As Federal Hill Commons nears completion, the City of Noblesville is happy to announce the various special events the downtown park will host in its inaugural year.
“We are very excited about adding more green space and this park to our community. We have a great list of new programming and events to showcase the flexibility of this new amenity,” Mayor John Ditslear said. “It is amazing how the floodplain space has transformed and the unique elements that have been incorporated into Federal Hill Commons.”
The grand opening of Federal Hill Commons will take place Saturday, April 29. The event will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony, the Rugged Brothers Band from 6 to 7 p.m. and headliner the Wright Brothers from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Free attractions include inflatables, balloon artists, face painting, a trackless train and a photo booth. Food and beverages will be available for sale in the market plaza. The evening will conclude with fireworks at 10 p.m.
“April 29’s grand opening will be a celebration worthy of this new facility,” said Parks Director Brandon Bennett. “We want Federal Hill Commons to be hip to the new and younger demographic but also cater to those of Old Town Noblesville. The opening and events that follow show that focus to be inclusive to all Noblesville residents and guests.”
Following the grand opening, the year-round park will host traditional events Noblesville residents and guests have grown accustomed to attending and several new opportunities. The 2017 schedule of events includes:
May 5 – Cinco de Mayo + Salsa for Salsa; 6-10pm
May 6 – Noblesville Main Street Farmer’s Market Opens (runs every Saturday through October 14); 8am-Noon
June 10 – Foam Party; 7:30-9:30pm
July 9-August 27 – Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission Band Concerts Series; 6:30pm Sundays
July 26 – USFA National Tournament Parade of Teams; 6:30pm
July 27-29 and August 3-5 – Shakespeare in the Park; 8:30pm (Hosted by NCAC)
August 19 – Rotary BBQ Cook-off; 4-9pm
September 15 – Movie in the Park: Sing; Dusk
October 14 – Chili Cook-off + Trike Race; 8am-Noon
October 28 – Adult Costume Party (*Ages 21 and older); 7-9pm
“We are constantly adding events and we believe we have a great list of events for the first year. Our plan is to ‘walk before we run’ but we hope to gain some real momentum with this park in 2017,” Bennett said.
In addition to previously announced Summer Concert Series, Federal Hill Commons will host its own live music events with its Tribute Concert Series. The series includes 16 Candles on June 3; Classic Rock Experience on July 15; Jai Baker on August 11; and Separate Ways featuring the Fishers School of Rock Band on September 16. Like the Summer Concert Series, these shows are free to the public and run 7 to 9 p.m.
“The Tribute Concerts will pay homage to those we love to hear in music and provide an eclectic variety of music to accommodate all interests,” said Assistant Parks Director Mike Hoffmeister. “We think it will be a great compliment to our Summer Concert Series.”
Additional information about the park will be released closer to the grand opening. For more information, visit www.federalhillcommons.com.
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