The following events will be hosted by the Fort Wayne Newspapers Three Rivers Festival primarily in downtown Fort Wayne. Weeklong events with daily times that do not change are noted by an asterisk.

Today, July 8

• *10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Three Rivers T.R.A.I.N. Display. Special model railroad exhibit featuring an HO scale and fully operational freight yard; Regular museum admission applies ($5 adults, $3 students and seniors, and members or kids 5 and under free); History Center, 322 E. Berry St.
• *10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Flower Power: Summer of Love Showcase. Botanical exhibit commemorating the 1960s peace and love with bright colors and patterns; $5 adults, $3 children, kids 2 and under free; Foellinger–Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
• *10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – DeBrand Chocolate Tours. Behind-the-scenes tour through DeBrand’s chocolate-making kitchens; $5 per person with $5 rebate on $10 purchase after the tour; DeBrand Headquarters, 10105 Auburn Park Drive
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Vera Bradley Festival Plaza. Presented by Meijer, park plaza providing meal seating, lunchtime live music provided by Brown Bag Tunes, and regional and national entertainment after 6 p.m.; Admission prices vary; Headwaters Park East, 333. S. Clinton St.
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Junk Food Alley. Food vendors offering traditional festival favorites, including elephant ears, slow–cooked barbecue, and fried cheese, and new festival dishes, including red velvet funnel cake and doughnut burgers; Price vary with some vendors participating in $2 specials adults, $3 students and seniors, and members or kids 5 and under free); near Headwaters Park.
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Downtown Midway.Presented by Sensodyne, carnival featuring amusement rides, free displays, free hot-air balloon rides and fee–based attractions such as helicopter rides, laser tag, old–time photos, caricatures and face painting; Individual tickets or all-day wristbands can be bought for amusement rides; Headwaters Park East and West, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 5 to 9 p.m. – Fort Wayne’s Largest Garage Sale: Proceeds benefit St. John Lutheran School at this garage school featuring bargains on clothes, books, furniture, collectibles, sports items, electronics, household items, baby items and more; Free admission; St. John Lutheran School and Church, 729 W. Washington Blvd.
• 6 p.m. – Seefari (Reggae Party and Bob Marley Tribute): Live performance by reggae artist Seefari; $7 admission with free entry for kids under 12 with an adult; Vera Bradley, Headwaters Park East, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 8 p.m. – 38th Infantry Division Band: Live performance by Indianapolis-based military band commemorating the Indiana Army National Guard; Free admission; 8 p.m.; Foellinger Theatre, Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd.

• *10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Three Rivers T.R.A.I.N. Display. Special model railroad exhibit featuring an HO scale and fully operational freight yard; Regular museum admission applies ($5 adults, $3 students and seniors, and members or kids 5 and under free); History Center, 322 E. Berry St.
• *10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Flower Power: Summer of Love Showcase. Botanical exhibit commemorating the 1960s peace and love with bright colors and patterns; $5 adults, $3 children, kids 2 and under free; Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
• *10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – DeBrand Chocolate Tours: Behind-the-scenes tour through DeBrand’s chocolate-making kitchens; $5 per person with $5 rebate on $10 purchase after the tour; DeBrand Headquarters, 10105 Auburn Park Drive
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Junk Food Alley. Food vendors offering traditional festival favorites, including elephant ears, slow–cooked barbecue, and fried cheese, and new festival dishes, including red velvet funnel cake and doughnut burgers; Price vary with some vendors participating in $2 specials adults, $3 students and seniors, and members or kids 5 and under free); near Headwaters Park.
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Vera Bradley Festival Plaza. Presented by Meijer, park plaza providing meal seating, lunchtime live music provided by Brown Bag Tunes, and regional and national entertainment after 6 p.m.; Admission prices vary; Headwaters Park East, 333. S. Clinton St.
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Downtown Midway. Presented by Sensodyne, carnival featuring amusement rides, free displays, free hot-air balloon rides and fee–based attractions such as helicopter rides, laser tag, old–time photos, caricatures and face painting; Individual tickets or all-day wristbands can be bought for amusement rides; Headwaters Park East and West, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 6 a.m. packet pickup and 8 a.m. race – Runners on Parade: 5K race and walk sponsored by Fort Wayne Orthopedics; $20 registration fee after July 2 (No race–day registration); Headwaters Park West, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Fort Wayne Newspapers Corn Hole Classic: Two-day, 128-team single elimination corn hole tournament open to anyone 12 or older; Spectator admitted free and $50 entrance fee per two-person team; Headwaters West Gated Pavilion, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Antiques in the Park: Antique show with local and tri-state area dealers selling furniture, glassware, primitives and garden decorations; Free admission; McCulloch Park, 1700 Broadway St.
