Let’s go, y’all—Fall Fest is back! Celebrate the season with us at Hop River Brewing Co. in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

This year’s festival is packed with:
🎶 Live music from three incredible bands
🍻 A special beer release brewed just for the season
🛍️ A vendor market with local makers
👕 Brand-new Hop River merch
🚚 Delicious eats from an evening food truck

It’s the perfect mix of music, craft beer, community, and fall vibes. Gather your friends, bring your cozy sweaters, and join us for a day you won’t want to miss!

Join your friends for an evening downtown as the Botanical Conservatory transforms into a celebration of all things brewed! At Botanical Brew, guests can sample and purchase a diverse selection of beverages from regional and local purveyors — including coffee, tea, beer, wine, cider, and mead.

Take your time and enjoy live performances, local food vendors, regional artisans, and the beauty of the Conservatory’s seasonal …Something Blue showcase exhibit. Drinks by the glass and packaged beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening.

Admission is $10 for all ages.

 Create, Relax, and Connect at our Mindful Mandala Painting Paint & Take. You’ll create a beautiful mandala ornament while embracing a moment of calm to set the tone of a peaceful and intention.

Each participant will choose one mandala ornament from three beautiful designs, each featuring a mindful or meditative saying engraved on the back, with all the paint and supplies provided to bring it to life.

Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in, gather your supplies, and prepare for a peaceful creative experience. We’ll begin with a few instructions to get you started, then enjoy a relaxed painting session. Nancy will be available throughout to offer guidance and answer questions as you go.

$25.00 per person

Enjoy $1 off drinks from the Swizzle bar during your session

Sessions:

• Noon - 1:30p

• 2p - 3:30p

✨ Drop-ins are welcome, but registration is highly encouraged to ensure we have enough materials for everyone.

📅 Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the session to receive a refund.

Celebrate 100 years above the clouds at Smith Field Airport!

Smith Field is celebrating its 100-year anniversary, and we are doing it BIG! Join us on Friday, September 12 from 5pm-9pm for a FREE community event hosted by the Fort Wayne-Allen County Airport Authority! This special event honors Fort Wayne's rich aviation history while welcoming the community out to celebrate. Come out for an evening filled with family-friendly activities -

Hot Air Balloons - tethered rides AND hot air balloon GLOW from Xclusive Balloons
LIVE music by Whoa, Man
Food trucks
FREE kids' activity area (kids crafts, face painting, balloon animals, inflatables)
Aircraft displays
Helicopter rides from Sweet Aviation
Local vendors

Don't miss out as we commemorate a century of aviation in our community!

Chance Bar Celebrates Five Years! 🎉
Chance Bar is turning five and they’re celebrating with their Second Annual Block Party on August 30! The entire street will be shut down for a day filled with community, music, food, and fun.

✨ Live music & live art
✨ Local vendors
✨ A children’s corner
✨ Pie-eating contest (sponsored by @walnuthillcatering)
✨ Their food truck + Guamanian BBQ

This event is a celebration of the community—because without their supporters, Chance Bar wouldn’t be here year after year. They’re deeply grateful for five incredible years and can’t wait to celebrate with everyone.

Mark your calendar and join the party!

Sunday, August 17th, from 12-6 we’re back and bigger than ever right here in the heart of the city on The Landing. We will have 25 vintage clothing vendors set up in front of the shop, drinks available for purchase from Night Train and a relax lounge inside Discover Yoga with spiritual & art vendors.

Find me inside of Discover Yoga!

Step into a world of cozy charm and creativity with the Create Your Own Shire Door Paint & Take! Each participant will select from a variety of laser-cut door styles and whimsical embellishments—such as unique windows, doorknobs, and other decorative details—to bring their miniature shire door to life. All paints, brushes, and supplies are included to make your one-of-a-kind creation shine.

Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in, gather your supplies, and prepare for a peaceful creative experience. We’ll begin with a few instructions to get you started, then enjoy a relaxed painting session. Nancy will be available throughout to offer guidance and answer questions as you go.

