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Friday, August 28th

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

Comstock Lode 4-6 PM

Comstock Lode is a Dayton, Ohio classic rock n’ roll and country/western band playing covers from the 60’s through the 00’s. Creedence, Eagles, Petty, GreenDay, Grand Funk, Elvis, Skynard, Beatles, Nirvana, Cash, George Strait, Vince Gill, Merle Haggar … Just wait a couple minutes and you will hear an old or new favorite!

Demonstration: The Sayaw FilipinOH 6 PM

At the intersection of Clay Street and SR343. 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.

Nasty Bingo 6:30-8:30 PM

Called “Folkedelic” by most of them, Nasty Bingo’s sound fuses folk, rock, blues, pop, country, gospel, and a bunch of other stuff to create a very unique and accessible sound in the Dayton, Ohio area. Their original music blends all of the above with improvised portions and pop hooks that you will instantly fall in love with. Going strong since 2006. Folkedelic at its finest!

The Temps 9-11 PM

Upbeat dance tunes from the 70’s to today, and crowd energy fuels band and costume connoisseurs. Covering songs ranging from 80’s pop, disco and dance rock with a sprinkle of their own tunes, the Springfield, Ohio based band mixes an energy-filled performance with a spectacular light show. Adorned in Chuck Taylors and nerd glasses, The Temps embrace and explore the weekend rock star lifestyle. The Temps in the simplest summary? Crazy costumes … Crazy good tunes!

 

Saturday, August 29th

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.

Music Men & Jen 10:30 AM-2PM

Strolling Barbershop Quartet

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

At the intersection of Clay Street and SR 343.

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.

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!

Devil’s Backbone 2-3:30 PM

A group of musicians from Clifton, Yellow Springs, and Cleveland who have been together for over ten years playing a wide variety of music, from Bluegrass, to Blues, to Rock, and more.

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.

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: 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 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 9-11 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)