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THANK YOU to all the participating attractions and everyone who joined us for Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown on Sunday!
We had a wonderful time celebrating the event's 25th anniversary with all of you. 📸 Share your photos with or upload them here: https://bit.ly/BeATourist24
TODAY — Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown 2024 is here! 🎉
Grab your passports and enjoy FREE admission to 25 attractions. Plus, be sure to stop by the Visitors Center for a block party with food trucks and activities.
PARTICIPATING ATTRACTIONS:
–African/African-American Historical Society and Museum
–Allen County Courthouse (Noon-4pm)
–Allen County Public Library & Rolland Center for Lincoln Research
–Artlink
–Diocesan Museum
–Electric Works
–Embassy Theatre
–First Presbyterian Church of Fort Wayne
–Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory (Noon-4pm)
–The Freemasons Hall
–The Fort Wayne Curling Club
–The History Center
–Allen County Bicentennial (at the History Center)
–The Landing Fort Wayne
–Lincoln Tower
–LC Nature Park
–Little River Wetlands Project — Monarch Festival
–Allen County Master Gardeners
–Historic Fort Wayne
–Riverfront Fort Wayne — Promenade Park
–Science Central
–Three Rivers Filtration Plant (*Reserved spot required!)
–Trinity English Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana (Noon-4pm)
–Veterans National Memorial Shrine and Museum
–Visit Fort Wayne Visitors Center & Block Party! (11am-5pm)
Find details at VisitFortWayne.com/BeATourist
From apple orchards to the iconic Johnny Appleseed Festival, see if you can conquer the Fort Wayne Apple Trail this fall! 🍎
🎉 BONUS: Sign up for the Apple Trail by September 30 and be entered to win a prize package with gift cards for:
— DeBrand Fine Chocolates Caramel Apple
— Kekionga Craft Company
— Oh Five Scoop Shop
— Copper Spoon
— Penny Drip ..and more!
From apple orchards to the tales of Johnny Appleseed and his heritage, explore destinations along the Fort Wayne Apple Trail!
Fall festivals, caramel apples, and seasonal outdoor fun await!
Check out a few of the amazing festivals, concerts, and activities happening in Fort Wayne, Indiana this September!
PRO TIP: Looking for skyline views? 👀
Visit these 3 attractions during Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown 2024 on Sunday, September 8:
1. Electric Works Rooftop
2. Embassy Theatre Rooftop
3. Trinity English Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana — Climb the spiral steps to the base of the steeple!
Learn more: VisitFortWayne.com/BeATourist
Take your Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown 2024 experience to the next level. Enter to win!
Win a prize package worth more than $500 to make the most of our Be A Tourist In Your Own Hometown weekend. Enter to win before August 27, 2024.
Savor the late-summer fun this Labor Day weekend! Explore public art, paddle the rivers, or browse antique cars.
Add these events to your Labor Day weekend in Fort Wayne, Indiana. From once-a-year events to summer classics, there is something for everyone on your next Fort Wayne getaway.
Passports for Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown 2024 have arrived! 🗺
Pick up your free passport booklet at any area Kroger or Old National Bank location. Then, use your passport to enjoy FREE admission to 25 attractions on Sunday, September 8!
Learn more: VisitFortWayne.com/BeATourist
Don't miss Sweetwater GuitarFest on Saturday! 🎸
See Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitars on display, hang with artists and meet your guitar heroes, demo products, and enjoy one-day guitar deals. Register for free: sweetwater.com/guitarfest
Hello, August. 👋 We have a full month of late-summer festivals and events in store!
Find our favorites. ⤵️
Check out a few of the amazing festivals, concerts, and activities happening in Fort Wayne this month!
Summer nights and outdoor concerts? We're so there.
Country music fans, enter to WIN tickets to see Lee Brice at the Foellinger Theatre on August 8. 🎟️
Win tickets to the August 9 show at Foellinger Theatre, plus get admission on top Things To Do in Fort Wayne. Enter before August 2.
This is your sign to visit the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory's "Raise a Glass" exhibit! ✨
Light, art, and nature intertwine in this stunning blown-glass exhibit celebrating the Botanical Conservatory's 40th anniversary. On display through November 17!
Learn more: https://bit.ly/46gHyd9
Welcome back, happy hour. 🥂
Sip and save at these Fort Wayne favorites offering discounts during restaurant happy hours.