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Fort Wayne’s Largest Garage Sale: Proceeds benefit St. John Lutheran School at this garage school featuring bargains on clothes, books, furniture, collectibles, sports items, electronics, household items, baby items and more; Free admission; St. John Lutheran School and Church; 729 W. Washington Blvd.
• 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Flea Market: Open-air market offering antiques, jewelry, collectibles, paper goods and glassware; Free admission; Lawton Park, Clinton and Fourth streets
• 10 a.m. to noon – Downtown Parade. Presented by Lutheran Health Network, annual parade with marching bands, colorful floats, horses, clowns and balloons; Free admission; Two-mile route downtown
• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Daylily Show: Hosted by the Fort Wayne Daylily Society, botanical display followed by flower sale; Free admission; Foellinger–Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Chalk Walk: Hosted by Fort Wayne Museum of Art, sidewalk art displays and hands-on crafts for kids; Free admission; 300 E. Main St.
• 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Art in the Park: Over 70 booths of artwork from regional and national artists, including media such as painting, ceramic, glass, sculpture, jewelry, drawing, digital imaging and photography; Free admission; Freimann Square, Clinton and Main streets
• 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Crafters’ Market: Craft market with regional vendors selling jewelry, apparel and other unique gifts; Free admission; North of Freimann Square, Clinton and Main streets
• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Firefighters Museum Hog Roast: Pulled-pork boxed lunch with two sides and a drink provided by Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum; Free admission to museum with meal purchase; Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum, 226 W. Washington Blvd.
• 12:30 to 3 p.m. – Clean Comedy for Kids Helping Kids: Afternoon of music and comedy to benefit Riley Children’s Hospital, sponsored by Snickerz and Majic 95.1; Free admission but donations accepted for hospital; Vera Bradley Plaza, Headwaters Park East, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 2 p.m. – Wii Bowling and Dance Tournament: Video game competition open to teams consisting of one child and one adult; Free admission for spectators (Registration ended July 5); Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Community Center, 233 W. Main St.
• 6 to 10 p.m. – Rock the Plaza: Free, family-friendly concert series sponsored by Rock 104 and the Allen County Public Library; Free admission; 6 to 10 p.m.; Allen County Library Plaza Stage, 900 Library Plaza

• *10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Three Rivers T.R.A.I.N. Display. Special model railroad exhibit featuring an HO scale and fully operational freight yard; Regular museum admission applies ($5 adults, $3 students and seniors, and members or kids 5 and under free); History Center, 322 E. Berry St.
• *10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Flower Power. Summer of Love Showcase. Botanical exhibit commemorating the 1960s peace and love with bright colors and patterns; $5 adults, $3 children, kids 2 and under free; Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
• *10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – DeBrand Chocolate Tours: Behind-the-scenes tour through DeBrand’s chocolate-making kitchens; $5 per person with $5 rebate on $10 purchase after the tour; DeBrand Headquarters, 10105 Auburn Park Drive
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Junk Food Alley. Food vendors offering traditional festival favorites, including elephant ears, slow–cooked barbecue, and fried cheese, and new festival dishes, including red velvet funnel cake and doughnut burgers; Price vary with some vendors participating in $2 specials adults, $3 students and seniors, and members or kids 5 and under free); near Headwaters Park.
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Vera Bradley Festival Plaza. Presented by Meijer, park plaza providing meal seating, lunchtime live music provided by Brown Bag Tunes, and regional and national entertainment after 6 p.m.; Admission prices vary; Headwaters Park East, 333. S. Clinton St.
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Downtown Midway. Presented by Sensodyne, carnival featuring amusement rides, free displays, free hot-air balloon rides and fee–based attractions such as helicopter rides, laser tag, old–time photos, caricatures and face painting; Individual tickets or all-day wristbands can be bought for amusement rides; Headwaters Park East and West, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Fort Wayne Newspapers Corn Hole Classic: Two-day, 128-team single elimination corn hole tournament open to anyone 12 or older; Spectator admitted free and $50 entrance fee per two-person team; Headwaters West Gated Pavilion, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Bicycle Tour (Three Rivers Velo Sport Club Festival Tour): Bicycle tour with seven distance options depending on rider skill level; $20 entry fee; Hickory Center School, 3606 Baird Road
• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Antiques in the Park: Antique show with local and tri-state area dealers selling furniture, glassware, primitives and garden decorations; Free admission; McCulloch Park, 1700 Broadway St.
