Enjoy the Best Events in Fort Wayne This September
Brewed IN the Fort Craft Beer Fest
September 6 / Headwaters Park
Adults 21+ are invited to the annual Brewed IN the Fort Craft Beer Festival, celebrating locally crafted beers, ciders, food, and entertainment!
Grabill Country Fair
September 4 - 6 / Downtown Grabill
This popular annual festival in the quaint town of Grabill just north of Fort Wayne, highlights the area’s Amish heritage with country-style food, activities, crafts, and competitions like the annual pie eating contest, cherry pit spit, cross cut saw, jump rope, and more!
Safari Bus Tours
September 5 / LC Nature Park
Climb aboard LC Nature Park's Safari Bus for a unique, close-up look at the bison, elk, and other wildlife that call the park home - all while taking in the park’s stunning scenery. Tickets must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance.
Fort Wayne Arts Festival
September 13 / Jefferson Pointe
Browse the juried, outdoor show at Jefferson Pointe Arts Festival! The show features more than 40 local and regional fine artists specializing in mediums including wood, glass, clay, fiber, oil/acrylic, watercolor, printmaking, sculpture, jewelry, assemblage, encaustic, photography/digital, drawing, and mixed media.
Monarch Festival
September 13 / Eagle Marsh
The Little River Wetlands Project is hosting this annual, family-friendly event celebrating the incredible lifecycle of monarch butterflies. Participate through various programs and activities such as butterfly tagging, educational presentations, plant giveaways, and more.
West Central Home & Garden Tour
September 7 - 8 / West Central Neighborhood
Purchase a ticket here to tour gorgeous, historic homes and other buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries. ArtsFest, happening in conjunction with the Home & Garden Tour, is free to the public, featuring artists and exhibitors, live music Saturday evening, and food trucks all weekend long.
Korea Festival Fort Wayne
September 13 / Purdue Fort Wayne Music Center
Share the rich culture and intricacies of Korea at the Korea Festival Fort Wayne through Korean arts, culture, food, and history.
Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown
September 7 / Downtown Fort Wayne
Celebrate the annual Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown! Visit 25 Fort Wayne museums and attractions for FREE on Sunday, September 7 from Noon–5 pm. Starting August 14, pick up a free passport at the Visit Fort Wayne Visitors Center, Fort Wayne Krogers, and Old National Bank locations. Print your own passport and find each location's details and schedules at VisitFortWayne.com/BeATourist. Join the Block Party celebrating 25 years for the event, at the Visitors Center for food trucks, games, and fun activities.
Philharmonic Performances
The Fort Wayne Philharmonic is a Fort Wayne gem, offering performances of the highest standard that you will not want to miss. Take a look at their September schedule:
- Stories in Music: Carnival of the Animals / Pearl Arts Center, September 11
- We Will Rock You: The Music of Journey & Queen / Foellinger Theatre, September 13
- Stories in Music: Where the Wild Things Are / Jorgensen Family YMCA, September 16
- Stories in Music: Giraffes Can't Dance / Parkview Family YMCA, September 17
- Stories in Music: Peter and the Wolf / Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA, September 18
- Wind Quintet / The Landing, September 18
- String Duo / Electric Works Union Street Market September 20
Move to the Rhythm
This September, enjoy the rush of incredible music performances from touring artists!
