Who we are
Dayton Cars and Coffee is a community of car enthusiasts and gearheads across the midwest that love to make real connections over a good cup of joe.
We take strong responsibility in creating an environment rich in enthusiasm and preserve the love for this region's deep automotive history.
It's our goal is to have every attendee, of all ages, leave with a smile on their face, new connections. and a reinforced love of 'playing with cars'.
SPONSORS
These FREE events are held every 4 weeks from April 12 thru Oct 25 at beautiful Austin Landing
ADDRESS:
10050 Innovation Drive, Miamisburg, OH 45342
These gatherings are a casual events with cars, coffee, and friends.
---------- RULES ---------- (SO WE'RE VERY CLEAR)
NO PARKING IN HANDICAP PARKING (you WILL get a ticket)
NO REVVING! (people live on-site)
NO BURNOUTS (absolutely not)
NO FAST EXITS
NO SPEEDING ANYWHERE ON THE PROPERTY.
* Failure to follow the guidelines... you will be asked to leave... OR TICKETED by Miami Township Police.
-------- IN THE EVENT OF RAIN --------
We will meet on the lower level of the parking gar
Don't want to look for parking?
Premium Parking
Though the event is free to the public, we have LIMITED reserved areas for those that enjoy the efficiency and convenience of parking close to the action and getting right in, OR you want to showcase your newest piece.
Vintage OHIO
Inspired by the Ohio license plates from 1920/21.
A vintage-look, distressed design that's a perfect tee to stand out from the crowd, while repping your home state. The subtle 'you know a thing or two' about classic cars look pairs well with jeans just as much as it does with neon swim trunks.
Simple, classic, and modern all at once.
History of DCC
Swipe left to take a walk through the years
2012
Planning begins
We studied the best events we could find after witnessing the growth of the cars and coffee gatherings in California and across the midwest region. With Dayton's 100 years of being a lifeblood city for the auto industry, we wanted to bring the very best casual car events to unite this passionatecommunity.
"The Beginning" 2014
First event
Our first event, held on April 26, 2014, was a massive success with over 200+ cars in a Home Depot parking lot. The loose schedule was announced for EVERY TWO WEEKS!
Avg. Attendance / Event during this time: 150-300
"The First Move" 2014
The First Move
After just a few meets, it was apparent we had quickly outgrown the allotted spaces. Immediate work began to secure a new property. Luckily, across the street had excess parking capacity during the morning hours on Saturday. It was a perfect fit.
Avg Attendance / Event during this time: 250-350
'In the Press' 2014
Dayton Daily News
The success of DCC events had not gone unnoticed.
On June 28, the Wheels section of the Dayton Daily News wrote a more than half page, full-color article covering what we were doing and did so with glowing presentation.
The community loved the event positivity and was well received by the region. This launched us into the next level of attendance.
"The Greene Years" 2014
The Greene Years
In what seamed like a procedure at this point in time, we were looking for a new venue AGAIN. We were able to secure an agreement with the Greene lifestyle center in Beavercreek, Ohio.
This was a very unique venue with events spreading from the top of a parking garage and flowing down as it filled up.
Avg. Attendance / Event during this time: 300-500
"Community Building" 2015
Cruisin'
By now DCC was in full swing, more people hearing about the events, becoming a routine gathering, and operation was smooth. Despite the traffic congestion of the cars entering and leaving with only one access point, it was comfortably full.
'Partners + People' 2016
Here to stay
In 2016, we took on our first sponsors; White Allen and Hanson AV. The SCCA reached out to help, so we provided the coffee and they dispensed it at each event... 100% FREE! All donations collected went to support their chapter.
Avg. Attendance / Event during this time: 500-800
Private Events
Beyond the meets
Oct 2016, DCC branched into private, ticketed events; drives, lunch, karting, and a dinner. These were action packed and such memorable times!
Needless to say, the competition was thick
New Home - 2017
Welcome to Austin Landing
April of 2017, the season started. Within the first 30 minutes of that event it was clear, we needed a new venue.
Austin Landing reached out and graciously offer to allow us to host in their picturesque lifestyle center. We jumped at the opportunity.
Austin Landing remains the home of DCC to this day.
'Settling In' - 2018
Defining DCC
In 2018, DCC was solidified as one of the largest cars and coffee events in the US and STILL hosting EVERY TWO WEEKS; April thru Oct. What started out as a humble gathering group hit it's stride on the national-level.
Avg. Event Attendance during this era: 500-800+ cars
Dream Sequence - 2019
5 year anniversary
In 2019, we had the express pleasure of working with Joy Ride Cars.
Ace Spade - 2019
The Stampede
In July of 2019, we hosted Ace Spade Rally as a special stop on their week-long adventure. It was an honor and pleasure to work with them.
Major YouTube personalities, long-time friends, and people wanting to witness this spectacle arrived to the tune of an estimated 3000+ people from many states away.
2025
Current
Today, we're one of the largest and most diverse cars and coffee events in the US. Enthusiasts arrive in anything you can imagine from early 1900s Cadillacs to brand new supercars and Batmobiles to street-driven drag cars.