Noblesville has a long-standing history and is valued for the small-town appeal that it offers. However, our city is growing prolifically right now. There has been almost a 30% population increase in the past 10 years–we’ve never seen anything like this before. We have the unique opportunity to uphold the roots of this community that have nurtured and sustained us as we simultaneously embrace and cultivate the newer branches that now call Noblesville home.
FOOD
We all know the best vehicle to bring people together is FOOD! No matter where you come from or what you do, everybody’s gotta eat. Through food we are able to share our heritage with people from different backgrounds, give each other nourishment, and get out of our comfort zones to try new things! Festival booths will have the opportunity to share delicious food samples from the culture they are representing for FUN Fest participants to try. Local food trucks will be lined up for all of us to enjoy their delicious offerings. Booths may also have various examples of clothing, currency, language, games, or other traditions and customs for festival goers to interact with. By sharing in each other’s food, music, and traditions, we are fostering the greater sense of community connection and belonging that make Noblesville a gem of a city. We stand united with our neighbors–everyone is welcome who welcomes everyone
UNITY
We will work together in ways that promote our communal goals and mutual understanding. This festival will be full of neighbors hosting booths that represent the many various cultural stems that make up our beloved flourishing town. We want to expand our shared sense of belonging and ensure that it includes every individual in our community. When we are strongly connected, we stand united and are able to work toward our common goal: to keep Noblesville an awesome place to live. Our motto is that everyone is welcome who welcomes everyone!
NEIGHBORS
If your family laid the foundations of this community back in 1823, this festival is for YOU. If you relocated here last week from out of town, this festival is for YOU. If your family immigrated here from a different country, this festival is for YOU. If you don’t live here, but are employed by one of our many amazing local businesses, this festival is for YOU. If you are visiting from out of town and want to get to know our city a little better, this festival is for YOU! Please join us as we showcase what this place is all about.