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.

Featured Events

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Mar 7 to Mar 8

Big Cheese Festival

*Event is sold out for 2026

Back for the first time in six years, Jungle Jim’s beloved Big Cheese Festival brings the best of cheese...

Mar 7 to Mar 8

Maple Syrup Festival

Celebrate the history of Ohio's maple syrup at Hueston Woods' Maple Syrup Festival. For the first two weekends of March, enjoy taking a hike through...

Apr 16 to Apr 18

Hamilton Unfolded

Hamilton Unfolded is a three-day immersive arts and cultural festival that transforms Hamilton into a walkable, interactive destination celebrating public art, creativity, and the city’s...

Apr 18

Oxford Bee Festival

Celebrate our pollinator pals with a day full of fun, music, and activities at Oxford’s annual Bee Festival! Bring your picnic blankets, your love for...

Apr 25

Hollow Earth Festival

Celebrate the history of Hamilton and the Hollow Earth Theory at the annual Hollow Earth Festival! Enjoy live music, kids' activity zone, food trucks, and...

Apr 25

Art & Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day and International Sculpture Day at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum as they host a day focused on creativity and conservation. They...

May 30

Oxford Wine & Craft Beer Festival

The Oxford Wine & Craft Beer Festival brings fine wines, craft beer and area artisans to Oxford uptown parks. Festivalgoers will receive five tasting tickets and...

Jun 5

Union Centre Food Truck Rally

Join the Union Centre Boulevard Merchant Association for another year of great food, live music, and ice-cold beverages at The Square at Union Centre. The...

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 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...

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...

Events

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Mar 6

Public Skate

Enjoy ice skating at the Goggin Ice Center at Miami University. Whether you are looking to improve your skills or simply enjoy a leisurely skate...

Mar 6

Fortified Hill Guided Tour

Fortified Hill is a 2,000-year-old Indigenous earthwork within Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park's boundaries. As you walk the 1.2-mile trail through field and forest, you’ll learn...

Mar 7

Shamrock Skate

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the Shamrock Skate. Bring the whole family out to Goggin Ice Center to enjoy an afternoon on the ice.

Mar 7

The West Chester Market

Enjoy the freshest food in town at the West Chester Market! Local growers and makers of fine foods and arts are on hand at this...

Mar 7 to Mar 8

Big Cheese Festival

*Event is sold out for 2026

Back for the first time in six years, Jungle Jim’s beloved Big Cheese Festival brings the best of cheese...

Mar 7

Fortified Hill Guided Tour

Fortified Hill is a 2,000-year-old Indigenous earthwork within Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park's boundaries. As you walk the 1.2-mile trail through field and forest, you’ll learn...

Mar 7 to Mar 8

Founder's Day Weekend

In honor of Pyramid Hill's founder, Harry T. Wilks, guests can enjoy free admission to the park for the whole weekend! Be the first to...

Mar 7

Guided Nature Hike and Reflection

Celebrate Leopold Week with a guided nature hike on the Middletown campus. Inspired by Aldo Leopold’s land ethic, this walk invites you to explore the...

Mar 7

Bourbon & BBQ Experience

Get ready for an evening of smoky flavors and smooth spirits! Guests will enjoy a curated experience designed to celebrate local community spirit and high-quality...

Mar 7

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...

Mar 7 to Mar 8

Maple Syrup Festival

Celebrate the history of Ohio's maple syrup at Hueston Woods' Maple Syrup Festival. For the first two weekends of March, enjoy taking a hike through...

Mar 8

Public Skate

Enjoy ice skating at the Goggin Ice Center at Miami University. Whether you are looking to improve your skills or simply enjoy a leisurely skate...

Mar 13

Public Skate

Enjoy ice skating at the Goggin Ice Center at Miami University. Whether you are looking to improve your skills or simply enjoy a leisurely skate...

Mar 13

2nd Friday Celebration of the Arts

Come out for 2nd Friday at the Oxford Community Arts Center. The event includes: live music performances, art, and refreshments - all free!

Mar 14 to Mar 15

Maple Syrup Festival

Celebrate the history of Ohio's maple syrup at Hueston Woods' Maple Syrup Festival. For the first two weekends of March, enjoy taking a hike through...

