Northeast Indiana Hospitality Association

09/04/2025

🎉 On Sunday, September 7, 2025, celebrate with us and be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown! With your Be a Tourist passport, you’ll enjoy FREE admission to participating attractions — and one passport covers your whole party.

📍 Mark your calendar, grab your passport, and get ready to explore Fort Wayne like never before!

09/02/2025

🎡 The Grabill Country Fair is almost here!
Join us September 4–6 for three days of small-town fun you won’t want to miss! From artisan and craft booths to delicious fair food, live music, contests, buggy rides, monster trucks, and more — there’s something for everyone. Bring the family, explore the sights, and make memories you’ll cherish. 🇺🇸

📍 Grabill, Indiana
📅 Wednesday–Friday, Sept. 4–6

09/01/2025

✨ Happy Labor Day from all of us at NEIHA! Today we honor the dedication, skill, and perseverance of workers everywhere—especially those in our communities who work tirelessly to keep families healthy, safe, and supported. Your contributions build the foundation of our shared future, and we are grateful for all you do. Wishing you a safe, restful, and well-deserved holiday! ✨

08/28/2025

🌊 Upcoming Lake Fun in the Angola Area!
🎲 Aug 31: Crooked Lake Association Poker Run | 2–4 PM
💨 Sept 1: Lake James Jet Ski Roundup | 10–11 AM

Don’t miss out on these exciting lake events—bring your crew and make some waves!

08/26/2025

🚗 55th Annual Auburn Auction & Show
America’s original collector car event returns Labor Day Weekend with world-class classics, memorabilia, and more!
📅 August 28–30, 2025
📍 5634 Opportunity Blvd, Auburn, IN 46706 – Worldwide Auctioneers HQ
🎟️ Live & Online | Free to attend for enthusiasts

🌟 Bid on rare gems like the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, 1931 Cadillac V-16, and more
👉 Register to Bid: worldwideauctioneers.com/bidder-registration

08/21/2025

📞 Why is Gen Z taking classes on how to talk on the phone? Because communication preferences are evolving—and if your wedding business insists on phone calls, you could be losing clients!

In today’s digital world, meeting your clients where they want to connect—whether that’s text, email, or messaging—is the key to building trust and closing more bookings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHZhXffbeoc

Are you getting ghosted by clients when you push for a phone call? Have you considered that today’s couples might prefer messaging, texting, or emailing over...

08/19/2025

🎭 Taste of the Arts Festival 2025
Experience the vibrant arts and culture of Northeast Indiana—live performances, local art, kids’ activities, and delicious food!
📅 Saturday, August 23 | 🕚 11 AM – 6 PM
📍 Arts Campus Fort Wayne, Downtown
🎟️ Free Admission
Celebrate creativity in every form—right in the heart of Fort Wayne!

08/14/2025

🚨 The Landing Food Tour is almost here! 🚨

Tickets are on sale now → https://www.eventbrite.com/e/september-membership-meeting-the-landing-food-tour-tickets-1388515078979?aff=oddtdtcreator

We’re kicking things off in style at Dana’s, our check-in location and FIRST stop of the evening! 🙌

The amazing team at Dana’s is pulling out all the stops:
✨ Opening early just for our group
✨ Extending HAPPY HOUR so members can enjoy 50% OFF the ENTIRE beverage menu

Let’s pack the place and show our appreciation to these hospitality pros for going above and beyond to make our night unforgettable!

📅 Don’t wait — grab your ticket and get ready to eat, sip, and explore The Landing with us!

08/14/2025

🤫 Interpreting the Silence
Is ghosting really rejection—or just a story you're telling yourself? In this episode, Alen Berg reframes the silence you get from leads and how to follow up without assumptions.

🎧 Listen in and learn:
✔️ Why silence isn't always a “no”
✔️ How your mindset affects your response
✔️ Real-life follow-up success stories
✔️ What to say after multiple unanswered messages

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpgg8YPmJ8I

What does it really mean when you don’t hear back from a potential client—is it rejection, a fake lead, or just something else taking priority in their life?...

08/13/2025

🌿 Saturdays @ LC Nature Park
Explore the wild side every Saturday with guided hikes and hourly safari bus tours!
📅 April 19 – Oct 25 | 🕘 9 AM – 4 PM
📍 LC Nature Park, Roanoke, IN
🎟️ $7/person | Kids 3 & under free | Safari Bus +$5
🐾 No pre-registration—just show up and discover nature!

08/12/2025

🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Open Streets Fort Wayne
20+ blocks of Calhoun Street go car-free for an afternoon of fun, fitness, and community!
🎉 Games • 🎶 Music • 🍦 Free Drumstick samples • 🍔 Food • 🧩 Sensory Tent & more!
📅 Sunday, August 17, 2025 | 🕛 12–4 PM
📍 Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne
Free & open to all—come play in the street!

08/07/2025

🌸 Bloom Fest: Local Arts & Nature
Celebrate creativity and the outdoors at this free, family-friendly festival!
🎨 150+ local artists & nature vendors
🎶 Live music • 🍔 Food trucks • 🧒 Kids' activities & more!
📅 August 9, 2025 | 🕙 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 Riverside Gardens Park, Grabill, IN
Come spend the day where art and nature bloom together!