If you're from Fort Wayne, you know that the "official" start of fall is the Johnny Appleseed Festival. The smell of fresh popped caramel corn, the sounds of the revolutionary marching band marching through Johnny Appleseed Park, the first taste of homemade apple dumplings, and a barrage of fall…
Read MoreThe official start of the school year has begun for most of the Fort Wayne area. I work in a school and its already time for mid-term grades to be issued! What I like as a parent and educator is that learning can happen anywhere, anytime. In my opinion historic festivals are a good use of a…
Read MoreI was listening to the words of “The Star-Spangled Banner” the other day and thought, “Man, why has there never been a big-budget movie about the Battle of Baltimore? That would be awesome!” The battle – specifically, the failure by the British to take Fort McHenry – was a major American…
Read MoreA child clasping a bunch of dried corn husks, a glitter of sunlight on antique glass and the mouthwatering sight of dozens of Dutch ovens bubbling away over open fires – this must be the Johnny Appleseed Festival. It’s on September 20 and 21, this year. Women in long, calico dresses, men in…
Read MoreMark your calendars now for the Johnny Appleseed Festival, one of the most popular and attended events of the year in Fort Wayne, Indiana. And this year it celebrates 40 years in the Summit City! This weekend festival takes place this year on Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21…
Read MoreIf you’re a crafty person or someone who appreciates innovation, you’ll want to visit the Johnny Appleseed Festival. The festival is designed to reflect life in the late 1700s- early 1800s, the time when Johnny roamed the country planting apple trees, as the legend goes. Crafts are a big…
Read MoreThe 39 th Johnny Appleseed Festival is Fort Wayne’s big shout-out for the return of warm autumn days and pleasantly cool evenings. An extremely popular celebration each year, the free al fresco event takes place September 21-22, 2013 at the Johnny Appleseed Park and features a nostalgic (and…
Read MoreAs long as I can remember, the 39th annual Johnny Appleseed Festival has been a part of September in Fort Wayne. Each year, residents and visitors alike come to celebrate the life of John Chapman, better known as "Johnny Appleseed," According to popular legend, Chapman traveled the…
Read MoreWe asked our bloggers about their favorite Fort Wayne festivals. Here's what they had to share: Three Rivers Festival offers something fun and unique to experience every day. We come downtown to enjoy the festival nearly every day that week! – Heather Schoegler Johnny Appleseed Festival –…
Read MoreThe Johnny Appleseed Festival returns to Fort Wayne for its 38th year on Saturday, September 15, and Sunday, September 16, at Johnny Appleseed and Archer Parks. From its humble beginnings with only 20 vendors to its over 200 vendors today, Johnny Appleseed Festival has always honored John…
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