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Photos: For Dayton By Dayton celebrates fifth year with record attendance

WYSO | By Ruthie Herman,

Juliet Fromholt

Published June 11, 2024 at 1:35 PM EDT

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Blanch Robinson performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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The Bruins performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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The Bruins performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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The Bruins performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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The Bruins performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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DJ Cuest performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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For Dayton By Dayton at Riverscape on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Trey Posey performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Trey Posey performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Day Luster joins Feyth M at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Feyth M performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Feyth M performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Montana & Tyrant performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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The Nautical Theme performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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The Nautical Theme performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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The Nautical Theme performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Montana & Tyrant performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Joe Eid performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Montana & Tyrant performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Guest of Joe Eid performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Guest of Joe Eid performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Guest of Joe Eid performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Ace Slite performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Ace Slite performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Ace Slite performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Ace Slite performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Ace Slite performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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K-Cap Da Don performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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K-Cap Da Don performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Guest of K-Cap Da Don performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Guest of K-Cap Da Don performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

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Guest of K-Cap Da Don performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Guest of K-Cap Da Don performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Day Luster performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Luther Suede joins Day Luster at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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AP the Real joins Day Luster at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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TreDon the Don joins Day Luster at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Day Luster performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Nightbeast performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Nightbeast performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Nightbeast performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Nightbeast performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Nightbeast performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Nightbeast performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Nightbeast performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Montessori School of Dayton students join Nightbeast at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Montessori School of Dayton students join Nightbeast at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Montessori School of Dayton students join Nightbeast at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Attendees cheer for students at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Nightbeast performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Tino joins Nightbeast at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Blanch Robinson performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Blanch Robinson performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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K. Carter performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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K. Carter performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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K. Carter performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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K. Carter performs at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Attendees at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Tino joins K. Carter at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Tino joins K. Carter at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

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Tino joins K. Carter at For Dayton By Dayton on Saturday, June 8, 2024. (Ruthie Herman for WYSO)

Ruthie Herman/WYSO

Saturday June 8 marked the fifth outing of For Dayton by Dayton, a free music festival in the heart of downtown Dayton, organized local hip-hop artist K. Carter. 2024 saw the largest attendance yet at the family-friendly event.

This year's lineup included performances by The Bruins, Trey Posey, Feyth M, The Nautical Theme, Montana and Tyrant, Joe Eid, Ace Slite, K-Cap, Day Luster, Nightbeast, Blanch Robinson and K. Carter along with special guests and collaborators throughout the day. Vendors, sponsors and food trucks, all sourced from the local community lined both the Riverscape Pavilion and Monument Avenue.

WYSO was a proud media sponsor of For Dayton By Dayton, and music photographer Ruthie Herman was there to capture the day.