Piqua Arts Council

09/02/2026

🎸🔥 **PIQUA, ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?!** 🔥🎸

The countdown to **Rock Piqua 2026** is ON—and this is one night you do NOT want to miss!

📅 **September 19, 2026**
⏰ **2 PM–11 PM**
📍 **Downtown Piqua**

We’re bringing an entire night of live music, local talent, food, drinks, and plenty of reasons to get out and celebrate our community! 🎶

🎤 Local artists
🎸 Fan favorites
🍔 Local food trucks
🎨 Family-friendly activities
⚡ And SO much more!

Whether you’re coming for the music, bringing the kids, meeting up with friends, grabbing some incredible food, or just looking for a fun night out—we’ve got a spot for you!

**Grab your friends. Bring the family. Make a night of it.**

🎸 **Rock Piqua 2026 — September 19. We’ll see you there!**

09/01/2026

🎨 ONLY ABOUT 20 TICKETS LEFT! 🎨

The 34th Annual Piqua Fine Art Exhibition opens THIS THURSDAY, September 3, and we would love to have you join us for the Opening Reception & Awards Ceremony!

Come celebrate the incredible artists featured in this year’s exhibition, be among the first to see the show, and help us kick off one of our favorite PAC traditions. 🖼️✨

We’re down to about 20 tickets, so don’t wait to grab yours!

🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/34th-annual-fine-art-exhibition-awards-reception

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Join us for an evening celebrating the outstanding talent of artists from across the Greater Miami Valley at the 34th Annual Piqua Fine Art Exhibition Awards…

09/01/2026

🌴🎸 **ROCK PIQUA FOOD TRUCK SPOTLIGHT!** 🎸🌴

Our **fifth food truck spotlight** is bringing bold Puerto Rican flavors to Rock Piqua! 🔥 Meet **Freakin Rican Food Truck**! 🇵🇷❤️

Their best sellers include:

🍖 **Pernil Meal** – Roasted pork served over rice & beans
🥪 **Pernil Grilled Cheese**
🥟 **Empanada Meal**
🥩 **Picadillo Meal** – Seasoned beef served over rice & beans
🍗 **Chicken Wing Meal**

Come hungry and get ready for some seriously delicious food while rocking out to an amazing day of live music! 🎶🤘

📅 **September 19, 2026**
⏰ **2 PM–11 PM**
📍 **Rock Piqua**

🎸 **Great music. Amazing food. One unforgettable day!**

08/31/2026

🥃 BOURBON AFFAIR IS BACK! 🥃

The wait is over tickets are officially ON SALE for Piqua Arts Council’s 5th Annual Bourbon Affair! ✨

Join us on Saturday, November 7th at The Round Barn for PAC’s largest fundraiser of the year and an unforgettable evening featuring five incredible bourbons paired with a five-course dinner, great company, raffles, a silent auction, and so much more!

📅 Saturday, November 7th
📍 The Round Barn
🎟️ Tickets: $125

Whether you’re a longtime Bourbon Affair guest or joining us for the first time, this is one night you won’t want to miss!

Tickets are available NOW: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/5th-annual-bourbon-affair

Raise a glass, enjoy an incredible evening, and help us continue making the arts accessible in our community. Cheers! 🥃✨

08/29/2026

🚨 Volunteers Needed for Rock Piqua! 🎸

Rock Piqua 2026 is getting closer, and we need an **amazing team of volunteers** to help make this year’s event one to remember! 🤘🎶

Whether you can help for a few hours or stay for the whole day, **we’d love to have you on the team!**

We’re looking for volunteers to help with:
🎟️ 50/50 raffle
🙋 Information / merch tent
🎸 Event setup & breakdown
🧹 Clean up
🍧 Cotton candy/ snow cone tent

No special experience is needed—just a willingness to help, have fun, and support the arts in our community! ❤️

**Rock Piqua is a huge community event, and it takes a community to make it happen.** Your time and energy can make a BIG difference!

📅 **Rock Piqua 2026**
⏰ **2 PM–11 PM**
📍 **Piqua, Ohio**

Interested in volunteering? Click the link below! All volunteer shifts are in 2 hour increments.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FAAA72AA4F5C61-63812456-piqua
Come be part of the crew behind the music! 🎸🔥

08/27/2026

🚨 **THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO MAKE PLANS FOR ROCK PIQUA.** 🚨

You know that friend who is always saying, *“We need to go do something!”*?

TAG THEM. 👇

Because **September 19th** is the night to get everyone together for **Rock Piqua 2026!** 🎸🔥

We’ve got:

🎶 Live music all day
🎤 Local artists
🔥 Brandon Scott
🏠 Highway Home
🍔 Food trucks
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly fun
🍻 A whole lot of community spirit

And the best part?

You don’t have to choose between a concert, dinner, and a night out with your friends.

**You can do ALL of it.**

📅 **September 19, 2026**
⏰ **2 PM–11 PM**
📍 **Downtown Piqua**

So start the group chat.
Make the plans.
Pick your designated driver. 😉
And get ready to **ROCK PIQUA!** 🎸

**We’ll see you September 19th!**

08/26/2026

👻🍺 An Evening of Chills, Cheers & Local Legends! 🍺👻
Looking for the perfect way to celebrate spooky season? Join the Piqua Arts Council for Boos & Brews on Thursday, October 22, from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM at Crooked Handle Brewing Co.
Gather with friends (21+ only) for a unique evening featuring local ghost stories expertly paired with locally crafted brews from Crooked Handle Brewing Co. Hear the eerie tales and haunted history that have been passed down through our community—all while enjoying your favorite craft brews.
No haunted houses. 🚫
No walking tours. 🚫
Just great brews, great stories, and a delightfully spooky atmosphere in a comfortable, inclusive setting. 👻✨
Whether you're a believer in the paranormal or just love a good ghost story, this is one event you won't want to miss!
📅 October 22
🕢 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Crooked Handle Brewing Co.
🔞 21+ Event
Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and get ready for a hauntingly good time! 🍻🎃
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/art-4-everyone-boos-and-brews

08/26/2026

📢 Temporary Office Closure

The Piqua Arts Council office is temporarily closed due to maintenance. We are still working and available to assist you—we’re just working from different locations for the time being!

If you need to reach us, please call our office cell at 937-773-9630 and we’ll be happy to help.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we get everything taken care of! 🎨❤️

The Piqua Arts Council

08/25/2026

🍔🎸 **ROCK PIQUA FOOD TRUCK SPOTLIGHT!** 🎸🍔

Our **third food truck spotlight** is here, and you are going to want to come hungry! 🤤🔥 Meet **The Brunch Truck, INC.**!

They’re bringing some seriously delicious favorites to Rock Piqua, including:

🍔 **Smash Burgers**
🌮 **Walking Tacos**
🥪 **Cubano Sandwiches**
🧀 **Mac & Cheese**
🧀🌮 **Nachos**

Whether you’re craving something cheesy, savory, crunchy, or an all-out loaded meal, **The Brunch Truck, INC.** has something for you!

🎸 **Rock Piqua**
📅 **September 19, 2026**
⏰ **2 PM–11 PM**

Come for the rock. 🎶
Stay for the food. 🍔
Make a day of it! 🤘🔥

08/25/2026

Beginner Watercolor Class Recap 🎨💧

What an amazing 3 weeks and 3 classes of beginner watercolor! We loved watching everyone learn, experiment, and grow more comfortable with their brushes and paints each week.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made this class such a wonderful experience. We are so appreciative of your support of the Piqua Arts Council and our arts programming! 💙

We hope you had as much fun as we did—and we can’t wait to see you at another class soon! 🎨✨