Harlan Days
July 30 - August 1 / Harlan Community Park
Come out to this annual festival at Harlan Community Park for some good old fashion fair fun. Harlan Days is the primary fund raising activity for the Harlan Community Park Association. All profits benefit the park and its programs.
Huntertown Heritage Days Festival
July 30 - August 2 / Huntertown Family Park
Join us as we celebrate Huntertown! Live music, fish fry, activities, corn hole tournament, travel back to yesteryear with a guided trolley tour of historic Huntertown, and more!
Fort Wayne TinCaps
August 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 / Parkview Field
Come out to the ballpark and cheer on the TinCaps this month. Experience the excitement first-hand at one of the best Minor League Baseball stadiums in the country!
Fort Wayne FC
August 1 & 15 / Ruoff Mortgage Stadium
Get ready for an electrifying evening of soccer at Fort Wayne Football Club's brand new Ruoff Mortgage Stadium!
Fort Wayne Coffee Crawl
Month of August / Various Locations - Kick-off event at Visit Fort Wayne, August 1
Kick off the Fort Wayne Coffee Crawl at Visit Fort Wayne headquarters! Pick up your passport, grab a free Coffee Crawl coffee cup and limited-edition sticker (while supplies last). Groove to music from a live DJ, collect your first passport stamp with a drink from the on-site coffee truck, and start your Coffee Crawl adventure!
Fort Wayne Dragon Boat Races
July 31 - August 1 / Promenade Park
Come Friday night for the lighting of the fire pit and evening festivities, then cheer on the teams Saturday morning competing in the thrilling Dragon Boat Races – a 21-person team paddling down the river.
Live Theater
Bluey's Big Play The Stage Show
August 5 - 6 / Embassy Theatre
Join Bluey, Bingo, and all of your favorite characters in this live adaptation of the beloved show on the big stage.
More theater productions around Fort Wayne:
- DEAR EVAN HANSEN / Three Rivers Music Theatre, July 17 - August 2
- The Color Purple / University of Saint Francis North Campus, July 24 - August 2
- GREASE / Arts United Center, July 24 - August 2
- Dinner Detective Fort Wayne, Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Fort Wayne, August 8 & 22
- Ride the Cyclone / Arena Dinner Theatre, August 13 - 16
- Hay Fever / First Presbyterian Theater, August 21 - 30
Local Food Week
July 24 - August 2 / Various Locations
Learn where local food comes from, meet foodies, and enlighten yourself on the farming to selling process. This year, there will be 117 tours and events hosted by 40 farms, markets, businesses, and other organizations across 10 counties.
Miami Harvest
August 1 / Chief Richardville House
Mark your calendars for the Miami Harvest: Edible and Usable Plants and Materials with Dani Tippmann this August. Dani is on the board of Indiana Humanities and has a wealth of knowledge in this subject area!
Comedy Shows at Summit City Comedy Club
Summit City Comedy Club is an A-List comedy club hosting touring acts all year long. Take a look at the comics coming to Fort Wayne this month.
Tattoo Fest Fort Wayne
August 14 - 16 / Grand Wayne Convention Center
Whether you are in the market for your first tattoo, your 100th, or just to have fun, Tattoo Fest Fort Wayne welcomes everyone who has an interest in the art of tattooing. Contests, competitions, art making, merch, and more will be available from some of the best artists from across the globe.
Open Streets
August 16 / Calhoun Street Corridor (Pontiac St to Promenade Park)
This free, family-friendly event closes the streets to vehicles and opens them for walking, biking, roller skating, and over 100 free activities along the way. Be sure to decorate your bike for the bike parade!
Fiesta Fort Wayne
August 8 / Headwaters Park Pavilions
Hispanic heritage celebration! Come for live Latino music performances all day, traditional folkloric dancing, and food trucks.
Bloom Fest: Local Arts & Nature
August 8 / Riverside Gardens Park in Grabill, IN
Find local artists of all mediums, various artisans, indoor/outdoor plant starts, children's activities, live music, food trucks, and so much more!
Move to the Rhythm
This month, enjoy tons of live music options around the city! Dance the night away with some of the best bands in Fort Wayne at these much-loved Summer Concert Series in Allen County or grab your tickets to one of these great touring concerts coming up in Fort Wayne:
- Smells Like Nirvana - Tribute to Nirvana / Clyde Theatre, August 8
- Todd Rundgren: DAMNED IF I DO TOUR / Clyde Theatre, August 23
- The Debutants / Fort Wayne Philharmonic Center, August 27
- Braxton Keith - Real Damn Deal Tour with Cole Goodwin / Clyde Theatre, August 29
Taste of the Arts Festival
August 29 / Arts Campus Fort Wayne
A festival for everyone’s taste! Celebrate arts and culture at the Annual Taste of the Arts, featuring live theater, music, dance performances, buskers, and an all-day art market. While you’re at it, savor delicious local food and drinks from Fort Wayne eateries and breweries.
Summer Farmers Markets
Stock up on fresh produce and goods at Fort Wayne's outdoor farmers markets this summer. See our guide for days, times, and locations.
Sweet Breeze Canal Boat Cruises
Fridays, Saturdays, and select Tuesdays and Thursdays until October 11
Explore the city of rivers this summer! Riverfront Boat Tours offer a unique opportunity to learn more about Fort Wayne‘s history through the riverfront! Relax and enjoy the scenery on one of our themed boat tours, departing from the docks at Promenade Park.
Night Market
August 6 and 20 / The Garden Fort Wayne
Night Market is a street market, in partnership with Downtown Fort Wayne and Hop River Brewing Company, featuring local makers, food and entertainment.
