Butler County Events Calendar

Hundreds of Ohio festivals and events happen annually in Butler County. We guarantee that something fun and exciting will be happening during your upcoming trip.

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Jan 1 to Dec 31

Time Travel Trail

Celebrate America250 in Butler County, Ohio! Butler County invites you to join us in honoring America's Semiquincentennial with local stories, special events, and experiences including...

Jul 11 to Jul 12

In Full Bloom Lavender Festival

White Barn & Blooms invites you to their grand opening weekend with the In Full Bloom Festival, July 11-12, 2026. Wander through the beautiful lavender...

Jul 17 to Jul 18

Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival

The Middletown hot air balloon festival, known as The Ohio Challenge, is one of Butler County's most unique festivals. The festival takes place in July...

Jul 23 to Jul 25

Big River Get Down Music Festival

Hosted by David Shaw, the Big River Get Down is a music festival to celebrate the lead singer's hometown of Hamilton, Ohio. The music festival...

Weekend of Fire at Jungle Jim's in Fairfield, Ohio

Jul 25 to Jul 26

Jungle Jim's Weekend of Fire

Hot sauce, salsas, mustards, rubs, hot sauce, marinades, beef jerky, and, oh, did we mention hot sauce? The Weekend of Fire returns with more samples...

Jul 26 to Aug 1

Butler County Fair

The Butler County Fair in Ohio is the perfect addition to your summer plans! Nothing says summer quite like the arrival of Ohio county fairs...

Aug 6 to Aug 9

Voices of America Country Music Fest

Experience a gathering of country music's greatest legends for 4 days of live performances in West Chester and celebrate the region's rich history. The Voices...

Aug 22

Hops in the Hangar

Enjoy an epic craft beer and aircraft event at the Middletown Regional Airport! Sample 4oz pours of great craft beer from 30 breweries with over...

Sep 19

Oxtoberfest

'Tis the season of falling leaves, caramel apples, pumpkin carving... and of course BEER! The third annual Oxtober fest will be Oxford's own take on...

Sep 19 to Sep 20

Finds on the Farm Fall Craft Show

Save the date, grab a shopping buddy, and come see what you can "find" at the Finds on the Farm Fall Craft Show! This outdoor...

Sep 26 to Sep 27

Art Fair

Enjoy the annual Art Fair at Pyramid Hill. Local artists set up shop along Pyramid Hill's main Gallery Loop, family activities fill the Pavilion and...

Oct 9 to Oct 11

Operation Pumpkin

Celebrate the most popular produce of the fall season, the pumpkin! Operation Pumpkin held in historic downtown Hamilton, Ohio is a pumpkin and art festival...

Nov 13 to Jan 3

Pyramid Hill Lights

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park turns into a magical winter wonderland right before your eyes. Bring your family to this award-winning 2-mile drive-thru light display this...

Nov 26 to Dec 31

Light Up Middletown

Tour the season's fantasyland of holiday lights at Smith Park in Middletown. Your journey begins with a tunnel of lights. This driving tour has an...

Events

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Jan 1 to Dec 31

Time Travel Trail

Celebrate America250 in Butler County, Ohio! Butler County invites you to join us in honoring America's Semiquincentennial with local stories, special events, and experiences including...

Mar 7 to Jul 26

Robert McCloskey: Season of Wonder

This exhibition is a partnership with the McCloskey Wonder Works Museum through the Butler County Historical Society. The exhibit features illustrations from McCloskey’s masterpiece, Time...

Jun 16

Summer Play Days

Enjoy a day at Niederman Family Farm during their Summer Play Days, every Tuesday during the month of June! Fly a kite, kick around in...

Jun 16

Stars, Stripes, and Scents

Join You're Fired and Petals & Wicks for Stars, Stripes & Scents — a festive hands-on craft night celebrating America’s 250th birthday! During this special...

Jun 17

The Fairfield Farmers Market

Head to the parking lot of the Fairfield Community Arts Center every Wednesday this summer for Fairfield's annual farmers market! Browse seasonal produce, eggs, breads...

Jun 18

The Takeover at The Square

The weekend starts on Thursday in West Chester! Bring a friend, make it a date, or fly solo and mingle every summer Thursday night at...

Jun 18

Live After Five Concert Series

Enjoy live music every Thursday night with Liberty Center's Live After Five Summer Concert Series. The concerts are free to attend from 6-9PM and each...

Jun 18

Uptown Music Concert Series

Take on summer with Oxford's Summer Concert Series! Check out Uptown Parks every Thursday night from 7-9:30PM for a great show. Check out the lineup...

Jun 18

RiversEdge Summer Concert Series: The Record Company + Kyndle Wylde

The 2026 RiversEdge Summer Concert Series continues with The Record Company + Kyndle Wylde! Join these talented performers for a night of live music and...

Jun 18

Groovin' on the Green

You won't want to miss all the family-friendly activities, food trucks, and incredible bands in this year's line up for weekly Thursday night live music and...

Jun 18

Creative Arts in the Park

Take part in a FREE art activity provided by the Fitton Center for Creative Arts. Come anytime during the 90-minute window to participate in the...

