It’s September and fall is around the corner. There are plenty of Oktoberfests and other fall festivals. And, it is still warm enough to listen to music at an outdoor concert. Our list includes local happenings throughout Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio; Northern Kentucky; and Southeastern Indiana.
Events happening into September:
Cincinnati Hispanic Fest (Church Festival)
Through September 1, 2019
Hamilton County Fairgrounds in Carthage at 7700 Vine Street in Cincinnati, Ohio
Lots of delicious Hispanic food, music and culture!
The Fair at New Boston
Through September 1, 2019
George Rogers Clark Park at 936 S. Tecumsah Rd., Springfield, Ohio
Go back 200 years to 1790 for a historical adventure
Freaky Friday
Through September 1, 6–8, 2019
Beavercreek Community Theatre at 3868 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, Ohio
Musical based on the movie
2019 Giant Scale Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Air Show
Through September 1, 2019
Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio
View skillful maneuvers
Heritage Days
Through September 1, 2019
Augusta, Kentucky
Games, trolley tours, and a frog-jumping contest
Lunken Airport Days
Through September 1, 2019
Lunken Airport at 262 Wilmer Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Airplane rides and see planes on display
On Golden Pond
Through September 8, 2019
La Comedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W Central Ave, Springboro, Ohio
Norman and Ethel interact with their daughter visiting the vacation home.
Seven Brides for Seven Daughters
Through September 8, 2019
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater at 801 Matson Place, Cincinnati, Ohio
Based on the classic film
Kimono: Refashioned Contemporary Style
Through September 15, 2019
Cincinnati Art Museum at 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the art of the kimono throughout the years
Fun Home
Through September 28, 2019
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati at 1127 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
A Broadway original musical and winner of 5 Tony Awards!
Live! on the Plaza
Through September 28, 2019 (Saturdays)
Clifton Plaza at 333 Ludlow Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Free concerts!
Cuba: Journey to the heart of the Caribbean
Through October 11, 2019
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal at 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy this Omnimax experience as it explores the culture of the largest island in the Caribbean, Cuba.
Renaissance Festival
Through October 27, 2019 (weekends)
Ohio Renaissance Park at 10542 E. Ohio 73, Harveysburg, Ohio
Ladies and Lords – step back into time!
World War I at Home and Abroad
Through November 11, 2019
Harmon Museum at 105 S. Broadway, Lebanon, Ohio
Learn about the soldiers’ stories and the war effort at home in the USA
Alice Pixley Young – Contemporary Art
Through December 1, 2019
Taft Museum of Art at 316 Pike Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
View 19th- century landscapes with a contemporary materials
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September events in order by date:
Dayton Reggae Festival
September 1, 2019
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main Street, Dayton, Ohio
Enjoy the music!
Riverfest
September 1, 2019
CIncinnati riverfront and Newport, Kentucky riverfront
Live entertainment, with food and more. At dusk enjoy the largest and oldest fireworks along the Ohio River
Rubber Duck Regatta
September 1, 2019
Purple People Bridge (Newport on the Levee), Kentucky
200,000 ducks will race in the river
St. Angela Merici Homecoming Festival
September 1, 2019
US 50 and Stone Alley, Fayetteville, Ohio
Music, games, rides and food
Tour de Gem – The Dayton Cycling Classic
September 1, 2019
Riverscape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton, Ohio
Bike through many local communities and seeing some local area gems!
Tri-State Antique Market
September 1, 2019 (+October 6, 2019)
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds at U.S. 5o and Hollywood Blvd., Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Find a special treasure!
Weekend Walkabout
September 1, 2019
Spring Grove Cemetery at 4521 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio
Mysterious markers and their meanings
Cincinnati Aruna Run 2019
September 2, 2019
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center at 50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
This run or walk is hosted by the Aruna Project, a nonprofit dedicated to freeing and empowering enslaved women in India
Dearborn Highlands Arts Council Art Show
September 2 – October 30, 2019
331 Walnut Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Visualizing addiction and recovery art show
St. Peter Labor Day Festival
September 2, 2019
Brookville, Indiana
Country-style food (all you can eat chicken dinners), beer garden
Fort Thomas Summer Concert Series
September 3, 2019
Tower Park, Fort Thomas, Kentucky
Bring a chair and enjoy the music!
Workout on the Green
September 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25, 2019 (+Tuesdays & Wednesdays till October 23, 2019)
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine in Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the summer weather and work out for free with trained and licensed instructors in Washington Park’s Green.
Market Muscles
September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2019 (Every Wednesday through October)
Findlay Market at 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
45-minute workout classes at The Shed for $5–$10
World Fare
September 4, 2019 (+every Wednesday through October 9, 2019)
Fountain Square at Fifth and Vine Streets, downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
International cuisine every Wednesday from 11am–2pm.
Alive After 5
September 5, 2019 (+October 3)
Downtown Hamilton, Ohio
Various fun activities to enjoy!
August: Osage County
September 5–22, 2019
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company at 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
A funny and heartbreaking play
Blue Ash Summer Concert Series
September 5–26, 2019 (Thursdays)
Summit Park at 4335 Glendale-Milford Road, Blue Ash, Ohio
Enjoy the free concerts!
