Saturday, APRIL 11, 2026 • 4:00–9:00 p.m. • Optimist Park

Join neighbors and friends to celebrate our community and enjoy live music at Optimist Park on Saturday, April 11, from 4pm to 9pm. Nene Fest was started in 2009 as a Festival by neighbors for neighbors; there are many ways to participate to help make it a success!

Nene Grill + Nene Sweets

Starting at 5pm, the Nene Grill will sell regular and vegetarian hot dogs and burgers, as well as pulled pork sandwiches, with salads made by neighbors. Pay with cash or Venmo. Meanwhile, the Nene Sweets table will offer desserts made by neighbors; donations at the table are welcome.

We are looking for contributions of salads, cookies, brownies, bars to share with neighbors.

You can also contribute by signing up to help sell or serve food at the Nene Grill or the Nene Sweets table.

Please sign up here to let us know what you plan to bring or how you can help.

Nene Fest Merchandise

T-shirts, tanks, and long-sleeve shirts will be on sale starting at 4pm.

Pay with cash or Venmo.

If you are able to take a shift to help staff the merchandise table, please sign up here.

Arts, Crafts, and Business Booths

Artisans, artists, and crafters are invited to showcase and/or sell hand-made products. Local businesses and organizations also are welcome to share their materials and inform our neighbors of their services.

There are still available spots for booths! Sign up using this form to reserve a spot and let us know the purpose of your booth.

Puppet Show

Help bring the puppets alive! Still many rolls to fill, including ways for young kids to participate.

Use this form to join the cast or to confirm yours or your child’s participation.

For more information about rehearsals and puppet creation work days, please click here.

Do you have a canopy that we can use at Nene Fest to help us prepare in case of rain? If so, please let us know by emailing indiandheadlehighna@gmail.com.

You are also more than welcome to help support Nene Fest with a donation. You can do so by paypal or check by visiting: https://ihlna.org/membership/

If you have any questions, email us at indianheadlehighna@gmail.com.