Butler County Farmer's and Artisan Market

Jun 18

Butler County Farmers & Artisan Market

Shop baked goods, handmade items, seasonal produce and inspired crafted creations at this Thursday evening farmers and artisan market in downtown Hamilton. Under the lights...

Jun 19

Hamilton Juneteenth Celebration

Enjoy a family-friendly festival featuring live performances, food vendors, artisanal vendors, and kids activities!

Jun 19

Red, White, & Goal

The USA takes on Australia, and Liberty Center is the place to watch every exciting moment! Enjoy a World Cup Watch Party featuring a giant...

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Jun 20

Keehner Park Concert Series

Bring a blanket, chairs and a picnic to enjoy great music on the lawn of the park. The Keehner Park Concert Series features a talented...

Jun 20

Hamilton's Historic Farmers Market

Enjoy live music, fresh produce and local goods every Saturday this summer at Hamilton's Historic Farmer's Market in downtown Hamilton! Special children's activities will occur...

Jun 20

West Chester Farmers Market

The West Chester Farmers Market is kicking off the start of summer with a celebration full of goods from local vendors, live music, educational farm...

Jun 20 to Jun 21

Oxford Museum Association Laundry Day

Come on out and try doing laundry the old fashioned way! Wash, wring and hang your clothes! It's all good, clean summer fun!

Jun 20

Oxford Farmers Market Uptown

Spend your Saturday morning by exploring fresh, locally grown produce at the Oxford Farmers Market! Discover a variety of fresh, locally sourced produce, along with...

Jun 20

Salute to the Armco Band

Salute to the Armco Band is a special one-night concert hosted by the Middletown Historical Society, to celebrate their 60th anniversary and America's 250th anniversary...

Jun 20

School of Fish

Want to fish?! The whole family will love this FREE, fishing experience at Reserves Park. Bait and rods will be provided.

Jun 20

Shandon Shakedown

Bring the whole family for a day of music and fun. The lineup includes live music from local bands rocking the stage all day, epic...

Jun 20

Small Business Fair

Join the Liberty Collective to shop, connect, and support a variety of amazing local businesses. Whether you're looking for unique products, services, gifts, or just...

Jun 23

Summer Play Days

Enjoy a day at Niederman Family Farm during their Summer Play Days, every Tuesday during the month of June! Fly a kite, kick around in...

Jun 24

Donut Worry, Be Happy

Enjoy a sweet night of creativity at Donut Worry, Be Happy with Oxford Doughnut Shoppe and You’re Fired!

Kids will paint their very own ceramic...

Jun 24

The Fairfield Farmers Market

Head to the parking lot of the Fairfield Community Arts Center every Wednesday this summer for Fairfield's annual farmers market! Browse seasonal produce, eggs, breads...

Jun 25

The Takeover at The Square

The weekend starts on Thursday in West Chester! Bring a friend, make it a date, or fly solo and mingle every summer Thursday night at...

Jun 25

Live After Five Concert Series

Enjoy live music every Thursday night with Liberty Center's Live After Five Summer Concert Series. The concerts are free to attend from 6-9PM and each...

Jun 25

Uptown Music Concert Series

Take on summer with Oxford's Summer Concert Series! Check out Uptown Parks every Thursday night from 7-9:30PM for a great show. Check out the lineup...

Jun 25

Groovin' on the Green

You won't want to miss all the family-friendly activities, food trucks, and incredible bands in this year's line up for weekly Thursday night live music and...

Jun 25

Butler County Farmers & Artisan Market

Shop baked goods, handmade items, seasonal produce and inspired crafted creations at this Thursday evening farmers and artisan market in downtown Hamilton. Under the lights...

Jun 26

Touch-a-Truck

Equipment will be on display for children and adults to get a close-up look at the vehicles used around the city. Individuals of all ages...

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Butler County Events Calendar

Featured Events

Time Travel Trail

In Full Bloom Lavender Festival

Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival

Big River Get Down Music Festival

Jungle Jim's Weekend of Fire

Butler County Fair

Voices of America Country Music Fest

Hops in the Hangar

Oxtoberfest

Finds on the Farm Fall Craft Show

Art Fair

Operation Pumpkin

Pyramid Hill Lights

Light Up Middletown

Events

Time Travel Trail

Robert McCloskey: Season of Wonder

Summer Play Days

Stars, Stripes, and Scents

The Fairfield Farmers Market

The Takeover at The Square

Live After Five Concert Series

Uptown Music Concert Series

RiversEdge Summer Concert Series: The Record Company + Kyndle Wylde

Groovin' on the Green

Creative Arts in the Park

Butler County Farmers & Artisan Market

Hamilton Juneteenth Celebration

Red, White, & Goal

Keehner Park Concert Series

Hamilton's Historic Farmers Market

West Chester Farmers Market

Oxford Museum Association Laundry Day

Oxford Farmers Market Uptown

Salute to the Armco Band

School of Fish

Shandon Shakedown

Small Business Fair

Summer Play Days

Donut Worry, Be Happy

The Fairfield Farmers Market

The Takeover at The Square

Live After Five Concert Series

Uptown Music Concert Series

Groovin' on the Green

Butler County Farmers & Artisan Market

Touch-a-Truck

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