Unspoken Rules: Johnny Appleseed Festival

A manner-festo for the famed Fort Wayne fair September 21–22.

  • Don’t let iffy weather deter you; the Johnny Appleseed Festival is rain or shine.
  • Park free at the Purdue Fort Wayne campus.
  • Note your parking spot.
  • Arrive before 10 a.m. and leave by 1 p.m. to beat the throngs.
  • Don’t miss the apple-glazed wings or apple dumplings.
  • Go beyond fruit with German roasted nuts from Almond Garten and a pork burger.
  • Don’t expect alcohol.
  • Bring cash for vendors who don’t take cards.
  • Wear walking shoes.
  • Buy a CD of past festivals’ live music at the Information Tent.
  • Leave dogs at home.
  • Pay respects at the grave of John Chapman, aka Mr. Appleseed; it’s customary.