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Photos: The 2023 Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience featured music and community in the great outdoors. See our photos from Saturday

WYSO | By Ruthie Herman,

Juliet Fromholt

Published October 12, 2023 at 11:35 AM EDT

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Solistic performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Joel David Weir performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Joel David Weir performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Dock Dogs Big Air competition at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendee at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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BMX Stunt Show at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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My Brother’s Keeper performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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My Brother’s Keeper performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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My Brother’s Keeper performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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My Brother’s Keeper performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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My Brother’s Keeper performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Animal ambassadors at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Dock Dogs Big Air competition at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Dock Dogs Big Air competition at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Highline performance at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Animal ambassadors at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Animal ambassadors at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Freya’s Felines performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Freya’s Felines performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Freya’s Felines performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Freya’s Felines performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Waterline performance at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Waterline performance at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Chris Clark Bike Show at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Chris Clark Bike Show at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Luv Locz Experiment performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Luv Locz Experiment performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Luv Locz Experiment performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Luv Locz Experiment performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Luv Locz Experiment performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Luv Locz Experiment performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Luv Locz Experiment performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Highline performance at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Luv Locz Experiment performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Luv Locz Experiment performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Luv Locz Experiment performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Solistic performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Solistic performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Solistic performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Solistic performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Solistic performs at Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Dayton, Ohio. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

The 2023 Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience presented by Huffy took place October 7 and 8 at the Eastwood MetroPark. The event, which is produced by Fiver Rivers MetroParks, celebrates the outdoors with demonstrations, exhibitions and live music, curated by WYSO.

Saturday's performers included: Joel David Weir, My Brother's Keeper, Freya's Felines, Luv Locz Experiment, and Solistic.

WYSO music photographer Ruthie Herman captured both days of the event. Look for day two photos later this week here on wyso.org