Kick off the summer season with these fun events!
Live music, food festivals, antique charm, and more — what a perfect way to enjoy these upcoming summer days in Butler County. These events offer a little something for everyone and are a great way to see, explore, sip, and shop your way around the communities!
Summer Play Days
WHEN: Tuesdays in June
WHERE: Niederman Family Farm | Liberty Township
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 the ball zones, jump on the giant pillow, and climb through the play barn. Admission includes a small snack & drink along with the opportunity to plant a seed to take home. Each week is a different seed.
First Friday: A Caribbean Night
WHEN: Friday, June 5
WHERE: Downtown Middletown
Stroll around downtown Middletown as the city transforms into a tropical escape. Experience an evening of live music, Caribbean-themed cuisine, and local vendors. Grab your event passport and explore participating businesses throughout downtown!
Union Centre Food Truck Rally
WHEN: Friday, June 5
WHERE: The Square @ Union Centre | West Chester
Join the Union Centre Boulevard Merchant Association for another year of great food, live music, and cold beverages at The Square @ Union Centre. This popular event features 40+ food trucks with a variety of cuisine including pizza, gyros, BBQ, tacos, ice cream, and more!
Gather in the Garden
WHEN: Saturday, June 6
WHERE: Middletown Arts Center | Middletown
Enjoy this free community event, offering family-centered experiences centered around art and nature. Highlights include, floral design demonstrations, backyard birding basics, plant pots for kids and other art activities, and a thoughtful collection of nature-inspired vendors.
Spring Fest
WHEN: Saturday, June 6
WHERE: Trenton Community Park | Trenton
Kick off summer in the most fun way possible at Spring Fest! Enjoy free carnival rides, inflatables, bubbles, and interactive activities throughout the Trenton Community Park.
Jungle Jim’s International Craft Beer Festival
WHEN: Saturday, June 6
WHERE: The Oscar Station | Fairfield
This annual festival showcases hundreds of beers from more than 100 different breweries. Festival goers will find beers from all over the world, local and regional favorites, along with craft beers and hard ciders.
Monarch Fest
WHEN: Saturday, June 13
WHERE: 7393 Dimmick Road | West Chester
Learn how to create a pollinator-friendly habitat at this fun, family-friendly event. Grab your free native plants (while supplies last), take a tour of the community garden, food forest and pollinator gardens, shop the plant sale and vendor tents, grab a bite to eat, and listen to live music at Monarch Fest.
Shandon Strawberry Festival
WHEN: Saturday, June 13
WHERE: Downtown Shandon
Explore Shandon's diverse antique heritage by visiting local shops in historic homes that feature country crafts, original art, pottery and furniture. Aside from the small town charm of downtown Shandon, this annual summer festival features local vendors and artists, an antique tractor show, and more!
Hueston Woods Arts & Crafts Fair
WHEN: Saturday, June 13 - Sunday, June 14
WHERE: Hueston Woods Pioneer Farm Museum | Oxford
This outdoor art show is held on the historic grounds of the Hueston Woods Pioneer Farm. Over 80 exhibitors from all over the Midwest showcase arts including glass, metal, stone, leather, clay, photography, embroidery, and more!
Creative Arts in the Park
WHEN: Thursday, June 18
WHERE: Fort Liberty Playland | Liberty Township
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 activity.
Fairfield Fest 250
WHEN: Saturday, June 27
WHERE: Village Green Park | Fairfield
Join the city of Fairfield in celebrating America250 during this summer festival, featuring performances from local bands and performing arts groups, and patriotic commemorations. The festivities culminate with a fantastic drone show dazzling the night sky.
Hanover Township Kids Fest
WHEN: Saturday, June 27
WHERE: Hanover Township Park | Hanover Township
Fun for the whole family! Enjoy hay wagon rides, a pie eating content, a balloon artist, food, fun and games!
Flying Circus Air Show
WHEN: Saturday, June 27 — Sunday, June 28
WHERE: Butler County Regional Airport | Fairfield
The world's largest and most exciting annual Model Air Show will fly high, featuring more than 200 model aircraft of all kinds, including helicopters, jets and more!