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Flea Market. Open-air market offering antiques, jewelry, collectibles, paper goods and glassware; Free admission; Lawton Park, Clinton and Fourth streets
• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Chalk Walk. Hosted by Fort Wayne Museum of Art, sidewalk art displays and hands-on crafts for kids; Free admission; 300 E. Main St.
• 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Art in the Park. Over 70 booths of artwork from regional and national artists, including media such as painting, ceramic, glass, sculpture, jewelry, drawing, digital imaging and photography; Free admission; Freimann Square, Clinton and Main streets
• 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Crafters’ Market. Craft market with regional vendors selling jewelry, apparel and other unique gifts; Free admission; North of Freimann Square, Clinton and Main streets
• 1 to 2:30 p.m. – Egg Drop Extravaganza. Design contest in which children or adult participants must create a container that will keep an egg from breaking after being dropped from a three-story building; Free admission; Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St.
• Noon to 5 p.m. – Fort Wayne’s Largest Garage Sale. Proceeds benefit St. John Lutheran School at this garage school featuring bargains on clothes, books, furniture, collectibles, sports items, electronics, household items, baby items and more; Free admission; St. John Lutheran School and Church; 729 W. Washington Blvd.
• Noon to 5 p.m. – RiverGames. Presented by Frontier Communications, water-based activities and competitions such as The Great Canoe Race, The Super Soaker Obstacle Course Canoe Race and WaterWars three-person water balloon contest; $10 per paddle for canoe rentals and $10 per person entrance fee for three-person WaterWars team; Fort Wayne Depot near the Wells Street Bridge
• 2 p.m. – Citywide Worship: Spiritual gathering of representatives from area churches; Free admission; Vera Bradley Plaza, Headwaters Park East, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 2:30 p.m. – Emerging Artist Showcase: Live music featuring regional acts such as Him, Troy Erbie and Sarah Alicia; Free admission; STAR Music Stage, Vera Bradley Plaza, Headwaters Park East, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 5 to 10 p.m. – STAR 88.3 Music Sunday: Live music featuring performances from Mandisa and Sanctus Real, The Afters, Aaron Gillespie of The Almost and Rapture Rukus; $9 advance tickets and $10 door tickets; STAR Music Stage, Vera Bradley Plaza, Headwaters Park East, 333 S. Clinton St.

• *10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Three Rivers T.R.A.I.N. Display. Special model railroad exhibit featuring an HO scale and fully operational freight yard; Regular museum admission applies ($5 adults, $3 students and seniors, and members or kids 5 and under free); History Center, 322 E. Berry St.
• *10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Flower Power. Summer of Love Showcase. Botanical exhibit commemorating the 1960s peace and love with bright colors and patterns; $5 adults, $3 children, kids 2 and under free; Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
• *10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – DeBrand Chocolate Tours: Behind-the-scenes tour through DeBrand’s chocolate-making kitchens; $5 per person with $5 rebate on $10 purchase after the tour; DeBrand Headquarters, 10105 Auburn Park Drive
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Junk Food Alley. Food vendors offering traditional festival favorites, including elephant ears, slow–cooked barbecue, and fried cheese, and new festival dishes, including red velvet funnel cake and doughnut burgers; Price vary with some vendors participating in $2 specials adults, $3 students and seniors, and members or kids 5 and under free); near Headwaters Park.
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Vera Bradley Festival Plaza. Presented by Meijer, park plaza providing meal seating, lunchtime live music provided by Brown Bag Tunes, and regional and national entertainment after 6 p.m.; Admission prices vary; Headwaters Park East, 333. S. Clinton St.
