'Woofstock' And New October Farmers' Market In Fishers

FISHERS, IN — It's officially fall in Fishers and the city is celebrating with upcoming festive and fun events:

Woofstock festival and Survivor Charity Walk:

Whether you have a dog or just love our community's furry friends, the 10th Annual Woofstock festival and Survivor Charity Walk are for you. Join the Humane Society for Hamilton County for Indiana's largest pet music festival on Saturday, Oct. 6 at Nickel Plate District Amphitheater. The festival starts at 11:30 a.m. with the Survivor Charity Walk.

Register to walk, fundraise or both, as money goes towards the Survivor Program, which the humane society said funds the emergency and life saving care for thousands of abused, neglected, injured, and seriously ill animals every year. The Survivor Program also covers the costs associated with rescuing over 200 animals each year who are at the greatest risk for euthanasia in other Indiana shelters. Registration includes the official walk t-shirt, and prizes will be awarded to the top individual and corporate fundraisers.

The humane society said supporters raised over $30,000 in 2017, and this year's goal is set at $50,000 as they thank everyone for their support.

According to the humane society, Woofstock runs until 6 p.m. and features activities for kids and canines such as entertainment from Hedgehog Hannah, a Cool-Zone, live music from Zanna-doo! and Shiny Penny, food trucks, dozens of vendors, the Metazoa Beer Garden, wine garden and more.

Tickets to Woofstock can be purchased at the event and are $5 and kids under 10 and Military personnel (with ID) are free.

No backpacks or coolers are allowed inside Woofstock.

More information and registration can be found at hamiltonhumane.com.

Fall Harvest Festival:

Don't miss the fall fun and festivities at Fishers Farmers' Market's Fall Harvest Day at 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 in the Nickel Plate District.

There will be fall favorites sold by vendors including mums, apples, pumpkins and more, plus music, kids activities, and the Ugly Veggie Contest. To enter in this contest, bring your ugly produce from the garden, market or grocery store to the Parks and Recreation booth in the middle of the market between 8 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Visitors will vote for their favorites from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and winners will be announced at 11:45 a.m. with prizes for the most unusually shaped produce in several categories. All edible produce will be donated to the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank after the contest.

October Farmers' Market

The new October Farmers' Market will take place every Saturday in October from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. both inside the Holland Park building and outside in the parking lot at 1 Park Drive, event organizers said. The Market will feature fall farm produce and seasonal products.

More, including venor registration information: playfishers.com

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