Fishers Freedom Festival - June 26 - 27, 2010

Schedule of Events

MOST EVENTS ARE HELD RAIN OR SHINE! 

The Schedule of Events and Activities may be subject to change without notice.

SATURDAY, JUNE 26, 2010

6:15 AM
•5K Event/2 Mile Family Walk Registration- Sponsored by Reynolds Farm Equipment.  Located on the west-side of Roy Holland Memorial Park on the corner of Sunblest Blvd. and Ellipse Parkway.  A donation of $5.00 for the 5K Event thru 6/23 and $10.00 per family (up to 10 members) for the 2 Mile Family Walk.  Saturday, June 27, registration will begin at 6:15 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. with a donation of $8.00 for the 5K Event and $10.00 for the Family Walk.  All proceeds will benefit the “Roy Holland Memorial Fund” and the “Backpacks for Kids” program which supports the Hamilton Southeastern School District.  Please Pre-Register before June 23rd online at the link listed below.  There will be a very limited amount of registration available on site the day of the event.

Register online at:
http//getmeregistered.com/FISHERSFREEDOMFESTIVAL.org

Co-Sponsored by: Aqua Systems, Benedict Orthodontics LLC, Central Indiana Orthopedic, Community Health Network , DeFur Voran, Fifth Third Bank, Fishers Pediatric Dentistry, Meyer Najem, SAXONY, Star Financial Bank, Team Green Dentistry, The End Result, The Running Company

8:00 AM
•5K Event and 2 Mile Family Walk - The Special Guest Starter will be Gene Rodriguez, Anchor/Reporter for WISH-TV.

•UFO Major Disc Dog Competition Registration – Located on the large Babe Ruth baseball diamond on the west side of the park building. 

9:00 AM
•North Magazine Information Tent – Maps, information, lost and found and lost children.  Located at the entrance into the Roy Holland Memorial Park.  Open until 10:00 p.m.

•Kiddie Run - The Kiddie Run will take place on the ball diamond closest to the 5K Event on the west side of the park.  This run is for children 9 years old and under.  Special Guests for the kids to meet and take photos with include “Hink” the Butler Bulldog, the Fishers High School Tiger, Indy Fit Buddy, Snapperz and Lil’ Kickers.  This event is sponsored by: Bebe Paluzza Productions, Snapperz and Sports of All Sorts.

•Kroger Food Drive and Ameriana Bank School Supply Drive Tent – Suggested admission to the Festival is canned foods, NEW backpacks, school supplies, diapers, toiletries, NEW toys, books, puzzles, NEW and GENTLY used clothing.  The tent will be located in the parking lot of Roy Holland Memorial Park.  Kroger grocery carts will be located all around the park to drop off your items.  Items will also be collected during the parade by local scout troops.  Open all day.

•U.F.O. Major Disc Dog Tournament – Located on the small soccer field on the southeast side of the park.. 

•Juried Fine Arts and Craft Booths – Sponsored by SAXONY Suggested admission: canned foods, NEW backpacks, non-perishable foods, school supplies and toys. Open until 8:00 p.m.

10:00 AM
•Food Vendors – Open all day.

•Opening Ceremonies- Raising of the flag by Fishers Police and Fire Department, local Boy Scouts,  Fishers American Legion Post #470, and singer Karen Roudebush.  Located at the flagpole in front of the park building. The William D. Kehl Volunteer of the Year will be announced and the Fishers Freedom Festival’s Royal Court will be crowned towards the end of the opening ceremonies.

•Business Vendors Tent  – Local businesses will be available to help festival patrons with information on what they can provide to our community.  Open 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

•Ameriana Bank Charity Basketball Shoot – $1.00 per 10 shots.  This event will take place on the south end of the park at the basketball court. Trophies will be awarded to the top shooters. Open until 3:00 p.m.

