Fort Wayne's Downtown Improvement District Weekly Newsletter
Newsletter Date: June 14, 2018 - Newsletter Issue 434

 
RibFest at Headwaters Park


Four full days of Blues, Brews, and BBQ June 14-17, 2018. Come on downtown to Headwaters Park situated in the heart of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Twelve bands over four days while grubbing on your favorite BBQ from one of nine vendors. Make sure you vote for your favorite BBQ. 




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Lunch on the Square
Freimann Square

Music is provided each week and everyone is encouraged to support local business during the lunch hour. This is a free family-friendly event that is open to all ages. Join us this summer!

Active Commute Fridays
Friday, June 15

In an effort to encourage active living, the City of Fort Wayne will host Active Commute Fridays with free breakfast offered on the third Friday of each month until September.

Greek Fest
Headwaters Park

Come celebrate the 38th Greek Festival and enjoy a large variety of Greek cuisine and entertainment including live music, dancing, a raffle drawing, and other activities each day. 

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2018 Buskerfest Volunteers
Sign up now!

Buskerfest 2018 will take place on Saturday, June 30! We need your help. Please sign up for one or more of our many great volunteer opportunities and enjoy music, jugglers, magicians, living statues, and much more! 

90's Night
Headwaters Park

Key Exteriors, Grote Automotive, and ALT 99.5 Present: 90s Night at Headwaters Park under the Lincoln Pavilion on Saturday, June 30.

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Friends & Family Fun Day
The City Exchange Shops

On June 23, The City Exchange Shops will be having a free Friends & Family event with activities for children and sales/discounts in participating stores! Each store involved will have something fun for the whole family.

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Agen Family Trio in Concert
Arts United Center

The Agen Family Trio Concert, featuring Addison Agen, is a celebration that will take you on a musical journey. This isn't your typical concert. On June 24, Tinea, Korrigan, and Addison Agen are performing together. 

Bees & Brew
The Conservatory

Guests have the opportunity to take a unique guided tour of The Conservatory's gardens, sample raw honey, make DIY beeswax candles (to take home), Q&A with beekeepers, meet andgreet local artists who volunteered to creatively paint a beehive in support of the cause.; and for the adventurous, suit up for a beekeeping experience with live beehives.

Riverfront Fort Wayne

Your kids will love the Young Naturalist Series on Saturday from 10am - 11am! Enjoy an hour of learning, crafts, and fun themed snacks. They'll be celebrating National River Month on June 16 by learning about river biomes!  This program is free, but you must sign up with Kim at [email protected] or at 260-427-5166 by noon on Friday. R egister by noon on the Friday the day before the event.

Downtown 360° Tour
Enjoy our Virtual Tour!

Through numerous aerial, business and street level views; the Downtown 360 virtual tour connects retail and restaurant locations, as well as cultural and parking information into an easy to navigate and visually stunning super tour that will allow you to explore and plan your next visit to Downtown from virtually anywhere!

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Downtown Gateway Feature

Electric Works Tours
Saturday Events

Every Saturday, the Spark team will offer free games and creative activities at their home base at Electric Works. Come hang out with them!
  
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