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Downtown Midway. Presented by Sensodyne, carnival featuring amusement rides, free displays, free hot-air balloon rides and fee–based attractions such as helicopter rides, laser tag, old–time photos, caricatures and face painting; Individual tickets or all-day wristbands can be bought for amusement rides; Headwaters Park East and West, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 11:30 a.m. – Waiter/Waitress Contest. Presented by Visit Fort Wayne and Sysco, restaurant-style obstacle course with three-member teams from local establishments; Free admission for spectators and $30 team fee; Freimann Square, Main and Clinton streets
• 4:30 to 7 p.m. – Dearly Departed. Presented by the History Center and ARCH, scavenger hunt and walkthrough historical tour of Lindenwood Cemetery; Free admission; Lindenwood Cemetery, 2324 W. Main St.
• 6 p.m. – Big Caddy Daddy. Live music by rock, pop, country and blues band with openers Tempest and Eyes; $5 adults and free for kids under 12 with an adult; Vera Bradley Plaza, Headwaters Park East, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 6 p.m. – Bike Night. Thunder and Lightning in the Fort: Presented by Ehlerding’s River City Harley Davidson and Ehlerding MotorSports, motorcycle ride-in event with a parade and bike show; $20 entrance fee for bike show and $5 spectators fee; Vera Bradley Plaza, Headwaters Park East, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 7 to 8:30 p.m. – IPFW Ice Cream Social. Custom ice cream bar with live performances by the Fort Wayne Area Community Band and the FIXX Barbershop Quartet; Free admission and 50 cents per ice cream scoop; IPFW Campus Science Mall, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.

• *10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Three Rivers T.R.A.I.N. Display. Special model railroad exhibit featuring an HO scale and fully operational freight yard; Regular museum admission applies ($5 adults, $3 students and seniors, and members or kids 5 and under free); History Center, 322 E. Berry St.
• *10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Flower Power. Summer of Love Showcase. Botanical exhibit commemorating the 1960s peace and love with bright colors and patterns; $5 adults, $3 children, kids 2 and under free; Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
• *10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – DeBrand Chocolate Tours. Behind-the-scenes tour through DeBrand’s chocolate-making kitchens; $5 per person with $5 rebate on $10 purchase after the tour; DeBrand Headquarters, 10105 Auburn Park Drive
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Junk Food Alley. Food vendors offering traditional festival favorites, including elephant ears, slow–cooked barbecue, and fried cheese, and new festival dishes, including red velvet funnel cake and doughnut burgers; Price vary with some vendors participating in $2 specials adults, $3 students and seniors, and members or kids 5 and under free); near Headwaters Park.
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Vera Bradley Festival Plaza. Presented by Meijer, park plaza providing meal seating, lunchtime live music provided by Brown Bag Tunes, and regional and national entertainment after 6 p.m.; Admission prices vary; Headwaters Park East, 333. S. Clinton St.
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Downtown Midway. Presented by Sensodyne, carnival featuring amusement rides, free displays, free hot-air balloon rides and fee–based attractions such as helicopter rides, laser tag, old–time photos, caricatures and face painting; Individual tickets or all-day wristbands can be bought for amusement rides; Headwaters Park East and West, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Family Fun Day at Botanical Conservatory: Family-friendly day offering crafts, face painting, balloon artists, games, prizes, a fire truck display, a giant slide, paddle boats and a moon walk; Regular conservatory admission applies ($5 adults, $3 children, kids 2 and under free); Foellinger–Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
• 6 p.m. – “Luscious Legs”: Contest in which participants bet on which celebrity’s legs are pictured, with all proceeds benefiting Mad Anthony’s Children Hope House; Free admission and $1 to vote; Vera Bradley Plaza, Headwaters Park East, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 6 p.m. – Brother: Live music by rock cover band with opener Deuce; $2 adults, free for kids under 12 with adult; Vera Bradley Plaza, Headwaters Park East, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 7 to 9 p.m. – Dog Show (NEIKC AKC Pure Breed Dog Showcase): Grooming demonstration and question-and-answer session with members of the Northeastern Indiana Kennel Club and their American Kennel Club-recognized breeds; Free admission; Freimann Square, Clinton and Main streets

• *10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Three Rivers T.R.A.I.N. Display. Special model railroad exhibit featuring an HO scale and fully operational freight yard; Regular museum admission applies ($5 adults, $3 students and seniors, and members or kids 5 and under free); History Center, 322 E. Berry St.
