Stories · Downtown Fort Wayne

March 16, 2023

Your Downtown Guide to Irish Fare & St. Patrick’s Day Festivities

This Friday marks the Feast of Saint Patrick — Ireland’s biggest annual festival. In some cities there are five days of parades, pubs and people pouring into the streets for their …

March 15, 2023

Weather the Fort Draws Large Crowd to DTFW & Supports Fort Wayne Turners

Weather the Fort, presented by Downtown Fort Wayne and TriCore, brought a crowd of 5,200 plus attendees to The Landing on Saturday, February 18, from 3:00-8:00 p.m.

March 10, 2023

Business Spotlight: Elijah’s Restaurant and Bakery

The Parkview Field block of Jefferson has really transformed over the last several years. What was once referred to as “fast-food block” has been populated with a handful of food …

March 3, 2023

Downtown Fort Wayne’s Unsung Heroes Receive Recognition

Nine outstanding individuals were recently celebrated and recognized for their hard work and dedication throughout the community as part of a new Downtown Fort Wayne initiative, …

March 1, 2023

Three creative marketing firms in DTFW share their most well-known campaigns

From the mural-lined buildings to the Arts United Campus, Downtown Fort Wayne’s creative environment is unmistakable. It’s home to many different creative businesses, including …

February 23, 2023

GK Team is Bringing More Local Flavor to Downtown Fort Wayne Food Scene

Downtown Fort Wayne has been long awaiting the arrival of GK Cafe & Provisions—a sister company of GK Baked Goods and Junk Ditch Brewing Company. Well, the wait is finally …

February 16, 2023

Business Spotlight: Cinema Center

Cinema Center is far more than a movie theater. It’s a community—a gathering place for people to explore art and humanity through film. And you don’t need to be a film expert or …

February 7, 2023

What’s it like to live in Downtown Fort Wayne? Try it with a Staycation

As Downtown Fort Waynegrows, you might be wondering what it’s like to live there. While there’s no substitute for actually moving to the city center, you can get a taste of the …

February 2, 2023

Downtown Fort Wayne’s Bartender Spotlight: Alyssa Torres of Copper Spoon

Fort Wayne is home to a budding craft cocktail scene—with local bartenders competing in (and winning) contests on the national level. In this series, I’ll be highlighting some of …

January 24, 2023

Weather the Fort Returns to The Landing With Leadership Transitioning to Downtown Fort Wayne

Downtown Fort Wayne is pleased to announce that Weather the Fort will be added to the organization’s annual production list as the event undergoes a leadership transition.

January 18, 2023

Savor Downtown: Your 2023 Guide to Savor Fort Wayne’s Downtown Dining

We’ve all been counting down the days to Savor Fort Wayne, and it’s finally here—that magical time of year where local restaurants offer exclusive, multi-course menus that give …

January 17, 2023

Public Art Commission and Downtown Fort Wayne Celebrate the Ukraine Sculpture Installation with the Community