Baseball fans — this one's for you! 🤝 ⚾
The latest print in our Fort Wayne poster series is a real home run. We teamed up with phan gear prints and the Fort Wayne TinCaps to feature a true downtown gem — Parkview Field! 💚
Available in-store at the Visitors Center or online: https://bit.ly/3EHqLUq
➡️ 18x24 and 12x16 available now!
➡️ Postcards, stickers, and magnets coming soon.
Caps on. Play ball.
✌️ TWO days until the Three Rivers Festival begins! What part of the festival are you most excited for?
Check out our visitor's guide to the festival here: https://bit.ly/4ciAWNJ
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The Parkview Field Holiday Lights walk-thru experience comes to life on November 14! ✨🎅🚂
Don't miss Fort Wayne's annual Pride Fest the last weekend in July! 🌈
Browse our Pride weekend itinerary.
This two day event features live entertainment, vendor market, a beer tent, concessions, workshops, tournaments, KidSpace and more.
The Three Rivers Festival returns July 12-20!
From the Parade and Chalk Walk to Junk Food Alley — check out a few can't-miss experiences here.
Mark your calendars for Fort Wayne's favorite summer festival, the Three Rivers Festival. Use this Visitor's Guide on how to best enjoy the festival with some of our local tips and tricks.
Summer fun is in full swing this July! ☀️
Check out a few of the amazing festivals, concerts, and activities happening in Fort Wayne this July!
Before the downtown fireworks, catch a Fort Wayne TinCaps game, relax on a Sweet Breeze canal boat ride, or take in the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Patriotic Pops! ✨
Celebrate the 4th of July in Fort Wayne, Indiana with these events. From downtown adventures to fireworks and food, celebrate with your family in Indiana's second-largest city.
Plan a visit to BIPOCA Incubator and Gallery and discover work from local and international BIPOC artists and makers. Explore fine art, jewelry, clothing, and even natural body butter.
Founder Clydia Early and her team have created more than just a gallery. BIPOCA supports, celebrates, and empowers artists of color through showcases and educational workshops.
📍 3402 Fairfield Ave.
OPEN: Saturdays and Sundays | 12-4pm
Read more about BIPOCA in Michigan Chronicle's recent article: https://bit.ly/3VJlRgY
Happy Flag Day! TODAY only — celebrate with 14% off any item in the Visitors Center store with a flag on it.
➡️ Shop flag items: https://visitfortwayne.square.site/shop/flag-day-sale/27
Valid 6/14.
In-store and online.
Discounts automatically applied at checkout.
Fort Wayne Greek Festival is just 1 week away! 🇬🇷
Find food recommendations and festival tips in our Insider's Guide to Greek Fest. ➡️ GUIDE: https://bit.ly/4b3mvvF
9 tips for your best Middle Waves Music Festival experience this Saturday. ✨✌️
Headliners Alvvays and Houndmouth take the stage at Middle Waves Music Festival - a destination fest in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Get tips on the best ways to enjoy the festival!
Break out the lederhosen. Germanfest has officially arrived!
Come eat, drink, dance, and celebrate June 5-9. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3VttPMf
Summer evenings were made for laid-back, outdoor concert series.
Find them at the zoo, along the riverfront, on The Landing, or in our favorite parks!
Summer is the best time to kick back and enjoy some great tunes.
And just like that — it's almost June! Mark your calendars with these outdoor events and cultural, food, and music festivals.
Explore some of the best summer festivals, concerts, and activities happening in Fort Wayne this June.
Vibrant murals and brilliant sculptures abound in Fort Wayne — where exploring public art is an accessible experience!
Discover art in paved alleyways and public spaces accessible by wheelchairs, and some with tactile signs for those with vision impairments. Start exploring: VisitFortWayne.com/PublicArt
Anyone else love a good giveaway? Check out our lineup of contests and enter to WIN!
— Fort Wayne Summer Family Getaway! - Enter by June 28
— Middle Waves Music Festival - June 15
— Indiana's Mac & Cheese Festival - July 13
— RIVAL SONS and Clutch - September 22
— Zach Williams - August 1
➡️ Learn more and enter contests: VisitFortWayne.com/Contests
Honor the fallen at a 24-Hour Watch Fire, attend the Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, and explore other activities for your extended weekend!
The official start of summer is upon us. Celebrate your Memorial Day in Fort Wayne, Indiana with events that pay tribute, and those that are prefect for families.