Fountain Square Eats
September 5, 2019 (+every Thursday from 11am–2pm through October 10, 2019)
Fountain Square at Fifth and Vine Streets, downtown, Cincinnati, Ohio
Food truck line ups for lunch!
Harvest Home Fair
September 5–8, 2019
Harvest Home Park at 3961 North Bend Road in Cheviot, Ohio
An annual westside Cincinnati tradition! Lots of food, drink and fun – it all starts \with the parade on Thursday.
Salsa on the Square
September 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2019
Fountain Square at Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio
Live local and regional Latin bands with local dance instructors to teach basic Latin dancing. Food available
Summer Music on the Levee
September 5, 2019
Newport on the Levee at 1 Levee Way, Newport, Kentucky
Live bands playing all kinds of music.
2nd Street Market
September 5–7, 12–14, 19–21 and 26–18, 2019
600 E. 2nd Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Local growers, bakers and artisans at this European-style market
Annual Festival of the Horse
September 6–8, 2019
Downtown Georgetown, Kentucky
Enjoy exhibits, foods, arts, carnival, parade and horse show.
August: Osage County
September 6–28, 2019
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company at 1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning family drama
Big Band Concert featuring Glenn Miller Music
September 6–7, 2019
National Museum of the US Air Force at 1100 Spaetz Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio
Free concert to enjoy! Tix required
Clinton County Corn Festival
September 6–8, 2019
Clinton County Fair Grounds at 958 West Main Street in Wilmington, Ohio
Corn and fun! Parade, games, antique farm machinery and more!
David Shaw’s Big River Get Down
September 6–7, 2019
RiversEdge Park In Hamilton, Ohio
A music festival including David Shaw’s acoustical performance. Tickets required.
Dayton Greek Festival
September 6–8, 2019
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church at 500 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio
Food, entertainment and Greek hospitality!
Friday Nights in Mt. Healthy
September 6, 2019
Mt. Healthy City Park at the City Park Stage, Mt. Healthy, (Cincinnati), Ohio
Live concerts and Shakespeare in the Park; Bring your lawn chairs
Dayton Greek Festival
September 6–8, 2019
Annunciation Green Orthodox Church at 500 Belmonte Park North in Dayton, Ohio #opadayton
Enjoy Greek food, dance, live music and more!
Friday Night Fun: Live Music at Stanbery Park
September 6, 2019
Stanbery Park at 2221 Oxford Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio (Mt. Washington)
Jake Speed and the Fredies
Italian Fall Festa
September 6–8, 2019
Bella Villa Hall at 2625 County Line Road, Kettering, Ohio
Enjoy Italian food, music and more
Lawrenceburg Motorcycle Speedway
September 6, 13 and 20, 2019
Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds t 351 E. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Motorcycles, speedway bikes, ATVs and more
Movie in the Park
September 6, 2019 (+October 4)
Village Green of Fairfield at 675 Deis Drive, Fairfield, Ohio
Bring your blanket!
Movies in the Parks
September 6, 13 and 20, 2019
Rentschler Forest MetroPark at 5701 Reigart Road, Fairfield Township, Ohio
Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Bring snacks and enjoy the kid-friendly movie
First Friday – Second Look Saturday at Pendleton Art Center
September 6–7, 2019
Pendleton Art Center at 1105 Central Avenue, Middletown, Ohio
Meet artists and enjoy food, music and more!
Side By Side Sondheim
September 6–14, 2019
Aronoff Center for the Arts at 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Tony award-winning musical
South Vienna Corn Festival
September 6–8, 2019 (unconfirmed)
South Vienna Elementary at 140 W. Main Street, South Vienna, Ohio
Food, rides and more!
Springboro Oktoberfest
September 6–7, 2019
Springboro United Church of Christ, 5 West Mill Street, Springboro, Ohio
Bratwurst to schnitzel! Live music, kids zone and more!
St. Clement Festival and Pig Roast
September 6–8, 2019
4536 Vine St, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the festival!
St. Saviour Fall Festival
September 6–8, 2019
4136 Myrtle Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Food, booths and games!
St. Susanna Family Festival
September 6–8, 2019
500 Reading Road in Mason, Ohio
Games, rides, cake booth, blackjack and more!
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
September 6–8, 2019
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Watch the movie and listen to live music by the Cincinnati Pops
Vinkolet Art and Wine Festival
September 6–9, 2019
Vinkolet Winery at 11069 Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Art, music and food! (And wine!)
Wright Patterson AFB Big Band Concert
September 6–7, 2019
National Museum of the US Air Force at 1100 Spaatz St, Dayton, Ohio
Free concerts to enjoy
Apollo 13 in Concert
September 7, 2019
The Schuster Center at 1 w. 2nd Street, Dayton, Ohio
Incredible story of this space mission via the Dayton Philharmonic
Art in the Park
September 7, 2019
Bellevue Beach Park at 665 Frank Benke Way, Bellevue, Kentucky
Regional artists will share their talents; local restaurants; kids’ arts and crafts
Beavercreek Popcorn Festival
September 7–8, 2019
Dayton-Xenia Road in Beavercreek, Ohio
There will be over 200 booths with food, treats and amazing popcorn specialties!
