Grant-backed Harvest Fest to drive sales and fundraising for Fishers artists and nonprofits Sept. 13
The seventh annual Harvest Fest will run noon–5 p.m. Sept. 13 along Fishers’ Nickel Plate Trail, featuring more than 70 artists, 10 nonprofits, live music and food vendors. Organizers say the event will prioritize raising funds and awareness for local nonprofits and showcase area makers.

Fishers Arts Council and Hamilton County Tourism will present the seventh annual Harvest Fest from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 13 on the Nickel Plate Trail in downtown Fishers. Organizers plan for more than 70 artists, artisans and authors, 10 nonprofits, live music, games, art activities and food and beverages. The route begins at Café Patachou’s patio, 8654 E. 116th St., and stretches along seven “art fields” to Hamilton East Public Library, 5 Municipal Dr. Sponsors and partners listed in the release include Fishers Parks, the City of Fishers and Hamilton East Public Library, and returning beer garden sponsor Joe Janik and the MashCraft — Fishers crew.
Organizers emphasized fundraising and local visibility: Fishers Arts Council said the event will focus on “harvesting funds” and expanding awareness for nonprofits, with each nonprofit staging fundraising activities such as art projects, face painting and refreshments. The council is a named recipient of a 2026 Tourism Gives grant from Hamilton County Tourism to bring a cultural event to the Nickel Plate District, and the City of Fishers is sponsoring several musicians on the program. Food trucks will donate a portion of proceeds to participating nonprofits, per the release.
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