3RF Schedule

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.

Sunday

7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – 3 Rivers Velo Sport Club Festival Bicycle Tour; Hickory Center School, 3606 Baird Road. Ride 14, 25, 52, 63 or 100 miles through Allen, Whitley and Noble counties. $20 adult, $15 members and $12 under age 15.

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Antiques in the Park. Antique show with local and area dealers selling furniture, glassware, primitives and garden decorations; free admission; McCulloch Park, 1700 Broadway.

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. – Autocross: Fort Wayne Region SCCA, Sport Car Club. Test driving skills on a pylon marked course against the clock; pre-registration required, www.fwscca.com. Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave.; $60 non-SCCA members and $50 members.

8 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.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Art exhibition; University of Saint Francis School of Creative Arts, Rolland Art Center, 2701 Spring St. 35th annual Ventures in Creativity Art Exhibition by the Fort Wayne Artists Guild; free.

10 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.

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Art in the Park. More than 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. Regional vendors selling jewelry, apparel and other unique gifts; free admission; north of Freimann Square, Clinton and Main streets

*11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Downtown Midway. 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 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 German chocolate funnel cake; Prices vary; near Headwaters Park.

Noon 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.

Noon to 5 p.m. – Art and music: “The Voice in the Forest,” an installation by painter/composer Michael Rhoades; free. Lotus Gallery, 1302 Lafayette St., Suite 205.

Noon to 5 p.m. – Fort Wayne’s Largest Garage Sale. Proceeds benefit St. John Lutheran School at this garage sale 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. – 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

1 to 10 p.m. – Fort Wayne Newspapers Corn Hole Classic. Two-day, 128-team single-elimination tournament open to ages 12 or older; $50 entrance fee per two-person team; spectators admitted free; Headwaters West Gated Pavilion, 333 S. Clinton St.

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.

3 to 8 p.m. – Picture Your Pet, Lakeside Park Pavilion 2, 1401 Lake Ave. Professional photo shoot featuring families with pets. $15; must sign in by 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit local animal safety education.

3:30 to 7 p.m. – Planetarium Skies at University of Saint Francis, Schouweiler Planetarium, Achatz Science Building, 2701 Spring St. Admission $4 adults, $3 children and seniors, $14 for families.

4 to 5:30 p.m. – Edelweiss Singers, a 40 member group of men from Berne perform popular music and well-known hymns. First Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Wayne St.; free.

4 to 11 p.m. – Vera Bradley Festival Plaza. Presented by Meijer and Hoosier Metal, park plaza providing meal seating. There is regional and national entertainment after 6 p.m., with varied admission prices; Headwaters Park East, 333. S. Clinton St.

4:30 p.m. – Star 88.3 Music Sunday featuring Kutless, Jason Castro, Rapture Rukus, Royal Tailor, Attaboy, City Harmonic and After Sunday. Star Music Stage, Vera Bradley Plaza, Headwaters Park East, 333. S. Clinton St. $9 advance and $15 at the door.

4:30 p.m. – Imago Dei Love Feast Cookout, Community Center, 233 W. Main St. Free community meal.

Monday

*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 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 and Hoosier Metal, park plaza providing meal seating. There is regional and national entertainment after 6 p.m., with varied admission prices; Headwaters Park East, 333. S. Clinton St.

7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – TinCaps and American Red Cross Blood Drive, Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing St. One free ticket to July 16 TinCaps game for those who donate blood. To schedule appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

11:30 a.m. – Waiter-Waitress Contest presented by Visit Fort Wayne and Sysco. Festival Plaza, Headwaters Park East. Three member teams will copete in a resturant-style obstacle course. Spectators free; $30 team fee.

Noon to 5 p.m. – Art and music: “The Voice in the Forest,” an installation by painter/composer Michael Rhoades; free. Lotus Gallery, 1302 Lafayette St., Suite 205.

1 and 6:30 p.m. – Poker Extravaganza, American Legion, Gateway Plaza, 1553 Goshen Road. $10.

4:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Dearly Departed, a tour through historic Lindenwood Cemetery to hear stories of Fort Wayne’s famous and infamous residents. Presented by History Center and ARCH. Lindenwood Cemetery, 2324 W. Main St.; free.

6 to 9 p.m. – “Famous in the Fort” Talent Contest, Headwaters Park East, Vera Bradley Plaza. A “Gong Show” type talent contest. Sponsored by Majic 95.1 and WFFT Local. $5 with kids under 12 with an adult free. Potential performers need to arrive by 4 p.m.

7 to 8:30 p.m. – Ice Cream Social at IPFW featuring the Fort Wayne Community Band, 201 E. Coliseum Blvd. Enjoy Edy’s ice cream for 75 cents a scoop or all-you-can-eat ice cream bowls and root beer floats for $5. Also family activities.