- The Wallflowers / Sweetwater Performance Pavilion, September 5
- Blackberry Smoke / Sweetwater Performance Pavilion, September 6
- TY CAUSEY BACK DOWN MEMORY LANE TRIBUTE PARTY / Parkview Field, September 6
- Leonid & Friends with The Sweetwater All Stars / Clyde Theatre. September 7
- COCO MONTOYA / Baker Street Centre, September 12
- FLEETWOOD GOLD - America's Fleetwood Mac Experience / Baker Street Centre, September 12
- Gabby Barrett / Sweetwater Performance Pavilion, September 13
- ZOSO: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience / Clyde Theatre, September 20
- Father John Misty with Special Guest: Cut Worms / Clyde Theatre, September 25
- KALEO – Mixed Emotions Tour with JUNIUS and Stephen Day / Clyde Theatre, September 26 WIN TICKETS
- WARRANT: Let the Good Times Rock Tour with Special Guests Lita Ford and FireHouse / Foellinger Theatre, September 26
- ROME - 2025 TOUR / Clyde Theatre, September 27
Kuehnert Dairy Fall Festival
September 12 - October 26 / Kuehnert Dairy Farm
All ages are invited to experience farm life every weekend this fall at the Kuehnert Dairy Fall Festival. Wind your way through the 5-acre corn maze, roast marshmallows ‘round the fire, pick pumpkins, eat ice cream, and meet the farm animals! Just opened, Kuehnert Milk House, our on-farm processing facility and retail store featuring the Udder Upp Cafe (hard dipped ice cream, cheese curds, and pizza).
Theatre Shows
Enjoy classic favorites and new stories at Fort Wayne performance venues this September.
- Avenue Q / Arena Dinner Theatre, September 12
- Misery / Parkview Physicians Group Artslab, September 12
- The Book of Mormon / Embassy Theatre, September 23
- Hair / Three Rivers Music Theatre, September 26
- The Thorn / Embassy Theatre, September 27 - 28
Welcoming Fort Wayne - Welcoming Week
September 12 - 21
Welcoming Week is a collaborative effort to show how our city is enriched with beautiful cultures through art, film, food, education, and more! This year's event celebrates a network of more than 300 nonprofits and community partners!
Fort4Fitness Fall Festival
September 27 / Parkview Field
Come for an active day in downtown Fort Wayne, whether you're a seasoned athlete or just getting started. Participants are enthusiastically encouraged along the way by neighborhood cheer groups and live music performers for an energetic community event!
Sample New Haven
September 27 / Downtown New Haven
Come to downtown New Haven for Sample New Haven - Bites and Beats on Broadway where you can sample local dining, vote for your favorite restaurant, enjoy music on Canal Landing, and play "community bingo" for your change to win a prize!
Sweet Breeze Canal Boat Cruises
Thursdays and Sundays until October 12
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 the themed boat tours, departing from the docks at Promenade Park
Johnny Appleseed Festival
September 20 - 21 / Johnny Appleseed Park
The famous Johnny Appleseed Festival returns! Satisfy your sweet tooth with a caramel apple, purchase handmade goods, and enjoy demonstrations from the pioneer days. Free admission! For some extra fun, be sure to sign up for the Fort Wayne Apple Trail to check this location off your list and win prizes for every tasty apple stop along the trail! VisitFortWayne.com/AppleTrail
Family Free Fishing Day
September 27 / Statewide
Don't miss Indiana's Free Fishing Day! Try out fishing, license-free, at any of the state's public waters. Find spots in Fort Wayne here.
The Big Bugabaloo
August 1 - September 28 / Fort Wayne Zoo
Giant bugs have taken over the Fort Wayne Zoo! See larger than life bug displays and learn about the important role bugs play in our ecosystem.
Ghost Army: The Combat Con Artists of World War II
August 2 - October 26
See how the top secret 23rd Headquarters Special Troops WWII unit used deceptions and illusions to mislead the enemy. Fort Wayne’s hometown hero, Bill Blass, will be featured in the exhibition as an official member of the 603rd Camouflage Battalion.
...Something Blue
June 28 – November 16 / Botanical Conservatory
Something old, something new, something borrowed… and Something Blue! Bask in the romance of summer and autumn at the Botanical Conservatory and notice the fairytale of blue beauty in full bloom.
Also be sure to check out the Fall Bonsai Show on September 20th!
Summer Farmers Markets
Saturdays through October
Stock up on fresh produce and goods at Fort Wayne's outdoor farmers markets this summer. See our guide for days, times, and locations.
