HATCH Fest keeps growing

Expanded festival celebrates youth entrepreneurs, art, technology & heritage in downtown Noblesville

A beloved summer tradition in downtown Noblesville is getting bigger and better.

HATCH Fest, Hamilton County’s annual celebration of Arts, Technology, Craft, and Heritage, returns from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 14 with an expanded footprint and exciting new features that showcase the region’s creative spirit.

Each year, the Historic Courthouse Square comes alive in mid-June with the vibrant sights, sounds, and smells of HATCH Fest. Attendees can expect the same charming atmosphere of fresh strawberry shortcake, live local music, and booth after booth of handmade goods. This year, Logan Street Bridge will be shut down during HATCH Fest, allowing more space for artists, makers, and entrepreneurs.

In addition to an array of activities, demonstrations, and live music at HATCH Fest, don’t forget about the St. Michael’s Episcopal Church’s Strawberry Festival. (Photo provided)

This year’s expansion is fueled by a new partnership between Noblesville Creates and the Children’s Entrepreneur Market, a national organization that empowers young people to launch and run their own businesses. With this collaboration, HATCH Fest will welcome an unprecedented number of youth vendors, offering a unique opportunity for the next generation of creators to step into the spotlight.

In addition to youth businesses and artist vendors, attendees can enjoy beloved festival staples, including St. Michael’s Episcopal Church’s Strawberry Festival, hands-on activities, maker demonstrations, live music, and readings of the Emancipation Proclamation in honor of Juneteenth.

See the full entertainment schedule below (subject to change).

• ALL DAY – Demonstrations and interactive activities by the Noblesville High School and Middle School Robotics Teams (southeast quadrant of the Courthouse Square)
• 11 to 11:55 a.m. – Indiana Music by Geoff Davis (northeast corner of the Square)
• Noon to 1 p.m. – Cello Music by Ivan the Gem (northeast corner of the Square)
• 1:05 to 1:45 p.m. – Indiana Music by Geoff Davis (northeast corner of the Square)
• 1:45 to 2 p.m. – Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by Edan Evans de Rosiere (northeast corner of the Square)
• 2 to 2:45 p.m. – Blues Music by Scrapper & Skelton
• 2:45 to 3 p.m. – Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by Edan Evans de Rosiere (northeast corner of the Square)
• 3 to 3:45 p.m. – Blues Music by Scrapper & Skelton (northeast corner of the Square)
• 3:45 to 4 p.m. – Reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by Edan Evans de Rosiere (northeast corner of the Square)

Whether you’re seeking handcrafted treasures, ready to support emerging talent, or simply want to experience the heart of Hamilton County, HATCH Fest continues to offer something for everyone.

Find out more information at NoblesvilleCreates.org/hatchfest.