Downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana
Tucked in the heart of Fort Wayne, The Fairfield is the city's most sought-after venue for weddings, corporate events and private celebrations. Debuting in 2024, our historic building has been beautifully restored and reimagined.
Celebrate your love story at Fort Wayne's premier downtown wedding venue.
Our elegant, customizable space provides the perfect backdrop for your wedding and reception, accommodating both intimate ceremonies and grand celebrations — with beautiful natural lighting, modern amenities, and the history of downtown Fort Wayne right outside the door.
A Bit of Building History
The Fairfield's story began in 1900 as the J.W. Kidd Building. Across the century since, it's been a mail-order house, a glove factory, a General Electric distribution center, and an antique mall — and now, Fort Wayne's leading destination for weddings and events.
Built as the J.W. Kidd Building — a medical & agricultural mail-order business in downtown Fort Wayne.
Home to Boss Manufacturing, producing gloves and mittens for decades.
Operated as a General Electric repair & distribution center.
Karen's Antique Mall filled the space with decades of collected history.
Reborn as The Fairfield Weddings & Events — the space's next chapter.
The next chapter could be yours.
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The Fairfield made my wedding so special for my husband and I! The food was absolutely amazing, the sound system is great, and Jeremy, Brady and Nate were with us every step of the way. I had no doubts that this place would make the day perfect, and I was right!
Claire Hansen
Our wedding at The Fairfield was absolutely incredible — truly everything we could have ever wanted and more. From the breathtaking city views to the stunning chandeliers and spacious, elegant layout, every detail was perfection.
Emily Branstetter
I CANNOT recommend The Fairfield enough. Jeremy took amazing care of us, no detail spared. Our meetings throughout the planning process were what held me together and gave me the utmost confidence we'd have the most incredible day.
Bethany Sorich
We toured The Fairfield when it was still a construction site back in January 2024. After having our wedding there this past June we couldn't be more impressed with the facility but especially with the staff!
Katie Peksenak
Questions
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Our space's maximum capacity is 399. With table seating, buffet, and a designated dance floor space, we can comfortably fit 320 guests. We'll work with you to create a custom layout based on the vision you have for your event.
We offer private parking in our lots off Fairfield Ave (just south of the building) and off Hendricks Ave (just west of the building). Public parking is also available at both the Electric Works and Tincap campuses. Add-on valet & shuttle services are available upon request.
Yes! We want you to have the event you envision with the vendors you love. We will not charge these vendors any additional fees that could be passed along to you.
11pm. If you and your guests are still going strong, we invite you to continue the party at one of the other social destinations in The Fairfield building — grab a drink, a late night snack, and knock over some pins at our social house, or swing a golf club in our golf simulators.
Yes! Your event manager is skilled in ceremony facilitation, and we'll discuss the logistics of hosting your ceremony within the same space as your reception, so you and your guests love the transition plan.
No. While this may be common at other venues, we are intentional about covering our cost of doing business, which includes adequate liability coverage for your event.
No. We are committed to eliminating any and all possible hidden fees in your experience with The Fairfield.
Beyond Weddings
The Fairfield isn't just for weddings. When you need a Fort Wayne event space that delivers an unmatched level of service and atmosphere, we're ready.
Ceremonies, receptions, and everything after "I do."
Award ceremonies, fundraisers, and community gatherings.
An elegant building with a storied past — we're transforming The Fairfield into the leading destination for weddings and events in Fort Wayne, where each moment becomes a lasting memory.