$30.00 per person

Enjoy $1 off drinks from the Swizzle bar during your session

Sessions:

• Noon - 1:30p

• 2p - 3:30p

✨ Drop-ins are welcome, but registration is highly encouraged to ensure we have enough materials for everyone.

📅 Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the session to receive a refund.

BLOOM FEST celebrates two main things: LOCAL ARTS & NATURE. We're very excited to present our eighth annual festival to Northeast Indiana at the beautiful nine-acre Riverside Gardens Park in Leo-Cedarville, just north of Fort Wayne! 150+ local arts, artisans and nature vendors, educational non-profits, live music, food trucks, children activities, and so much more!

Step Into a World of Mindful Living & Holistic Wellness!

Looking for a unique experience that nourishes the mind, body, and spirit? Whether you're drawn to alternative wellness practices, curious about spiritual insights, or simply love exploring artisan goods, this event is for you!

The Holistic Health Fair is a dynamic gathering of passionate vendors, skilled practitioners, and knowledgeable speakers, all coming together to offer inspiration, insight, and natural ways to support your well-being.

Join us for our Pop-Up Summer Sale Market on Thursday, July 17th from 5:00–8:00 PM at the Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory! This one-night-only event features a vibrant mix of local artists, crafters, and unique vendors showcased throughout our indoor gardens and newly remodeled Conservatory Shop.

This summer we will be hosting an event we have coined #Amuse at Ambrosia Orchard.
Join us as we feature a vibrant mix of delicious food, great music, and local artisans!

Indulge in mouthwatering bites from a variety of food trucks, live music, and an artisan market.

 Create, Relax, and Connect at our Mindful Mandala Painting Paint & Take. You’ll create a beautiful mandala ornament while embracing a moment of calm to set the tone of a peaceful and intention.

Each participant will choose one mandala ornament from three beautiful designs, each featuring a mindful or meditative saying engraved on the back, with all the paint and supplies provided to bring it to life.

Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in, gather your supplies, and prepare for a peaceful creative experience. We’ll begin with a few instructions to get you started, then enjoy a relaxed painting session. Nancy will be available throughout to offer guidance and answer questions as you go.

$25.00 per person

Enjoy $1 off drinks from the Swizzle bar during your session

Sessions:

• Noon - 1:30p

• 2p - 3:30p

✨ Drop-ins are welcome, but registration is highly encouraged to ensure we have enough materials for everyone.

📅 Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the session to receive a refund.

Come join us for a community plant swap, plant- related shopping, drinks Ambrosia, food trucks & so much more!

Plants will be swapped through an organized process at SPECIFIC times from 2pm- 2:30pm.

If you don't want to swap you can still shop! Shopping will be available from unique plant related small businesses, and locals selling plants/ plant related items from their own collections & abundance.

Come hang out, swap, shop, and have a drink & tasty food with your favorite local group. Happy Sunny Days!

Fresh, local produce, plants, meats, baked goods & homemade crafts in a cultural setting.

🍄🌿 UPDATE: New Date + New Options for Father’s Day! 🌿🚪

We’ve rescheduled Mycelium & Muse: Grow. Paint. Connect. for Sunday, June 15—just in time for a creative and meaningful Father’s Day experience!

And we’re making it even more fun:
We’re combining the Mushroom Log Workshop with Fritz Studio’s Paint & Take, now featuring Mushroom Mandalas and Shire Doors! 🏡🍄

✨ Choose your own adventure:

• Mushroom Log Workshop with Myzel Risin’ – $30

• Paint & Take with Fritz Studio (Mushroom or Shire Door) – $30

• Do both for just $50!

Bring your dad, bring a friend, or treat yourself to an afternoon of earthy calm, handmade joy, and whimsical fun. 🌿✨

Eco Fest returns for its 6th year! Eco Fest is an annual event that celebrates sustainability in our community. It’s everything you love about festivals, but just more eco-friendly! We host retail vendors, non profit organizations, local food & beverage vendors, and have a variety of educational and kid friendly activities on hand for attendees.

