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Find something fun to do with our calendar of downtown events.
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Downtown Events Calendar
Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 23, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm
One event on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 12:00 pm
One event on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 12:00 pm
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Raise your glass for the return of Oktoberfest, presented by Miller Lite, taking place September 22-24 on the museum grounds.
A Dayton tradition established in 1971, DAI’s Oktoberfest is southwest Ohio’s longest-running Oktoberfest celebration, and the museum’s largest annual fundraiser. Money raised by Oktoberfest helps support everything we do at the Dayton Art Institute.
Oktoberfest, taking place on Saturday and Sunday, features live music, family activities, outstanding artisans, delicious food, a Weingarten and, of course, an amazing selection of more than 50 craft and international beers!
Oktoberfest includes a fully covered Main Stage area and Food Court, plus a TV Tent with four big-screen TVs for all the weekend sports action. Live music is featured on two stages throughout the weekend: traditional German music in the Food Court and a variety of bands on the Main Stage. The Oktoberfest Artisans will return in 2023, offering a wide range of unique items for sale. The ACCO Brands FamilyFest, taking place noon – 4:30 p.m. each day, features special activities for all ages on the festival grounds.
Saturday, September 23: Noon-11:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 24: Noon-7 p.m.
Oktoberfest General Admission (Saturday & Sunday):
Advance Tickets: $8 adults; $5 seniors (60+) & youth (7-18)
At the Gate: $10 adults; $7 seniors & youth
Children 6 and under admitted free
Presale General Admission tickets for Saturday and Sunday are available at the following Dayton-area locations (through the close of business on Friday, September 22): Dorothy Lane Market in Oakwood, Washington Square and Springboro; Arrow Wine on Far Hills and Lyons Road; Ghostlight Coffee on Patterson, Wayne and at the Second Street Market; Coffee Hub in Xenia and Beavercreek; and Old Scratch Pizza in Beavercreek, Downtown Dayton and Washington Township. Presale General Admission tickets may also be purchased at the Dayton Art Institute during regular museum hours.