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Dayton Potato Festival

The sixth annual Dayton Potato Festival is a family-friendly event held in Dayton, Ohio, celebrating potatoes and fostering community togetherness. It features various food vendors, craft vendors, and live entertainment, including line dancing.

Date
Sep 12, 2026
Location
Dayton
Status
Recently ended
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Dayton Potato Festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • Diverse potato-themed food vendors
  • Handmade crocheted potatoes from craft vendors
  • Live entertainment including line dancing
  • Free admission for all attendees
This annual festival is designed to satisfy potato enthusiasts and promote community spirit, as potatoes are highlighted for their versatility as a household staple. Attendees can explore a diverse range of potato-themed dishes from food vendors such as Topped & Loaded (offering baked and loaded potatoes, wedges, fries), Boss Potatoes (spicy chicken potato bowls), and BL BBQ & Karaoke DJ (barbecue loaded potatoes with various meats).

Beyond savory options, the festival also includes sweet potato specialties like baby sweet potato pies and poundcake from Premium by the Pound, chocolate-covered potato chip bark from One Gifted Gemini, and sweet potato lemonade from Tasty Sips. Craft vendor Scoosh Designs will offer unique handmade crocheted potatoes. Live entertainment, including line dancing, contributes to the festive atmosphere.

The Dayton Potato Festival takes place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dayton Metro Library West Branch, located at 300 Abbey Ave., Dayton. Admission to the festival is free. The event has previously been held at Courthouse Square and Oak & Ivy Park.

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