Good morning, Fort Wayne.

Sweetwater’s DrumFest returns to Fort Wayne today and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sweetwater’s campus at 5501 US Highway 30 West—offering music workshops, clinics, artist meet-and-greets, and historic memorabilia displays.

FWPD officers rescued dogs from a burning kennel during a house fire on June 4th at about 12:25 a.m.—officers quickly evacuated nearby residents from the 3700 block of South Hanna Street after arriving to find a detached garage fully engulfed in flames.

On June 5, Greater Fort Wayne Inc. held its annual meeting at Parkview Mirro Center where nearly 600 community and business leaders listened as President and CEO John Urbahns spoke with Gov. Mike Braun about local economic growth, celebrating 1,050 new jobs and a $74.7 million payroll boost for Allen County. The event honored local organizations and individuals with awards—McIntosh Energy Company for Excellence in Small Business, the Fort Wayne Zoo for nonprofit impact, and Fort Wayne Metals for Business Excellence—reflecting ongoing efforts to drive regional development.

Fort Wayne police arrested two 18-year-olds on murder charges after 86-year-old Alice Hall was fatally shot on the 900 block of Colerick Street on June 1; one suspect was caught on Bowser Avenue while the other was apprehended on North Wells Street and both remain at Allen County Jail.

On Friday, the City of Fort Wayne kicked off its Plant, Pick, & Plate program at Johnnie Mae Farm where local students in grades 5 to 9 learned to grow, harvest and cook with local produce.

Mayor Sharon Tucker and officials from national groups attended a farm tour, and the program was recognized in January with a Childhood Obesity Prevention & Environmental Health & Sustainability Award.

Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training

June 9th-13th — Enspire Training — $2090 — Enhance your software development skills with expert-led UML training.

Steve-O's Comedy Concert

7 PM — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Witness the outrageous humor of Steve-O, known for his wild antics and comedy.

Hot Rod Power Tour 2025

11 a.m. — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum — Free entry — Experience America's largest traveling car show with over 6,000 cars and exciting automotive events.

Zoofari 2025

5:30-9:30 p.m. — Fort Wayne Zoo — $100+ — Sample food, beer, and wine while enjoying live music and supporting animal care.

That Arena Rock Show

7:00 – 8:30 PM — Sweetwater — Cost info not provided — Experience high-energy theatrical tribute to classic rock anthems from the 70s and 80s.

2025 Father's Day 5K Event

8:30-11 a.m. — Associated Churches — Family-friendly fun — Celebrate Father's Day weekend with a 5K run and a kids' fun run in honor of father figures.

Michael Blackson Live Comedy Show

8:45-10:00 p.m. — Summit City Comedy Club — Ticket information not provided — Experience the laughter and unique style of ‘The African King of Comedy’.

Couture on Tour: An Emily in Paris Experience

7:30-9 p.m. — Embassy Theatre — Check website for ticket info — Immerse yourself in the world of fashion and elegance with a stage show inspired by 'Emily in Paris'.

Outhouse Races: The Race of Thrones

7:30-8:30 p.m. — Allen County Fairgrounds — $10 per person after 2 p.m. — Experience the hilarity of competitive outhouse racing at this unique local event.

Free Ice Cream Social at Allen County Fairgrounds

7-8 p.m. — Allen County Fairgrounds — Free entry — Enjoy free Blue Bell ice cream at the largest ice cream social in Allen County.