Timeline Of Annual festivals In Dayton

Black Cultural Festival : This exciting festival encourages the Dayton community to immerse itself in the rich culture of Africans and African Americans. An African wedding ceremony, nationally renowned musicians performing on six stages, an interfaith worship service, plenty of food, shopping, and street entertainers, along with lots of kid-friendly activities, provide fun for the whole family.

CITYFOLK Festival : This festival is one of Dayton's most popular. Music, parades, performances, and food take over RiverScape park for three days in celebration of Dayton's rich multicultural heritage. Art enthusiasts can view and shop at various art exhibitions, even meeting the artists themselves. Three stages feature non-stop music - folk, Celtic, Latin, bluegrass, jazz, and blues.

Greater Dayton Antiques Show : Avid antique collectors and dealers, along with people who have only a vague interest in the subject, are invited to see and learn about quality antiques. Over 100 antique dealers display fine antique furnishings, pottery, china and jewelry for onlookers to admire and perhaps buy.

Greek festival : The Dayton community is invited to celebrate and learn about the traditions and customs of the Greek culture during this weekend-long event. Food, games, entertainment and fun are what this festival is all about. Activities are provided for the enjoyment of children and adults alike. The younger festival-goers will be entertained for hours on "Kiddie Island," while the parents tour the lovely Byzantine-style church.

Ohio Renaissance Festival : Step back in time and experience life as it was in the 16th century. The festival takes place on a 30-acre English village, and the costumed characters make the atmosphere seem ever so authentic. Over 100 performances are held throughout the day, including the "Living Chess Match," "Daniel, Duke of Terror," and "The Tartan Terrors." Additional attractions include competitive jousting matches, craft demonstrations, and plenty of food.

Toms Maze : If you are up for a challenge, friendly Mr. Eby will put you to the test in his eight-acre cornfield. At the start of each year, Tom Eby begins the six-month project that ends in the construction of a complex maze.

The challenge is not only to find your way from beginning to end, but also to find each of the 12 mailboxes that contain one segment of a 12-piece puzzle. After uncovering all 12 pieces, you will have a map of the entire maze, which will help you navigate your way to the exit.

In the midst of three miles of winding paths are two observation bridges with water stations. The event attracts nearly 8,000 people a year, and the average time of completion is one and a half hours during the day and two hours at night (bring a flashlight)

Vectren Dayton Air Show : Daring air and ground shows make up this thrilling aviation festival. Adults and children are invited to watch stunt pilots, wing walkers, and parachute teams defy the laws of gravity. Onlookers are also able to see how the aviation industry has advanced technology by comparing military planes as they were many years ago to the aircraft we use in combat today.