Big River Get Down
September 7, 2019
Riversedge at 116 Dayton Street, Hamilton, Ohio
Music festival
Bloom Gala
September 7, 2019
Green Acres Art Center at 8400 Blome Road, Indian Hill (Cincinnati), Ohio
Gala to support the Stepping Stones’ programs
Canine Cannonball
September 7, 2019
Kettering Recreation Complex at 2900 Glengarry Drive, Kettering, Ohio
The waterpark is for the dogs!
Chelsea Jubilee
September 7–8, 2019
Saluda Township Park at Highway 62, Madison, Indiana
Indiana’s oldest continuous festival. Enjoying the harvest with music parade, games and food!
Concerts at Levitt Pavilion
September 7, 12–15, 19 and 21, 2019
Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main Street, Dayton, Ohio
Free concerts!
Dances of India
September 7, 2019
Cultural Centre of India at 9462 Hopewell Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
See and learn some traditional dances from India
DIY Days
September 7, 14, 21 and 28, 2019
Liberty Center at 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, Ohio
Enjoy art classes led by local artists; age 16+
Movies in the Park
September 7, 2019
Lawrenceburg Civic Park, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Watch True Grit at dusk; bring your lawn chairs and snacks
The Princess Bride at the Schuster Center
September 8, 2019
1 W. 2nd Street, Dayton, Ohio
An evening with Cary Elwes
Evans Orchard Apple Festival
September 14–15, 2019
198 Stone Road, Georgetown, Kentucky
Festival Latino Springfield
September 7, 2019
St. Teresa Church at 1827 North Limestone Street, Springfield, Ohio
St. Teresa Latino Festival
September 7, 2019
1827 N. Limestone Street, Springfield, Ohio
Latin American food, dances and more
GospelFest at The Fraze
September 8, 2019
Fraze Pavilion at 695 Lincoln Park Llvd., Dayton, Ohio
Enjoy the music
Guitar Fest
September 8, 2019
Stubbs Park at 255 W. Spring Valley Road, Centerville, Ohio
Professional guitarists will be performing at this free event
Harrison, Ohio – City-Wide Yard Sale
September 7, 2019
Harrison, Ohio
Bargains to be found!
Heritage Day
September 7, 2019
Dudley Woods Park at 5591 Hankins Road, Liberty Township, Ohio
IndiaFest – 2019
September 7, 2019
Hindu Temple of Dayton at 2615 Temple Lane, Beavercreek, Ohio
Variety of Indian food, music, fun for the kids, Indian clothing and jewelry
Italian Fall Festival
September 7–9, 2019 – need to confirm
Bella Villa Hall at 2625 County Line Road in Kettering, Ohio
Incredible Italian food, live music, contest and lots of fun.
Kentucky Century/Cycling Challenge
September 7, 2019
Augusta, Kentucky
Limestone Cycling Tour with century, metric century, 24- and 40- mile routes
The Kentucky Dragon Boat Festival–Paddling for the Pink
September 7, 2019
AJ Jolly Lake at 1495 Race Track Road, Alexandria, Kentucky
Tenth year for the event!
Movies in the Park
September 7 and 21, 2019
Civic Park in downtown Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Free movies start at dusk and be sure to bring your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks
NKY Music Festival
September 7, 2019
Devou Park at 1201 Park Drive, Covington, Kentucky
10th annual festival
Once on This Island
September 7 – October 6, 2019
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio
Tony award-winning musical!
RiversEdge Simmer Concert Series
September 7 and 14, 2019
RiversEdge Amphitheater in downtown Hamilton, Ohio
Enjoy music along the Great Miami River
Stewart Goodyear wth the Chamber Music Cincinnati
September 7, 2019
Memorial Hall at 1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy this pianist!
Sunman Fall Festival
September 7, 2019
Sunman, Indiana
Enjoy early fall fun
Touch a Truck
September 7, 2019
Tower Park in Fort Thomas, Kentucky
Gospelfest
September 8, 2019
695 Lincoln Park Boulevard at Fraze Pavilion in Dayton, Ohio
Local bands and musicians audition
Fun on the Farm
September 8, 2019
Chrisholm MetroPark at 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton, Ohio
Pet and feed the animals, take a wagon ride and stroll through the farmers market
Pat Metheny Side Eye Jazz Guitarist
September 8, 2019
Memorial Hall at 1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the jazz music
Second Sunday on Main
September 8, 2019 (+October 13)
Main Street (between 12th and Liberty Streets), Cincinnati, Ohio
Street fair with crafts, food and entertainment
Sunflower Rev It Up for Parkinson’s
September 8, 2019
Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove at 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Walk/run/ride to help support research for Parkinson’s disease
Walk To Remember
September 8, 2019
Maple Knoll Communities at 11100 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, Ohio
Proceeds to benefit Village Home Health and Hospice
Pooch Fest
September 9, 2019
Florence Senior Center at 7431 US 42, Florence, Kentucky
It’s all about the doggies!
