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Events in 2017 in Fort Wayne

There is so much to do in Fort Wayne - anytime of year! We have a celebration planned for every weekend of the summer - and all throughout the year!

Below is a list of our premier summer festivals, for a full list of festivals, exhibits and special events, click here.


Kickstart Saturday Kickstart

Month of May

kickstartfortwayne.com

Kickstart your summer with this month long community celebration of bikes, art and music! Join us on May 21st for Kickstart Saturday featuring the Fort 4 Fitness Spring Cycle and the YLNI Farmers Market.


Germanfest Germanfest

June 5 - 12

germanfest.org

Come to Headwaters Park in Fort Wayne for the 34th annual week-long celebration of German Heritage andEssen, Trinken, und Gem�lichkeit (Eating, Drinking, and having a really good time).


Hobnobben Film Fest Hobnobben Film Festival

June 16 - 19

hobnobben.org

This will be the Summit City's first multi-day, multi-venue film festival, presented by Cinema Center, a nonprofit film organization with 40 years of experience in the community.


RibFest BBQ Ribfest

June 16 - 19

bbqribfest.com

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.


Sweetwater Gearfest Crowd Sweetwater Gearfest

June 17 - 18

sweetwater.com

Experience the largest music tradeshow open to the general public in the United States featuring gear expo, entertainment events, flea market and more!


Women Dancing at Greekfest Greekfest

June 23 - 26

fortwaynegreekfestival.org

Opa! Come celebrate with us and enjoy a large variety of Greek cuisine and entertainment including live music, dancing, and other activities each day.


Buskerfest Buskerfest

June 25

downtownfortwayne.com

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.


Dragon Boat Races Riverpalooza and Dragon Boat Races

June 25

riverpaloozafw.org

Teams of 20 paddlers will race 300 meters down the river in these exciting races.


Family in Ferris Wheel at Three Rivers Festival Three Rivers Festival

July 8 - 16

threeriversfestival.org

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 St. Joe Pickle Festival

July 21 - 23

stjoepicklefestival.org

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 Pride Fest

July 22 - 23

fwpride.org

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.


Allen County Fair Allen County Fair

July 26 - 31

allencountyfairgroundsin.com

In addition to 4-H festivities, the fair offers a full food court, carnival rides, and family fun events.


Taste of the Arts Taste of the Arts

August 27

tasteoftheartsfortwayne.org

Indulge in Downtown Fort Wayne's premiere arts and food festival held at the Arts United Campus andsurrounding four-block area.


Grabill Country Fair Grabill Country Fair

September 8 - 10

grabillcountryfair.com

Enjoy Grabill's country-style fair that highlights the area's Amish heritage with food, crafts, kids events, and much more!


Medicine Show at Johnny Appleseed Johnny Appleseed Festival

September 17 - 18

johnnyappleseedfest.com

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.

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!