Events & Festivals
July 2024 Events + Festivals
Posted on Jun 28
Enjoy summer festivals, fireworks, + special events.
Experience the best of summer in Butler County, Ohio with a fantastic lineup of events this July! There's plenty of opportunities for family fun and new adventures waiting for you.
Fourth of July Fireworks + Festivals
WHEN: Wednesday, July 3 – Saturday, July 6, 2024
WHERE: Throughout Butler County
Come celebrate Independence Day in Butler County! Different communities are hosting spectacular firework extravaganzas, festivals, and parades in 2024. Learn more here.
Dogs & Doughnuts
WHEN: Saturday, July 6, 2024
WHERE: Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, Hamilton Ohio
Bring your furry family member along to craft pet-friendly treats and treasures, while snacking on doughnuts. One of the crafts includes creating a tie-dye bandana for your dog! Learn more here.
Pioneer Crafts
WHEN: Saturday, July 6 – Sunday, July 7, 2024
WHERE: Hueston Woods State Park Pioneer Museum, Oxford Ohio
Spend a day creative day like the pioneers with candle dipping and pocket doll crafting. All supplies are provided! Learn more here.
Burger Week
WHEN: Monday, July 8 – Sunday, July 14, 2024
WHERE: Downtown Middletown, Ohio
Discover new local restaurants and burger joints while traveling around Middletown for their Burger Week. Collect as many stamps as you can from participating restaurants, and the first 50 passports turned in will win a prize. Learn more here.
Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon Festival
WHEN: Friday, July 19 – Saturday, July 20, 2024
WHERE: Smith Park, Middletown Ohio
This annual hot air balloon festival showcases colorful hot air balloons, a classic car show, a fireworks and drone show, live entertainment, carnival rides, tethered balloon rides, and more! The Ohio Challenge also features over 30 skilled balloon pilots competing in aerial balloon challenges. Learn more here.
Credit: The Ohio Challenge
Cars & Coffee
WHEN: Saturday, July 20, 2024
WHERE: Liberty Center, Liberty Township Ohio
Hosted by the Tri-State Mustang / Ford Club, come join fellow car enthusiasts for cool cars, coffee and shopping! Learn more here.
Local Artisan Market
WHEN: Saturday, July 20, 2024
WHERE: Liberty Farm Market, Liberty Township Ohio
Come support local artisans at this monthly Artisan Market, featuring a ton of unique items, baked goods, wine and more. Learn more here.
Butler County Fair
WHEN: Sunday, July 21 – Saturday, July 27, 2024
WHERE: Butler County Fairgrounds, Hamilton Ohio
Nothing says summer quite like the arrival of Ohio county fairs across the state. The Butler County Fair is the county’s biggest festival with rides, games, livestock exhibits, and everyone's favorite...fair foods! Learn more here.
Thunderfest Cruise-In
WHEN: Saturday, July 27, 2024
WHERE: Downtown Middletown, Ohio
Spend the day exploring unique cars, boutiques and eateries in historic Downtown Middletown! View classic cars, hot rods, street rods, pulling tractors and more. Learn more here.
Christmas in July
WHEN: Saturday, June 29 – Wednesday, July 31, 2024
WHERE: EnterTRAINment Junction, West Chester Ohio
Cool off this July at EnterTRAINment Junction and enjoy all their great attractions. Be sure to get your mid-year check in with Santa! Learn more here.
Movies in the Park
WHEN: Throughout July 2024
WHERE: Throughout Butler County, Ohio
Thursday, July 11, 2024 – Retro Night: Back to the Future at Village Green Park in Fairfield, Ohio
Friday, July 12, 2024 – The Super Mario Bros Movie at Goldman Park in Middletown, Ohio
Saturday, July 13, 2024 – Trolls Band Together at Trenton Community Park in Trenton, Ohio
Thursday, July 25, 2024 – The Super Mario Bros Movie at Village Green Park in Fairfield, Ohio
Summer Concert Series
WHEN: Throughout July 2024
WHERE: Throughout Butler County, Ohio
Enjoy a variety of outdoor summer concerts all throughout July located around Butler County! Learn more here.
Local Farmers Markets
WHEN: Throughout July 2024
WHERE: Throughout Butler County, Ohio
Shop seasonal produce, honey and jams, artisan crafts, wellness items, and more at any of these awesome local Farmers Markets throughout Butler County.
Fairfield Farmers Market – (Wednesdays) July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24 & July 31, 2024
Hamilton Farmers Market – (Saturdays) July 6, July 13, July 20 & July 27, 2024
Middletown Farmers Market – (Sundays) July 7 & July 21, 2024
Oxford Farmers Market – (Saturdays) July 6, July 13, July 20 & July 27, 2024
West Chester Farmers Market – (Saturdays) July 6, July 13, July 20 & July 27, 2024
Happy July!