Disaster! A 70s Disaster Movie Musical
September 12 – November 3, 2019
La Comedia Dinner Theatre at 765 W Central Ave, Springboro, Ohio
Earthquakes, infernos and more!
Flavor of Findlay
September 12, 2019
Findlay Market, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
Kaplan New Works Series
September 12–22, 2019
Aronoff Center for the Arts at 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Innovative dance to enjoy from the Cincinnati Ballet
Bands & BBQ at the Point
September 13–14, 2019
Carrollton’s Point Park in Carrollton, Kentucky
Bring your lawn chair! Fireworks and BBQ contest.
53rd Annual Canaan Fall Festival
September 13–14, 2019
Town Square in Canaan in Jefferson County, Indiana
Pie-baking contest, parade, vintage tractor pull and entertainment!
Gladys Knight
September 13, 2019
Taft Theatre at 317 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy this Grammy award winner sing!
Glendale Street Fair
September 13–14, 2019
Glendale Village Square at 30 Village Square, Glendale, Ohio
Food, shopping, music and activities for the kids
LST Ship Landing in Aurora
September 13–16, 2019
Aurora, Indiana
USS LST 335 Landing Ship Tank will be in display
Miami Valley Sports Festival
September 13–15, 2019
Montgomery County Events Center and Fairgrounds, Dayton, Ohio
Tournaments and competitions!
Mike Masse
September 13, 2019
Fairfield Community Arts Center at 411 Wessel Dr., Fairfield, Ohio
Classic rock songs sung acoustically
Music in the Park
September 13, 2019
Broadway Fountain at N. Broadway Street, Madison, Indiana
Live music, food vendors and more! Bring your lawn chairs!
Oktoberfest Street Festival
September 13–14, 2019
Batesville, Indiana
The Sherman presents Oktoberfest 2019 with live German music, food and more
Region XII Oktoberfest at St. Peters Catholic Church
September 13–14, 2019
6161 Chambersburg Road, Huber Heights, Ohio
Music, games, rides and more!
Renee Elise Goldsberry
September 13–15, 2019
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Tony award-winning start of Hamilton will jin the Cincinnati Pops
Sts. Peter and Paul Festival
September 13–15, 2019
330 W. Vine Street. Reading, Ohio
Live music, games, rides and food
St. Vincent Ferrer Fall Fest
September 13–15, 2019
7754 Montgomery Road in Kenwood, Cincinnati, Ohio
Music, games, rides and festival food
Xenia Community Festival
September 13–14, 2019
334 W. Market Street in Xenia, Ohio
Enjoy the balloon glow on Friday night! Beer garden, local talent acts, rides and more.
Alias Grace
September 14 – October 27, 2019
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park at 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, Ohio
Inspired by true events, this play is a chilling mystery
14th Annual Lantern Lighting Ceremony
September 14, 2019
Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio
Bring your picnic basket and a blanket while you enjoy the music from the Pete Wagner Orchestra. Send off your personalized lantern at dusk.
Bikes and Beers Cincinnati 2019
September 14, 2019
Rhinegeist Brewery at 1910 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
15 and 30-mile rides with rest stop refreshment
Boozin’ through the World of Wizardry
September 14, 2019
Various locations:: Downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Harry Potter style pub crawl
Cincinnati Baby and Beyond Expo
September 14–15, 2019
Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio
Discover new baby products and educational sessions
Cincinnati Russian Fest
September 14, 2019
St. George Orthodox Church at 118 N. Lebanon, Rd., Loveland, Ohio
Live music, roof and more!
The City Flea
September 14, 2019 (+ October 19 and December 14)
Washington Park in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio
See what treasures you can find from 100+ vendors! Food trucks, too
Dancing on Main
September 14, 2019
228 Second Street, Aurora, Indiana
Oktoberfest theme!
Hamilton Flea
September 14, 2019
Marcum Park in downtown Hamilton, Ohio
Urban artisan market!
Hispanic Heritage Festival
September 14, 2019
Riverscape MetroPark at 237 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton, Ohio
Enjoy the food, music and dancing!
Lantern-Lighting Ceremony
September 14, 2019
Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum at 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Live music followed the ceremony. Bring your lawn chairs
Lawrenceburg Speedway
September 14 and 21, 2019
351 E. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Enjoy the races
Made It!
September 14, 2019
Grainworks Brewing at 7790 Service Center Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati and The Social Enterprise Alliance for Made Market of local artists with up-cycled furniture
Mason Heritage Festival
September 14, 2019
Mason Municipal Center, Mason, Ohio
Food, parade, activities, music and more
Middletown Arts Festival
September 14, 2019
Middletown, Ohio
Enjoy seeing talented artists
Montgomery Car Show
September 14, 2019
Montgomery Square Plaza on Montgomery Road in Cincinnati, Ohio
100+ cars are lined up for inspection.
