Special Events

The Vandalia Parks & Recreation Department hosts a variety of special events throughout the year. Do you want to be involved in special events happening in the City of Vandalia? Please contact Aaron Messenger at: amessenger@vandaliaohio.org

2023 Events


Vandalia Fall Festival

Saturday, October 14 from 12:00pm - 6:00pm at Vandalia Art Park

Sponsored by: Day Air Credit Union, Minster Bank & Vantage Signs

Fall Fest

Bring the family out and enjoy our Fall Festival at Art Park! We will have live music, food trucks, a pumpkin patch, corn pit, vendors, inflatables, games, arts & crafts, and more!

Ages: All ages welcome

Fee: Free to attend

Location: Vandalia Art Park & Vandalia Historical Society

Address: 256 E Alkaline Springs Rd, Vandalia, Ohio 45377

Vandalia Fall Festival Vendor Application

Vandalia Fall Festival Food Truck Application


Rock the Rec Halloween Party

Saturday, October 28 from 12:00pm - 7:00pm at Vandalia Sports Complex

Halloween

Come out for some seasonal fun! This fall community event will have food trucks, beer garden, hayrides, Trick-or-Treat, live music, inflatables, kid’s activities, Halloween costume judging, many craft vendors and more! 

Ages: All ages welcome

Fee: Free to attend

Location: Vandalia Sports Complex; Near the Baseball Concession Stands

Address: 1111 Stonequarry Rd, Dayton, Ohio 45414

2023 Rock the Rec Halloween Party Vendor Agreement


Vandalia Pumpkin Smash

Saturday, November 4 from 11:00am - 1:30pm at Helke Park

Do you want to get rid of your old pumpkins in a fun way? Stop by Helke Park for our Pumpkin Smash! We will drop pumpkins from a fire truck, smash them with hammers, and more! All pumpkin debris will be composted after the event. Bring your own pumpkin.

Ages:  All ages welcome

Fee:  Free to attend

Location:  Helke Park

Address:  829 Randler Avenue, Vandalia, Ohio 45377


Vandalia Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Market 

Sunday, December 3 from 4:00pm - 7:30pm at the Vandalia Recreation Center

Sponsored by: Wright-Patt Credit Union

ChristmasJoin us for our Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Market at the Vandalia Recreation Center! The City will ring in the holiday season by conducting a tree lighting ceremony at the Vandalia Recreation Center at 6:00pm on Sunday, December 3. There will be a Holiday Market running from 4:00pm – 7:30pm inside the Vandalia Recreation Center Gymnasium where you will get a head start on your holiday shopping from a various number of vendors! The tree will be decorated through community efforts and then lit to kick off the holiday season! Join us for refreshments, food trucks, music, a bell ensemble, arts & crafts and a chance to tell Santa Claus your Christmas wish! Please make sure you bring cash and card to the market to purchase your items and raffle tickets! Walk-In event; no fee and all are welcome!

Vandalia Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Market Vendor Application

Vandalia Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Market Food Truck Application


2024 Events


Vandalia Easter Eggstravaganza

Saturday, March 30 from 11:00am - 2:00pm at Vandalia Sports Complex

Bring the family out and have an "egg"cellent time at the Vandalia Easter Eggstravaganza! We will have egg hunts, baby goat petting zoo, arts & crafts, face painting, vendors, games & activities, food trucks, Easter bunny photo area, and more! Make sure to bring your own basket for the egg hunts.

Fee: Free entry event

Location: Vandalia Sports Complex - Soccer Field Side

Easter Egg Hunt Times: 11:00am & 1:00pm

Easter Egg Hunt Ages: For ages 10 and under

Groups: 2 and younger, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10

Vandalia Easter Eggstravaganza Vendor Application


Vandalia Sweet Treats Fest

Saturday, May 11 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm at Vandalia Art Park

Sweet Treat 24

The City of Vandalia is hosting the Sweet Treats Fest for all the sugar lovers out there! There will be food trucks, dessert vendors selling candy and sweets, non-food vendors, live music, crafting opportunities and more!

Fee: Free entry event

Location: Vandalia Art Park

Address: 256 E Alkaline Springs Rd, Vandalia, Ohio 45377

Music Performance By: TBD

Vandalia Sweet Treats Fest Vendor Application

Vandalia Sweet Treats Fest Food Truck Application

  1. Aaron Messenger

    Aaron Messenger

    Recreation Coordinator - Programs

  1. Recreation Center


    Physical Address
    1111 Stonequarry Road
    Dayton, OH 45414