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Yellow Springs Street Fair Announces 2026 Band Lineup at the Backyard Beats+Brews & More Fest
Cover Photo: Karl Yost Photography
The 2026 Yellow Springs Street Fair is turning up the volume with the official announcement of the Concert on the Lawn lineup for the Backyard Beats+Brews & More Fest featuring Yellow Springs Brewery.
Taking place during the Yellow Springs Street Fair on Friday, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., the festival will bring together live music, craft beverages, local vendors, food, shopping, and community celebration for a full day of entertainment in the heart of downtown Yellow Springs.
As thousands gather to experience one of the region’s most beloved festivals, the Backyard Beats+Brews & More Fest featuring Yellow Springs Brewery will transform the lawn at the John Bryan Community Center into a lively destination for music lovers and festival goers throughout the afternoon and evening.
This year’s Concert on the Lawn lineup showcases an exciting mix of local and regional talent, creating an energetic soundtrack for the Street Fair experience.
2026 Backyard Beats+Brews & More Fest Music Lineup:
12:45 – 1:30 p.m. — Africanacosa
Afrobeat rhythms with soulful global energy
2 – 2:45 p.m. — Kismet Notes
Eclectic grooves blending indie, jazz, and soul
3:15 – 4 p.m. — Nasty Bingo
High-energy funk and rock with bold attitude
4:30 – 5:15 p.m. — Magik Static
Psychedelic alternative sounds with electric vibes
5:45 – 6:30 p.m. — Friends of Mad River Theater
Folk-inspired storytelling through music and song.
 With your guest emcee DJ Ladi Bounce!
The afternoon celebration will also begin with a special Ohio Magazine Best Hometowns Community Celebration recognizing Yellow Springs as the Southwest 2025-26 Best Hometown winner.
Festival attendees are encouraged to begin the day at 9 a.m. exploring the YS Street Fair’s wide variety of vendors, artists, local businesses, food vendors, and downtown shops before settling onto the lawn for an afternoon filled with live performances, craft beer flights, beyond-alcohol options, and community connection.
Locals and visitors can also pick up the newly released YS Street Fair Only Local Guide, designed to help guests experience even more of Yellow Springs throughout the day. The guide features a local map, a directory of shops organized by street, featured businesses offering specials, and insider highlights that encourage visitors to explore the village beyond the Street Fair itself.
From discovering unique finds downtown to relaxing with live music at Yellow Springs Brewery, the YS Street Fair continues to offer an experience that blends creativity, culture, and community into one unforgettable summer event.
The 2026 Yellow Springs Street Fair and Backyard Beats+Brews & More Fest are free and open to the public.