• *10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Flower Power. Summer of Love Showcase. Botanical exhibit commemorating the 1960s peace and love with bright colors and patterns; $5 adults, $3 children, kids 2 and under free; Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
• *10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – DeBrand Chocolate Tours. Behind-the-scenes tour through DeBrand’s chocolate-making kitchens; $5 per person with $5 rebate on $10 purchase after the tour; DeBrand Headquarters, 10105 Auburn Park Drive
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Junk Food Alley. Food vendors offering traditional festival favorites, including elephant ears, slow–cooked barbecue, and fried cheese, and new festival dishes, including red velvet funnel cake and doughnut burgers; Price vary with some vendors participating in $2 specials adults, $3 students and seniors, and members or kids 5 and under free); near Headwaters Park.
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Vera Bradley Festival Plaza. Presented by Meijer, park plaza providing meal seating, lunchtime live music provided by Brown Bag Tunes, and regional and national entertainment after 6 p.m.; Admission prices vary; Headwaters Park East, 333. S. Clinton St.
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Downtown Midway. Presented by Sensodyne, carnival featuring amusement rides, free displays, free hot-air balloon rides and fee–based attractions such as helicopter rides, laser tag, old–time photos, caricatures and face painting; Individual tickets or all-day wristbands can be bought for amusement rides; Headwaters Park East and West, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Super Seniors Day. Presented by Walgreens, senior citizen activities such as Bingo, Euchre, Wii bowling, live music, free lunch, and health and safety information exhibits; Free admission; Imagine Master Academy, 2000 N. Wells St.
• 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Marketplace. Presented by Crocs, mini–bazaar with apparel, gifts, toys, home décor, home improvement, crafts and more; Free admission; Headwaters Park West, 333 S. Clinton St.
• Noon to 4 p.m. – First Presbyterian Church Ice Cream Social. Courtyard gathering with complementary ice cream, root beer floats and live music; Free admission; First Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Wayne St.
• 3 to 8 p.m. – Picture Your Pet. Presented by Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control, professional photo shoot for families with pets to benefit animal safety education; $15 fee includes 5-by-7 photo and reprint waiver; Lakeside Park Pavilion No. 2, 1401 Lake Ave.
• 4 p.m. – Catapult Chaos Competition. Engineering contest in which participants must create a catapult or trebuchet to launch objects at a target; Free admission for spectators, $10 for youth teams and $20 for adult teams; Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St.
• 5 to 9 p.m. – Science Central 95-Cent Night. Special activities at Science Central including a giant slide, bike-in-the-sky rides and Mastodon displays; 95-cent admission; Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St.
• 6 p.m. – Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds. Live music by New Orleans-inspired soul-and-rock band with openers Left Lane Cruiser and Todd Harrold; $5 admission and free for kids 12 and under with adult; Vera Bradley Plaza, Headwaters Park East, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 6:15 p.m. – Bed Race. Presented by 3Rivers Federal Credit Union, race competition in which five-person teams push and pull their uniquely designed beds to the finish line; Free admission for spectators and $50 team fee; Main Street at City/County Building, 1 E. Main St.
• 8:30 p.m. – Movie: “Despicable Me” Free movie screening of the children’s blockbuster in Franke Park; Free admission; Foellinger Theatre, Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd.

• *10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Three Rivers T.R.A.I.N. Display. Special model railroad exhibit featuring an HO scale and fully operational freight yard; Regular museum admission applies ($5 adults, $3 students and seniors, and members or kids 5 and under free); History Center, 322 E. Berry St.
• *10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Flower Power. Summer of Love Showcase. Botanical exhibit commemorating the 1960s peace and love with bright colors and patterns; $5 adults, $3 children, kids 2 and under free; Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
• *10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – DeBrand Chocolate Tours. Behind-the-scenes tour through DeBrand’s chocolate-making kitchens; $5 per person with $5 rebate on $10 purchase after the tour; DeBrand Headquarters, 10105 Auburn Park Drive
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Junk Food Alley. Food vendors offering traditional festival favorites, including elephant ears, slow–cooked barbecue, and fried cheese, and new festival dishes, including red velvet funnel cake and doughnut burgers; Price vary with some vendors participating in $2 specials adults, $3 students and seniors, and members or kids 5 and under free); near Headwaters Park.
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Vera Bradley Festival Plaza. Presented by Meijer, park plaza providing meal seating, lunchtime live music provided by Brown Bag Tunes, and regional and national entertainment after 6 p.m.; Admission prices vary; Headwaters Park East, 333. S. Clinton St.
