Three Rivers Festival
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – After a rocky start, the Three Rivers Festival Board says that the show will go on.
Despite losing its director and several sponsors pulling support organizers say that the festival will kick off on July 7 this summer.
And this year’s theme and some events have been announced.
The TRF Board released the following:
After a thorough examination of each event and the overall condition of the organization, the Board of Directors confidently and certainly confirms that the festival will take place as scheduled, with its full roster of events, July 7-July 15, 2023. President, John Nichter, shared, “Event committees are on schedule with planning, coordinating, and final execution preparation for our community’s favorite summertime event. Festival board members and volunteers are committed to making this year’s festival a success.”
He continues, “I am encouraged by the number of folks who have reached out to say, “I can help!”, whether it is volunteering, board service, sponsorship, or general goodwill. This festival has always been BY the community, FOR the community. Without volunteers dedicating their time and talent, without the generous contribution of corporate sponsors, and without our Affiliated Event partners, there is no festival. We thank all festival supporters, current and past, and welcome new supporters to join us in our work to produce an exceptional festival for our region.” Visit the Three Rivers Festival website to explore options on becoming a sponsor, volunteer, or to register your July event as an official Affiliated Three Rivers Festival Event!
54th Three Rivers Festival Theme Announced
In honor and celebration of the creative community that makes Fort Wayne and Northeast Indiana a vibrant and wonderful place to live, work, learn, and play, the Three Rivers Festival Board is pleased to announce this year’s festival theme: United Through The Arts.
Registration is open for the Steel Dynamics Three Rivers Festival Parade
Dust off your walking shoes, cue the marching band, and gas up those antique cars because the Three Rivers Festival Parade is around the corner! The Steel Dynamics Three Rivers Festival Parade will take place on Saturday, July 8 at 10:00 AM. The theme is United Through The Arts. Assemble your creative and artistic co-workers and friends to construct a parade entry that shows off your organization’s support for our arts community. Visit the Three Rivers Festival website to register today, the deadline to register is May 31st.
Spectators should mark their calendars for Saturday July 8th at 10 a.m. but arrive early to pick their favorite spot on the Steel Dynamics Three Rivers Festival Parade route, as the street lines up fast!
Registration is open for the Three Rivers Festival Bed Race
Get Ready… Get Set… Go! Race your bed down Main Street. It’s time to register for the Bed Race! Wednesday, July 12th, from 6:30-8:30pm is going to be another rolling good time in front of enthusiastic spectators on Main Street. Compete in either the CREATIVITY or SPEED category. Challenge another division within your company or your organization’s competitor to a race down Main Street. It’s the most fun you can have on four wheels! Visit the Three Rivers Festival website to register today, the deadline to apply register is July 11th.
Save the Dates
The 2023 Three Rivers Festival will run July 7-15, 2023. The nine-day festival takes place in downtown Fort Wayne and features the Downtown Midway, Junk Food Alley, Art In The Park, Children’s Fest, Family Fun Day, The Emporium, Parade, nightly entertainment, and more!
