by 

Fred Swift

Hamilton County Reporter

Few counties in Indiana – or the country for that matter – have as many festivals and public events this weekend as Hamilton County offers. Folks should have little reason to claim “there’s nothing to do around here.”

Two major annual events at opposite ends of the county are the New Earth Festival in Atlanta and the International Arts Festival in Carmel. Each draws thousands and both are free.

In addition, the Fishers Octoberfest and the St. George Orthodox Festival are both set for this Saturday in Fishers.

At Westfield’s Grand Park, the Home and Outdoor Living Fall Show is scheduled Saturday and Sunday.

At Koteewi Park at Strawtown, visitors can enjoy the new Treetop Trails and Zipline along with the other increasing number of park features. Add to this the regular Farmers Markets in Noblesville and Carmel on Saturday and you have a variety of entertaining opportunities that should be of interest to most everyone.

Making most these events possible are the hundreds of citizen volunteers and service club members that donate their time and talents to give local and out of town folks such a variety of wholesome entertainment.

So, go and enjoy these close-to-home events that not everyone may find in their own backyard.