Downtown islandFEST

Leave the kids at home for an all night party at our downtown island getaway!If it’s been a while since you’ve partied Downtown, then IslandFest is the weekend party you’ve been waiting for. Come down with your friends for live music, sand volleyball, and island-inspired food and drinks from Columbia Street West, Club Soda and Hartley’s. This is the Downtown weekend of a lifetime!

Date: Saturday, July 26, 2008
Time: 4pm – Midnight
Location: Columbia Street between Harrison and Calhoun
Cost: Admission: $5.00
Xpression is an exciting and energetic Caribbean Band that thrives on its's variety of first rate Reggae,Soca,Zouk and Dancehall music.The group has a hypnotic groove which is brought to light with slamming leads and Sweet harmonies.Experiencing Universal Xpression is a pure musical and theatrical treat.
Air Margaritaville
The DID is excited to present the world's premier Jimmy Buffet tribute band. Air Margaritaville will instantly transport you to paradise, where the cheeseburgers are warm, the margaritas are cold and your attitude will change as soon as they fly you down to those little latitudes!
Downtown mardiGRAS

HooooWahhhh! Get ready to party on historic Columbia Street as the Big Easy heats up Downtown Fort Wayne. Done New Orleans-style, this event is spiced up with Cajun food, classic cocktails, and great live bands to keep the party going all night long…and don’t forget to bring your own beads!

Date: Saturday, August 9, 2008
Time: 6pm – Midnight
Location: Columbia Street in Downtown Fort Wayne
Cost: $5.00
Downtown botanicalROOTS
Looking for live music in a great atmosphere? The Botanical Conservatory offers a fresh breeze, a great view, and the sweet sound of “roots” music by regionally and nationally known performers.

The Conservatory’s outdoor Terrace Garden comes alive with the upbeat music that speaks to the soul of a hip, urban lifestyle. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and local opener begins at 8:30. All ages are welcome.
July, 25 2008 08:30 PM - Gizzae w/ San Sieshin
August, 1 2008 08:30 PM - Paul Cebar & the Milwaukeeans w/ Dan Dickerson
August, 8 2008 08:30 PM - The Band of Heathens w/ What She Said
August, 15 2008 08:30 PM - Hillbilly Casino w/ The B Sharps
August, 22 2008 08:30 PM - CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band w/ Pop N Fresh
August, 29 2008 08:30 PM - The Killborn Alley Blues Band w/ Left Lane Criuser
September, 5 2008 08:30 PM - Deals Gone Bad w/ Unlikely Alibi