Spark!Fishers, presented by Meijer, returns to the heart of downtown Fishers’ Nickel Plate District for a weeklong celebration from Tuesday, June 24 through Saturday, June 28. Featuring a variety of patriotic activities and summer fun each day, the festival invites the community to come together and celebrate our nation’s freedom.
“Spark!Fishers is a time for our community to come together, celebrate our shared spirit, and enjoy all that makes our city vibrant and unique,” said Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness. “I look forward to seeing families and neighbors making memories and building traditions during this year’s festival.”
The festivities kick off Tuesday with a free concert featuring Sixteen Candles at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater (NPD AMP), followed by a spectacular drone show at the end of the night. Throughout the rest of the week, visitors and residents can lace up their running shoes for the annual 5K walk/run on Wednesday, see classic cars and local art at the Car & Art Show on Thursday, enjoy a free concert and popular fireworks show on Friday, and end the week with the Spark!Fishers street fair and parade on Saturday. Returning this year, guests can get a spectacular view of the city on the Ferris wheel located on Municipal Drive on Friday and Saturday.
“Spark!Fishers truly offers something for everyone, from the popular aerial drone show and parade to the return of favorite events like the 5K and street fair,” said Marissa Deckert, Director of Fishers Parks. “It’s exciting to see this festival grow each year and bring our community together to celebrate summer in Fishers.”
FESTIVAL LINEUP
Tuesday Concert & Drone Show
Tuesday, June 24 I 8 p.m. | NPD AMP | Free
Kick off the Spark!Fishers celebration with a free Tuesday night concert featuring Sixteen Candles. No tickets are required, and guests can bring chairs, blankets, food, and non-alcoholic beverages. Outside alcohol is not permitted; food and drinks will be available for purchase on-site. For details, visit sparkfishers.com.
5K & All Abilities 1-Miler, presented by IU Health
Wednesday, June 25 I Various Times | NPD AMP | Register at SparkFishers.com
Hit the Nickel Plate Trail for the family-friendly Spark!Fishers 5K Walk/Run and All Abilities 1-Miler, Presented by IU Health Fishers. The All Abilities 1-Miler begins at 6 p.m. at the NPD AMP and is an untimed, fun-run-style event for all ages and abilities who want to participate without running a full 5K. The 5K begins at 7 p.m., followed by the 5K After Party with a DJ, inflatables, a yoga class by Honor Yoga, food trucks, and drinks. Don’t forget to redeem your bib for a free drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic). Free wristbands are required to participate in the inflatables, which will be available at the event after signing a safety and liability waiver on-site. To view the course map and register, visit the website. Onsite registration is available until 6:30 p.m.
Car & Art Show
Thursday, June 26 I 6 p.m. | Central Green | Free
Stroll the Central Green and check out the Spark!Fishers Car & Art Show featuring vintage and modern cars alongside local artists and artisans curated by Fishers Arts Council. This event is free to attend, and no tickets are required. Car owners can register their vehicles here.
Friday Night Concert & Fireworks Show, presented by Northwest Bank
Friday, June 27 I 8 p.m. | NPD AMP | Free
This year’s concert begins at 8 p.m. on the NPD AMP stage, featuring Saved by the ’90s, followed by a fireworks show. Admission is free, and no tickets are required. Food, non-alcoholic beverages, chairs, and blankets are welcome. Outside alcohol is not permitted, and food and drink will be available for purchase on site. Learn more at sparkfishers.com.
Street Fair
Saturday, June 28 | 2 – 9 p.m. | Nickel Plate District | Free
Soak up the summer at the Spark!Fishers Street Fair around the Municipal Complex, with fun for all ages:
- Enjoy delicious food, handmade goods, and demonstrations from more than 100 carefully selected food and art vendors.
- Find a variety of musicians and live entertainment throughout the day on Saturday, complete with main stage entertainment at the NPD AMP, a community stage at the Central Green, and two solo stages – one at the Monumental Stairs at 116th Street and the Nickel Plate Trail and one at the City Hall breezeway.
- Get a spectacular view of the city on the Ferris wheel located on Municipal Drive.
- Enjoy inflatables and water fun, a roller rink, skate park, face painting, caricatures, magicians, balloon artists, and more.
Parade
Saturday, June 28 | 6 p.m. | Nickel Plate District | Free
Celebrate this fun-filled tradition with a parade through the heart of downtown Fishers featuring floats and walking groups from various local organizations and civic groups. The parade route will be announced in the coming days at sparkfishers.com.
ACTIVITY WRISTBANDS
A wristband is required for access to all inflatables, the skate park, carousel, and Ferris wheel. Wristbands will be available for purchase on-site for $5 (credit card only; cash will not be accepted). A signed waiver is required for each individual receiving a wristband. Wristbands will not be available in advance. D -distribution and sales will take place on Saturday only.
ACCESSIBILITY & RESPITE
Accessible parking is available at all Spark!Fishers events (see below for details). Fishers Parks will also offer KultureCity sensory-inclusive bags and weighted lap pads for those with sensory needs during all events. Items will be available for checkout at Info Tents at festival entrances. Assisted listening devices will also be available for live stage entertainment on the NPD AMP stage. A respite room, inclusive of mothers, prayer, and sensory needs, is available for use during the event. To locate, ask any Info Tent or learn more here.
EVENT PARKING & ROAD CLOSURES
Find parking information for Tuesday through Friday events here.
On Saturday, guests are encouraged to park at the FORUM Conference Center (11313 USA Parkway) and take the free shuttle. Surface lots around Municipal Drive will not be available to Spark!Fishers guests as well as some street parking within the event footprint or along the parade route. Public parking is available in The Edge, The Depot, Nickel Plate Station, First Internet Bank, and Spark Apartments garages. Access to downtown parking will be limited from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. due to the Parade route, and travel from open garages and parking lots may be delayed for Parade participant safety. Rideshare drop-off and pick-up will occur at The Edge Parking Garage (8890 E. 116th Street). Bicycle parking is available around the Municipal Complex.
Additional road closures will be in effect for Spark!Fishers festivities beginning on Tuesday evening, June 24 through Saturday, June 28.
Accessible parking is available at all Spark!Fishers events. Daily accessible parking options include:
- Tuesday: South City Services Building parking lot (3 Municipal Drive
- Wednesday: Fishers Fire Station 91 South parking lot (2 Municipal Drive)
- Thursday: Fishers Dog Park lot (Located at the Northwest corner of Fishers Pointe Drive and Municipal Drive)
- Friday: South City Services Building parking lot (3 Municipal Drive)
- Saturday: Ellipse Lot (Enter at Lantern Road and Municipal Drive – Must have permit or placard for admittance)
For parking details, visit the Festival Info page.
VOLUNTEER
Several volunteer opportunities are available for all ages and abilities to get involved in this year’s celebration. Learn more and register to volunteer at volunteerfishers.com.
LEARN MORE
Visit sparkfishers.com and follow Fishers Parks on Facebook, X and Instagram for festival news and updates.