Music in the Park
September 14, 2019
Deer Park, (Cincinnati), Ohio
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs
National College Fair Show
September 14–15, 2019
Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville, Ohio
Interact with admission reps from various colleges
Nutter Center Sports Card Show
September 14, 2019
Wright State University Nutter Center at 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, Ohio
Buy, sell and trade!
Oaktoberfest
September 14, 2019
Oakley Square on Madison Road, Cincinnati, Oho
Beer and entertainment!
The Off Market
September 14, 2019
MadTree Brewery on Madison Road in Oakley, Cincinnati, Ohio
Artists, bakers and boutiques. Shop local!
Oktoberfest – Aurora
September 14, 2019
Second and Main Streets, Aurora, Indiana
Dancing on Main Oktoberfest style
Old Milford Oktoberfest
September 14, 2019
Little Miami Brewing Company at 208 Mill Street, Milford, Ohio
Live music, food, beer and games – a la German style.
6th Annual Middletown Arts Festival
September 14, 2019
Downtown Middletown, Ohio
Visual and performing arts to enjoy.
RiversEdge Simmer Concert Series
September 14, 2019
RiversEdge Amphitheater in downtown Hamilton, Ohio
Enjoy music along the Great Miami River
Ride Cincinnati
September 14–15, 2019
Sawyer Pointe & Yeatman’s Cove at 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Ride 8–100 miles and then celebrate at Yeatman’s Cove
Rocktoberfest
September 14–15, 2019
St. Barbara Church, 4042 Turkeyfoot Road, Erlanger, Kentucky
Games, rides, food and live music!
Rubber Duck Regatta
September 14, 2019
RiverScape MetroPark at 111 E. Monument Avenue, Dayton, Ohio
20,000 duckies are dropped into the water for a race
Russian Festival
September 14, 2019
St. George Russian Orthodox Church at 118 N. Lebanon Road, Loveland, Ohio
Enjoy Russian food and culture
Second Saturday Street Faire
September 14, 2019
Downtown Waynesville, Ohio
Art and handcrafted items, entertainment and food trucks
Sharon Woods Concert in the Park
September 14, 2019
11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, Ohio
Bring your lawn chair!
St. Teresa Avila Fest
September 14–15, 2019
1175 Overlook Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the festival
St. Vincent Ferrer Festival
September 14–15, 2019
7754 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Food, music, rides and more
Swingtime on the River
September 14, 2019
Augusta, Kentucky
Big Band music!
The Taste of India
September 14, 2019
720 Barg Salt Run Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Food, dancing and Indian culture!
Troy, Ohio Porchfest
September 14, 2019
Historic Troy, Ohio
Listen to 20+ bands playing on porches, side yards and patios. Food trucks, too
Village Green Car Show
September 14, 2019
Village Green Park, Fairfield, Ohio
Food, cars and more
Waynesville Second Saturday Street Faire
September 14, 2019
Main Street in historic Waynesville, Ohio
Live music, artisan booths., art demonstrations, food trucks
Westwood Art Show
September 14, 2019
Westwood Town Hall at the corner of Montana and Harrison Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Artists, vendors and live music!
WoodFLOCk Music Festival
September 14, 2019
109 Castles Pines Ct., Country Club of the North, Beavercreek, Ohio
Enjoy the music of 8 bands
4th Annual ArtFest
September 15, 2019
Beavercreek Community Park at 760 Factory Road, Beavercreek, Ohio
Enjoy the art!
Burlington Antique Show
September 15, 2019 (+October 20 2019)
Boone County Fairgrounds at 5819 Idelwild Road, Burlington, Kentucky
Find a special treasure!
Dayton Concours D’Elegance
September 15, 2019
Carillon Park at 1000 Carillon Boulevard in Dayton, Ohio
Enjoy viewing 200 classic and antique automobiles.
Handmade Fall Festival
September 15, 2019
Cottell Park at 5847 Irwin-Simpson Road, Deerfield Township (Cincinnati), Ohio
View the art of fine artists and crafts people. 80+ juried artists will be at the festival
Polish Polka Dancing Fall Festival
September 15, 2019
Polish Club Picnic Grounds at 3690 Needmore Rd., Dayton, Ohio
Music and great food
Ride Cincinnati
September 15, 2019
Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove at 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, Ohio
Ride your bike 8–100 miles
St. Louis Fall Festival
September 15, 2019
13 E. St. Louis Place, Batesville, Indiana
3rd Sundays Dayton
September 15, 2019 (+October 20)
1001 East Second Street, Dayton, Ohio
Eclectic outdoor market at the East Dayton Arts District
Come From Away
September 17–29, 2019
Aronoff Center for the Arts at 650 Walnut, Cincinnati, Ohio
Story of 7,000 stranded passengers who landed in Newfoundland on 9/11
Sewing & Quilt Expo
September 19–21, 2019
Sharonville Convention Center at 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville, Ohio
Fabrics, patterns and classes
Summer Music Festival
September 19, 2019
Ault Park at 3600 Observatory Avenue in Hyde Park (Cincinnati), Ohio
Dance to live music! Food, wine and water will be available
At the Summit: Strauss + Dessner
September 20–21, 2019
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the music
Cincinnati Comic Expo
September 20–22, 2019
525 Race Street at the Duke Energy Convention Center in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Pop culture via comics! Tickets required.
