What to Expect: FAQ

What is Eco Fest?
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. 

Each year we make a donation to local non profit organizations. We have donated over $6,000 benefitting:
Fort Wayne Trails, Save Maumee Grassroots Organization, Tree Canopy Growth Fund,  Human Agricultural Cooperative, and Smiley’s Garden Angels.

When is Eco Fest?
Eco Fest takes place on Sunday, May 19 at Headwaters Park from 12-5 pm.

Where is Eco Fest?
Headwaters Park is located at 333 South Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Is there admission to get in?
Eco Fest is free, but donations are accepted at the gates.

Where do I park?
Lawton Park, 1900 N Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Freimann Square, 600S S Clinton St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802

There is free metered street parking on weekends. 

In the spirit of being eco-friendly, we also encourage everyone to carpool, take public transit, walk, or ride bicycles to the event when possible. 

 

Is Headwaters Park Handicap Accessible?
Yes, Headwaters Park main gates have a wheelchair ramp and the venue is a large concrete pad with sidewalks that run next to the grass areas. Bathrooms are equipped with a handicap stall. 

Is Eco Fest family friendly?
Yes! Everyone is welcome, including little ones. Eco Fest and many of our vendors offer kid-friendly activities and games. 

What kind of activities & entertainment can I expect?

Can I bring my dog/pet?
Unfortunately pets are not allowed. Service animals are accepted.

 

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