- 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.
Unspoken Rules: Johnny Appleseed Festival
A manner-festo for the famed Fort Wayne fair September 21–22.