Newsletter Date: July 23, 2015    |    Newsletter Issue 283


Last Saturdays
Discover Downtown on July 25!



Join us this Saturday for diverse social, arts, and cultural opportunities in Downtown Fort Wayne.
There are events for every age and interest. 

 


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Riverfront Events

On the Wells Street Bridge

 


Riverfront Fort Wayne has scheduled two events this weekend, with a wine-and-canvas painting activity and the free showing of a movie on the historic Wells Street Bridge.

 
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Foodstock 2015
Returns for the Fourth Year



Foodstock is presented by Fort Wayne Food Trucks. It's the fourth year for the event, which will be from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday on Wayne St. between Calhoun and Clinton St.

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Fort Wayne Pride Fest
Headwaters Park



Fort Wayne boasts many reasons for LGBT travel year-round, but July is special for Pride in Fort Wayne.  This two day event features live entertainment, vendor market, a beer tent, concessions, workshops, tournaments, KidSpace and more.

FW Regional Maker Faire

Headwaters Park


 


TekVenture will present the fifth annual Fort Wayne Regional Maker Faire this August. It will fill Headwaters Park with artwork, inventions, and contraptions on August 8 and 9.

 
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Rescue Mission Update
Larger Facility News


City needs riverfront land and the Rescue Mission needs money to move. A sale could provide part of the $12 million - $15 million needed for larger facility.

 

Free Concert on the Landing


 
#MyCityConcert featuring Fort Wayne Funk Orchestra and 3Hippo! On July 29 there will be a concert on the landing in Downtown Fort Wayne. Enjoy great food and music with no cover charge!

 
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A Citywide Competition

The Fort Wayne Adventure Games are an exciting citywide competition where teams of two race on bicycles throughout Fort Wayne to top secret locations. However, the checkpoints will only be revealed minutes before the start of the race. Think of it as if the Color Vibe 5k, Spartan Race, Inflatable 5k came together for one epic event!

 
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Headwaters Park West


Don't miss the Junior Achievement Riverside Wine & Beer Festival. Bring your camp chair, bring a blanket or just bring a few coworkers after work to enjoy entertainment, unlimited samplings, or just a bottle of vino or brew in the park. Over 60 specialty Indiana wines and craft brews will be on site.

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Lunch on the Plaza


The Philly PHLyaway contest will award one winner and their guest a weekend getaway to Philadelphia, including roundtrip airfare on American Airlines, a three-night hotel stay at The Sonesta Philadelphia Downtown, and complimentary admission to five must-see tourist attractions.


Downtown Gateway Feature


Fort Wayne Fringe Festival

 

Fort Wayne Fringe Festival seeks to give cutting edge artists a venue in which to perform and provide larger groups an opportunity to throw caution to the westerly winds, taking risks with productions that might otherwise be out of the scope of their standard subscription fare. This festival, based on already-successful festivals around the world, will run from August 2nd to August 9th, and will feature the region's most dynamic performers. Fort Wayne Fringe is presented by Wunderkammer Company!
 

 

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