Fort Wayne's Downtown Improvement District Weekly Newsletter
Newsletter Date: June 13, 2019 - Newsletter Issue 485

Buskerfest 2019
Corner of Wayne & Calhoun St.
 
 
Buskers are the highlight of BuskerFest with great performers scheduled throughout the event. Look for living statues, chalk artists, aerialists, fire dancers, caricature artists, magicians, jugglers, mimes, painters, musicians, balloon artists and more! 



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Lunch on the Square
Thursdays at Freimann Square

Lunch on the Square, presented by Lutheran Health Network, returns to Freimann Square with live music for people to enjoy outside during lunch. Grab lunch to-go at one of the many great Downtown eateries and celebrate your summer in Downtown Fort Wayne! Enjoy the shade, available seating, fountains, and a great view of Downtown.
 
Ribfest 2019
Headwaters Park

Ribfest is four days of unbelievably delicious, mouth-watering BBQ served up just the way you love it by national award-winning BBQ teams from across the country. 

 
Hampton Inn & Suites
New View in Downtown Fort Wayne

Check out the new view from the rooftop of the Hampton Inn & Suites in Downtown Fort Wayne! The new hotel is set to open in July.
 
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New Apartments
The Landing

Residents have already started to move into the residential component of the city's mixed-use redevelopment project in the historic core of the city.
 
 
Greek Fest 2019
Headwaters Park

Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine, live music and dancers dressed in traditional Greek costumes. Visit the "Taverna" bar for cold Greek beer and wine. Fill up on delicious Greek food and pastries. Enjoy a baklava sundae with your kids as you shop for authentic Greek souvenirs.
 
Tacos, Tequila & Margarita Fest
Headwaters Park

Enjoy the Tacos, Tequila & Margarita Fest at Headwaters Park on Saturday, June 22. Advance ticket purchase gets you five drink tickets that can be used for your first margarita!

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Human Library Pop-Up Event
Trinity English Lutheran Church

Join Human Library Fort Wayne for another free pop-up event with numerous human books on Thursday, August 1.
 
Pits 'n' Pints Blockhead Party
Rudy's Shop

Join Fort Wayne Pitbull Coalition for their annual Pits 'n' Pints Live Auction fundraiser! Due to continued growth in popularity, this year's PNP is a bloc Party! They'll have great items for your bidding pleasure, as well as a wide selection of beer and wine. 
 
Patriotic Pops: Parkview Field
Fort Wayne Philharmonic
 
Friends and family from across the region are invited to enjoy the Fort Wayne Philharmonic in a concert celebration of the American spirit. The sixth annual Fort Wayne Philharmonic Patriotic Pops at Parkview Field will take place on July 3, with fireworks accompanying the finale. This is a free event to the public.

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

A Night of Twin Peaks
Inspired event at The Brass Rail

Come enjoy a night inspired by David Lynch and Mark Frost's cultural phenomenon Twin Peaks with themed drinks, music, contests, games, a special live performance piece, and donuts and cherry pie. It's a free event and dressing up as one of your favorite characters is encouraged!
 
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