Here are festivals in and around Fort Wayne
to please every interest. In June don't miss the Germanfest and Greek
festival. Later in the summer be sure to visit Headwaters
Park for the popular Three Rivers Festival. Later in August the Auburn
Cord Duesenberg Festival and Kruse
International Automobile Auction draw
people from all over the world.
June
July
August
September
November
December
JUNE
FORT WAYNE: Germanfest heritage with folk music,
dancing,
Headwaters
Park Festival Center. Celebrate Fort Wayne's German food,
and drink. Beer tents, sports, exhibitions, more.
Hours vary. Admission charged to some events.
c/o Jim Sack, (800)
767-7752
FORT WAYNE: Greek Festival and beautiful gift
items. Headwaters
Park. Sample authentic Greek food, beverages,
music, dancing, jewelry, art, clothing, and literature. 11am -
11pm. Admission charged after 5 pm.
FORT WAYNE: Mad Anthony Pro Am Golf Tournament,
Fort Wayne Country Club (1999) Admission charged.
c/o
(260)486-6200
NEW HAVEN: New Haven Canal Days
A family event featuring midway, free entertainment, children's
events, contests, car shows, parades, and food. New Haven.
c/o
(260) 749-2972
FORT WAYNE: Indiana
Highland Games
Concordia Theological Seminary on Clinton Street. The haunting
sound of bagpipes and the blaze of color in Scottish dancing!
Also Scottish jewelry, kilts, food, athletic competitions. 8am-5pm.
Admission charged.
Contact Information: Linda Phillips
(260) 637-2831
JULY
FORT WAYNE: Allen County Fair, Allen
County Fair Grounds. Visit a traditional county fair featuring free entertainment,
contests, and food.
c/o (260)
449-4444
FORT WAYNE: Three Rivers Festival
Headwaters Park and surrounding area. Over 200 events crammed into
this celebration: Festival of the Arts, Children's Fest, McDonald's
Parade, seniors' events, sports, music, more. Hours vary. Admission
charged to some events.
c/o Three Rivers Festival Office: (260)
426-5556.
FORT WAYNE: Kekionga Gathering of the People
Tahcumwah Community Center. Native Americans from around the country
celebrate their culture through dance, music, art, crafts, and
storytelling. Large intertribal pow wow. Sat: 10am-9pm; Sun:
noon-3 pm. Admission charged.
c/o Jim Stump, (260)
459-2112.
AUGUST
FORT WAYNE: Muddy
River Run Car Show, Allen
County Fairgrounds. Huge car show
with I 100 street rods. Auto swap meet also. Proceeds go to Turnstone.
Sat: 8 am-5 pm; Sun: 8 am-4 pm. Admission charged.
c/o
(260) 478-7921
AUBURN: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival
Wide variety of activities and locations throughout the city of
Auburn including a quilt show, antique show and sale, and the
world renounced Kruse
International Automobile Auction. (260)
925-3600.
SEPTEMBER
FORT WAYNE: Johnny
Appleseed Festival,
Johnny
Appleseed Park. Celebrate the life and times of John Chapman
through re-enactments of pioneer life, period entertainers, demonstrations
and crafts. No admission charged.
c/o
Judy Zehner, (260)
497-0417
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
FORT WAYNE: Festival of Trees
Embassy Theater and Indiana Lobby. One of Fort Wayne's premier holiday
events with 60 professionally decorated trees, and live entertainment
amidst the splendor of the Embassy. Admission charged.
c/o
(260)
424-4071.
FORT WAYNE: Wonderland of Wreaths, Botanical
Conservatory
The Wonderland is an extensive display and silent auction of original
wreaths, created and donated by individuals and businesses for the
benefit of the Botanical
Conservatory. Over ten thousand visitors
also enjoy the beautiful Poinsettia Showcase, festive decorations,
raffles, a museum-quality gift shop, visits with Santa, and a display
of creative children's piñatas. Admission charged.
c/o
(260)
427-6440
FORT WAYNE: Festival of Gingerbread, Old
City Hall Historical Museum.
Magical fantasy land of exquisite gingerbread houses created by
community members of all ages. Professional to children's categories.
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun: noon-5pm. Admission charged.
c/o Linda Miller (260)
426-2882.
FORT WAYNE: Fantasy of Lights, Franke Park.
Drive thru a winter wonderland of sparkling lights. Admission charged.
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