•Children’s Tent – Co-Sponsored by SAXONY, Kiddie Academy and RCR Technology Corporation.  Many hands-on activities for children through age 12.  Face painting, crafts, sand art, Children’s Raffle and much more! Adults must accompany children under six years old.  Open until 8:00 p.m.

•Silent Auction  – Located near the Entertainment Tent.

•Climbing Wall, Water Balloon Launch, and Discover Scuba – They will be open until 6 p.m.   Bring your swimming suit and try out the scuba tank. The swimming pool will be set up on the far north end of Roy Holland Memorial Park. FREE.  Scuba sponsored by Indy MPH Watersports.

10:45 AM
•St. Vincent Health Entertainment Tent – Mik the Music Man and the Bounce House Band

•Kids Entertainment – Located inside the park building and under the park building awning.  Sponsored by Cumberland Road Christian Church,

11:30 AM
•Hamilton County Law Enforcement K-9 demonstration.  Located on the grass on the east side of the St. Vincent Health Entertainment Tent.

12:00 PM
•St. Vincent Health Entertainment Tent – Anderson Ballet Folklorico

•Hamilton County Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs ”Where The Music Is”  -  live teen bands, Indiana Surgery Center’s climbing wall, water balloon launch game (a maximum  participation of two times per person per day for climbing wall & water balloon launch - “Where The Music Is” is sponsored by Hamilton County Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs .

•Indiana Blood Center Blood Drive – Please bring your driver’s license or two pieces of identification.  The Blood Mobile will be available until 4:30 p.m.

St. Vincent Health Entertainment Tent

                                                            12:30 PM
                                                            •Master Yoo’s TaeKwonDo Demonstration

                                                            1:00 PM
                                                            •Indiana StarFire Cloggers

                                                            2:00 PM
                                                           •Francie Bond Gospel Music Ministry

                                                           3:00 PM
                                                           •Circle City Chorus Barbershop Group

                                                          4:00 PM
                                                          •Indy Highland Dancers

4:00 PM
•Bingo in Park Building until 8:00 p.m.  (MUST BE 18.) Sponsored by St. Louis DeMontfort Knights of Columbus.

4:30 PM
•St. Vincent Health Entertainment Tent-Tommy Wills Jazz and Blues

5:00 PM
•St. Vincent Health Bake Off contest judging.  Bring your BAR COOKIES to the St. Vincent Health Entertainment Tent   Judging at 5:30 p.m.  Winners announced at 6:00 p.m.

7:00 PM
•Street Dance - Featuring “Why Stop Now” The dance will last until 10:00 p.m.
(The band will play in the St. Vincent Health Entertainment Tent  in the event that it should rain.)

8:00 PM
•Teen Dance – The dance will be located in the “Chill Zone”. Closes at 10:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, JUNE 27, 2010

8:00 AM
Indy Disc Dog Classic Registration – Located on the large Babe Ruth baseball diamond located on the west side of the Park Building

8:30 AM
• St. Vincent Health Entertainment Tent – Nondenominational Church   
Service given by Cumberland Road Christian Church will  last  until 9:00 a.m.

• North Magazine Information Tent – Maps, information, lost and found, and lost children. Located at the entrance into the Roy Holland Memorial Park. Open until 10:00 p.m.

• Kroger Food Drive and Ameriana Bank School Supply Drive Tent – Nonperishables food items and school supplies will be collected. The tent will be located in the parking lot of Roy Holland Memorial Park. Kroger grocery carts will be located all around the park to drop off your items.  Items will also be collected during the parade by local scout troops.  Open all day.

9:00 AM
• Indy Disc Dog Classic  – Located on the large Babe Ruth baseball diamond located on the west side of the Park Building

• Corn Hole Tournament -  Register online prior to June 23rd at www.fishersfreedomfestival.org  or on Saturday, June 26th until 6:00 p.m. North Magazine Information Tent.  The tournament will be in the southeast baseball diamond.

