Midwest’s premier outdoor adventure festival! There is so much to do at the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience…
Harvest Hoopla
Boo ‘n Brew
Come celebrate all things Halloween with us as we host our first annual Boo ‘n Brew festival on Saturday, October…
LGBT FilmFest
The Dayton LGBT Film Festival has been bringing the best and newest of LGBT cinema to the Miami Valley for well over a decade.
Yellow Springs Street Fair
DAY OF HOOPLA WITH OVER 200 ARTS, CRAFTS & FOOD VENDORS, TWO MUSIC STAGES, A BEER GARDEN AND STREET PERFORMERS…
Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
Family-oriented, handmade arts & crafts festival. Great craft vendors come from 25 states. Sauerkraut served in many unique & traditional ways, including Sauerkraut donuts, cookies, cabbage rolls, reubens, pizza and more.
Dayton Peace Festival
A New 3 Day Dayton Peace Festival featuring mediation, sports, dialogue, music mindfulness, education and ideas in the aftermath of the tragic mass shooting of August 4, 2019 in Dayton’s Oregon District. Four-square tournament, Yard games. Join with special celebrity guests! Free Mindfulness seminar, book conversations, Panel discussion with experts on gun violence and mental health discussions
Iams’ Pioneer Harvest Fest
Located at 349 S Broadway St., this is the 21st Annual Pioneer Harvest Fest in Trotwood, Ohio. Antique tractors, hay…
Enon Apple Butter Festival
October 12 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
October 13 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Enon Community Historical Society sponsors the 40th annual Enon Apple Butter Festival as a community service project. The Historical Society…
Kiwanis Oktoberfest
October 12 @ 10:30 am – 6:30 pm
October 13 @ 11:30 am – 6:30 pm
Home | Exhibitor Information | Food Vendor Information | Entertainment Schedule | Parade Entry Form | Scarecrow Scamper 5K & 10K Registration | Antique Car Covered Bridge Run | Festival Pictures | Location (Map) Kiwanis Oktoberfest…
HVO Pumpkin Festival
Barnyard Play Yard with bounce houses, kiddie youth train, face painting and more – $5.00 per kiddo; 3-12 years of…
8th Annual Fairborn Halloween Festival
Come and enjoy Live Music, Food Trucks, Beer Garden, Downtown Shopping, Games, Spooktacular Parade, Street Vendors, Foy’s Haunted Museum, Costume…