New Vienna Oktoberfest
September 20–21, 2019
New Vienna, Ohio
German….everything! Beer, brats and polka
Ohio Fish and Shrimp Festival
September 20–22, 2019
Freshwater Farms of Ohio at 2624 US 68, Urbana, Ohio
Live music and plenty of seafood, games and activities
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
September 20–22, 2019
Second and Third Streets between Walnut and Elm in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
The largest Oktoberfest in the USA. Enjoy German everything!
Overcast Hip Hop Fest
September 20–21, 2019
Urban Artifact at 1660 Blue Rock St, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the music
Yellow Cab Food Truck Rally
September 20, 2019
700 E. 4th Street, Dayton, Ohio
Enjoy dinner and dessert plus craft booths
Cincinnati Comic Expo
September 20–22, 2019
Duke Energy Convention Center at 525 Elm St. in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio
Meet your comic idols!
Geezers
September 20–22, 2019
Fairfield Community Arts Center at 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, Ohio
Drama about a retirement home and younger people
Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival
September 20–22, 2019
2624 US 68 in Urbana, Ohio at Freshwater Farms of Ohio
Enjoy seafood while listening to live music and enjoying games and other activities.
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
September 20–22, 2019
Downtown Cincinnati along Second and Third Streets between Walnut and Elm Streets
Largest Oktoberfest in the U.S.!
Springfield Antique Show
September 20–22, 2019
Clark County Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ohio
Find something special for your home!
St. Timothy Oktoberfest
September 20–22, 2019
10272 US 42, Union, Kentucky
Enjoy German everything!
A Fair of the Arts
September 21, 2019
Beech Acres Park at 6910 Salem Road, (Anderson Township) Cincinnati, Ohio
An art show to enjoy!
Aullwood Apple Fest
September 21–22, 2019
1000 Aullwood Road, Dayton, Ohio
5th Annual Brickotberfest
September 21–22, 2019
Ripley Street, Osgood, Indiana
Cruise in, BBQ, live stage music, beer and wine garden
2019 Air Force Marathon
September 21, 2019
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at 1100 Spaatz Street, Dayton, Oiho
Run, run, run!
3rd on Third Outdoor Market
September 21, 2019 (+ October 19-20)
1301 East Third Street, Dayton, Ohio
Eclectic outdoor market with arts, local foods and more!
Coney Island’s 8th Annual Fire Up the Night
September 21, 2019
Coney Island at 6201 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH
View four fireworks displays
Dayton Pagan Pride Day
September 21, 2019
Fairborn Community Park, Fairborn, Ohio
Learn about pagan spiritualism.
Dillsboro Heritage Festival
September 21–22, 2019
Community Park in Dillboro, Indiana
Pop-up museum and festival car show
A Fair of the Arts
September 21, 2019
Beech Acres Park at 6910 Salem Road, Cincinnati, Ohio
Browse and purchase original work of art
Annual Wood Gathering Show
September 21–22, 2019
Young’s Jersey Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Road, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Largest natural fiber festival in the region with 100+ vendors
Aullwood Apple Fest
September 21–22, 2019
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm at 9101 Frederick Pike, Dayton, Ohio
Celebrate the harvest and apples! Apple…pie, cider, dumplings, butter, fries and more
Fire Up the Night
September 21, 2019
Coney Island at 6201 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
International fireworks competition
Harvest Festival
September 21 – October 31, 2019 (Weekends)
198 Stone Road, Georgetown, Kentucky
Hispanic Cultural Awareness Day
September 21, 2019
Broadway Fountain in Madison, Indiana
Hispanic food, dance and music
HoneyFest
September 21, 2019
Dekco Park in Kettering, Ohio
Learn all about bees!
Hudepohl 14K Brewery Run
September 21, 2019
644 Linn Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
7K run along Cincinnati’s riverfront – pass by many historic brewery sites
Kenton County Farm Tour
September 21–22, 2019
Various farms in Kenton County, Kentucky
Tour several farms and see how they operate
Miami Valley Bluegrass and Artisan Festival
September 21, 2019
Riverfront Park at 3 N. Miami Avenue, Miamisburg, Ohio
Live bluegrass music, crafts and activities for the kids; food trucks
Monarch Festival
September 21, 2019
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden at 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the butterflies
Movies in the Park
September 21, 2019
Lawrenceburg Civic Park, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Watch Mamma Mia at dusk; bring your lawn chairs and snacks
Pick Your Pumpkins at Young’s Jersey Dairy
September 21 – October 27, 2019
6880 Springfield-Xenia Road, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Enjoy selecting your pumpkin from the field (or pick on from out store), wagon rides
Preble County Pork Festival
September 21–22, 2019
Preble County Fairgrounds at 722 South Franklin Street, Eaton, Ohio
Lots of fun things to do and great food, live music, rides and racing pigs
PugFair
September 21, 2019
Waterworks Park #1 at 2504 Harris Avenue, Norwood, Ohio
Enjoy the dogs!
