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Springfield Cars and Parts Car Show
When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 29-30
Location: 4401 S. Charleston Pike, Springfield
Description: Ohio Swap Meet’s annual fall Car and Parts show will be held the Friday and Saturday of Labor Day weekend. More details are forthcoming.
Liberty Home Association Oktoberfest
When: Aug. 29 through Aug. 31
Location: 2361 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton
Description: The first of several Oktoberfests in the Dayton area, this upcoming event will feature authentic German food, free parking and live music performed by the Gerhard Albinos Band. Additionally, various German and domestic beers will be served.
‘70s and ’80s Rock Night with Cassette Junkies
When: 7-9 p.m. Aug. 29
Location: 237 E. Monument Ave., Dayton
Description: RiverScape MetroPark will honor the rock classics of the ‘70s and ‘80s with a free live concert from the Cassette Junkies. Food and beverages will be available from the park’s RiverScape Café.
Land of Illusion Labor Day Beachfest Weekend
When: Aug. 30 through Sept. 1
Location: 8672 Thomas Road, Middletown
Description: Land of Illusion will host the “Labor Day Beachfest weekend” to celebrate the end of the season for its Aqua Adventure water park.
Kettering Holiday at Home Festival
Credit: CONTRIBUTED/DAVID A. MOODIE
Credit: CONTRIBUTED/DAVID A. MOODIE
When: Aug. 30 through Sept. 1
Location: Fraze Pavilion: 695 Lincoln Blvd., Kettering
Description: Kettering’s Holiday at Home Festival is a multi-day event held annually on Labor Day weekend. This year the festival will feature a 5K run/walk, a Volkswagen car show, children’s activities, crafts and more.
Ohio Renaissance Festival opening weekend
When: 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 30 through Sept. 1
Location: 10542 OH 73, Waynesville
Description: The popular Ohio Renaissance Festival will return the weekend of Labor Day. During the opening weekend, guests will be able to take part in a number of science and history-themed activities, as part of a collaboration with Columbus-based museum Cosi.
When: 1-5 p.m. Aug. 30
Location: 7220 N. Dixie Drive, Dayton
Description: Buckeye Harley-Davidson will send off the summer with a free music festival Aug. 30. The event will begin with Downshift taking the stage, followed by Runaway Sons and ending with BlackWater. Free drinks will be given out while supplies last.
When: 5 p.m. Aug. 30
Location: Second Street, Tipp City
Description: Tippapalooza, Tipp City’s free annual music festival, will return Aug. 30. This year’s lineup includes Thunderlover, Salvadore Ross and Sadbox.
When: 5:30 p.m. Aug. 30
Location: 117 S. Main St., Dayton
Description: As a part of the free Eichelberger Concert Series, Raggae Fest will be held Aug. 30 at the Levitt Pavilion in Dayton. The event will feature performances from Luv Locz Experiment, Roots Society and Etana. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets.
When: 7-10 p.m. Aug. 30
Location: 7127 Foundry Row, Liberty Township
Description: Liberty Township’s Professional Firefighters Association Local 4394 will host an event Labor Day weekend to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association. There will be live music, drinks, various games and more. Guests can enter a raffle for $20, featuring a grand prize of a custom leather fire helmet and a pair of fire gloves.
When: Noon-10 p.m. Aug. 31. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m.
Location: 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati
Description: The Western and Southern WEBN Fireworks and Riverfest says goodbye to summer with one of the biggest firework shows in the region. Guests can prepare for the display throughout the day by participating in activities, listening to live music and grabbing food and drinks from various local vendors.
Pap’s Labor Day Bash at Evans Family Ranch
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 1
Location: 1140 Milton Carlisle Road, New Carlisle
Description: Featuring local food trucks, a petting zoo, a beer garden and more, the annual Pap’s Labor Day Bash will be held Sept. 1 at the Evans Family Ranch. There will also be a 50/50 raffle and charity auction, benefitting breast and gynecological cancer nonprofit Pink Ribbon Good.
