Spark!Fishers, presented by Meijer, returns to downtown Fishers’ Nickel Plate District June 24-27, and this year’s celebration carries extra significance: the festival will commemorate America’s semiquincentennial, the nation’s 250th birthday.
“Spark!Fishers showcases the energy, pride and sense of community that make Fishers such a special place to live,” said Mayor Scott Fadness. “We look forward to welcoming everyone to downtown Fishers for several days of fun, tradition and celebration.”
Festivities begin even before the main event. The Rotary Club of Fishers kicks off the week Monday, June 22, with its Mental Health Initiative Golf Outing at The Hawthorns Golf & Country Club, benefiting Project Hope, which provides school-based mental health support for Hamilton Southeastern students and families. On Wednesday, June 24, the family-friendly Spark!Fishers 5K and Firecracker 1-Miler step off at 7 p.m. on the Nickel Plate Trail, followed by a post-race party with inflatables, food trucks and a foam party.
Friday night brings a free concert at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater featuring P!NK’D, a tribute to pop superstar P!NK, complete with aerial and lighting effects. The popular Spark!Fishers drone show returns to close out the evening. The 8 p.m. show requires no tickets, and guests may bring chairs, blankets and food, though outside alcohol is not permitted.
Saturday is the festival’s biggest day. The Street Fair runs 4-10 p.m. around the Municipal Complex, featuring a new dedicated Kids Zone with a petting zoo and life-size building blocks, a Spark!Fishers edition of Thrift-a-Thon, more than 100 food and craft vendors, and live entertainment across seven stages. The beloved Car & Art Show, newly combined with the Street Fair, fills Municipal Circle from 4-6:30 p.m. with vintage and modern vehicles alongside local artists curated by the Fishers Arts Council.
“Spark!Fishers offers something for everyone,” said Marissa Deckert, director of Fishers Parks. “It’s exciting to see this festival evolve each year and bring our community together to celebrate summer in Fishers.”
The annual parade rolls through downtown at 7 p.m. Saturday, emceed by the hosts of The Scuttlebutt Club podcast, before the grand fireworks finale caps the celebration that evening.
Fishers Parks will offer KultureCity sensory-inclusive bags, weighted lap pads and assisted listening devices, with a respite room available at City Hall. Accessible parking is available at all events.
Organizers are also seeking volunteers of all ages to help with the festival and parade; registration is open at volunteerfishers.com. Full event details, including the parade route and parking information, are available at SparkFishers.com.