Archive for March, 2009

Now Accepting Entries for the 2009 Royal Court

by: Festival Staff Writer March 11, 2009

For Immediate Release
February 20, 2009

Fishers Freedom Festival Now Accepting Entries for the 2009 Royal Court
Fishers, IN – – The Fishers Freedom Festival announces their 2009 Royal Court contest.  All children residing within the Hamilton Southeastern school district who will be six or seven years old on June 1, 2009 are eligible to apply.
The court will [...]

All Ages Enjoy the Fishers Freedom Festival

by: Festival Staff Writer March 4, 2009

All Ages Enjoy the Fishers Freedom Festival
Thousands Attend For Wide Range of Activities & Sights
Don’t miss the 22nd annual Fishers Freedom Festival which offers activities such as 5K event, live music, K-9 demonstrations, children & teen tents, dog competitions, the Children’s Parade, games, fine arts and crafts, fireworks and a street dance.  With over 50,000 [...]

Fishers Freedom Festival’s 21st Annual 5K Event

by: Suz Willard March 4, 2009

Fishers Freedom Festival’s 21st Annual 5K Event and Family Fun Two Mile Walk with a New Kiddie Run

Come participate as a runner, jogger, or walker in the 21st annual Fishers Freedom Festival’s 5K Event on Saturday, June 27th.   There will also be with a non-competitive family fun two mile walk and a new kid’s race.   [...]

Indy Dog & Disc Club Presents “The Indiana Disc Dog Classic”

by: Festival Staff Writer March 4, 2009

Indy Dog & Disc Club Presents “The Indiana Disc Dog Classic”
A U.F.O. World Cup Major Tournament at Fishers Freedom Festival
The Indy Dog and Disc Club is proud to announce that the Fishers Freedom Festival will be hosting a UFO World Cup Major Tournament as part of the “Indiana Disc Dog Classic” held on June 27 [...]

Attention Kids: Decorate Your Bike, Tricycle, Wagon, or Stroller And Join In the Festival Parade!

by: Festival Staff Writer March 4, 2009

The Fishers Freedom Festival’s Children’s Parade sponsored by Primrose School is a great opportunity for children to dress up and decorate their bikes, tricycles, wagons or strollers in a patriotic manner and be rewarded for their artistic ability and creativity in celebration of our nation’s freedom. 
This year’s children’s parade will be on Sunday, June 28th [...]

Second Annual Float Judging Competition for Main Parade

by: Festival Staff Writer March 4, 2009

Second Annual Float Judging Competition for Main Parade
Fishers Freedom Festival’s Entry Deadline Approaching Soon
The Fishers Arts Council is pleased to announce the second annual Fishers Arts Council’s “Choice Award” for the best float in the 21st Fishers Freedom Festival main parade on Sunday, June 28th.  Prior to the parade start at 4 p.m., judges will review and [...]

116th Street Will Partially Close On Sunday, June 28

by: Festival Staff Writer March 4, 2009

116th Street Will Partially Close On Sunday, June 28
For Fishers Freedom Festival’s Main Parade
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.  Once the parade has completed and parade observers have cleared, all roads will be reopened to [...]

Patriotic T-Shirt Design Contest

by: Festival Staff Writer March 4, 2009

Applicants are required to be Hamilton Southeastern district students in either elementary (K-4) or middle/junior high (5 – 8).  Submitted designs must to include the festival’s slogan “Freedom Will Shine in 2009”, the title “2009 Fishers Freedom Festival,” maximum four colors, and no computer drawings were allowed.  All designs depict a patriotic theme.
A selection committee [...]

Volunteer & Donate to Make the Festival a Success

by: Festival Staff Writer March 4, 2009

Volunteer & Donate to Make the Festival a Success
Fishers Freedom Festival is Seeking Good Samaritans
The 21st Annual Fishers Freedom Festival is less than four months away and volunteers are needed in various capacities.  Adults and children can work as little or as many shifts as you want for the various volunteer opportunities on Thursday, June [...]

Four Local Students will be Awarded the Wright Scholarship

by: Festival Staff Writer March 4, 2009

Four Local Students will be Awarded the Wright Scholarship
Honor Given By Fishers Freedom Festival
The Fishers Freedom Festival will award four $1000 Ken Wright Community and Life Scholarships to senior students.  This is a continuing education scholarship opportunity for youth that reside within the Hamilton Southeastern School District.  The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage [...]