Vogt Farm Pumpkin Festival
September 21 – October 20, 2019 (Weekends)
12115 North State Road 129 in Batesville, Indiana
Trolley rides to the pumpkin patch, corn maze and more!
A Wool Gathering
September 21–22, 2019
Young’s Jersey Dairy at 6880 Springfield-Xenia Road, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Largest regional natural fiber festival
Fall Car Show
September 22, 2019
12 N. Central Ave., Fairborn, Ohio
Enjoy seeing all of the cars!
Indian Summer City Picnic
September 22, 2019
Trolley Park in Park Hills, Kentucky
Enjoy meeting fellow residents
Ish: Jewish and Israeli Arts and Cultural Festival
September 22, 2019
Washington Park at 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Artists, food and more!
Outlaw Music Festival 2019
September 22, 2019
Riverbend Music Center at 6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
Country music event!
Park Hills Indian Summer City Picnic
September 22, 2019
Trolley Park at 1101 Amsterdam Road, Park Hills, Kentucky
Hot dogs provided! Bring a dessert or side dish, drinks and a lawn chair. Enjoy the beer-brewing contest, corn hole, music and more
Supper on the Square
September 22, 2019
Downtown Troy, Ohio
Live music, appetizers, art demonstrations and dinner
118th Annual Versailles Pumpkin Show
September 25–29, 2019 (unconfirmed)
Versailles, Indiana
Indiana’s oldest festival! Exhibits, crafts, food, and entertainment
Acoustic Jam
September 26, 2019
550 Freedom Park Drive, Edgewood, Kentucky
Bring your instrument and jam!
Breakfast with the Animals
September 26 and 29, 2019
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden at 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy early admission to the zoo as well as a full breakfast buffet. See the animals as they awake!
Lawrenceburg Fall Fest
September 26–29, 2019
Downtown Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Games, carnival rides food, beer garden, chili contest, car show and live music
NKY Bourbon Festival
September 26, 2019
Hilton Cincinnati Airport at 7373 Turfway Road, Florence, Kentucky
Unlimited food samples and four tastings of bourbon!
117th Annual Versailles Pumpkin Show
September 26–30, 2019
Versailles Courthouse Square at 101 E. 1st North Street
Indiana’s oldest festival!
Chinese Festival
September 27, 2019
Cook Field Uptown Park, Oxford, Ohio
Cultural booths, performances, food and music
Chocolate Walk
September 27, 2019
1 W. Main Street, Troy, Ohio
Walking and chocolate – what could be better?
Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest
September 27–29, 2019
Dayton Art Institute at 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, Ohio
Enjoy being German for the day, with food, drink and more
Fall Old Court Days
September 27–29, 2019
Jefferson County Courthouse at 300 East Main Street, Madison, Indiana
Crafts, antiques and food!
Hassmer Fest
September 27–29, 2019
Versailles State Park, Versailles, Indiana
Mountain bike festival
Lawrenceburg Fall Fest
September 27–29, 2019
Downtown Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Games, carnival rides food, beer garden, chili contest, car show and live music
Homemade Cabbage Roll Dinner and Dance
September 27, 2019
American Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley Street, Dayton, Ohio
Czech it out! Cabbage rolls!
Newport Oktoberfest
September 27–29, 2019
Newport, Kentucky riverfront
It’s a German tradition with food, drink and more!
Oktoberfest – The Dayton Art Institute
September 27–29, 2019
Dayton Art Institute
456 Belmonte Park N., Dayton, Ohio
Old Times Days
September 27–29, 2019
Greene County Fairgrounds at 120 Fairgrounds Road, Xenia, Ohio
Sawmill demonstrations, petting zoo, tractor pulls, hog-calling contest, food and more
Pig Out in Maysville
September 27, 2019
McDonald Parkway and Sutton Street in Maysville, Kentucky
Live music to enjoy along with the BBQ!
St. Agnes Oktoberfest Festival
September 27–29, 2019
1680 Dixie Highway, Ft. Wright, Kentucky
Enjoy the music, beer and food!
Tipp City Mum Festival
September 27–28, 2019
Historic downtown Tipp City, Ohio
Show car cruise-in, bands, floats, food and more!
Youngs Dairy – Haunted Wagon Rides
September 27 – October 26, 2019 (Fridays and Saturdays)
6880 Springfield-Xenia Road, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Scary stores told while you ride the wagon. (Stories are appropriate for families with kids)
14th Annual Art Affaire
September 28, 2019
Main Street in historic Milford, Ohio
Outdoor, juried art show
Anna-Sophie Mutter Plays Beethoven
September 28–29, 2019
Music Hall at 1241 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Enjoy the violin and Cincinnati Symphony
Battle of Augusta Reenactment
September 28, 2019
Augusta, Kentucky
Honoring the town’s history
Burger Farm Fall Festival
September 28 – October 27, 2019 (Weekends)
Burger Farm and Garden Center at 7849 Main Street, Newtown, Ohio
Animated pumpkin land, puppet show, farm animals, pony rides, carnival rides and more
Burwinkel Farms Fall Extravaganza
September 28 – October 27, 2019
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4410 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton, Ohio 45013
Weekend hayrides. Enjoy the pumpkin patch, corn mazes, straw tunnel and more!
