The Fishers Arts Council, in partnership with Hamilton County Tourism, will host the sixth annual Harvest Fest on Sunday, Sept. 7, from noon to 5 p.m. along the Nickel Plate Trail in Fishers.
This year’s free, family-friendly festival will feature more than 60 artists, artisans, and authors, as well as ten nonprofit organizations, five live musical performances, children’s activities, and a wide range of food and drink vendors.
The festival, which outgrew its former home at Heritage Park, is expanding this year to the Nickel Plate District, a state-recognized cultural district that provides opportunities for grant support.
“It’s incredible to step back and see how Harvest Fest has grown since 2020,” said Fishers Arts Council Executive Director Les Reinhardt. “While I’m sad to leave the park, the opportunity to grow the event along the Nickel Plate Trail is invigorating.”
The festival route begins at Café Patachou’s patio at 8654 E. 116th St. and extends into seven “art fields” along the trail, ending at Fairway Mortgage, 8911 Technology Drive. A detailed event map, including parking, restrooms, and vendor locations, is available at this link.
Additional support comes from MashCraft – Fishers, which returns as the Beer Garden sponsor for the second year. Fishers Parks and the City of Fishers are also partners, providing logistical and financial assistance.
Nonprofit organizations will be showcased throughout the event, with offerings that include artwork from Janus Developmental Services, historical prints from the Fishers Historical Society, and logo wear from Saving Our Sisters to fund Ivy Tech scholarships for women veterans. Hoosier Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation will host a photo contest and bring Franklin the Snapping Turtle for visitors to meet.
Three new nonprofits are joining this year: Bee Free Bakes, the Hamilton East Public Library Foundation, and the Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation. The Delaware Township Trustee’s Office will once again collect nonperishable food and monetary donations for its food pantry.
Food trucks will also be on site, donating a portion of their proceeds to participating nonprofits.
“Harvest Fest has become more than an art fair — it’s about harvesting funds and raising awareness for organizations that serve Fishers and beyond,” Reinhardt said.