JULY HAPPENINGS GUIDE
July brings a vibrant lineup of fairs and festivals to Indiana and nearby Ohio! From historic tours to massive county fairs, music festivals to Independence Day celebrations, there’s excitement for everyone. We’ve curated top events in Richmond, Fountain City, and major festivals in Middletown, Oxford, and Cincinnati. Dive into your summer adventure!
INDIANA EVENTS
HISTORIC NEWPORT WALKING TOUR
Jul 5 | 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Fountain City
Explore Newport’s Underground Railroad history, $5 nonmembers, $10 family, 25% member discount.
WILDFLOWER WANDER
Jul 15 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Richmond
Peaceful walk through Cope’s blooming prairies, learning about native wildflowers.
MIDWEST TRUCK NATIONALS
Jul 25–26 | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Richmond
10th Square Body Farm Gathering and 5th Midwest Truck Nationals, showcasing trucks.
NEARBY OHIO EVENTS
OXFORD FREEDOM FESTIVAL CELEBRATION
Jul 3 | 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Oxford
Independence Day celebration with live music, food vendors, and a spectacular fireworks display in Oxford Community Park.
CENTERVILLE-WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP AMERICANA FESTIVAL
Jul 3 & 4 | Centerville
Independence Day with 5K run, parade, car show, crafts, and fireworks, attracting 70,000.
CINCY BLUES FEST
Jul 12–13 | 12:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Cincinnati
Top-notch blues artists at Fairfield’s Village Green Park, presented by Cincy Blues Society.
THE OHIO CHALLENGE
Jul 18–19 | 4:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Middletown
Hot air balloon competition with music, carnival, car show, skydiving, balloon glow, and fireworks.
BUTLER COUNTY FAIR
Jul 20–26 | Hamilton
A family tradition since 1851 with rides, food, and fun at Butler County Fairgrounds.