Dates & times:

• Sunday, July 26 – 2:00pm - 4:00pm

• Wednesday, July 29 – 6:00pm - 8:00pm

• Saturday, August 1 – 10:00am - 12:00pm

• Sunday, August 2 – 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Cost: Free event. Registration is recommended, but not required.
Please text Diana at (260) 409-5901 to register with how many people will be attending.

About this Event
Wander in this beautiful urban garden. Family garden tours, educational activities and a garden scavenger hunt will be available. Pack a picnic and stay to enjoy time in the garden.

For more information, email broadwaydc@frontier.com or call (260)409-5901.

Travel Tip: Our driveway and parking are located at the intersection of Miner and Walnut streets.

About Poplar Village Gardens
Poplar Village Gardens is a 3 acre urban food forest building community by growing food together. Produce grown on site is donated to neighborhood residents, churches and Miss Virginia's Food Pantry. We focus on growing and living sustainably and host a Forward Indiana community food pantry.

Dates & times: Meet the Mead Maker Part Two: Mead Making Class
Optional Meet the Mead Maker Part One: Tasting & Tour on Saturday, July 25 and Friday, July 31.

• Sunday, August 2 - Mead Making Class - 1:00pm

Cost: $50 tickets can be purchased at https://www.ambrosiaorchardfw.com/

Registration: Pre-registration is required.

About this Event
Learn to make mead with our mead and cider maker, Edison Bender. You will use fruit provided by local farms to create a melomel, or fruited mead. He will walk you through the process step by step, with plenty of opportunities for questions and exploration.

Ticket includes: Mead making class, and a bottles of the finished mead for pickup once fermentation is complete.

For more information, email apples@ambrosiaorchardfw.com or call (260)639-4101.

Travel Tip: Ambrosia Orchard is located right on US Highway 27, just 12 minutes from downtown Fort Wayne.

About Ambrosia Orchard, Cidery & Meadery
Ambrosia Orchard is a developing orchard that specializes in the production of cider and mead. We focus on local ingredients from local farms, including apples and honey.

Open to all ages, we strive to work with the surrounding community to create an inviting environment for all.

Dates & times:

• Friday, July 24 – 11:00am - 10:00pm

• Saturday, July 25 – 11:00am - 10:00pm

• Sunday, July 26 – 11:00am - 8:00pm

• Monday, July 27 – 11:00am - 9:00pm

• Tuesday, July 28 – 11:00am - 9:00pm

• Wednesday, July 29 – 11:00am - 9:00pm

• Thursday, July 30 – 11:00am - 9:00pm

• Friday, July 31 – 11:00am - 10:00pm

• Saturday, August 1 – 11:00am - 10:00pm

• Sunday, August 2 – 11:00am - 8:00pm

Cost: Tastings from $8.00. Must be 21+ to participate. No pre-registration required. Walk-ins are welcome at all times for tastings.

About this Event
Enjoy a guided tasting experience at Country Heritage Winery and Backroads Distilling Company featuring a selection of handcrafted wines and farm-to-bottle spirits. Guests can sample a variety of wines or spirits while learning more about our winery and distillery, the stories behind our products, and what makes our family farm unique. Daily tastings are perfect for couples, groups, visitors exploring the region, or anyone looking to discover new local favorites in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

A full food menu is available in all areas of the property to enjoy for a lunch or dinner before or after your tasting.

For more information, email WINERY@countryheritagewinery.com or call (260) 637-2980.

About Country Heritage Winery and Backroads Distilling
At Country Heritage Winery and Backroads Distilling, we offer a delightful array of events, tours, and experiences for wine and handcrafted spirit enthusiasts, and newcomers alike. Join us for guided winery and distillery tours where you can explore our vineyards and learn about our winemaking and distilling processes. Enjoy seasonal events featuring live music, food pairings, and tastings that celebrate the best of our award-winning wines and handcrafted spirits. Whether you're looking for a relaxing afternoon or an exciting evening out, there's something for everyone at the winery!

Local Food Week Gold Partner

Dates & times: The Moo-Over Experience is offered daily during Local Food Week.

• Friday, July 24 – 11:00am - 10:00pm

• Saturday, July 25 – 11:00am - 10:00pm

• Sunday, July 26 – 11:00am - 9:00pm

• Monday, July 27 – 11:00am - 9:00pm

• Tuesday, July 28 – 11:00am - 9:00pm

• Wednesday, July 39 – 11:00am - 9:00pm

• Thursday, July 30 – 11:00am - 9:00pm

• Friday, July 31 – 11:00am - 10:00pm

• Saturday, August 1 – 11:00am - 10:00pm

• Sunday, August 2 – 11:00am - 9:00pm

Cost: Free demonstrations and tastings. Ice cream and desserts available for purchase

About this Event
Join us at Moo-Over for a behind-the-scenes look at Fort Wayne’s only verified dedicated gluten-free boutique dessert shop! Guests will experience how we create scratch-made ice cream and desserts that are completely gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and peanut-free in our dedicated kitchen.

During Local Food Week, we will be partnering with a local farmer to feature seasonal fruit-inspired desserts and ice cream flavors made with fresh strawberries, peaches, and blueberries. Guests can enjoy specialty ice cream flavors, fresh baked pies, tastings, and learn more about how local ingredients inspire our small-batch creations.

This event is perfect for families, food lovers, and anyone interested in local food, allergy-friendly desserts, and handcrafted treats. Visitors can expect samples, demonstrations, and opportunities to meet the makers behind Moo-Over’s desserts and local collaborations.

The event will take place indoors at Moo-Over inside Covington Plaza and will be held rain or shine.

For more information, email julie@moo-over.com or call (260) 224-2108.

Travel Tip: Moo-Over is located inside Covington Plaza on West Jefferson Blvd in Fort Wayne, next to Fusion Yoga and Catablu Grille.

About Moo-Over
Moo-Over is Fort Wayne’s only verified dedicated gluten-free boutique dessert shop, creating handcrafted ice cream, baked goods, and desserts that are completely gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and peanut-free. Every item is made from scratch in our dedicated kitchen with no shared equipment or cross-contamination risks.

Our mission is to create desserts so delicious that people cannot believe they are allergy-friendly, while also providing a safe and welcoming experience for those with celiac disease and food allergies who are often excluded from traditional dessert options.

We proudly use thoughtfully sourced ingredients and create small-batch ice cream, scratch-made waffle cones, baked goods, and specialty desserts that bring the community together around safe, inclusive local food experiences.

Dates & times: Open Daily
Friday, July 24 - Sunday, August 2 from Sunrise to Sunset

Cost: Free event. No registration required.

About this Event
Explore a flourishing urban oasis where permaculture meets traditional gardening. Meander on this self-guided tour through diverse plantings to discover innovative ways to maximize garden space and diversify your home menu. This kid-friendly journey offers inspiration for every grower.

For more information about Bloomingdale Community Gardens, email walkerfwfd@aol.com

Travel Tip: One block west of Wells Street on High Street. On street and off street parking available.

About Bloomingdale Community Garden
The Bloomingdale Community Garden is a true neighborhood community garden in the heart of Fort Wayne near the bustling businesses along the Wells Street corridor. One block from Bloomingdale Community School, this garden offers free fresh fruits, tree nuts, berries, healthy vegetables and herbs, and community events Spring-Fall.