Tuesday

9 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Follow the Pipes presented by The History Center. Concerts are scheduled at the top of each hour. St. Vincent’s Catholic Church, 1502 E. Wallen Road, Tony Andorfer, organist; Trinity Lutheran church, 1636 St. Mary’s Ave, Tammy Sanchez, organist; Salem United Church of Christ, 2401 Lake Ave., Allen Gobbert, organist.

9:30 a.m. – Behind the Screen at Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd. Kids can see how the Grand Page organ makes a silent movie. Admission $5.

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Tour the Parks, a tour of five city parks. There will be some walking Community Center, 233 W. Main St. Admission $2.

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 younger free); Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.

11:30 to 1:30 p.m. – Brown Bag Tunes, Headwaters Park East, Vera Bradley Festival Plaza. Bring your lunch and listen to music; Fatima Washington will perform. Sponsored by NPR.

Noon to 5 p.m. – Art and music: “The Voice in the Forest,” an installation by painter/composer Michael Rhoades; free. Lotus Gallery, 1302 Lafayette St., Suite 205.

6 p.m. – “Luscious Legs” Contest. Participants bet on which celebrity’s legs are pictured, with all proceeds benefiting Mad Anthony’s Children Hope House; $2 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 Phil’s Family Lizard; $2 adults, free for kids 12 and younger 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.

7 to 9 p.m. – Hot air balloon rides at Lawton Park, Clinton and Fourth streets. Presented by Re/Max.

Wednesday

*11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Marketplace, Headwaters Park West. A mini-shopping bazaar. Free admission.

9, 10 and 11 a.m. – “Don’t Miss a Beat” Hands-only CPR Training, Community Center, 233 W. Main St. Learn hands-only CPR; free.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Super Seniors Day presented by Walgreens and Lamplight. Imagine Master Academy, 2000 N. Wells St. Play Bingo, Euchre or Wii bowling. Free admission; for seniors only.

11:30 to 1:30 p.m. – Brown Bag Tunes, Headwaters Park East, Vera Bradley Festival Plaza. Bring your lunch and listen to music; The Mark Maxwell Experience will perform. Sponsored by NPR.

Noon to 5 p.m. – Art and music: “The Voice in the Forest,” an installation by painter/composer Michael Rhoades; free. Lotus Gallery, 1302 Lafayette St., Suite 205.

Noon to 3 p.m. – Ice Cream Social at First Presbyterian Church, 300 W. Wayne St. Free ice cream, root beer floats and entertainment.

1 to 3 p.m. – Follow the Pipes presented by The History Center. Concerts are scheduled at the top of each hour. Zion Lutheran Church, 2313 South Hanna St., Michael Hollman, organist; St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 2120 S. Harrison St., Richard McKee, organist; Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd., Cletus Gowans, organist.

1 and 6:30 p.m. – Poker Extravaganza, American Legion, Gateway Plaza, 1553 Goshen Road. $10.

4 to 8 p.m. – Greyhounds in the Park (All Star Greyhounds); Franke Park Pavilion 2, 3411 Sherman Blvd.; free but donations accepted.

5 to 9 p.m. – 95 cent night at Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St.

6 p.m. – 3Rivers Federal Credit Union Bed Race, Main Street between Clintona and Lafayette streets. Vote for a buck for your favorite bed; proceeds benefit Mustard Seed Beds4Kids. Spectators free; $50 per team of five.

6 p.m. – “Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band” with opening band The Freak Brothers. $10 with kids under 12 free with an adult. Headwaters Park East, Vera Bradley Plaza.

7 p.m. – 3 Rivers Film Festival, a combined effort between PBS 39 and Cinema Center to showcase local amateur films. Cinema Center, 437 E. Berry St.; free.

8:30 p.m. – Movie “Happy Feet Two” at Foellinger Theatre, Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd. Free admission.

Thursday

*11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Marketplace, Headwaters Park West. A mini-shopping bazaar. Free admission.

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Tour the Parks, a tour of five city parks. There will be some walking Community Center, 233 W. Main St. Admission $2.

11:30 to 1:30 p.m. – Brown Bag Tunes, Headwaters Park East, Vera Bradley Festival Plaza. Bring your lunch and listen to music; The Jamie Simon Trio will perform. Sponsored by NPR.

Noon to 5 p.m. – Art and music: “The Voice in the Forest,” an installation by painter/composer Michael Rhoades; free. Lotus Gallery, 1302 Lafayette St., Suite 205.

1 and 6:30 p.m. – Poker Extravaganza, American Legion Post 499, Gateway Plaza, 1553 Goshen Road. $10.

1:04 to 3 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, $25 for teams (registration has passed); Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St.

