The Fishers Arts Council will host its 5th annual Harvest Fest on Sunday, September 8th, from noon to 5 p.m. at Fishers Heritage Park at White River, located at 10595 Eller Road. This year’s event, which is free and family-friendly, will feature 46 artists and artisans, nine non-profits, three bands, 11 local authors, and a variety of activities and food options.
Harvest Fest, which began in 2020, has grown into a significant community event, focusing on raising funds and awareness for several Fishers-serving non-profits. The festival provides an opportunity to shop directly from local artists and enjoy performances by local musicians, including Sweet Tunes, Mudsock Jazz Combo, and Remington Hill, who will perform with the support of a grant from the Fishers Arts & Culture Commission.
Attendees can also enjoy a Beer Garden sponsored by MashCraft-Fishers and a Wine Tent sponsored by Peace Water Winery. Transportation to off-site parking at Riverside Junior High will be available.
In addition to the arts and entertainment, several non-profits will be on-site, offering various activities and raising funds. Organizations like The Fishers Historical Society, Gal’s Guide Library, Janus Developmental Services, and Hoosier Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation will be present, each with unique offerings such as art activities, face painting, and “Snap a photo with their Snapping Turtle.”
Food options will be plentiful, with food trucks like Chef TLC with Faith the Food Bus, Kona Ice Indy, El Venezolano Food Truck, and Smokey Blue BBQ participating and donating a portion of their proceeds to the non-profits.
Les Reinhardt, Executive Director of Fishers Arts Council, expressed excitement about the event’s growth, highlighting the new sponsors and the community’s involvement. “Our new sponsors this year both reached out directly to us because they love the goal of Harvest Fest and wanted to be involved,” Reinhardt said. “We are truly thankful for how our community comes together to make this event possible.”
With activities for all ages and a wide range of items from fine art to handmade jewelry and home décor, Harvest Fest promises a fun-filled day for the entire family. Visitors are encouraged to bring their appetites, their kids, and even their dogs—provided they are leashed and picked up after.
Limited parking is available at Heritage Park, with additional parking and a shuttle service at Riverside Junior High.