National City Parade
Saturday July 12, 2008
10:00 am

Come out and help us kick off the festival! Beginning back in the West Central neighborhood after years of absence, this parade will be something to see. We have the Voices of Unity Choir singing the national anthem, over 15 local high school Marching Bands participating, some Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders, and local “celebrities” as we will have the winners from our parade contest on the birthday float.

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Verizon Event Pavilion
July 11 - 20, 2008
11:00 am - 12:00 am

Come on down! Meet friends, drink beer, and dance the night away. The Verizon Event Tent is home to both local artists and national acts. In addition, we are working on plans for some new and exciting events. You won't want to miss out on the fun! Grab a chair and duck into the shade while you fill up on corn dogs, fried cheese, and funnel cakes!

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Art in the Park
July 12 & 13, 2008
Saturday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

This show is a juried outdoor art showcase of local, regional, and national artists. The show will appeal to everyone. Art in the Park offers clothing to photographs, paintings to sculptures, and fine glassware to jewelry. This year will feature an outdoor café, the ever popular chalk walk, and a growing art alley. Come down, enjoy the show, meet the artists, and don’t be afraid to find the artist in you!

Sensodyne Fest Unlimited
July 12 - 20, 2008
11:00 am - 11:00 pm

Don’t limit your imagination, go wild at Fest Unlimited. Located in Headwaters Park East and West, Fest Unlimited has something for everyone from toddler to adult. Look for kiddie rides, helicopter rides, bungee jumping, a Climbing Wall, and a lot of other fun and exciting activities for the young (and not-so-young!). This year will feature some of Fort Wayne's favorites from past years, as well as new activities that are bound to entertain. Don't miss out on the fun!

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Sprint Food Alley
July 12- 20, 2008
11:00 am - 11:00 pm

Lining Duck Street, directly behind the concert pavilion be sure to stop by and get some of your favorite festival treats. Some exciting additions this year include a sandwich wrap shop, Salt Water Taffy, and a Fudge shop. Make Sprint Food Alley your one stop food shop, remember once a year you deserve an elephant ear.

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3 Rivers Federal Credit Union Crafters' Market
July 12-13, 2007
Saturday, 11:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sunday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Everyone needs a little TLC and that’s exactly what you can find at Crafters’ Market. We present a juried Craft Show that delights patrons with handcrafted items made with love and care from local, regional, and national crafters. Both creative and conventional, our crafters have something for everyone at reasonable prices. This year’s show will feature over fifty crafters and will be located in Headwaters Park West.

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Secure Horizons Super Seniors Day at the University of Saint Francis
Wednesday, July 16
9 am-3 pm
 

Super Seniors Day is back and it’s better than ever! All of your favorites have returned, and we are offering a few exciting additions, too. You can enjoy the museum visits and experience expanded activities in the Expo Center. Bring your friends and join us for a round of Euchre or Bingo, or even the Nintendo Wii (or both, if you want to stay awhile!) Have a snack or two, and try out a few of our hands-on crafting activities. There will be a variety of entertainment throughout the day, and best of all... most Super Seniors activities are free! This year Super Seniors Day will take place at University of Saint Francis North Campus Building. Free Parking, and climate control make this an exciting change this year!

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Meijer Marketplace
July 17- 20, 2008
11:00 am - 10:00 pm

What is good for the goose is good for the gander, so come on over and “meander” around the Meijer Marketplace for a unique opportunity to shop for fun and specialty items. The marketplace has a variety of goods to suit everyone! Located directly across the street from food alley in Headwaters West, this year promises to be even bigger than last year. So come grab your favorite festival food and take a gander, you may like what you find!

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Children's Fest at IPFW presented by

Lutheran Children's Hospital, Stepping Stones, a division of Easter Seals ARC, and ITT Aerospace
Friday & Saturday, July 18- 19, 2008
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Family fun, with something for everyone! Children’s Fest is completely free and is home to exhibitors, crafters, games, demonstrations, and new this year even a parade! This year we have added additional programming to fill the stages, have more interactive fun things, and have just filled the campus with fun!

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Fort Wayne Chrysler, Jeep, and Dodge Dealers Fireworks Finale
Sunday July 20, 2008
10:00 pm

If you did not get your fill of fireworks on the Fourth be sure to come to the Fireworks Finale. Bring your blanket down to Headwaters Park and watch the Festival go out with some pretty big bangs, with spectacles of colors that fill the night sky. It's also your last chance to hit Food Alley for an entire year, so come early! Join us as we end Festival 39 with another great Fireworks sendoff off from One Summit Square.

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