6 to 8 p.m. – Follow the Pipes presented by The History Center. Concerts are scheduled at the top of each hour. St. Charles Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Road, Tim Robison, organist; Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 3425 Crescent Ave., Ken Rogner, organist; Forest Park United Methodist Church, 2100 Kentucky Ave., Phil Zimmerman, organist.

6 p.m. – Casey James, former “American Idol” contestant with opening band Sugar Shot. $5 with kids under 12 free with an adult. Headwaters Park East, Vera Bradley Plaza. Sponsored by K105.

8 p.m. – Knights on the Town with the Alley Kats. Foellinger Theatre, Franke Park, 3411 Sherman Blvd. Free admission.

July 20

*11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Marketplace, Headwaters Park West. A mini-shopping bazaar. Free admission.

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 and contests; free admission; IPFW Main Campus, 2101 Coliseum Blvd. E.

11 a.m. to 9 p.m. – International Village. Presented by Wells Fargo, songs, dances, storytelling, crafts and demonstration from 10 different cultures represented by people living in Fort Wayne; free admission, but activity prices vary; Marketplace Pavilion, Headwaters Park West, 333 S. Clinton St.

11:30 to 1:30 p.m. – Brown Bag Tunes, Headwaters Park East, Vera Bradley Festival Plaza. Bring your lunch and listen to music; The Beef Manhattans will perform. Sponsored by NPR.

Noon to 5 p.m. – Art and music: “The Voice in the Forest,” an installation by painter/composer Michael Rhoades; free. Lotus Gallery, 1302 Lafayette St., Suite 205.

Noon to 5 p.m. – Antique Fishing Equipment Display. Grand Wayne Convention Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd. Free admission.

3:30 and 7 p.m. – Planetarium Skies at University of Saint Francis, Schouweiler Planetarium, Achatz Science Building, 2701 Spring St. Admission $4 adults, $3 children and seniors, $14 for families.

4 p.m. – Basketball tourney “Rumble in the Park” sponsored by the Indiana Army National Guard. Bob Arnold Northside Park, 2400 Parnell Ave. 3-on-3 basketball tournament for ages 16 and up. Specatators free; pre-registration for teams.

4:30 to 9:30 p.m. – Bike Night presented by Ehlerding MotorSports. Motorcycle ride-in bike show. Participant fees; spectators free. Freimann Square, between Clinton and Main streets.

5 to 9 p.m. – Fort Wayne’s Largest Garage Sale. Proceeds benefit St. John Lutheran School at this garage sale 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. – Davy Knowles, blues singer and guitarist with opening band Juke Joint Jive. $15 with kids under 12 free with an adult. Headwaters Park East, Vera Bradley Plaza.

July 21

*11 a.m. to 11 p.m. – Marketplace, Headwaters Park West. A mini-shopping bazaar. Free admission.

8 a.m. – Jack and Jill Golf Tournament, McMillen Golf Course, 3900 Hessen Cassel Road. $30 per player; pre-registration required.

9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Antique Fishing Equipment Display. Grand Wayne Convention Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd. Free admission.

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Fort Wayne’s Largest Garage Sale. Proceeds benefit St. John Lutheran School at this garage sale 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 7 p.m. – Street Vault. Street-side 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

9 a.m. – Drive, putt and pitch, a golf skills competition for boys and girls ages 3 to 18. $5 participants, spectators free. McMillen Park Golf Course, 3900 Hessen Cassel Road.

10 a.m. – Registration at 7 a.m. Three Rivers Festival Volksmarch, Foster Park. A walking event to promote physical fitness. Free admission.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – IPFW Children’s Fest: Presented by PNC and Parkview Health, kids day offering crafts, storytelling, magic, a costumed character parade, helicopter rides and contests; free admission; IPFW Main Campus, 2101 Coliseum Blvd. E.

Noon to 3 p.m. – Art and music: “The Voice in the Forest,” an installation by painter/composer Michael Rhoades; free. Lotus Gallery, 1302 Lafayette St., Suite 205.

Noon 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.

Noon to 4 p.m. – RC Scale Model Ship Run and Display, pond at University of Saint Francis. Sponsored by Three Rivers Scale Model Boat Club. Free admission.

1 to 5 p.m. – RiverGames presented by Frontier Communications. The Great River Race, Summit City Soaker and Water Balloon Wars. Fort Wayne Depot at Wells Street Bridge. Spectators free; participant fees.

3:30 p.m. – Planetarium Skies at University of Saint Francis, Schouweiler Planetarium, Achatz Science Building, 2701 Spring St. Admission $4 adults, $3 children and seniors, $14 for families.

6 p.m. – The Devonshires with Urban Legend. Free admission. Headwaters Park East, Vera Bradley Plaza. Sponsored by O’Daniel Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.

10 p.m. – Fireworks Finale presented by TRF Founder’s Club. Downtown Fort Wayne.

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