West Central ArtsFest - FREE Downtown Festival with Art, Music, and Food!

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025 at 11:00 am to Sun, 07 Sep, 2025 at 05:00 pm UTC-04:00

W. Wayne & Union | Fort Wayne

West Central Neighborhood
Publisher/HostWest Central Neighborhood
West Central ArtsFest - FREE Downtown Festival with Art, Music, and Food!
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More info: http://bit.ly/4eWDWS3
If you love art, music, local shopping, and food trucks, mark your calendars for this FREE public event!
What can you expect?
- 35 artist booths along W. Wayne (11am-5pm Sat & Sun)
- 8 Art Spaces & galleries sprinkled throughout the neighborhood (11am-5pm Sat & Sun)
- Live music Saturday until 10pm and Sunday during until 5pm
- Free trolley and pedicab rides through the neighborhood
- Plenty of food trucks and a cash bar
- Covered tables for enjoying the music or a meal
The streets of West Central come alive with local and regional artists and free live music. There will also be an array of food trucks serving up lunch and dinner, along with a cash bar provided by Mad Anthony's.
Enjoy the ambiance and beauty of our neighborhood as you stroll our tree-lined streets. You do not need a ticket to attend ArtsFest or ride the trolley - it's free for everyone!
Performance Lineup:
Saturday
1:00pm - Fort Wayne Ballet Student Company
2:30pm - Hey Hera
4:00pm - Alfie Jean and Fella Jack
5:30pm - D Ferren & the Sad Bastards
7:30pm - U.R.B
Sunday
12:00pm - Jess Thrower
1:30pm - The Ben Beutel Trio
3:00pm - West Central Quartet
Performances will take place on a stage at the corner of Union and W. Wayne, rain or shine, and there is a large tent for viewing. A cash bar will be provided by Mad Anthony’s Brewing Company, and food trucks will be available until they run out. We have 2 dedicated food trucks for Saturday evening this year.
This is an intimate neighborhood performance you won’t want to miss and it’s free to the public!
The closest free parking is in the Lutheran lot at Main Street & Union (please park on the West side of the lot near the bridge so we don't interfere with hospital employee parking).
If you'd like to attend the home tour, tickets can be purchased in person at ArtsFest or online now: https://bit.ly/4e4VgE6
Food Truck Lineup
Saturday:
WTFish
Wicked Wraps
Who Cut The Cheese
Smoking Js
Goodies
The Creperie
Sweets on the Streets
Saturday Evening:
Spicy Bird
Mercadito
Sunday:
WTFish
Wicked Wraps
Who Cut The Cheese
La Pupuseria
Chau Time
Bravas
Local Apple Cart
Fairfax Coffee
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W. Wayne & Union, 1001 W Wayne St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802-5932, United States

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