The Best Festivals and Events in Fort Wayne, Indiana
There is so much to do in Fort Wayne - any time of year! We have a celebration planned for every weekend of the summer - and all throughout the year!
For a full list of special events, click here.
Get Green Fest
March 16, 2024
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Get in touch with your Irish side at this family-friendly St. Patrick's Day event.
Fort Wayne TinCaps Opening Day
April 9. 2024
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo Opening Day
April 20, 2024
Michiana Wine Festival
April 28, 2024
Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale
May 1 - 5, 2024
Plan a girlfriend getaway around the amazing Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale. The salel runs five amazing days where you will find up to 70% off the retail prices of Vera Bradley handbags, purses, totes, luggage, stationary and accessories – in a shopping experience filling over 100,000 square feet of space.
Fort4Fitness Run Wild
May 17, 2024
Join Fort4Fitness and the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo for the first-ever twilight run, INSIDE THE ZOO! The route will have multiple terrains: concrete, wooden bridges, grass and gravel.
Cherry Blossom Festival
May 19, 2024
Explore the fine arts and culture of Japan at the Purdue Fort Wayne Student Union.
Buskerfest
May 18, 2024
Join the fun and celebration of the street performer! Enjoy quirky and unexpected live art including staged acts, buskers, mimes, face painters and stilt walkers roaming the crowd.
Fort4Fitness Spring Cycle
June 1, 2024
The Spring Cycle event will feature a variety of tour distances so people of all ages and skill levels can participate!
Arab Fest
June 1, 2024
Celebrating the culture and heritage of Fort Wayne's Arab community in Headwaters Park.
Germanfest
June 5 - 9, 2024
Come to Headwaters Park in Fort Wayne for the annual week-long celebration of German Heritage andEssen, Trinken, und Gemülichkeit (Eating, Drinking, and having a really good time).
BBQ Ribfest
June 13 - 16, 2023
Brisket, ribs, pulled pork, rib sandwiches, BBQ chicken and more - it's a BBQ lover's paradise all served up just the way you love it.
Middle Waves
June 15, 2024 at Parkview Field
Middle Waves will Rock Fort Wayne, and the Midwest! The premier music festival for the region will feature local, regional, and national acts and headliners.
Allen County Fair
June 18 - 23, 2024
In addition to 4-H festivities, the fair offers a full food court, carnival rides, and family fun events.
Greekfest
June 20 - 23, 2024
Opa! Come celebrate with us and enjoy a large variety of Greek cuisine and entertainment including live music, dancing, and other activities.
Fort4Fitness Summer Sunset Relay
Sign up for this summer relay race.
Three Rivers Festival
July 12 - 20, 2024
Don't miss Fort Wayne's favorite summer party since 1969 complete with family-friendly fun with arts, crafts, amusement rides, food vendors and much more!
St. Joe Pickle Festival
July 11 - 13, 2024
An old time festival that was one of Food Network's All American Festivals. Featuring food, music, a parade, fireworks, pickle factory tours, and more!
Pride Fest
July 26 - 27, 2024
This two day event celebrates diversity in Fort Wayne and the surrounding area. Featuring a vendor market, beer tent, kidspace, tournaments, and live entertainment from local, regional, and national singers and bands. Explore our LGBT Pride Trip Idea.
River, Set, Go & Dragon Boat Races
August 5, 2024
Teams of 20 paddlers will race 300 meters down the river in these exciting races.
Fiesta Fort Wayne
August 9 - 10, 2024
Experience the best of Latino and Hispanic culture downtown at Headwaters Park.
Taste of the Arts
August 24, 2024
Indulge in Downtown Fort Wayne's premiere arts and food festival held at the Arts Campus Fort Wayne and surrounding four-block area.
Grabill Country Fair
September 5 - 7, 2024
Enjoy Grabill's country-style fair that highlights the area's Amish heritage with food, crafts, kids events, and much more!
