Fort Wayne's Downtown Improvement District Weekly Newsletter
Newsletter Date: May 16, 2019 - Newsletter Issue 481

Cherry Blossom Festival 2019
 
 
Stop down for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Fort Wayne, Indiana! This epic one day event is the largest Japanese festival in the state of Indiana. There is taiko drumming, cosplay, Japanese food, haiku poetry, origami crafts, anime art contest, shopping, and more! 



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YLNI Farmers Market
2019 Season on Barr Street

Located in the heart of Downtown Fort Wayne, the YLNI Farmers Market presents a vibrant, open-air outdoor market experience each Saturday! The market will run from May 18 through September 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m for the 2019 season.
 
Ft. Wayne's Farmers Market
2019 Season on Barr Street

Ft. Wayne's Farmers Market is a year round producer market in Northeast Indiana. They will be offering a variety of products from dozens of vendors during the summer.

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Lunch on the Square 2019
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. 
 
Germanfest 2019
Headwaters Park

They will be at Headwaters Park in Downtown Fort Wayne for their 38th annual week-long celebration of German heritage and Essen, Trinken, und Gemütlichkeit (eating, drinking, and having a really good time.)
 
 
Promenade Park 
Grand Opening August 9 - 11

Located on the northern edge of Downtown Fort Wayne at the corner of Superior and Harrison Streets, Promenade Park will be home to gathering spaces for our community, including a pavilion, amphitheater, canopy trail, playground, and more.

 
90's Night
Headwaters Park

Key Exteriors and Grote Automotive Present: 90's Night under the Lincoln Pavilion on Saturday, June 22 at Headwaters Park from 7:15 p.m. - 12 a.m.
 
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Trubble Riverside Opening
August 9, 2019
 
Promenade Park is Fort Wayne's newest park with something for everyone; recreation, nature, beautiful views, entertainment, and of course great food and drinks from Trubble Riverside.

Pits 'n' Pints: Blockhead Party
Rudy's Shop

Join the Fort Wayne Pitbull Coalition for their annual Pits 'n' Pints fundraiser! They are having a block party at Rudy's Shop on Saturday, June 22 from 5 p.m - 10 p.m.
 
Criss Angel RAW
Embassy Theatre

Criss Angel has dominated the world of magic for over a decade. This extraordinary evening of magic unplugged features Criss and some of his amazing friends.
 
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

Pedal, Paddle, Play
Save the date! July 20, 2019

You are invited to take part in a scavenger hunt on three miles of the Northeast Indiana Water Trails at the 4th annual Three Rivers Federal Credit Union: Pedal, Paddle, Play!
 
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