2024 Three Rivers Festival

Jul 12 11:00 am - Jul 20 11:00 pm
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) 333 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802, United States

Hosted by Three Rivers Festival

Dates

Jul 12 11:00 am - Jul 20 11:00 pm
(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Location

333 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802, United States

Since 1969, the Three Rivers Festival has grown to become Indiana's second largest summer festival, an annual nine-day community celebration. The Three Rivers Festival is a not-for-profit organization, funded entirely by vendor participation fees, souvenir sales, refreshments & entertainment ticket sales, and the generous sponsorship and support of area businesses.

Parking instructions

Various parking spots downtown. See map for more details. https://www.visitfortwayne.com/plan/transportation/parking/

Marketplace

Emporium- Commercial & Alcohol Vendors- 2024

4 shops

Fortlandia Brewing Company

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Key Exteriors Inc

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Emporium- Craft Vendors- 2024

27 shops

50 Below Freeze Dried Treats

Bob and Beckys Bottles

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Bubbly Cauldrons

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Creative Designs by Karynn

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Happy Go Henna

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Homestead Herbal Wellness

KB Sweets & Treats LLC

Stray Threads (Red Lilac Studio)

The Stitch and Thimble Boutique

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Trick of the Dye

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Emporium- Resale Vendors-2024

5 shops

African And American Image

Stuck On You ~ Permanent Jewelry

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Food Concessions-

2 shops

Sati Babi Inc.

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Summit City Kettle Corn

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Food Alley

1 shop

Bayou Concessions

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Heart of the City

30 shops

Come Vibe With Me LLC

Moe’s Twisted Tie Dye

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Moving Art. In Time Wind Chimes (part time craft)

Sally's Stranger Shapes

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Sams landscape art

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Sticks & Stones Bead Co

Steel Dynamics Three Rivers Festival Parade

14 shops

ADVANCE A Terex Brand

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American Red Cross

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Cedarhurst Senior Living

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Center for Life Transitions

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Dazzling Diamonds of Fort Wayne

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Evans Toyota

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Fort Wayne Community Schools

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Indiana State Festivals Association - ISFA 1 promotional vehicle

Interested in applying to the event:

6 active applications

Emporium- Resale Vendors-2024

Deadline: May 31, 2024

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Event Dates & Hours:

Friday Evening, July 12th, 4 pm - 10 pm
Saturday - July 13th, 11 am - 10 pm
Sunday - July 14th, 11 am - 9 pm
Monday - Thursday, July 15-18th, 4 pm - 9 pm
Friday - July 19th, 11 am - 10 pm
Saturday - July 20th, 11 am - 9 pm

LOCATION: Headwaters Park West Gated area, in downtown Fort Wayne.

Trash/clean-up fee: $100.00
(If applicable)

Application Fee: $25.00

Late Fee (apply in May or June): $25.00

Late Fee (apply in July): $50.00

Application Deadline: April 30, 2024. Late fee will apply to all applications received after this date.

Emporium- Commercial & Alcohol Vendors- 2024

Deadline: May 31, 2024

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Steel Dynamics Three Rivers Festival Parade

Deadline: Jun 15, 2024

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When: Saturday, July 13, 2024

Location: Historic West Central Neighborhood and Downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana

Parade Theme: "Allen County Bicentennial"

Parade Application Deadline: June 15, 2024

Applications are welcome from all interested groups; Three Rivers Festival reserves the right to decline any application/entry. Parade entries which are primarily advertising in nature are not permitted.

Each applicant may only choose one type of parade unit. Please do not fill out multiple unit types. For example, if you are a float, please do not fill out any information under walking, motorized, etc. Please only fill out the section under parade float. Same goes for all other unit types. If multiple unit areas are filled out, your application will be rejected. Please call the festival office, 260-426-5556, if you have any questions before submitting your application.

Young at Heart Senior Fest

Deadline: Jun 01, 2024

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Tuesday, July 16, 2023; 10am-2pm.
Location: Promenade Park Pavilion
Deadline: June 1, 2024.

Three Rivers Festival reserves the right to decline any application; submission of application does not guarantee acceptance.

Heart of the City

Deadline: Jun 01, 2024

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Open: Saturday, July 13, 10am-7 pm; Sunday, July 14, 2024, 10am - 5pm

Setup: Friday, July 12, 6pm - 9pm; Saturday, July 13, 6am - 9am

Location: Freimann Square Parking Lot
Deadline: May 1, 2024

This is a non-juried art show limited to Fort Wayne Artists. Open to the first 30 paid applicants.

COVID-19: due to the COVID-19 pandemic, each vendor will be required to submit a COVID-19 Response Plan to the festival office by June 15, 2022. This rule may be modified and/or added to at any time per the recommendations of the Allen County Department of Health, the Indiana Department of Health and/or the CDC. Vendors will be provided with updated safety guidelines prior to the start of the festival.

Food Concessions-

Deadline: May 15, 2024

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Thank you for your interest in the 55th annual Three Rivers Festival held from July 12-20, 2024. Food Concession opportunities are offered on a limited basis. Junk Food Alley, one of Three Rivers Festival's most popular attractions, typically fills up prior to the conclusion of the previous year's Festival; however, you are welcome to indicate your interest in that area and/or other events available that range from 2-9 days in length. These areas include the Emporium, Children's Fest, the Bed Race, and Art in the Park. Please indicate your interest in all areas. Applicants will be chosen based on appearance, experience and category. Confirmation of application does not guarantee acceptance.