13th Annual Blues Fest Back in Fishers
Looking for something to do on the holiday weekend? Look no further than Fishers and make plans to celebrate the 13th Annual Fishers Blues Fest at the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater! A Labor Day tradition in the Fishers community, this year’s festival will take place Saturday and Sunday.
For more than a decade, the Nickel Plate District Amphitheater has been host to local, regional, and world-renowned blues musicians annually. Fishers Blues Fest prides itself on being one of the the most accessible blues festivals in the country. Admission is free, and no tickets are required. Free parking surrounds the venue, and the festival is an all-ages event. All are welcome.
Those in attendance on the first night will enjoy Ruthie Foster. Her musical journey is as eclectic and vibrant as her soulful voice. With five Grammy nominations to her name, her latest album, Mileage, released on the legendary Sun Records, won Best Contemporary Blues Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards — a triumph not only for Foster, but also a historic first-ever Grammy win for Sun Records. With soulful melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and unwavering commitment to her craft, Foster continues to carve out a path that is uniquely her own — inspiring audiences and fellow musicians alike.
The second night features guitarist, vocalist and songwriter D.K. Harrell, one of the most formidable young stars of the current blues resurgence. He received his first guitar at 12, and by 16 was writing his own songs. In 2022 Harrell won the B.B. King Of The Blues Award for Preserving Traditional Blues Heritage from the Jus’ Blues Music Foundation. His debut album, The Right Man, was released on the Little Village label in 2023. His massive, immediate success led him to win the prestigious Blues Music Award for Best Emerging Artist from The Blues Foundation. Now, with his Alligator Records debut album, Talkin’ Heavy, D.K. Harrell cements his place among the leading voices of the new generation of blues players. Chairs blankets, and coolers are welcome with the exception of outside alcohol (Indiana Code 7.1-5-8-4). Vendors will be on site selling food, drinks, and alcohol.