Country Apple Festival
September 28–29, 2019
Warren County Fairgrounds at 665 N. Broadway, Lebanon, Ohio
Crafts, food and entertainment
CultureFest 2019
September 28, 2019
Springfield City Hall Plaza, Springfield, Ohio
Celebrating diversity through music, dance and food
Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission
September 28, 2019 – February 7, 2020
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal at 1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
See artifacts from the moon!
Fall Farm Days
September 28 – October 27, 2019 (Weekends)
Bonnybrook Farm at 3779 Ohio 132 at Clarksville, Ohio
Wagon ride, corn maze ride a pony and pick a pumpkin
Feast and Fall-y Festival
September 28, 2019
Mulberry Street, downtown Lebanon, Ohio
Food, street fair and vintage market
Liberty Fall Festival
September 28, 2019
Liberty Park at 6757 Yankee Rd., Liberty Township, OH
Local Eats, Keeps & Treats Fair
September 28, 2019
Kettering Recreation Complex at 29p Glengarry Drive, Kettering, Ohio
A local-items-only fair!
Rhythm Brew Art and Music Festival
September 28–29, 2019
Wooden Cask Brewing Company t 629 York Street, Newport, Kentucky
Music from 3 stages
St. Cecilia Oktoberfest Oakley
September 28, 2019
3105 Madison Road, Oakley, Cincinnati, Ohio
German music,, food and dancing
St. Jude Oktoberfest Bridgetown
September 28–29, 2019
5924 Bridgetown Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Music, games, rides and food
Tipp City Mum Festival
September 27–29, 2019
Between Third and Tipp-Elizabeth Streets in Tipp City, Ohio
Enjoy a cruise-in, parade, motorcycle ride, live entertainment – and mums!
18th Annual Madison Air Show
September 28, 2019
Madison Municipal Airport at 3919 West Ims Lane, Madison, Indiana
Watch the planes
Country Applefest
September 28–29, 2019
Warren County Fairgrounds at 665 N Broadway Street in Lebanon, Ohio
Apples, fun and more!
Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission
September 28, 2019 – February 7, 2020
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal at 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio
See artifacts from visits to the Moon!
Feast & Fall-y Festival
September 28, 2019
Mulberry Street in downtown Lebanon, Ohio
Enjoy food, wine, a vintage European-style market and more
Germantown Pretzel Festival
September 28–29, 2019
Historic Germantown, Ohio
Not an Oktoberfest – best still German!
Kiwanis 30th Annual Apple Festival
September 28–29, 2019
Liberty Park in Batesville, Indiana
Enjoy celebrating apples!
Liberty Township Fall Festival
September 28, 2019
6757 Yankee Road at Liberty Park in Liberty Township, Ohio
Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art
September 28, 2019
Historic downtown Madison, Indiana
Juried arts and crafts show, food, entertainment, kids’ activities
Pyramid Hill Art Fair
September 28–29, 2019
1763 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton, Ohio
70+ artists display their talent
Rhythm Brew Art and Music Festival
September 28–29, 2019
Wooded Cask Brewing Company in Newport, Kentucky
Live Bluegrass, Jazz and Funk music plus visual arts, food and more!
Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art
September 28–29, 2019
Madison, Indiana
Artisans, chalk walk, food and more!
17th Annual Pyramid Hill Art Fair
September 28–29, 2019
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park at 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton, Ohio
70 artist will be presenting their handmade items
Walnut Hills Street Food Festival
September 28, 2019
954 E. McMillan Street, Cincinnati, Ohio
Food and fun!
Ruffles and Rust Expo
September 29-30, 2019
Butler County Fairgrounds at 1715 Fairgrove Avenue, Hamilton, Ohio
Vintage items for sale as well as food and boutique items
Sharonville Arts and Crafts Festival
September 29, 2019
Sharonville Recreation Center at 10990 Thornview Drive, Sharonville, Ohio
St. Jude Oktoberfest
September 29–30, 2019
5924 Bridgetown Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45248
Enjoy this Germ-style festival!
St. Margaret Hall Festival
September 29, 2019
1960 Madison Road, (O’Bryonville) Cincinnati, Ohio
Games, food an silent auction
Take a look at our regional home sales report for August. Average home price increased for all areas. Mortgage interest rates remain low. With home values still on the rise and a low inventory of homes for sale, it is a great time to sell your home. (Photo image: Sibcy Cline Photography Department: Dayton, Kentucky.)
Julie K. Back
One of the best parts about living in our region is the robust and diverse arts scene. In addition to a healthy roster of music venues and art museums, this area is FULL of both professional and community theatre. Below is a sampling of what some of our community theaters are offering this season. What are you looking forward to seeing?
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Take a look at our regional home sales report for July. Average home price increased for all areas. Mortgage interest rates remain low. With home values still on the rise and a low inventory of homes for sale, it is a great time to sell your home. (Photo image: Sibcy Cline Photography Department: 