April 9, 2016 8pm to 11pm at The Pier Bar at Oakwood Resort Chris Worth Whether you want to dance till you drop or enjoy nostalgia you can’t go wrong with Chris Worth. Chris provides an uplifting, dance-able R&B music collection and is known to be one of Fort Wayne’s finest singers. No Cover Charge. Free Parking. Visit Chris’ website.
April 2, 2016 8pm to Midnight at The Pier Bar at Oakwood Resort Basketcase As one half of Yellow Dead Bettys, Chris and Renata formed an unusual, yet undeniably strong musical bond. Oldies, Classic Rock, Alternative and Contemporary pop collide into an eclectic show that transcends the acoustic duo genre. The resulting chaos can only be described as BASKETCASE. No cover charge and free parking. Visit their Facebook page.
Matt Swick and Garry Jones have been bringing their brand of acoustic music to the Northeast Indiana music scene since 2009. Having met at the Brew’Ha Coffee House in Columbia City, IN, both musicians have been heavily involved in the thriving music scene in Fort Wayne and the surrounding area. Swick and Jones bring together elements of folk, blues, Americana, rock, and pop music for a wonderful blend of music that anyone can enjoy. Visit their website.
We are so excited to welcome JILL GARRIS, Marketing/Sales Manager, to the Oakwood Team. Jill began her career in Marketing at Dockers Footwear (a licensee of Levi Strauss) in Nashville, Tennessee. Most recently, she served as the Marketing and Group Sales Manager at Das Dutchman Essenhaus for nearly 11 years and at Nelson’s Catering & Fundraising for the past 1-1/2 years. She is thrilled for the opportunity to return to the hospitality and tourism industry and “can’t imagine a more…
March 27 (Sunday), 2016 10am – 2:30pm Easter Brunch Oakwood Resort and The Pier Restaurant & Bar welcomes you celebrate Easter this year by letting us do the work, so you can enjoy your family and friends. In addition to a delicious meal, kids can have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny; photography provided by Behind the Lens Photography. Prices will be $26 for adults, $14 for children 5-12 years od, and free for children under 5 years old.…
July 4 (Monday), 2016 Flotilla Road Race This is the 39th running of this popular road race which starts at the Syracuse Community Center and has various running/walking options. For more information visit www.wawaseeflotilla.com.
August 27 (Saturday), 2016 10am Oakwood Fine Arts Festival This event features premiere, juried, fine arts and is held outdoors at Oakwood Resort. There is free admission and the day includes local entertainment, food for purchase, and a children’s art experience. Click here for artists’ application. For more details, please visit Chautauqua Wawasee’s website.
July 2 (Saturday), 2016 4th of July Weekend Fireworks on Lake Wawasee Celebrate Independence Day by watching a spectacular fireworks show on the edge of Lake Wawasee. At Oakwood Resort, we have the perfect place to see the show from our beautiful lawn and back patio. Complete your celebration with food and drinks from The Pier Restaurant & Bar.
June 28 (Tuesday), 2016 7:30pm – 9pm Fort Wayne Philharmonic Patriotic Pops Concert Come out to our lawn, right on the edge of Lake Wawasee, and enjoy a community concert sponsored by Steel Dynamics and our generous community. Come by boat, or bring your chairs, blanket, family, and friends. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. In the event of rain or extreme heat, the concert will be held at Wawasee High School. Free admission.
May 27 (Friday), 2016 7pm – 9:30pm Wine, Cheese, & Chocolate Experience This event returns in 2016 by popular demand. Held at the beautiful Hilltop Banquet Center, this unforgettable experience includes hearty appetizers, entertainment, and samples of a variety of wines, cheeses, and chocolates.
