March 14-15, 2026
Registration deadline: Feb 20, 2026
Grand Wayne Convention Center
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Admission:
$7 for adults
Free for children under 18
Exhibit hours:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday
Setup Hours:
2 to 7 p.m. Friday
Teardown Hours:
5 to 7 p.m. Sunday
To see gallery, click on/tap above picture or go to:
Student performances (piano, vocal, dance, and drama) and student art displays, along with workshops featuring guest musicians, dancers, and visual artists, will all be a part of the Fort Wayne FAME Festival on Saturday and Sunday, March 14-15, 2026, at the Grand Wayne Center.
FAM was founded 40 years ago in 1986. First FAME Festival was held in 1987. T
This year’s theme is
- TBD
Admission to the festival is $7 for adults and free for children 18 and under and participation in most of the activities is free of charge.
You can purchase your tickets online soon.
*Photo/video Disclaimer:
During your visit to the FAME Festival, you, members of your family or party may be filmed, videotaped and/or photographed by a FAME employee, contract photographer or the media. Your attendance at the FAME event serves as permission for the use of your image, the image of members of your family, or your party, by FAME.
Visitors acknowledge that FAME shall own all rights, title, and interests in all photographs and materials created incorporating the photograph or likeness.
If you like to volunteer and help at the Fort Wayne Festival, signup at Volunteers – FAME, or email us at info@famearts.org.
Art Projects
Student artwork will be on display in the main exhibit hall of the Grand Wayne Center. Art boards and sculpture garden tables are arranged by school.
Imaginarium
The popular Imaginarium make-it, take-it craft area, featuring theme related projects will be in the center of the main exhibit hall.
FAME Festival Directory-
Performance Schedule and Locations
****Attention Art Specialists****
Downloads
- FAME Poster Download (11×8.5)
- Grand Wayne Center map
- Art Board Locations
- Festival Performance Schedule
- Calendar of Events 2024-25
Teacher Packet
- Student Take Home Letter/Information
- Student Take Home Letter/Information with Poster
- Mayor’s Choice Award Info
- Teacher’s Choice
- Performing Arts Teacher’s Information
- Performance Script for Choral, Music, or Instrumental Group
- Performance Script for Dance or Drama Group
- Visual Arts Teacher’s Information
- Nameplate/Labels for Student Artwork on Display
- Participation Certificate: Art
- Participation Certificate: Music (includes choir, band, orchestra, dance)
For Teachers Using the Grand Wayne Loading Dock