Mar 14

Anything But a Vase

Join Running on Blooms for their “Anything But a Vase” Open House, where they're throwing the rule book out the window and re-imagining what a...

Middletown Historical Society Shartle House Exhibit

Mar 14

Middletown Historical Society March Open House

Join the Middletown Historical Society for an informative open house on March 14, 2026. Taking place from 1-5PM at the Shartle House. The event will...

Mar 14

Walkabout of Fine Wine

Head to Jungle Jim's International Market in Fairfield for a walkabout through the world of wine. Wine pros will give you detailed descriptions of all...

Mar 14

Public Skate

Enjoy ice skating at the Goggin Ice Center at Miami University. Whether you are looking to improve your skills or simply enjoy a leisurely skate...

Mar 14

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...

Mar 14

The West Chester Market

Enjoy the freshest food in town at the West Chester Market! Local growers and makers of fine foods and arts are on hand at this...

Mar 20

Thunderbeard: A Tribute to ZZ Top

With showmanship that rivals the original and, of course, fuzzy guitars, ThunderBeard authentically recreates the live experience of “That Little Ol' Band from Texas". This...

Mar 21 to Mar 22

Vintage Garden Market

Celebrate the start of spring at the Vintage Garden Market at Delhi Garden Center! This two-day market features a curated mix of vintage, vintage-inspired, repurposed...

Mar 21

Bourbon & Chocolate Festival

Experience a chocolate lover's dream at the Bourbon & Chocolate Festival at the Butler County Fairgrounds hosted by the Rotary Club of Hamilton!

This event...

Mar 21

The West Chester Market

Enjoy the freshest food in town at the West Chester Market! Local growers and makers of fine foods and arts are on hand at this...

Mar 21

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...

Mar 22

Crafts & Drafts Fest

Join NEW Ales Brewing for a day where creativity meets crafted brews at their Crafts and Drafts Fest. Browse a variety of locally made crafts...

Exhibit at the Shartle House, home of Middletown Historical Society

Mar 28

Middletown Historical Society Open House

Join the Middletown Historical Society for an informative open house on March 28, 2026. Taking place from 1-5PM at the Shartle House. The event will...

Mar 28

Easter Egg Hunt

Enjoy a fun-filled, festive morning of activities including: egg hunts by age group, crafts provided by the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, a family-friendly DJ...

Mar 28

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...

Mar 28

Sound Meditation

Immerse yourself in a 90-minute sound journey held under the serene beauty of the Pyramid House skylight, and surrounded by the history of antiquities. Refresh...

Mar 28

HOPPIN' Easter Egg Hunt

Gather your kids and get your Easter baskets to find all of the Easter eggs that you can! There will be specialty prize eggs and...

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Butler County Events Calendar

Featured Events

Big Cheese Festival

Maple Syrup Festival

Hamilton Unfolded

Oxford Bee Festival

Hollow Earth Festival

Art & Earth Day

Oxford Wine & Craft Beer Festival

Union Centre Food Truck Rally

Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival

Butler County Fair

Voices of America Country Music Fest

Finds on the Farm Fall Craft Show

Art Fair

Operation Pumpkin

Events

Public Skate

Fortified Hill Guided Tour

Shamrock Skate

The West Chester Market

Big Cheese Festival

Fortified Hill Guided Tour

Founder's Day Weekend

Guided Nature Hike and Reflection

Bourbon & BBQ Experience

Oxford Farmers Market Uptown

Maple Syrup Festival

Public Skate

Public Skate

2nd Friday Celebration of the Arts

Maple Syrup Festival

Anything But a Vase

Middletown Historical Society March Open House

Walkabout of Fine Wine

Public Skate

Oxford Farmers Market Uptown

The West Chester Market

Thunderbeard: A Tribute to ZZ Top

Vintage Garden Market

Bourbon & Chocolate Festival

The West Chester Market

Oxford Farmers Market Uptown

Crafts & Drafts Fest

Middletown Historical Society Open House

Easter Egg Hunt

Oxford Farmers Market Uptown

Sound Meditation

HOPPIN' Easter Egg Hunt

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