These are just a few of the great events happening in Fort Wayne in July. For a complete list of events, browse the Visit Fort Wayne Calendar of Events. 

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Best Events in Fort Wayne, Indiana | July

Fort Wayne TinCaps

July 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 30, 31 / 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. Tickets start at just $7!

Fort Wayne FC

July 5, 12 / Bishop John D'Arcy Stadium-University of St. Francis
Get ready for an electrifying evening as the Fort Wayne FC takes on Lansing City Football and Kings Hammer FC - Cincinnati throughout July!

Downtown Fort Wayne Fireworks Show

4th of July Fireworks

July 4 / Downtown Fort Wayne
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the annual 4th of July fireworks show! The fireworks will launch from the top of the Indiana Michigan Power building, so you won’t find a bad seat in downtown. The show begins at 10pm.

Big Fort Fest

July 10 - 12 / Headwaters Park Pavilions

This festival will feature three nights of live music from national touring acts, alongside classic festival food with food trucks and vendors offering your Fort Wayne favorites. Each day will offer fun for the whole family, with kids’ performances, a petting zoo, and plenty of free games and activities! Find out more about this inaugural festival here.

Chalk Walk Arts Campus - Festival

Chalk Walk 2025

The beloved Chalk Walk is returning for its 25th year in downtown Fort Wayne! Held on Main Street in front of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, you will not want to miss this spectacle of street painters bringing vibrant designs through chalk art.

Indiana's Mac & Cheese Festival

July 19 / Parkview Field
Expect 50+ one of a kind mac and cheese samples, 150+ craft beers (ciders, seltzers, and spirits), a variety of entertainment options, including a dueling pianos show, magicians from TAG Art, Alex The Fire Breather, and more family-friendly entertainment. 

WBOI Presents: Live & Local at The Landing

The last Friday of each month through September 26 / The Landing

The Landing is thrilled to announce the return of live music to downtown Fort Wayne this summer with WBOI Presents: Live & Local at The Landing. This series will showcase some of the region’s most exciting local talent in a celebration of music, community, and summer evenings downtown. Taking place on the last Friday of the month from June through September, each event will feature a different local artist performing live outdoors on The Landing.

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Botanical Conservatory Exhibits and Concerts

June 28 - November 16 / ...Something Blue

Something old, something new, something borrowed… and Something Blue! Bask in the romance of summer and autumn at the Botanical Conservatory, where dramatic plantings, a grand fountain, and enchanting scenes await nearlyweds bustling for ‘something blue’. 

July 4 / Jazzworks!

Enjoy a summer’s eve during an outdoor concert at the Botanical Conservatory, where you can expect to turn it up this Fourth of July! Also, stick around for one of the best views of downtown fireworks. Though chairs are provided, lawn chairs are welcome. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and performances include artists like Ty Causey, Lisa McDavid, and Sun.Dyle.

July 12 / Daylily Show

Members of the Fort Wayne Daylily Society display a wide range of cheerful Daylilies – one of summer’s most iconic flowers. These experienced gardeners are eager to share tips on growing this durable, delightful plant. Plants are even available for purchase! Regular admission rates apply, and doors open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Science Central's Annual Egg Drop

July 13 / Science Central

Eggs will plummet from the top of Science Central during the 24th annual Egg Drop, challenging participants of all ages to create devices that can protect eggs from the tall tumble. There is no fee to participate in the event; registration is required. Check-in on the day of the event will begin at noon. Drops start at 1 p.m. and will continue until all egg carriages are tested, or 3 p.m.

Touring Concerts

Experience the energy of live music at summer concerts throughout the city, or catch one of the exciting touring shows hitting Fort Wayne this July!​

live music outside in the summertime

Summer Concert Series & Music Festivals

Let the music move you at summer concert series all over the city, or one of these touring concerts in July!

St. Joe Pickle Festival

July 17 - 19 / Downtown St. Joe
Enjoy this old-time festival named one of Food Network's “All American Festivals.” Just a quick drive outside of Fort Wayne, find delicious food, live music, a parade, fireworks, vendors, kids' rides, pickle factory tours, and more.

Harlan Days

July 31 - August 2 / 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.

Theatre & Shows

Don't miss these fun-loving, inspiring, and entertaining productions this July!.

Kayakers at Promenade Park in downtown Fort Wayne

Pedal, Paddle, Play

July 19 / Guldlin Park
Join the 10th annual Pedal, Paddle, Play from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. to explore land and water trails on a quest to earn prizes by successfully completing a scavenger hunt while learning about local history of Fort Wayne and Allen County in celebration of Allen County's bicentennial! After you pedal or paddle on your adventure, meet back at Promenade Park in downtown Fort Wayne, interact with area environmental and recreation groups, listen to live local music, and cool off with a cold beverage.

Fort Wayne Pride Fest

July 25 - 26 / Headwaters Park

Fort Wayne's biggest party and celebration of the LGBTQ+ community is back! Pride 2025 will be held July 25th & 26th at Headwaters Park in downtown Fort Wayne. The two day event includes entertainment, a vendor market, a nonprofit resource fair, beer tent, food, Pride March, KidSpace, tournaments and a great day with the community.

Outdoor Farmers Markets

Stock up on fresh produce and goods at the outdoor farmers markets this summer! See our guide for days, times, and locations.

Peaches and blueberries at the outdoor farmers market
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The Old Fort

Throughout July
Swing by The Old Fort this month and experience living history in action!

Lunch on the Square

Thursdays through August 7 / Freimann Square
Skip the break room and join us for lunch downtown from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.! On Thursdays all summer long, enjoy the best food truck fare and live music with family, friends, and co-workers. See you at Freimann Square for a can’t-miss lunch experience!

Sweet Breeze Canal Boat Cruises

Throughout the Summer / Departs from Promenade Park
Enjoy a 45- or 90-minute tour aboard Sweet Breeze, our city’s fully accessible, 1840 canal boat replica! Sit back and relax as you learn about Fort Wayne’s past, the current Riverfront development, and our rivers’ future possibilities.