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PART 1: Meet @calahanyoung — captain of the @usamgoalball team heading to the 2024 Paralympics in Paris! 🇺🇸 Did you know the USA Goalball Men’s and Women’s National Teams are based at @turnstonecenter in Fort Wayne? Be sure to cheer on the USA Goalball Men’s National Team starting in late-August as they kickoff their quest for Paralympic gold. And stay tuned for Calahan’s Fort Wayne favorites in Part 2! #MyFortWayne #Paralympics #FortWayne
Your friendly reminder that tickets for the 2023 Vera Bradley Annual Outlet Sale go on sale TOMORROW, March 28! 💕
Savor Fort Wayne is officially HERE! January 18-29, dine and SAVE with 3-course menu deals at 81 Fort Wayne restaurants! 🎉 Find the restaurants + menus at SavorFortWayne.com. #SavorFW
🎉 We're excited to launch the Fort Wayne Adventure Pass! With this new mobile pass, SAVE on tickets to the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo, Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, Science Central, and Fort Wayne Museum of Art — and keep your tickets in one convenient spot on your phone. Four amazing attractions. One low price! ➡️ Start exploring: VisitFortWayne.com/AdventurePass
This summer, come play in the Fort! ☀️ Join a festival every weekend, explore a top 10 zoo, or hit the water trails. Plan your visit at VisitFortWayne.com/Summer
As we close out this year, leave a comment and share: 1️⃣ Your best Fort Wayne memory from 2021 -OR- 2️⃣ What you're most excited to experience in Fort Wayne in 2022 THANK YOU for so many great moments and memories made in 2021. ❤️Together, with locals and visitors, we celebrated new openings and re-openings, cheered on our home teams, and became reacquainted with our favorite places, flavors, and characters around Fort Wayne. Cheers to a new year, and new memories waiting to be made. 🎉
Looking for the perfect scenic hike this weekend? 🥾🌳 Use the Fort Wayne Outdoor Pass to check-in at Lindenwood Nature Preserve and explore the 1-mile Trail of Reflection loop. Get your free Outdoor Pass: VisitFortWayne.com/OutdoorPass | #FortWayneOutdoors
The Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games have officially begun! Meet Eliana Mason — a member of the USA Women's Goalball team, now competing in her second Paralympic Games. She shares about the sport of goalball, being a Paralympic athlete and part of the Turnstone community, and her favorite places and memories in Fort Wayne! >> bit.ly/LocallyLoved_Eliana Did you know Turnstone Center for Children and Adults with Disabilities in Fort Wayne is home to the USA Men's and Women's Goalball teams? We can't wait to cheer them on in their quest for GOLD. 🥇
Where does the design team at Vera Bradley find inspiration? How does a new Vera Bradley design or bag come to life? In today's "Locally Loved Fort Wayne," Renee Stoffel — Design Manager at Vera Bradley — chats about Fort Wayne's design community, using science and creativity to produce iconic travel bags, and her favorite local spots for your next visit. ➡️ bit.ly/LocallyLoved_Renee
Meet Cara Hall — owner of Fort Wayne Outfitter's Bike Depot & Bike Hub — who has built a life and business around her love of Fort Wayne’s rivers. 🛶 In today's "Locally Loved Fort Wayne," discover what makes our rivers and outdoor recreation so special and check out Cara's visitor recommendations! ➡️ bit.ly/LocallyLoved_Cara
In today's "Locally Loved Fort Wayne," meet Paris McFarthing, co-owner of Hop River Brewing Company! 🍻 He shares about his passion for craft beer, Fort Wayne's collaborative and flavor-forward approach to brewing, and some of his favorite local spots. BLOG: bit.ly/LocallyLoved_Paris
We're kicking off our "Locally Loved Fort Wayne" series with Fort Wayne painter, Stephanie Burton of Love, Lucine! She uses art to celebrate her culture and voice as a Black woman, and draws inspiration from her childhood, her mom, and the Fort Wayne arts community. ❤️ Learn more and catch some of her favorite local dining, events, and attractions! ➡️ bit.ly/LocallyLovedFW_Stephanie #BlackHistoryMonth
Fort Wayne, Indiana’s second-largest city, is a delightful, family-friendly destination located in the heart of the Midwest.
A visit to Fort Wayne includes world-class attractions like the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, Science Central and Fort Wayne’s Arts Campus - alongside exceptional restaurants, museums, parks and more.
Learn more (and plan your visit today) at VisitFortWayne.com!
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