Your Guide to July Events in Butler County
July is heating up, and Butler County is bursting with ways to celebrate! From dazzling fireworks to hot air balloons and classic cars, there's something for everyone under the summer sun. Here’s your guide to the can’t-miss events lighting up Butler County this July!
In Full Bloom Lavender Festival
WHEN: July 11 & 12, 2026
WHERE: White Barn & Blooms | Ross, Ohio
White Barn & Blooms invites you to their grand opening weekend with the In Full Bloom Festival. Wander through the beautiful lavender field and pick your own bouquet, shop curated vendors and food vendors, sign up for a workshop, and enjoy live music. Explore all this stunning property has to offer through guided tours of the barn and property throughout the weekend.
Cincy Blues Fest
WHEN: July 11 & 12, 2026
WHERE: Village Green Park | Fairfield, Ohio
Experience the power and soulful emotion of blues music in a beautiful outdoor park setting. Food and drink vendors will be available with a variety of great food, beer, and drinks. Free admission and free parking.
The Ohio Challenge
WHEN: July 17 & 18, 2026
WHERE: Smith Park | Middletown, Ohio
The Ohio Challenge is one of Butler County's most unique festivals and showcases over 30 colorful hot air balloons, a laser light show, fireworks, and more!
David Shaw's Big River Get Down
WHEN: July 23 – 25, 2026
WHERE: RiversEdge | Hamilton, Ohio
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 brings several bands together to promote the greater community of Hamilton, featuring The Revivalists, Band of Horses, JJ Grey & Mofro, Fruition and more!
Antique Car Parade
WHEN: July 25, 2026
WHERE: Throughout Hamilton and Fairfield, Ohio
Showcasing nearly 300 classic cars, the Antique Car Parade has cars for every enthusiast. The parade begins at the Butler County Courthouse in Hamilton, travels to Fairfield Crossing, and returns to the Butler County Courthouse.
Jungle Jim's Weekend of Fire
WHEN: July 25 – 26, 2026
WHERE: The Oscar Event Center | Fairfield, Ohio
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, more fiery foods, and more heat with brand new competitions, hot rides, and plenty of the spicy foods that you love! Purchase tickets to sample and celebrate hundreds of fiery foods and, most of all, to have fun!
Pioneer Crafts
WHEN: July 25 – 26, 2026
WHERE: Dewitt Log Cabin | Oxford, Ohio
Make some Pioneer Crafts that include candle dipping and pocket doll crafting! Supplies will be provided, you bring the creativity.
The Butler County Fair
WHEN: July 26 – August 1, 2026
WHERE: Butler County Fairgrounds | Hamilton, Ohio
The Butler County Fair is the county’s biggest festival and attracts nearly 100,000 guests each year. The fair boasts carnival rides, games, livestock exhibits, and everyone's favorite...fair foods!