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Downtown Midway. Presented by Sensodyne, carnival featuring amusement rides, free displays, free hot-air balloon rides and fee–based attractions such as helicopter rides, laser tag, old–time photos, caricatures and face painting; Individual tickets or all-day wristbands can be bought for amusement rides; Headwaters Park East and West, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Tour the Parks. Fort Wayne parks walking tour through five city properties; $2 admission; Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Community Center, 233 W. Main St.
• 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 2 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. – James Coffey Live in Concert. Travelin’ the World: Award-winning family musician and his musical ride around the world; Free admission; Allen County Library Plaza Stage, 900 Library Plaza
• 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Marketplace: Presented by Crocs, mini-bazaar with apparel, gifts, toys, home décor, home improvement, crafts and more; Free admission; Headwaters Park West, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 3 to 8 p.m. – Picture Your Pet. Presented by Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control, professional photo shoot for families with pets to benefit animal safety education; $15 fee includes 5-by-7 photo and reprint waiver; Lakeside Park Pavilion No. 2, 1401 Lake Ave.
• 6 p.m. – KISS Tribute STRUTTER. Live music by America’s No. 1 KISS tribute band with openers JFX and Kill the Rabbit; $7 adults and free for kids under 12 with adult; Vera Bradley Plaza, Headwaters Park East, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 8 p.m. – Ambrosia. Live music by progressive rock band; $25 advance tickets and $30 tickets day of show; come2go Music Hall, 323 W. Baker St.

• *10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Three Rivers T.R.A.I.N. Display. Special model railroad exhibit featuring an HO scale and fully operational freight yard; Regular museum admission applies ($5 adults, $3 students and seniors, and members or kids 5 and under free); History Center, 322 E. Berry St.
• *10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Flower Power. Summer of Love Showcase. Botanical exhibit commemorating the 1960s peace and love with bright colors and patterns; $5 adults, $3 children, kids 2 and under free; Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
• *10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – DeBrand Chocolate Tours. Behind-the-scenes tour through DeBrand’s chocolate-making kitchens; $5 per person with $5 rebate on $10 purchase after the tour; DeBrand Headquarters, 10105 Auburn Park Drive
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Junk Food Alley. Food vendors offering traditional festival favorites, including elephant ears, slow–cooked barbecue, and fried cheese, and new festival dishes, including red velvet funnel cake and doughnut burgers; Price vary with some vendors participating in $2 specials adults, $3 students and seniors, and members or kids 5 and under free); near Headwaters Park.
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Vera Bradley Festival Plaza. Presented by Meijer, park plaza providing meal seating, lunchtime live music provided by Brown Bag Tunes, and regional and national entertainment after 6 p.m.; Admission prices vary; Headwaters Park East, 333. S. Clinton St.
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Downtown Midway. Presented by Sensodyne, carnival featuring amusement rides, free displays, free hot-air balloon rides and fee–based attractions such as helicopter rides, laser tag, old–time photos, caricatures and face painting; Individual tickets or all-day wristbands can be bought for amusement rides; Headwaters Park East and West, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Hee Haw Days. Country-themed day including square dancing, cornhole, washers and ladder gold tournaments; $1 admission for each tournament, $3 lunch fee and $3 dancing fee; Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Community Center, 233 W. Main St.
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – IPFW Children’s Fest: Presented by PNC, kids day offering crafts, storytelling, magic, a costumed character parade, helicopter rides, animals, contests and tennis training courts; Free admission; IPFW Main Campus, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
• 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – International Village. Presented by Wells Fargo, songs, dances, storytelling, crafts and demonstration from 10 different cultures living in Fort Wayne; Free admission but activity prices vary; Marketplace Pavilion, Headwaters Park West, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Marketplace. Presented by Crocs, mini-bazaar with apparel, gifts, toys, home décor, home improvement, crafts and more; Free admission; Headwaters Park West, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 11:30 a.m. – Arm-Wrestling Championship. Appearance by arm-wrestling champion Cobra Rhodes and arm-wrestling competition with cash prizes and awards; $2 spectators fee and $20 participant fee; Don Hall’s Guesthouse, 1313 Washington Center Road
• 5 to 9 p.m. – Fort Wayne’s Largest Garage Sale. Proceeds benefit St. John Lutheran School at this garage school featuring bargains on clothes, books, furniture, collectibles, sports items, electronics, household items, baby items and more; Free admission; St. John Lutheran School and Church, 729 W. Washington Blvd.
