INDIANAPOLIS — The staff and Friends of Fort Harrison State Park will host the first of three summer band concerts at the Sledding Hill at Fort Harrison State Park on June 15 from 7:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. This performance will highlight band music themed to Flag Day, celebrated on June 14th. This band concert is a free outdoor event. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather including a light jacket, and bug spray. The concert will be held on the park Sledding Hill and features open seating. Concert participants are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair, snacks, and water. Pets and small children are welcome. There is no cost to attend the program, but the normal IDNR entrance fee applies: $5 per instate carload, $7 per out-of-state carload. The program will be cancelled in the event of rain or severe weather. For more information, please contact the Park Visitor Center at 317-591-0905.
In addition, the Benton House will hold its Annual Flag Day Celebration on Father’s Day, June 16 from noon-4 p.m. The event is free, but there will be a barbecue with food available ($8 adults, $4 children 10 and under. The day will also feature live music by Patchwork, a Classy Car Show with a Crowd Favorite Award, corn hole tourney, a presentation of the flag, and a special appearance by President Benjamin Harrison. The Historic Benton House is at 312 S. Downey Ave.