Fishers, IN Area Guide
A suburb of Indianapolis, Fishers has grown in recent decades by leaps and bounds. The population of 350 people in 1963 grew to 7,200 in 1990 and has since been ranked as the 24th best place to live in America by Money magazine and its reputation grew. Today Fisher has been named America’s best affordable suburb by BusinessWeek and ranked eighth in the best places to live, again by Money Magazine. Located in Fall Creek and Delaware townships of Hamilton County, Fishers was originally named Mudsock but changed to Fishers Switch, a reference to the railroad switch assignment. Named after Salathial Fisher, eventually even that name was shortened to Fishers in 1908.
Now, with its increased population, Fishers has become a popular place with The Artists’ Studio, a community theater and the Fishers Banquet and Conference Center, Fishers has become the place to be if you’re looking for a getaway from the hustle and bustle of nearby Indianapolis.
If you’re looking for good business opportunities, and fun things to do, there’s plenty to take care of that spare time in Fishers!
Attractions & Activities
Three annual festivals in Fishers brings family, friends and visitors from all over to join in the fun.
The Fishers Freedom Festival Every year at the end of June, right before Independence Day, tradition is seen to with a parade, a 5k run/walk, the Freedom Run and fireworks on the last night of the festival. Food, art, fun and
games are everywhere you look in Fishers during the Freedom Festival!
The Flavor of Fishers Presented by the Fishers Chamber of Commerce, The Flavor of the Fishers takes place in early August. Visitors attending the Flavor of Fishers have over 30 restaurants offering tastes of their best menu items and beer and wine. Music is provided by national and local bands; and Sights, a Family Fun Zone with inflatables and games.
The Fishers Renaissance Faire The Renaissance Faire began in 2005 and is held in early October on the grounds of Conner Prairie. Its purpose is to celebrate the Sister City relationship of Fishers with Billericay, England. The Faire features jousting, pirate shows, magicians, jesters, minstrels, a queen-complete with her royal court, a period village, authentic period/parody staged entertainment, period art and craft vendors, a wide variety of food and beverages as well as scripted interactions amongst the cast of 150 authentic, legendary and historic characters throughout the entire faire. Children's activities are provided by the Fishers Kiwanis and Key Clubs.
To learn more, visit: http://fishers.in.us
Parks & Recreation
Established in 1990 to meet the growing needs of residents, the Parks and Recreation Dept work to offer a variety of amenities for the community to enjoy. With 12 parks over 395 acres, and five undeveloped sites totaling 152 acres as well as 65 miles of multi purpose trails, there’s a place for everyone to enjoy their day off!
For a list of parks and their amenities, visit: http://www.fishers.in.us/department
Events Calendar
Come join us for every thing from the Farmer’s Market to the Renaissance Faire. There’s always something happening in Fishers!
To learn more, visit: http://www.fishers.in.us/egov