The Seventh Annual Harvest Fest returns for 2026 to the Nickel Plate Cultural District of Fishers along the Nickel Plate Trail – with an improved layout! Juried submissions can be made at the associated link. This event is designed to bring attention to local artists and Non-Profits servicing Fishers and Hamilton County.
Event Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Event Loacation: Nickel Plate Trail – various locations between Hamilton East Public Library (5 Municipal Drive) and Cafe Patachou (8654 E. 116t)
Artists and artisans are encouraged to apply and be a part of the Harvest Fest.
All artists and artisans must submit a BOOTH PHOTO along with images of the work they wish to sell at their booth.
All items must be handmade, no resale items permitted. If you have questions/need clarification, please contact us.
September 13: HARVEST FEST JURIED SUBMISSION DEADLINE: JULY 15 @ 3PM
Location: Nickel Plate Trail – various locations between Hamilton East Public Library (5 Municipal Drive) and Cafe Patachou (8654 E. 116th Street)
Load In: Begins at 9:30am
Event: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Load Out: 5:00pm-7:00pm
Booth Fee for Artist Vendors: $50
There is NO application fee. Vendors pay their booth fee AFTER they are notified of acceptance into the fair.
What is Required/Additional Information
All vendors must supply their own tent/canopy (any color). Umbrellas are not permitted. All canopies must have 40 lb. weight per leg due to winds. No staking tents, and most booth locations will be on pavement. (If you don’t have proper weights, FAC recommends water softener salt bags. Jugs of water are NOT permitted as weights.)
All vendors must supply their own table/display materials and be able to process your own sales.
Electricity is NOT available.
Wifi is NOT available.
Vendors will be able to park near their location, but will need to park in designated lots.
In the event you need to cancel your participation after paying your booth fee, we will refund fifty percent (50%) of your booth fee if your written notice of cancellation is received by the Fishers Arts Council at info@fishersartscouncil.org on or before August 3, 2026. No refunds after August 3, 2026.
Timelines:
Deadline for Regular Submissions: 3:00PM EST on Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Notification of Acceptance or Wait List status: on/by Thursday, July 17, 2026
Deadline to pay Booth Fee: on/by Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Event Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
