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10 Events to Attend This August 2024
Posted on Aug 1
Close out your Summer with these unique events + festivals.
Summer may be beginning to wind down, but there are all kinds of events and festivals happening around Butler County to keep you busy. Check out what's going on this August!
David Shaw's Big River Get Down
WHERE: RiversEdge Amphitheatre | Hamilton, Ohio
WHEN: Friday, August 2nd, 2024 & Saturday, August 3rd, 2024
Come enjoy an incredible concert from Hamilton native, David Shaw, and some great local bands. Other artists include Harbour, J & The Causeways, The Heavy Heavy, Nolan Taylor, and Butler County’s own— The Revivalists. Stop by on Friday or Saturday for amazing entertainment!
First Friday
WHERE: Pendleton Art Center | Middletown, Ohio
WHEN: Friday, August 2nd, 2024
Explore downtown Middletown and experience their monthly First Friday celebration. Enjoy shopping products from local artists, delicious food and live entertainment. The event will be 5pm – 8pm!
Dogs & Doughnuts
WHERE: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park | Hamilton, Ohio
WHEN: Saturday, August 3rd, 2024
What is better than dogs? Dogs and doughnuts! Bring your dog to Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park to enjoy pet-friendly snacks and have a caricature artist create a portrait of your beloved furry friend. And of course— there will be doughnuts for the dog owners as well.
Voices of America Country Music Fest
WHERE: Voice of America MetroPark | West Chester, Ohio
WHEN: Thursday, August 8th, 2024 – Sunday, August 11th, 2024
The Voices of America Country Music Festival will make its return to West Chester from August 8th, 2024 to August 11th, 2024. This is a must-see festival for country music fans everywhere, featuring performances from Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Sam Hunt, Ernest, and many more. Buy tickets here.
Movies in the Park
WHERE: Trenton Community Park | 440 Dell Drive, Trenton, Ohio
WHEN: Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and join the Trenton Community Park for a fun evening of family entertainment! The movie showing on August 10th, 2024 will be Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.
Nook Brew Fest
WHERE: Spooky Nook Sports | Hamilton, Ohio
WHEN: Saturday, August 17th, 2024
Sample beers from the area's best breweries and bars, try fare from local food trucks, and enjoy live entertainment at Spooky Nook Champion Mill. Participating breweries include Hamilton's Municipal Brew Works, as well as Third Eye Brewing Company, MadTree Brewing, Sonder Brewing, and many more.
Artisan Market
WHERE: Liberty Farm Market | Liberty Township, Ohio
WHEN: Saturday, August 17th, 2024
Liberty Farm Market’s monthly artisan market will be held on August 17th, 2024. Stop by to shop local artisan goods like home décor, baked goods, and much more. Enjoy fresh seasonal produce, local wine, and be sure to say hello to their friendly farm animals.
Hops in the Hangar
WHERE: Middletown Regional Airport | 1707 Run Way, Middletown, Ohio
WHEN: Saturday, August 24th, 2024
Make your way up to the Middletown Regional Airport for a great evening featuring 90+ beers! Attendees will be able to sample from over 30 breweries and grab something to eat from the wide variety of food trucks. This event will feature an airshow, skydivers, and hot air balloon rides from 4pm – 9pm.
Jungle Jim's Weekend of Fire
WHERE: Oscar Event Center | Fairfield, Ohio
WHEN: Saturday, August 24th, 2024 & Sunday, August 25th, 2024
This event is not for the faint of spice tolerance! Located at the Oscar Event Center at Jungle Jim’s International Market, you can sample from all kinds of spicy foods, from hot sauces, mustards, salsas, beef jerky, and more. There will be live entertainment, hot rods and more.
Red Brick Fridays
WHERE: Oxford, Ohio
WHEN: Friday, August 2nd, 2024 & Friday, August 30th, 2024
Oxford will host their Red Brick Fridays two days this August to support popular local businesses. On August 2nd, 2024 the theme is “Books on the Bricks,” and will include a children’s story hour and the Book Mobile. There will also be live music and food trucks. On August 30th, 2024 the event will also have live entertainment and food trucks, and feature a variety of carnival games for all ages.
Summer Concert Series
WHERE: Throughout Butler County, Ohio
WHEN: Throughout August
Enjoy live performances at one or more of these Summer Concert Series:
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Uptown Oxford Music Series
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Live After Five at Liberty Center
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Groovin' on the Green in Fairfield
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RiversEdge Summer Concerts in Hamilton
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Keehner Park Concert Series in West Chester