Our family friendly event features:
- local retail vendors with sustainable practices and merchandise
- non profit organizations
- live music
- local food and beverages
- raffles
- educational demonstrations
- kids activities

Eco Fest is always FREE!

Eco Fest's mission is to create awareness, educate our community, create a platform to promote sustainability, and inspire individuals and businesses alike to move towards a more sustainable future.

This summer we will be hosting an event we have coined #Amuse at Ambrosia Orchard.
Join us as we feature a vibrant mix of delicious food, great music, and local artisans!

Indulge in mouthwatering bites from a variety of food trucks including Bravas, Carmelita's, The Spicy Bird and more.

Enjoy live music by The Debutants,

Explore unique creations at the artisan market.

Plus, don’t miss the chance to get craft brews from Fortlandia.

It’s the perfect midweek pick me up for the whole family.

Treat Mom to a Moment of Calm. Enjoy a peaceful outing together—and a little something extra from us. Use code I<3MOM for a special Buy One, Get One offer (limit one per customer). 

Create, Relax, and Connect at our Mindful Mandala Painting Paint & Take. You’ll create a beautiful mandala ornament while embracing a moment of calm to set the tone of a peaceful and intention.

Each participant will choose one mandala ornament from three beautiful designs, each featuring a mindful or meditative saying engraved on the back, with all the paint and supplies provided to bring it to life.

Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in, gather your supplies, and prepare for a peaceful creative experience. We’ll begin with a few instructions to get you started, then enjoy a relaxed painting session. Nancy will be available throughout to offer guidance and answer questions as you go.

$25.00 per person

Enjoy $1 off drinks from the Swizzle bar during your session

Sessions:

• Noon - 1:30p

• 2p - 3:30p

✨ Drop-ins are welcome, but registration is highly encouraged to ensure we have enough materials for everyone.

📅 Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the session to receive a refund.

Fresh, local produce, plants, meats, baked goods & homemade crafts in a cultural setting.

✨STUDIO SALE✨ at Studio Vwazen! Come see the studio, have some snacks and get something special from a mom you love🧡

Step into a world of cozy charm and creativity with the Create Your Own Shire Door Paint & Take! Each participant will select from a variety of laser-cut door styles and whimsical embellishments—such as unique windows, doorknobs, and other decorative details—to bring their miniature shire door to life. All paints, brushes, and supplies are included to make your one-of-a-kind creation shine.

Please arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle in, gather your supplies, and prepare for a peaceful creative experience. We’ll begin with a few instructions to get you started, then enjoy a relaxed painting session. Nancy will be available throughout to offer guidance and answer questions as you go.

$30.00 per person

Enjoy $1 off drinks from the Swizzle bar during your session

Sessions:

• Noon - 1:30p

• 2p - 3:30p

✨ Drop-ins are welcome, but registration is highly encouraged to ensure we have enough materials for everyone.

📅 Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the session to receive a refund.

Come hang out with us at CWOW for a fun evening of art, shopping, and connecting with other creatives! Featuring artist Jasmine Matthews, and local vendors—Soul Dirt Stitchery, Waya Momma, C&A Soy Candles, and Fritz Studio.

Exciting news! I’m honored to be a part of The GROW Conference – Ft. Wayne alongside an incredible lineup of industry leaders!

This event is designed for women in business who are ready to grow, connect, and lead with confidence.

My session, Mindful Mandalas, will invite attendees to slow down and reconnect through a creative, hands-on experience. We’ll explore the power of presence while painting laser-cut mandala ornaments—each engraved with a peaceful saying—to reflect on the beauty of stillness amidst growth.

Plus, attendees will enjoy breakfast, lunch, and amazing networking opportunities!

Join me and use the code "SPEAKER" for $50 off your ticket!
Grab your ticket using this link!

Let’s grow together! 🌿

Come out and shop from OVER 20 incredible local vendors while enjoying a glass of your favorite wine! (Or martini, or slushie, or cocktail )