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July 2019
Scopes Play and Bluegrass Festival
Enjoy a theatrical presentation of the 1925 Scopes Trial! The play takes place in the same courtroom where the real drama unfolded! Step back in time with this entertaining piece of history! Performance Dates: Friday, July 19th 7:30 PM Saturday, July 20th 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM Sunday, July 21st 2:30 PM Saturday, July 27th 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM Sunday, July 28th 2:30 PM Also, on Saturday, July 20th, enjoy a lively Bluegrass competition on the Courthouse lawn! Spend…
Find out more »Summer Nights
Every Friday night in July! Come to the Historic Rhea County Courthouse for a summer concert series on the lawn! More information coming soon! www.scopesfestival.com
Find out more »Summer Nights
Every Friday night in July! Come to the Historic Rhea County Courthouse for a summer concert series on the lawn! More information coming soon! www.scopesfestival.com
Find out more »Scopes Play
Enjoy a theatrical presentation of the 1925 Scopes Trial! The play takes place in the same courtroom where the real drama unfolded! Step back in time with this entertaining piece of history! Performance Dates: Friday, July 19th 7:30 PM Saturday, July 20th 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM Sunday, July 21st 2:30 PM Saturday, July 27th 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM Sunday, July 28th 2:30 PM www.scopesfestival.com
Find out more »September 2019
Farm to Table Dinner
The event of the year! You don't want to miss the 4th annual Farm to Table Dinner in Historic Downtown Dayton! Saturday September 14th, come enjoy a dinner of local fare! Gabriel and Eva Camp, owners of Screen Door Kitchen, a local favorite, are designing the menu this year! This year's dinner is sure to delight as we feature local fruits and vegetables, beef and lamb in new and exciting ways! In addition to a fantastic meal, you could win…
Find out more »October 2019
PumpkinFest
Fall Family Fun! Two days of activities, shopping, food, and more! Come to the Historic Rhea County Courthouse for food and craft vendors on the lawn, music at Centennial Park Stage, games, costume contest, and trick-or-treating! Don't miss our newest event, Meet the Heroes! 2019 Schedule of Events 2019 Vendor Application Costume Contest Entry Form
Find out more »October 2020
2020 Virtual Costume Contest
Virtual Costume Contest Our Halloween Costume Contest has gone virtual! Participate in the MainStreet Dayton Costume Contest for a chance to win a special prize! To participate, submit an entry form (below) with a photo of your best costume by Tuesday, October 27th @ 5pm. See additional contest rules below. Winners will be notified and announced by Thursday, October 29th. Prizes will be awarded to winning entries at FirstBank located at 1525 Market St. Dayton on Friday, October 30th to…
Find out more »November 2020
The Holiday Stroll
Kick off the Christmas shopping season in style at the annual Historic Downtown Dayton Holiday Stroll! Visit all of your favorite downtown shops decked out for the holidays! Santa will be making appearances throughout the street. Shop extended hours, grab a bite, and enjoy live music throughout the street! Don't miss the lighting of the Magnificent Tree on the Courthouse lawn at 6pm! Grand Tree Lighting, 6:00 pm: gather around with all of Dayton for the illumination of our 2020…
Find out more »Small Business Saturday
After eating all day on Thanksgiving and Friday, walk it off in Historic Downtown Dayton for some great, Small Business Saturday deals! The stores downtown will be open and waiting for your business. Why shop local? Shopping local gives you a personalized experience, one-of-a-kind products, and supports local economy. More than ever shopping local is needed for the future of the community. Shop safe. Shop local. Shop small business Saturday. Visit individual stores for sales and hours.
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