• Riley Hospital for Children at Clarian North Children’s Parade Line Up- Line up will be at Ellipse Drive and Holland Drive. Please DO NOT drop off your child at Holland Drive. Please park your car on a cul-de-sac near Sunblest Blvd., and walk your child to the starting point (FREE – There is no registration, just show up).

10:00 AM
• Riley Hospital for Children at Clarian North Children’s Parade- The parade route will follow Ellipse Parkway and will end at the intersection of Ellipse Parkway and Holland Drive.  All participants will receive a participation ribbon and a goodie bag. 

• Food Vendors – Open all day.

• FREE Game Booths – Games and Children’s Bingo. These vendors will be located under the big top tent on the parking lot. Fishers Knights of Columbus will  host  the  Children’s Bingo. Open until 2:30 p.m.

• Juried Fine Arts and Craft Booths – Sponsored by SAXONY  Suggested admission: canned foods, NEW backpacks, non-perishable food, school supplies, new toys, books, puzzles.  Open until 8:00 p.m.

• Silent Auction  - Located next to the Entertainment Tent.

10:45 AM
• St. Vincent Health Entertainment Tent - The Jai Baker Band

11:00 AM
• The Children’s Tent   Co-sponsored by SAXONY, Kiddie Academy and RCR Technology Corporation - Many hands-on activities for children through age 12. Face painting, sand art, crafts, Children’s Raffle and much, more! Adults must accompany children under six. Open until 8:00 p.m.  (Closed during the Main Parade  3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.)

• Indiana Surgery Center’s climbing wall and  water balloon launch game open (a maximum participation of two times per person per day) Open until 4:00 p.m.

• Discover Scuba – Bring your swimming suit and try out scuba diving. The swimming pool will be set up on the far north end of Roy Holland Memorial Park. FREE.  Sponsored by Indy MPH Watersports. Open until 4:00 p.m.

• Kids Entertainment – Located in the park building and under the park building awning.  Entertainment will last until  3:00 p.m.  Sponsored by Cumberland Road Christian Church.

• ”Where The Music Is” - Live teen bands. This tent is for youth ages 14 through 19 years of age.  Open until 10:00 p.m. (closed during the main parade)  Sponsored by Hamilton County Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs .

St. Vincent Health Entertainment Tent

                                                            12:30 PM
                                                            • 4 Leaf Clover Cloggers Group

                                                           1:00 PM
                                                           • G. Scotten Talent Center performance

                                                           2:00 PM
                                                           • McAxe and the Firecrew

2:00 PM

• Indiana Blood Mobile – Blood Drive until 3:30 p.m.
 
3:00 PM
• Main Parade Line Up- 116th Street, Lantern Road, and Holland Drive will be closed sometime after 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

4:00 PM
• Main Parade - The parade will step off at Lantern Road and 116th Street, west on 116th Street to Holland Drive, north to the park entrance where it will disband at Ellipse Parkway and Holland Drive.  Don’t forget your canned goods for the Kroger Food Drive and NEW backpacks and school supplies for the “Roy  Holland Backpacks for Kids” program sponsored by Regions Bank. Local scout troops will be collecting your donations along the parade route.

Lantern Road north of 116th Street and 116th Street west of Lantern Road to Holland Drive will be closed from 3:00 p.m. until approximately 6:00 p.m. for the Main Parade. Surrounding streets may also be closed.

6:30 PM
• Pre-Fireworks Band-”Big Daddy Caddy”    Weather permitting will perform in the grass just outside the St. Vincent Health Entertainment Tent.  The band will play until the fireworks begin at dusk.  Sponsored by St. Vincent Health.  (The band will perform inside the tent if it rains).

AT DUSK (ABOUT 9:50PM)
• FIREWORKS  Supported by SAXONY

Suggested Admission: canned foods, non-perishable food, NEW backpacks, school supplies, diapers, NEW toys, books and games.  Light up necklaces will be sold at dusk for $3.00 each to benefit the Fireworks Fund.