Banana Split Festival
Come celebrate the birthplace of the banana split with a wonderful weekend festival the second weekend of June. This festival features 1950's and 60's collectibles, music, and "fun stuff" from the poodle skirt and hot rod post-World War II era, and a huge cruise-in featuring muscle cars from the time period. Featured each year on Friday and Saturday night are concerts performed by well-known groups from the 50's or 60's. The banana split was first made in Wilmington at Hazard's Drug Store in 1907.
J. W. Denver Williams Jr. Memorial Park, Wilmington.

Clinton County Corn Festival
Come celebrate agriculture as Clinton County honors one of the area's biggest industries with a three-day extravaganza the second weekend in September featuring antique farm machinery, all types of food made from corn, crafts, and the Corn Olympics! This is an event not to miss in Clinton County!
Clinton County Fairgrounds, Wilmington. (937) 382-KORN

Clinton County Fair
Eight days of action in July with live entertainment, harness racing, an antique tractor pull, tractor pull, and a demolition derby. If you enjoy animals, be sure to catch the Junior and Senior Fair shows of cattle, sheep, hogs, rabbits, chickens, horses, and pets. Find out what a great county fair is like.
Clinton County Fairgrounds, Wilmington.

Ohio Renaissance Festival
The 16th annual Ohio Renaissance Festival will be held Saturdays and Sundays from August 27 to October 23, 2005, 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM, rain or shine. Parking is free! Jousting by 16th century knights and maidens in distress will have visitors stepping back in time. Renaissance Park is located just minutes away from downtown Dayton off I-75 on State Route 73 in Harveysburg, Ohio. For more information call (513) 897-7000, or visit the website at: http://www.renfestival.com

Wilmington Art & Pottery Festival
See demonstrations by basket makers, soap makers, potters, local artists, woodworkers, candle makers, and a blacksmith. Expect entertainment, food and a great time for all.
3558 Ohio Route 73 West (Exit 45, Interstate 71).

Wilmington Oktoberfest
The last Saturday in Septermber marks the annual Oktoberfest hosted by the Knights of Columbus. This day-long event showcases authentic German entertainment, cuisine and refreshments.
Mulberry and Main Streets, Wilmington.