Brewed IN the Fort
September 7, 2024
This festival is dedicated to promoting and celebrating locally crafted products from Indiana beers and ciders, to Fort Wayne food and entertainment.
Be A Tourist In Your Own Hometown
September 8, 2024
West Central Home and Garden Tour
September 7 - 8, 2024
Tour an eclectic variety of architecturally and historically significant homes and businesses!
Johnny Appleseed Festival
September 21 - 22, 2024
Experience the voted #1 Festival that celebrates the life and times of John Chapman, also known as Johnny Appleseed. Food, demonstrations, crafts, antiques, roving entertainment, children's area, military reenactment, farmer's market and more! The Johnny Appleseed festival is fun for the whole family.
Fort4Fitness Fall Festival
The Fort4Fitness Fall Festival is the year’s biggest community celebration of fitness in Downtown Fort Wayne!
Hobnobben Film Festival
October 17 - 20, 2024
You're invited to the Summit City's multi-day, multi-venue film festival, presented by Cinema Center, a nonprofit film organization with 40 years of experience in the community.
Fright Night
October 19
Fort4Fitness Winter Wonder Dash
November 15 - 16, 2024
Bundle up and run through the Blue Jacket Fantasy of Lights at Franke Park.
Holidays in Fort Wayne
November and December
For a full list of the performing arts, award-winning festivals, and cultural experiences going on during your visit, search our Calendar of Events. You can even sort by date, interest and location!
Festival Calendar
90s Night at Headwaters Park
90s Night at Headwaters Park under the Lincoln Pavilion on Saturday, May 11th 2024 in downtown Fort…
Tacos, Tequila & Margarita Fest 2024
Join us Saturday, May 11th 2024 at Headwaters Park (333 S. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802) in…
Taste of Korea
Hey there! Taste of Korea Fort Wayne is all about experiencing the delicious flavors and vibrant…
Buskerfest 2024
Celebrate the Street Performer and Festival of the Unexpected During BuskerFest in Downtown Fort…
Cherry Blossom Festival of Fort Wayne
The Walb Student Union and surrounding area at Purdue Fort Wayne (PFW) will be alive with Japanese…
Eco Fest 2024
Eco Fest is inviting the Fort Wayne community to “go green” at its fourth annual event. Highlighting…
Arab Fest Fort Wayne
Join us for Arab Fest 2024. This year we will feature music, camel rides, a market with vendors…
Germanfest 2024
For more than 40 years Germanfest has helped Fort Wayne celebrate its rich German heritage. Join us…
27th Annual BBQ RibFest
For all you rockin’ blues, brews, and BBQ lovers we have got some of the best, most awarded, BBQ…
Hoagland Days 2024
Carnival, Rides, Kiddie Tractor Pull, Demo Derby, Parade, Food Tents, Live Music
Kekionga Craft Fest
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Kekionga Craft Fest hosted by Kekionga Craft Company. This event is…
Middle Waves Music Festival
The Middle Waves Music Festival takes over the Parkview Field concourse on Saturday, June 15 with…
GreekFest 2024
Come celebrate the Greek Festival with us and enjoy a large variety of Greek cuisine and…
Solfest 2024
Come celebrate 21 years of Solfest! Welcoming Pink Droyd and Catfish Seminar for their first time on…
South Wayne Neighborhood Home and Garden Tour
ARCH Inc. is proud to announce its partnership with the Historic South Wayne Neighborhood…
Flow the St. Joe
Join us for an exciting day of fun and adventure at Riverside Gardens Leo-Cedarville, Schwartz Road…
Three Rivers Festival
The Three Rivers Festival draws nearly half a million visitors from northeast Indiana, southern…
Three Rivers Festival - DOWNTOWN MIDWAY
The Three Rivers Festival Downtown Midway encompasses the tree-lined East and West area of beautiful…
Three Rivers Festival - JUNK FOOD ALLEY
