Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Free, family-friendly street performance festival!
Location: Between W Main Street and Berry Street, including S Calhoun Street and Harmony Court (refer to the event map for full details).
Event Highlights:
- Cincinnati Circus: Thrilling Wheel of Death performance with an exciting new twist.
- Twisted Rhythm: A high-energy fusion of dance, acrobatics, and comedy.
- Kitchen Sink Theatre: Immersive performances designed for audiences of all abilities.
- Twist and Twirl Aerial Fitness: Aerial artistry set to the music of Wicked.
- Arthur Murray Dance Centers: Lively dance showcases and public lessons.
- Mystic Splendor: Fire-filled, fantasy-inspired performance.
- Pyroscope: A breathtaking fire performance to close out the festival.
Special Features:
- Sensory Stroll: A calming, sensory-friendly space created in partnership with AWS Foundation and My Autism Ally. This inclusive area features interactive elements and low-sensory activities for a peaceful retreat from the festival buzz.
- Circus Competition: Cheer on or compete in this exciting contest at 5:30 p.m. on the Main Street Pitch for a chance to win Downtown Fort Wayne Yiftee gift cards.
- BuskerFest Afterparty: Continue the celebration from 9:00 to 11:00 p.m. at The Landing with a live DJ set from She Cut It and a high-energy street dance performance by Neustalgic Grooves. This afterparty is open to all and supported by the Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA).
Parking: Street parking is free on Saturday. For more information, visit DowntownFortWayne.com/parking.
BuskerFest is presented by Downtown Fort Wayne and Centier Bank, and proudly sponsored by WANE 15, OUTFRONT Media, Fort Wayne Newspapers, 97.3 WMEE, T-Mobile, Light & Bruening, and SST Services.