• 6 p.m. – Jason Michael Carroll: Sponsored by K105, live music by chart-topping country music artist; $10 adults and free for kids 12 and under with adult; Vera Bradley Plaza, Headwaters Park East, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 8 p.m. – Three Dog Night: Live music by 1960s and 1970s pop rock band; $25 admission; Foellinger Theatre, Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Boulevard

• *10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Three Rivers T.R.A.I.N. Display. Special model railroad exhibit featuring an HO scale and fully operational freight yard; Regular museum admission applies ($5 adults, $3 students and seniors, and members or kids 5 and under free); History Center, 322 E. Berry St.
• *10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Flower Power. Summer of Love Showcase. Botanical exhibit commemorating the 1960s peace and love with bright colors and patterns; $5 adults, $3 children, kids 2 and under free; Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
• *10 a.m. to 6 p.m. – DeBrand Chocolate Tours. Behind-the-scenes tour through DeBrand’s chocolate-making kitchens; $5 per person with $5 rebate on $10 purchase after the tour; DeBrand Headquarters, 10105 Auburn Park Drive
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Junk Food Alley. Food vendors offering traditional festival favorites, including elephant ears, slow–cooked barbecue, and fried cheese, and new festival dishes, including red velvet funnel cake and doughnut burgers; Price vary with some vendors participating in $2 specials adults, $3 students and seniors, and members or kids 5 and under free); near Headwaters Park.
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Vera Bradley Festival Plaza. Presented by Meijer, park plaza providing meal seating, lunchtime live music provided by Brown Bag Tunes, and regional and national entertainment after 6 p.m.; Admission prices vary; Headwaters Park East, 333. S. Clinton St.
• *11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Downtown Midway. Presented by Sensodyne, carnival featuring amusement rides, free displays, free hot-air balloon rides and fee–based attractions such as helicopter rides, laser tag, old–time photos, caricatures and face painting; Individual tickets or all-day wristbands can be bought for amusement rides; Headwaters Park East and West, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Street Vault. Streetside display of high school champions, world–record holders and other pole vaulters of all skill levels; Free admission for spectators and $45 participant fee; Fourth Street between Clinton Street and Spy Run Avenue
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – IPFW Children’s Fest. Presented by PNC, kids day offering crafts, storytelling, magic, a costumed character parade, helicopter rides, animals, contests and tennis training courts; Free admission; IPFW Main Campus, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
• 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. – American Style Ballroom 9th Annual Independence Day Showcase. Professional ballroom dancing demonstration and exhibition open to the public; $65 for dinner, dance and show; Grand Wayne Center Anthony Wayne Ballroom, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd.
• 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – International Village. Presented by Wells Fargo, songs, dances, storytelling, crafts and demonstration from 10 different cultures living in Fort Wayne; Free admission but activity prices vary; Marketplace Pavilion, Headwaters Park West, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Marketplace. Presented by Crocs, mini-bazaar with apparel, gifts, toys, home décor, home improvement, crafts and more; Free admission; Headwaters Park West, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 11:30 a.m. – Arm-Wrestling Championship. Appearance by arm-wrestling champion Cobra Rhodes and arm–wrestling competition with cash prizes and awards; $2 spectators fee and $20 participant fee; Don Hall’s Guesthouse, 1313 Washington Center Road
• 5 to 9 p.m. – Fort Wayne’s Largest Garage Sale. Proceeds benefit St. John Lutheran School at this garage school featuring bargains on clothes, books, furniture, collectibles, sports items, electronics, household items, baby items and more; Free admission; St. John Lutheran School and Church, 729 W. Washington Blvd.
• 6 p.m. – Dash Dip Rock. Live music by rock band with openers Cougar Hunter and Tone Junkies; $5 admission; Vera Bradley Plaza, Headwaters Park East, 333 S. Clinton St.
• 6 to 10 p.m. – Rock the Plaza. Free, family-friendly concert series sponsored by Rock 104 and the Allen County Public Library; Free admission; Allen County Library Plaza Stage, 900 Library Plaza
• 7 to 9:45 p.m. – Jazz Under the Stars. Live music by vintage jazz band before Fireworks Finale with food and beverage available for purchase; $5 adults, $3 children and free for kids 2 and under; Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
• 10 p.m. – Fireworks Finale. Presented by Founder’s Club, festival-closing fireworks display; Free admission; Downtown Fort Wayne