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Friday, August 22nd

Vendors & Beer Tent Open 4 PM Cruise-In 4-8 PM

Along Clay St. by the Opera House. Cars, trucks, or bikes – anything with wheels is welcome! Bring your ride or stop by for a look. For more information, see page left. 50/50 Drawing at 7:30 PM

Rose City Riot 4-6 PM

Hailing from Springfield, Ohio, Rose City Riot brings a high-energy twist to folk-inspired music that’s impossible not to move to. Known for their foot- stomping rhythms, soulful harmonies, and infectious stage presence, the band blends modern folk-rock spirit with a sprinkle of Celtic flair. Formed by a group of friends united by a love for fiddle tunes, pub songs, and rowdy singalongs, Rose City Riot is quickly becoming a regional favorite for fans looking for lively, feel-good performances. Their repertoire spans Irish punk rock, upbeat reels, and folk-rock covers with a riotous twist— delivering each song with heart, humor, and a pint-raising passion.

Demonstration: Glass Blowing 6-6:30 PM

Across from Concession Stand

Visitor 6:30-8:30 PM

Visitor is an Experience. Loud and proud, while also having the nuance to be able to cover the full sonic and emotional spectrum. They are quick to turn heads, not only with their strange fashion style, but also with the new and exciting, yet nostalgic and familiar sound of their music. Sponsored by the Cedarville HS Class of ‘81.

Flashback Band 9-11 PM

Music that takes you back to the great Eras of the 60s, 70s and 80s and current. Flashback covers a wide genre of music, Classic Rock, Country, Funk, Soul etc. We like to make our shows fun, high energy and engaging with our audiences. Flashbacks founding members, Sam (Lead Guitar) and Brenda Lambros (Lead Vocals) along with longtime members Shawn McNabb (Drums) ,Chuck Honnell (Keyboard), John Conley (Bass), have been bringing music to our audiences for 20 years.

 

Saturday, August 23rd

Vendors & Beer Tent Open 10 AM

One More Time Swing Band 10-11:30 AM

A small swing band consisting of 2 trumpets, 4 saxes, 2 trombones, bass, keyboard, and drums, playing those great songs from the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s, and more.

Demonstration: Gem City Cloggers 11:30 AM-12 PM

This nonprofit clogging Group from Dayton brings fun and energy to every event!

FinTan 12-1:30 PM

The Irish music you’ve been searching for! Take acoustic instrumentation and traditional Irish pub music, toss in up-to-date arrangements and high-energy performance, and you’ll get the FinTan sound that appeals to diverse music fans. FinTan, Southwest Ohio’s finest Irish pub band, mixes fiddle and whistle tunes with multi-part vocal harmonies and a large dose of fun to get you clapping, dancing and singing along to a wide variety of traditional, current and original Celtic music. With their unbeatable combination of strong vocals, tight harmonies, and amazing instrumentals, FinTan brings the energy that gets music fans excitedly clapping their hands and stomping their feet, without ever sacrificing the roots of the traditional Irish music sound.

Music Men & Jen 12-2 PM

Strolling Barbershop Quartet

Demonstration: Dayton Celtic Academy 1:30-2 PM

At the intersection of Clay Street and SR 343. The Celtic Academy of Irish Dance is celebrating more than 30 years as Dayton’s premier Irish dance school. Voted Best of Dayton by both Dayton Magazine and Dayton.com, the Celtic Academy is always in high demand to perform at events throughout the Midwest. Certified instructors instill the values of excellence and determination in both the competitive and non-competitive arenas. Dancers and instructors alike live up to the school’s motto: Dance like champions, love like family!

Demonstration: Glass Blowing 1:30-2 PM

Across from Concession Stand

The Relics 2-3:30 PM

The Relics are a classic rock and roll cover band playing your favorites from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s along with some country fan sing-along hits. Based out of the Springfield-Dayton area they are all about helping you let loose, have fun, dance and sing along.

Demonstration: Troupe Roja 3:30-4 PM

At the intersection of Clay Street and SR 343. Troupe Roja is an award- winning Middle Eastern dance troupe from Dayton, OH. They study and perform many styles – from folkloric to fusion. Their dances often feature props like veil, cane, sword, and finger cymbals. They dance at many events and festivals in the area, including Dayton’s A World A’fair and the Lebanese Festival.

Demonstration: Glass Blowing 3:30-4 PM

Across from Concession Stand

Ohio Brass and Electric 4-6 PM

Ohio Brass & Electric has been lovingly recreating classic horn band dance tunes since 2012, from artists such as Chicago, Earth Wind & Fire, Etta James, Stevie Wonder, and many more, thanks to a groovy rhythm section that lays down the perfect dance-tastic foundation for their powerful horns and vocals.

Demonstration: The Sayaw FilipinOH 4:30-5:00 PM

The Sayaw FilipinOH is a cultural dance group from the Dayton area dedicated to showcasing the Philippine culture through dance and costume. Sayaw, in their native language, Tagalog, means “dance.” Their repertoire consists of dances from our Igorot, Muslim, Hispanic, and Fiesta suites… and Hip Hop! Their goal is to share the Philippine culture through our dance performances, and to pass on our love for the culture to future generations. A dance ministry of the First Fil-Am Church of Greater Dayton, their mission is to glorify God by uplifting and uniting people through our dance performances.

Cardinal Squares 6-7 PM

At the intersection of Clay Street and SR 343. Cardinal Squares is a square dancing club in Springfield, Ohio. They dance the 2nd Friday of every month at Riversong Church, 3660 Springfield Jamestown Road, Springfield from 7-9:30pm. They will be doing lesson classes this fall. Please see one of the dancers for flyers with more information regarding dates, times and cost. They will have you “dancin in the street” in no time! Find a club near you! Go to: miamivalleydancecouncil.org

The Hoppers 6:30-8:30 PM.

Six guys from Yellow Springs playing tunes from the Beatles, Byrds, Beach Boys, Rolling Stones, McCoys, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Johnny Rivers, Roy Orbison, Elvis, Del Shannon, & Ritchie Valens – just to name a few!

Ethera (Fire Dancers) 8:30-9:00 PM

At the intersection of Clay Street and SR 343. Ethera is a group of fire dancers that will light up the night with fire props including hoops, fans, staff, and poi, and extravagant costumes.

The Fries 9:00-11 PM

“THE FRIES BAND” has become known as the premier vocal band in the Dayton area. They focus on very tight 3, 4, & 5 part vocal harmonies that are primarily driven by acoustic guitars. They have been entertaining all over the West Central Ohio area and beyond for the past 34 years with their unique and engaging treatment of popular and obscure cover songs from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s. They blend their complex vocal harmonies driven by acoustic guitars with keyboards, bass, and drums to re-create very distinctive musical arrangements of bands like Crosby Stills Nash & Young, America, The Beatles, Eagles, Beach Boys, Doobie Brothers, Barenaked Ladies, Jimmy Buffett, etc.

 

Ongoing

Kids Activity Area. Sponsored by Southgate Baptist Church

Bring home a hand-made craft or two. Earn a prize for enjoying yard games and other fun activities!

  • Face Painting
  • Crafts and Coloring
  • Story Time
  • Lawn Bowling
  • Hula Hoops
  • Putting Green
  • Jump Ropes
  • Bean Bags
  • Contests
  • Much more!

Special Saturday-Only Activities: Story Time on the Half Hour (10:30 AM-5:30 PM)