Fishers Run cancelled; October Christmas a go

The Fishers Freedom Festival announces the cancellation of its “Fishers Freedom Run” previously scheduled for Saturday, October 11th. All previously registered runners will receive a full refund. This five mile run and three mile walk was just one component of the festival’s “Christmas in October” annual event.

The “Christmas in October Craft Fair” and the “9th Annual Classic Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show” will still be held on October 11th at Fishers High School, 13000 Promise Road in Fishers. This event typically attracts over 2000 attendees.

What: The “Christmas in October” craft fair will host over 140 arts and craft vendors, refreshments will be for sale, and all proceeds from the raffle will benefit the "Roy Holland Backpacks for Kids" program. Canned goods will be collected for the Hamilton County Good Samaritan Program. If you bring a donation of canned goods or non-perishable items you will receive one free raffle ticket. The entrance into the craft show will be on the northwest and the southwest end of the High School.

When: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Students over 12 yr. $2, Under 12 Free

What: The “9th Annual Classic Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show” will have over 25 different categories to enter and compete for trophies, including “People’s Choice” and “Best of Show.” Door prizes for exhibitors and free dash plaques are given to the first 50 registrants.

When: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Admission: Entry fee for vehicles is $15 and patrons are free.

Volunteers are needed on both Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11 for various tasks like assisting vendors to their booth spaces and working information tables. To sign up, please visit https://2008christmas.theregistrationsystem.com/en/registration/index/292. The success of these fundraisers are crucial for the Fishers Freedom Festival since it is a volunteer organization entirely funded by residential donations, grants, booth fees, the business community and fundraisers.

The mission of the Fishers Freedom Festival is to encourage fellowship through civic partnerships and citizen involvement by creating a safe environment, developing needed community services, promoting family integrity and striving to improve the quality of life for every resident by investing in human potential.

The 21st Annual Fishers Freedom Festival will be Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28, 2009. The Festival is always in need of volunteers at different levels of participation. For more information on volunteering or about the festival, please visit www.FishersFreedomFestival.org, email freedomfestival@sbcglobal.net, visit 8601 East 116th Street in Fishers or call 317-595-3195. Please do not contact Hamilton Southeastern Schools for applications or information.