Fishers Arts Council & Sun King Brewing to sponsor family-friendly event full of artists, authors, music, food
Fishers Arts Council and Sun King Brewery will sponsor the third annual Harvest Fest on from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Ambassador House and Fishers Heritage Park at White River, 10595 Eller Road, Fishers. This year’s family-friendly event features over 50 artists and artisans, more than 10 local authors, eight non-profits, three bands, and plenty of food and drink for all.
This free, family-friendly festival began in 2020. In three short years, it has grown to focus on fundraising for several Fishers-serving non-profits, shopping directly from local artists, and showcasing Fishers musicians. This year’s non-profits include Fishers Parks Foundation, Fishers Police Corps, Fishers Historical Society, Gal’s Guide Library, Studio Outside the Box, Janus Developmental Services, Knights of Columbus Council 2963, and Fishers Arts Council. Each organization will offer something different to raise money, including art activities, raffles, food, and more. The featured bands will be Sweet Tunes, Typical Summer, and Matt & Aly Acoustic Duo.
Fishers Arts Council (FAC) will have an art activity (courtesy of a grant from the Penrod Society) led by FAC board president Laura Villanyi, and Studio Outside the Box will have a personalized button-making activity. Both Studio Outside the Box and Janus Developmental Services will offer art creations made by those who use their services.
Bring your appetite and grab lunch (or an early dinner) from the Fishers Police Corps and Knights of Columbus. Additional food trucks will be available, including Kona Ice and Triple Play Catering & BBQ of Fishers.
Fishers Parks Foundation will offer face painting and Gal’s Guide Library will have fun book-based items, and, of course, library cards.
The Ambassador House will be open, courtesy of the Fishers Parks Department and The Fishers Historical Society. The historical society has created a self-guided audio tour (and print version), so bring your smart phone to follow along as you tour the Ambassador House at Fishers Heritage Park at White River.
“I am beyond thrilled with how much Harvest Fest has grown since 2020,” FAC Executive Director Les Reinhardt said. “Working with the Fishers Parks Foundation and Fishers Parks, especially Lisa Knowles and Sarah Sandquist, has made the process of managing this event so enjoyable. Also, welcoming Sun King Brewing as a sponsor has helped immensely. We are truly thankful for how our community comes together to make this event possible, and we are proud to be able to offer a fundraising opportunity for Fishers-serving non-profits in a fun, art fair atmosphere.”
Photo provided by Fishers Arts Council
Ben Shine, Community Development Director of Sun King Brewing, has worked with FAC in the past during Fishers Arts Crawl events.
“We were more than happy to help out this year, as we love supporting local artists and the Fishers Arts Council,” Shine said. “Our Fishers Small-Batch Brewery, located alongside the Fishers Test Kitchen in the Fishers District, includes gallery space displaying Hamilton County artists.”
Shine even extended the sponsorship to the Arts Council’s “Second Friday” art gallery receptions.
“Our patrons have enjoyed the local brews from Sun King during our monthly receptions; we’re thankful for our renewed relationship, thanks to Ben.” Reinhardt said. “After our successful author’s table at Art on the Prairie this past June, we wanted to bring authors with us to Harvest Fest. This time we’ll be featuring an Author’s Booth – and many of the authors will be there to talk about their books and sign them for you! We’re so excited to expand this opportunity for local authors in Indiana.”
Over 50 local artists and artisans will join Harvest Fest this year. There’s a variety of items ranging from fine art to jewelry to toys to personal care, all skillfully handmade right here in central Indiana. Bring the kids, bring your appetite, and bring a wagon to take these treasures home with you.
Participating artists & artisans
- Fine Art: Zakia Abid, Brad Baker, Ingrid Blount, Aimee Bruno, Regina Bunting, Nancy Chase, Gregory Fesko, Jacob Hernandez, Nyla Kerstiens, Krystal Mobley, Julie Moreno, Ranj Puthran, Mark Rouse, Maria Schechter, Christina Sprowl, Cristina Tanaskovich, Walt Thacker, Amanda Thompson, Hanna Delight Weaver
- Jewelry: Susan Abdelsalam, Ingrid Blount, Christy Brocken, Joni Clark, Shawna Disbrow, Tracy Gordon, Seronia Harris Everett, Krystal Highbaugh, Katy Jamison, Beverly Jerabek, Ashley Kilgore, Candace Lander, Valencia Montgomery, Widya Ukkas
- Ceramics/Pottery: Deb Beam, Olivia Harris, Morgan Kerberg, Tina Mangos, Deanna Poelsma, Catherine Schlebecker, Nick Wilson
- Woodworks: Chris & Tanya Hays, Jack Looper, Sana Mulla, Anita Strauss, Anna Villanyi
- Stained Glass: Jennifer Bartlett-Phelps
- Accessories: Whitney Bennett
- Fiber Arts/Clothing: Jocelyn Sparkles, Lena Statsenko, Teresa Wesley
- Soaps & Personal Care: Vicki Nelson, Angela Rosenau, Kesha Stallings
Fishers Heritage Park at White River is located near the intersection of 106th Street and Eller Road in Fishers. A banner for the event will be placed near the entrance road to the park. Parking is available in front of the Ambassador House (located along the same entrance road) as well as at the park itself. This is a public park and dogs are welcome if they are on a leash and picked up after.
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