The Best Festivals and Events in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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

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Get Green Fest

March 14, 2026

getgreenfest.org

Get in touch with your Irish side at this family-friendly St. Patrick's Day event.

Fort Wayne TinCaps Opening Day

April 7, 2026

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Get a seat for the #1 Minor League Ballpark Experience in the country at Parkview Field. Tickets start at just $9!

Family interacting with animals at the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

Fort Wayne Zoo Opening Day

April 24, 2026

Visit the Zoo on opening day to experience one of the nation's Top 10 zoo's, or plan ahead to visit anytime during their regular season March - October.

fwzoo.com

Michiana Wine Festival

April 2026

This 21+ festival features Indiana wines to sample, a spring craft market, food trucks, and live music! You can even start celebrating early at the Wine at the Line 5K.

michianawinefestival.com

Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale

April 2026

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Plan a girlfriend getaway around the amazing Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale. The salel runs five amazing days where you will find up to 70% off the retail prices of Vera Bradley handbags, purses, totes, luggage, stationary and accessories – in a shopping experience filling over 100,000 square feet of space.

Cherry Blossom Festival

May 2026

cherryblossomfw.com

Explore the fine arts and culture of Japan at the Purdue Fort Wayne Student Union.

Fort4Fitness Spring Cycle

May 30, 2026

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The Spring Cycle event will feature a variety of tour distances so people of all ages and skill levels can participate!

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Arab Fest

May 2026

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Celebrating the culture and heritage of Fort Wayne's Arab community in Headwaters Park.

Fort4Fitness Run Wild

June 2026

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Join Fort4Fitness and the Fort Wayne Zoo for the run, INSIDE THE ZOO! The route will have multiple terrains: concrete, wooden bridges, grass and gravel.

Germanfest Dancers at Headwaters Park in Fort Wayne

Germanfest

June 11 - 14, 2026

germanfest.org

Come to Headwaters Park in Fort Wayne for the annual week-long celebration of German Heritage and Essen, Trinken, und Gemülichkeit (Eating, Drinking, and having a really good time).

BBQ Ribfest

June 2026

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.

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Middle Waves

June 2026

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Middle Waves will Rock Fort Wayne, and the Midwest! The premier music festival for the region will feature local, regional, and national acts and headliners.

Allen County Fair

June 23 - 28, 2026

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

Women Dancing at Greekfest

Greekfest

June 2026

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

Fort4Fitness Summer Sunset Relay

June 27, 2026

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Sign up for this summer relay race.

Big Fort Fest First Annual event 2025.

Big Fort Fest

July 2026

This event will bring music, food, and fun to downtown Fort Wayne. Spotlighting local food trucks, vendors, artists, and more, along with concerts national touring musicians.

bigfortfest.com

St. Joe Pickle Festival

July 2026

stjoeindiana.org/pickle-festival

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!

Fort Wayne Pride in 2021

Pride Fest

July 2026

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. Explore our LGBT Pride Trip Idea.

Dragon Boat Races at Promenade Park

River, Set, Go & Dragon Boat Races

August 2026

riverfrontfw.org

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

Floral arrangements for sale at Bloom Fest

Bloom Fest

August 2026

bloomfest.org

Celebrating local arts & nature with over 150 artists and organizations. Food trucks, live music, and more.

Fiesta Fort Wayne

August 2026

fiestafortwayne.com

Experience the best of Latino and Hispanic culture downtown at Headwaters Park.

Taste of the Arts

August 2026

tastefw.org

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

Grabill Country Fair

September 2026

grabillcountryfair.com

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

Brewed IN the Fort

September 2026

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This festival is dedicated to promoting and celebrating locally crafted products from Indiana beers and ciders, to Fort Wayne food and entertainment.

Be A Tourist In Your Own Hometown

September 13, 2026

Residents can celebrate with us and Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown. Use the Be A Tourist passport to gain FREE admission to any participating attraction!

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West Central Home and Garden Tour

September 12 - 13, 2026

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Tour an eclectic variety of architecturally and historically significant homes and businesses!

Food tents at the Johnny Appleseed Festival. People walking around looking at the food. Food vendors wearing pioneer-style clothing for the festival.

Johnny Appleseed Festival

September 19 - 20, 2026

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.

Fort4Fitness Fall Festival

September 26, 2026

fort4fitness.org/fall-festival

The Fort4Fitness Fall Festival is the year’s biggest community celebration of fitness in Downtown Fort Wayne!

Hobnobben Film Festival

October 23 - 26, 2025

hobnobben.org

You're invited to the Summit City's multi-day, multi-venue film festival, presented by Cinema Center, a nonprofit film organization with 40 years of experience in the community.

Fright Night

October 18, 2025

downtownfortwayne.com

Come dressed in your best zombie costume for this free, family-friendly event with fun activities for everyone.

Festively dressed runners at Winter Wonder Dash

Fort4Fitness Winter Wonder Dash

November 14 - 15, 2025

fort4fitness.org/winter-wonder-dash

Bundle up and run through the Blue Jacket Fantasy of Lights at Franke Park.

Jefferson Pointe Shopping Center during the holidays.

Holidays in Fort Wayne

November and December

'Tis the season for family fun! Take time to enjoy the holidays together in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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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!

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