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Good Tuesday Morning. This is Fishers Digest. Just a PSA that we are a little over one month away from the Farmers Market coming back (May 3). That is all 🌽 

• $1M+ in neighborhood upgrades

• Fishers State Finals

• Ale Emporium’s hat trick

• Curated events

This issue is 1,130 words, a 4-minute read.

The Digest

Neighborhood Upgrades 📈

In the past 25 years, the City of Fishers has invested nearly 2.2 million in its neighborhoods.

Over $1.1 million of that funding pie has come in just the past year, with 69 different ‘hoods getting a slice. How it works: the city covers 80% of a project’s cost. The rest is the neighborhood’s responsibility. Not too shabby 🤝 

We posted this year’s list here to check and see if your neighborhood received funding.

Top 10 in the US 🐅

With 43 games won in a row, the Fishers Tigers Boys Basketball team is headed to the State Finals this Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. They now have a chance to pull off a back-to-back win, a first in school history.

This 2025 team is so good that it’s ranked #8 in MaxPreps’ handpicked list of the best in the nation.

You have three options to watch this Saturday’s game:

1. Buy tickets starting at $15/person to see them in person here

2. Buy a streaming pass to watch it at home, also $15

3. Watch at a local bar — I would be very surprised if popular spots like Ale Emporium, Parks Place Pub, etc weren’t playing the game

Good luck this weekend!

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Local Business

Ale Emporium’s Hat Trick 🐔 🍺 🍕 

Legendary. That’s the first word that comes to mind when looking at Current in Fishers “2025 Best of North Indy” results.

Why?

Because they took home three crowns in Current’s contest with 36,000 user-submitted votes:

1. Best pizza

2. Best wings

3. Best bar food

You can view and read about the winners of the many other categories voted on here.

Inaugural Fishers Sprint Triathlon 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️

✏️ This was a reader submitted event. If you’d like to see your event here, you may participate here. I’ll get in touch to make sure it’s a good fit.

History in the making! The first ever Fishers Sprint Triathlon debuts May 11 at Geist Waterfront Park, powered by FAST. This exciting event features a sprint triathlon, duathlon, aqua bike, and 2-3 person triathlon relay as the race options!

Register before March 31 to lock in lower prices and by May 1 for a guaranteed race shirt. I’m told this may sell out, so don’t wait too long to decide!

Tickets and course route details (swim, bike, and run) are all available on the Fast Tigers website.

Curated picks 📆

Artists battle it out at Ignite Studio 🎨

Ignite Studio's second annual Make-Off returns this Saturday. Watch selected artists create abstract masterpieces in 6 hours using only studio materials, with cash prizes awarded at 4 pm.

Want in on the action? Register for the Public Maker Challenge (11 am-1 pm) - 11 spots remain as of writing, and it's open to anyone. Not competing? Grab a free art kit (the first 50 visitors) and enjoy hands-on activities throughout the day.

NCAA Men's Basketball Midwest Regional 🏀

And just like that, we’re in the sweet 16 of March Madness — with two Indiana teams left standing. Purdue’s men’s team and Notre Dame’s women's team.

If you want to watch the Purdue game live at Lucas Oil, tickets for the 10:09 pm tip-off start at $200.

If they secure a win, you’ll have another opportunity to watch them locally on Sunday for the elite 8 games played here too.

More events

Stuff happening this week, going into the weekend. Mix of free/paid!

🏡 Gnome Show - Garfield Park Conservatory - Hunt for whimsical garden gnomes dressed as superheroes throughout this special spring break display. Details

🏁 Pinewood Derby - Indiana State Museum - Race your wooden cars (or borrow one) down a two-story, 125-foot track. Open to the public during museum hours, runs March 26-April 6. Details

🇺🇸 Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony - Fishers City Hall - Honor Vietnam veterans with special guest speaker Jill Fewell, founder of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans. Free public event. Details

🎵 Forrest Frank: Child of God Tour - Fishers Event Center - Catch this rising artist live with special guest Elevation Rhythm for an unforgettable night of music. Tickets

🎸 Blake Shelton Concert - Fishers Event Center - The country music superstar brings his chart-topping hits to Fishers. 28 #1 singles and billions of streams from this award-winning entertainer. Tickets

🍫 Eating Uranus Fudge Championship - Anderson - Over eight grueling minutes, Major League Eating competitors will push past their limits, devouring pound after pound of Uranus Fudge’s finest chocolate creation. Family activities include games, bounce house, and petting zoo. Details

👟 SoleConvention - Best Choice Fieldhouse - Massive sneaker and streetwear event with 50+ vendors selling shoes, vintage apparel, and accessories. Free parking and giveaways. Tickets

🍓 Florida Strawberry Sale - LivRite Fitness - Fresh-picked Florida strawberries, 8 pounds for $30. Cash or Venmo accepted, first come first served. Details

📚 Sips & Signatures - Peace Water Winery - Meet local author A. Gorman while enjoying complimentary mimosas at this relaxed literary event. Free admission. Details

🛍️ Spring Bazaar - Hawthorns Golf & Country Club - Shop handcrafted goods, unique items, and delicious treats at this vibrant market. Free entry for all ages. Details

Rapid Fire Hits

Quick headlines and things to know from all around 🌐

Meet the new Fishers Arts Council board members. Unfamiliar? These folks run all the city's cool art shows and events locally. (LarryinFishers)

🗺️ This was by far the most popular link in last week’s newsletter, so resharing it in case you missed it. This map shows all the current and planned intersections and thoroughfares around Fishers. For example, Olio Road will be slingin’ seven roundabouts in the future. (Fishers Gov)

About 300 people will be employed at the new Fishers Cadillac F1 facility (IBJ)

Did you know? You can request a light pole banner or a dedicated brick paver for a veteran or current service member. They are displayed around Fishers. Applications here. (Gov Cloud)

The Carmel Palladium Payne & Mencias Palladium. The new name will go into effect on July 1st, after two local families bought the rights. (Palladium)

🎉 Congrats to Lt. Hague, FF Demlow, and FF Mattox for 20 years of service at the Fishers Fire Department. (X/Twitter)

Excited to get into Indoor Football with the Fishers Freights’ debut next week? Check out this podcast with the commissioner. (LarryinFishers)

John Legend is coming to Fishers! His 40-city tour includes the new Fishers Event Center! Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 am. The Live Nation presale starts Wednesday.

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