St. Thomas Summer Festival

What: A great time for the kids! They can enjoy inflatable rides, several kids' games and a chance to meet Big Time Rush star Ciara Bravo on Saturday! For the adults there is a major raffle, jewelry raffle, and silent auction. Also enjoy good food and a live band. 
Where: St. Thomas Church
26 East Villa Place
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
When: Friday, July 8, 6-11 p.m. 
Saturday, July 9, 5-11 p.m. 
Price: FREE, day ride pass is $15
Info: 859-441-1282
http://www.sttm.org/JulyFest/tabid/80/Default.aspx

Concert on the Green

What: Join the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra for a live performance and spend time with family and friends. This outdoor concert tradition is perfect for a picnic or just kicking back and having a good time.
Where: Union Central, 1876 Waycross Road, Forest Park, Ohio, 45240
When: July 8, 7:30 p.m.
Price: Free
Info: http://cincinnatisymphony.org/Home.php

Edensong

What: A free concert series folk, country-folk, blues, Celtic, Cajun, traditional, finger style and jug band music on Fridays throughout July. This Friday’s lineup includes Hawaiian Shirt Night, The Goshorn Brothers and more!
Where:  Seasongood Pavilion Eden Park, 1600 Art Museum Drive, Cincinnati, OH
When: July 8, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Info: (513) 421-4086 http://cincyparks.com/parks-events/central-region/eden-park/

St. John the Baptist Festival

What: Enjoy games and rides for the entire family! There is a chicken dinner happing on Saturday and plenty of other festival food and drinks to keep you satisfied all weekend long.
Where: Tipp City at St. John the Baptist Church.
When: Friday, July 8. Starts at 5 p.m. and goes all weekend long
Price: FREE
Info: 937-667-3419

Midsummer at the Meadows

What: Enjoy 14 food booths, games, rides and a kid's fun zone! The Skyhounds Disc Dogs will be there putting on a show and at the end of the night watch the magnificent Rozzi's firework show. A great time for the whole family, there are even teen activity areas!
Where: Miami Meadows Park
1546 Ohio 131
Milford, OH 45150
When: Friday July 8th 6-11
Saturday 3-11
Price: $5 parking
Info: 513-248-3725
http://www.miamitwpoh.govSt. Rita FestWhat: Participate in raffles and split the pot or enjoy carnival games and rides. Chicken, spaghetti and turtle soup dinners available along with several food and drink booths.
Where: St. Rita School for the Deaf
1720 Glendale-Milford Road
Cincinnati, OH 45215
When: Friday, July 08, 7 p.m. - Midnight
Saturday, July 09, 4 p.m. - Midnight
Sunday, July 10, 1 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Price: $2
Info: 513-772-7005
http://www.srsdeaf.orgCincinnati Meets the Beatles: 1964 & 1966

What: Check out Gordon Baer's photography of the Beatles including photographs of their frist concert in Cincinnati at Crosley Field in 1966. Anyone who can identify themselves in the photography wins a prize!
Where: Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington, Kentucky, 41011       
When:  July 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Price: $7
Info: 859-491-4003 http://www.bcmuseum.org/

Clinton County Fair

What: Live music and entertainment along with food booths and an antique tractor pull! Enjoy the harness racing and then grab your seats for the exciting demolition derby!
Where: Clinton County Fairgrounds
958 W. Main St. 
Wilmington, OH 45177
When: Saturday, July 09, 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. 
Sunday, July 10, 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. 
Price: $6
Info: 937-382-4443
http://www.clintoncountyfair.com/Kickin' Chicken Wing FestWhat: Come and enjoy food from members of the Miami Valley Restaurant Association. There will be live music by Big House and Evil Ways. Sit and eat your wings while you enjoy the band!
Where: Lincoln Park - Kettering
3600 Shroyer Road
Kettering, OH 45429
When: Saturday, July 9 at 2 p.m.
Price: FREE
Info: 937-296-3242
http://www.fraze.comHistoric New Richmond Presents Antiques and Crafts on the OhioWhat: Come see a series of antique and craft shows on the banks of the New Richmond Riverfront as some of the best dealers in the tri-state all gather in one location.
Where: The event will be all along Front Street. Front Street, New Richmond, OH 45157
When: July 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Price: Free
Info: Contact lshuck@fuse.net for details