The annual Spark!Fishers festival, ignited by First Internet Bank, returned on Tuesday evening with an expanded celebration in Fishers’ downtown Nickel Plate District. The event will continue through June 26 with new ways for the community to celebrate each day. The patriotic festival showcases what it means to be uniquely Fishers while celebrating our nation’s freedom.
Spark!Fishers is a rain or shine event. City staff will monitor for severe weather to ensure the safety of guests, and events will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
FESTIVAL LINEUP
Half Pint Half K & 5K Walk/Run
Wednesday, June 23 / 6:30 and 7 p.m.
Spark!Fishers began Tuesday and continues through Saturday evening. A 5K Walk/Run, presented by IU Health Saxony, around downtown Fishers will be conducted tonight. The race is hosted by the Geist Half Marathon & Fishers YMCA and sponsored by Community Health Network and Marathon Health. (Photo provided)
Lace up your running shoes this evening beginning at 6:30 p.m. for the family-friendly 5K Walk/Run, presented by IU Health Saxony, around downtown Fishers. The race is hosted by the Geist Half Marathon & Fishers YMCA and sponsored by Community Health Network and Marathon Health. The 5K Walk/Run will depart from Fishers City Hall (1 Municipal Drive) at 7 p.m. A Half Pint Half K race will take place before the 5K at 6:30 p.m. To view a course map and register for the race, visit sparkfishers.com/5K. Onsite registration is permitted until 6:30 p.m.
Car & Art Show
Thursday, June 24 / 6 to 9 p.m.
Stroll the Central Green and check out the Spark!Fishers Car & Art Show on Thursday, June 24 from 6-9 p.m., The event will feature vintage and modern cars alongside 30 local artists and artisans. This event is free to attend, and no tickets are required. Car owners can register their vehicles through June 20 at sparkfishers.com.
POSTPONED: Spin Doctors Concert
The Spin Doctors concert scheduled to take place in Fishers this Friday has been postponed.
Representatives with the band notified the city on Monday, June 21, that due to unforeseen circumstances, the band will not be able to perform at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (NPD AMP) this Friday as originally scheduled. Plans to potentially reschedule their appearance at the venue for the 2021 season are currently under way, and additional information will be provided soon.
Street Fair
Saturday, June 26 / 3 to 10 p.m.
Soak up the summer fun from 3 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 26 at the Spark!Fishers Street Fair that will be held around the Municipal Complex. The event features fun for all ages including:
- Local food and drink, retail vendors, artisans, and more, along with the Dining Tent sponsored by Four Day Ray Brewing.
- Three entertainment stages featuring live performances throughout the day, including the main NPD AMP stage sponsored by Ed Martin Nissan and Ed Martin Toyota, the Community Stage sponsored by Aspen Creek Grill, and the Platform Stage.
- A Kids Zone with bounce houses, games, face painters, and more kid-friendly fun sponsored by DMC Insurance.
- Roots at Spark!Fishers, a teen zone featuring a mobile skate park and dance battles with 31Svn Street Dance Academy.
- Fishers Arts Council presents a new experience, Spark of Creativity. Find your creative Spark and try out introductory experiences in movement, music, fiber arts, and acrylic painting.
- Cool down at Heroes Hall in the City Hall Auditorium, presented by Folds of Honor, where we will honor our hometown heroes who have served our country and our community. Prepare a care package for a local hero, watch a video highlighting these hometown heroes, and check out special demonstrations from the Fishers Police Department, Fishers Health Department, and members of the Monon District Boy Scout Troops.
Parade
Saturday, June 26 / 6 p.m.
The city invites the public to celebrate with a fun-filled parade on Saturday beginning at 6 p.m. through Fishers’ Nickel Plate District, featuring floats and walking groups from various local organizations and civic groups. A route map is available at sparkfishers.com/parade.
Fireworks
Saturday, June 26 / 10 p.m.
A fireworks display will be conducted at 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 26, launched from Holland Park, 1 Park Drive. Suggested viewing locations include the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater Lawn and throughout the Municipal Complex. Holland Park will be closed for viewing during the show for safety reasons.
Accessibility
Accessible parking is available in the Fishers Police Department Garage, 4 Municipal Drive. Kulture City will also offer sensory packs and weighted lap pads for those with sensory needs during the Tuesday Night Community Concert, Car & Art Show, and the Saturday Street Fair. Items will be available for checkout at the Kulture City trailer in front of Fishers City Hall. To learn more, visit sparkfishers.com/accessibility.
Event parking & road closures
For events Tuesday through Thursday evening, parking is available around the Municipal Complex and downtown Fishers. On Saturday, guests are encouraged to park at the Forum Event Center, 11313 USA Pkwy., and take the free event shuttle. Shuttles will run regularly beginning at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday through the end of the event. Surface lots and parking garages around the Municipal Complex will be closed for public access during the event. Rideshare drop off and pick up will occur at The Edge Parking Garage, 8890 E. 116th St. Bicycle parking is available around the Municipal Complex.
116th Street is currently closed east of Municipal Drive to west of Maple Street for the construction of the Nickel Plate Trail pedestrian tunnel. Additional road closures will be in effect for Spark!Fishers festivities beginning on Wednesday evening, June 23. For details and a road closure map, visit sparkfishers.com/parking.
Learn more
Visit sparkfishers.com and follow @SparkFishers on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for festival news and updates.