Three Rivers Festival - Junk Food Alley Junk Food Alley is one of the Festival’s largest and most…
Three Rivers Festival - THE EMPORIUM
Support local artists and crafters by shopping at the emporium! You will find unique food, jewelry…
Indiana's Mac & Cheese Festival
Mac & Cheese Festival has chosen Parkview Field, home of the Fort Wayne TinCaps, to host the 1st…
Three Rivers Festival - ART IN THE PARK
Art in the Park is a two-day, juried fine art show in the heart of beautiful downtown Fort Wayne…
Three Rivers Festival - PARADE
Each July, more than 50,000 of our closest friends and neighbors line the streets of downtown Fort…
Three Rivers Festival - DRAG SHOW
Mondays are a drag at the Three Rivers Festival! Be sure to attend our 4th annual Three Rivers…
Three Rivers Festival - WAITER & WAITRESS CONTEST
Who has the best and fastest servers in the Fort? Ready…Set….GO! Grab your tray and run like the…
Three Rivers Festival - BED RACE
On your mark, get set, GO! Thousands of spectators can be found each year watching 5-person teams…
St. Joe Pickle Festival 2024
Our Annual Pickle Festival attracts visitors locally & across the U.S. Three days of fun, Pickle…
Three Rivers Festival - INTERNATIONAL VILLAGE
International Village is a two-day celebration of the many different cultures and heritages that are…
Three Rivers Festival - SENSORY FRIENDLY DOWNTOWN MIDWAY
Sensory Friendly Downtown Midway - July 19th We wish to welcome community members with sensory…
Jazzworks! at the Botanical Conservatory
Saturday, July 20, 6:00-10:00 p.m. Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St. Bring lawn chairs to…
Three Rivers Festival - CHILDRENS FEST
Children’s Fest, a free family event, aims to educate, entertain, and keep our community’s children…
Three Rivers Festival - FIREWORKS FINALE
Three Rivers Festival - Fireworks Finale One of Northeast Indiana’s largest Fireworks displays will…
Fort Wayne Pride Fest 2024
Fort Wayne's biggest party and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community is back! Pride 2024 will be held…
JA Wine & Beer Festival
The Junior Achievement Wine & Beer Festival will take place on Friday, July 26th 2024 at…
Fort Wayne Dragon Boat Races
Riverfront Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation invite you to the annual Fort Wayne Dragon…
Fiesta Fort Wayne
Join us again for the 2024 Fiesta Fort Wayne Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Headwaters Park, Fort…
Open Streets
Come join Fort Wayne's largest Block Party! Explore the Calhoun Street Corridor "by wheel, by heel…
Paint It Fresh! The Fort Wayne Plein Air Competition and Sale
We are proud to announce that the Northern Indiana Plein Air Artists Associations, Paint it Fresh…
Taste of the Arts Festival 2024
The Taste of the Arts Festival will return to Downtown Fort Wayne on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from…
Grabill Country Fair
This popular annual festival, which attracts 100,000 visitors, began in 1973 by the Grabill Chamber…
Brewed IN the Fort Craft Beer Fest 2024
Join us at the annual Brewed IN the Fort Craft Beer Festival! This festival is dedicated to…
Be A Tourist In Your Own Hometown
Be A Tourist In Your Own Hometown Sunday, September 8, 2024 12:00 pm-5:00 pm You're invited to…
Kuehnert Dairy Fall Festival
Family-owned and operated, Kuehnert Dairy hosts an annual fall festival in September and October on…
Johnny Appleseed Festival 2024
We hope you’ll come out and enjoy a wonderful family festival event. Step back in time to Johnny’s…
Fort Wayne Village Marketplace
Join us for two days of holiday shopping featuring over 100 vendors. Enjoy the unique shopping…
40th Annual Festival of Trees
Join us at the largest annual fundraiser for the Embassy Theatre. Lobbies of the Embassy Theatre and…
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