Fishers Freedom Festival | Fishers Indiana

“Christmas in October” Craft Fair Offers Gifts for all Ages

Suz Willard — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:49:38 +0000

The Fishers Freedom Festival will host the “Christmas in October” craft fair on October 10th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Fishers High School, 13000 Promise Road in Fishers. It will host over 130 arts and craft vendors, refreshments will be for sale, and all proceeds from the raffle will benefit the “Roy Holland [...]

Need Golfers to Sign Up for Golf Outing In Order To Raise $3000 To Supply School Backpacks To Kids-In-Need

Suz Willard — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:13:25 +0000

The third annual “Fireworks Scramble Golf Outing” sponsored by the Fishers Freedom Festival is in need of golfers to participate in this important community fundraiser. It will be held at Hawthorns Golf and Country Club (12255 Club Point Drive, Fishers) on Monday, August 10th teeing off at noon. Profits from the outing will primarily support [...]

Life Church Awarded “Choice Award” For Best Parade Float

Suz Willard — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:39:25 +0000

The Fishers Arts Council is pleased to announce Life Church its second annual Fishers Arts Council’s “Choice Award” for the best float in the 21st Fishers Freedom Festival main parade on Sunday, June 28th. The winner received a trophy and a $500 prize. The winning float was preceded by a banner naming the award during [...]

Deta Lasley Named “Kehl Volunteer of the Year”

Suz Willard — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:59:15 +0000

The Volunteers of Fishers organization awarded its third annual winner of the “William D. Kehl Jr. Volunteer of the Year” award to Deta Lasley. This prestigious award was presented to Lasley during the Fishers Freedom Festival’s Opening Ceremonies on Saturday, June 27th. Deta Lasley is a very responsible and dependable volunteer for the Fishers Police Department’s [...]

Announcing the Winners of the Fishers Freedom Festival’s 5K Event

Suz Willard — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:47:44 +0000

The Fishers Freedom Festival announces its winners from the 21st Annual 5K event held on Saturday, June 27th. Winners were presented their awards immediately following the conclusion of the 5K, family two mile walk and new Kiddie Run. This year’s event attracted a record crowd of over 1,100 participants both locally and from out-of-state. The overall [...]

116th Street Will Close For Parade; Samantha Peszek is Grand Marshal

Suz Willard — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:00:13 +0000

A few Fishers roads will be closed on Sunday, June 28 from 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. due to the annual Fishers Freedom Festival’s Main Parade. But it is at the Fishers Police Department’s discretion to close the roads a little earlier if the situation warrants it. Once the parade has completed and parade observers [...]

Festival Announces a Full Schedule for Participants

Suz Willard — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:04:01 +0000

The 21st Fishers Freedom Festival announces its “2009 Schedule of Events” which offers one new event this year along with fireworks, 5K Event, live music, UFO Major Disc Dog Tournament, children & teen tents, cornhole tournament, scuba diving, dunk tank, two parades, basketball shoot, microchipping for dogs, climbing wall, water balloon launch, Teen Dance, Street [...]

Volunteers Needed to Ensure Festival Runs Smoothly

Suz Willard — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:47:50 +0000

The 22nd Annual Fishers Freedom Festival is weeks away and volunteers are needed in various capacities for this event which attracts over 50,000 attendees providing a wide range of activities and events. Adults and children can work as little or as many shifts as you want for the various opportunities on Wednesday, June 23 through [...]

Main Parade’s Float Judging Contest

Suz Willard — Sat, 16 May 2009 20:00:52 +0000

The Fishers Arts Council is pleased to announce its second annual Fishers Arts Council’s “Choice Award” for the best float in the 21st Fishers Freedom Festival main parade on Sunday, June 28th. The winner will receive a trophy and a $500 prize. Prior to the 4 p.m. parade start, judges will review and rate all parade [...]

Nominate Someone Deserving as “Volunteer of the Year”

Suz Willard — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:06:58 +0000

Now Seeking Nominations for “William D. Kehl Jr. Volunteer of the Year” to Be Awarded to a Fishers Resident The Volunteers of Fishers organization is seeking immediate nominations for the third annual “William D. Kehl Jr. Volunteer of the Year” award. Nominees should be either youth or adults who have gone above and beyond to help or [...]