The Lavender Project Presents: Sunset Stories & Moonlight Markets

An agriCULTURE Fall Fest | October 2–3, 2025

The Lavender Project’s 2-night Sunset Stories & Moonlight Markets Festival roots itself in the heart of Dayton with two evenings of culture, community, and celebration.

Night One — Sunset Stories at The Neon
On Thursday, October 2nd, the festival opens at The Neon Theater with a special screening of Farming While Black at 7:30 PM (tickets $7). Guests arrive early at 6:30 PM for an art show and seed social, where they engage with original agricultural photography and take home free seed packets.

🎟️ Tickets available here: neonmovies.com/movie/farming-while-black

Night Two — Moonlight Markets in St. Anne’s Hill
On Friday, October 3rd, the celebration continues in St. Anne’s Hill with a Night Market from 6–9 PM at Fifth Street Brewpub. The market features local farmers, artisans, food, and drink, creating a lively open-air gathering space. The night also includes the Hall Hunger Initiative’s closing ceremony for their “Eat Fresh, Buy Local” campaign, grounding the festivities in community health and sustainability.

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This two-day festival is made possible through the support of Co-Op Dayton, Hall Hunger Initiative, Miami Valley Seed Commons, and Seven Seed Sowers Cooperative. Together, we create space for farmers, makers, and neighbors to connect through food, art, and shared vision.