The Fairfield building

A New Era for the Fairfield Building

The Fairfield monogram

A venue unlike any other in Fort Wayne

Upon visiting The Fairfield you'll notice a timeless aesthetic and unmatched service throughout. Along with our incredible location, the detail and thoughtful touches around each corner are what set us apart from other venues. Our intentional process will make you feel as if this building was designed just for you and your event.

The Fairfield is a building for all occasions. You can celebrate your wedding upstairs and come back for your anniversary celebration on one of the lower floors of golf or bowling! We'd be honored to be a part of your ongoing story.

Our Story

A bit of building history

The Fairfield historic building interior
1900

The Fairfield's story began when it was constructed as the J.W. Kidd Building. Along with his partner, W.M. Griffin, Kidd operated a medical and agricultural mail-order business.

1915

The business abruptly closed following the local postmaster's discovery of a scandal within the company.

1920s

Boss Manufacturing took tenancy to produce gloves and mittens. Based in Kewanee, IL, they're still in business today.

1960s

A sector of General Electric used the building as a repair and distribution center.

1980s–00s

After changing hands through several warehouses and furniture stores, Karen's Antique Mall found its home here.

Today

We are honored to continue this building's history as The Fairfield Weddings & Events.

Make The Fairfield part of your story and begin planning your event today!

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