19 Jun 2026 HATCH Fest Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Victor Dandridge
Noblesville Creates
(317) 452-3690
vdandridge@noblesvillecreates.org
Duke Energy Presents HATCH Fest: Where Heritage, Innovation, and Creativity Meet
Noblesville Creates Celebrates Juneteenth Through Arts, Technology, Craft, and Heritage
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — What does the future look like when it honors the past?
On Saturday, June 20, Noblesville Creates invites the community to discover the answer at HATCH Fest, presented by Duke Energy. Taking over the historic Noblesville Courthouse Square from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., this free community festival celebrates the people, ideas, and traditions that continue to shape Hamilton County.
HATCH stands for Hamilton County Arts, Technology, Craft, and Heritage, and the festival brings those four pillars to life through interactive experiences, live entertainment, artisan vendors, demonstrations, and cultural programming throughout downtown Noblesville.
This year’s event places a special emphasis on the intersection of innovation and history. Visitors can explore robotics demonstrations and technology-focused activities, discover handcrafted works from local makers and entrepreneurs, and engage with heritage-centered experiences that celebrate the stories and cultures that have helped build the community.
As part of the day’s programming, HATCH Fest will commemorate Juneteenth through live performances, community engagement, and readings of the Emancipation Proclamation on the courthouse steps, creating opportunities for reflection, education, and celebration.
Featured experiences throughout the festival include:
• More than 100 local artisans, makers, and creative entrepreneurs
• Interactive technology and robotics demonstrations
• Heritage-focused exhibits and cultural programming
• Juneteenth commemorative performances and readings
• Youth entrepreneurs showcasing their businesses and creations
• The beloved St. Michael’s Strawberry Festival running alongside the event
• Live music and entertainment throughout the day
“HATCH Fest celebrates the idea that communities thrive when creativity, innovation, and heritage work together,” said Victor Dandridge of Noblesville Creates. “Whether you’re inspired by emerging technology, local history, entrepreneurship, or the arts, HATCH Fest is an opportunity to experience how those threads come together to strengthen our community.”
Presented by Duke Energy, HATCH Fest reflects a shared commitment to innovation, education, and community engagement while highlighting the creative energy that makes Hamilton County a vibrant place to live, work, and create.
Schedule of Events:
Opening/Welcome – 11:00 – 11:15am
Ivan the Gem – 11:15 – 12:00pm
Midday Check-In – 12:00 – 12:15pm
Ivan the Gem – 12:15 – 1:00pm
Tina Rose & The Locals – 1:00 – 1:45pm
Emancipation Proclamation Reading (by Edan de Rosier) – 1:45 – 2:00pm
Tina Rose & The Locals – 2:00 -2:45pm
Emancipation Proclamation Reading (by Edan de Rosier) – 2:45 – 3:00pm
A Girl and A Guy – 3:00 – 4:00pm
Admission is free and open to all ages.
For additional information, visit noblesvillecreates.org/hatchfest.
About Noblesville Creates
Noblesville Creates is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to strengthening community through creativity. Serving eastern Hamilton County and beyond, the organization connects artists, residents, businesses, and community leaders through accessible arts programming, events, and partnerships that inspire engagement, collaboration, and cultural vitality.