Thursday, July 15, 2021
Bloomington's Best Fall Festivals
Categories: Events, Festivals, General
As the leaves start changing throughout Southern Indiana, Bloomington comes alive with vibrant festivals and events to entertain spectators of all ages and interests. The beautiful scenery is enough of a reason to visit B-Town in the fall, but these incredible events are an added bonus you don't want to miss out on.
Makevention
Date: Saturday, August 28
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Location: Monroe County Convention Center
Admission: Free
Join the local community of makers as they showcase and celebrate their various works, including digital fabrication, screen printing, upcycling, and more, at Makevention.
Pridefest
Date: Saturday, August 28
Time: 2:30-11:00 pm
Location: Kirkwood Avenue
Admission: Free
Celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and queer allies at the seventh annual Bloomington Pridefest! The festival will feature a vendor expo, musical performances, educational workshops, wellness activities, and other entertainment.
Limestone Comedy Festival
Photo by TALL & small Photography
Date: Thursday, September 2 through Saturday, September 4
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Admission: TBD
Enjoy the annual Limestone Comedy Festival in which over 50 comedians from across the nation perform at The Comedy Attic and other Bloomington venues. Comedian lineup and performance schedule are to be determined — check back frequently for updates.
B'Town Jazz Fest
Date: Saturday, September 4
Time: 12:00 pm-TBD
Location: Woolery Mill
Admission: Free
Celebrate Bloomington's rich jazz community at B'Town Jazz Fest! Features include performances by the area's leading professional artists, as well as collegiate and high school performers, food & drinks, and select merchandise. The Jazz Fest location and end time are to be determined — check back frequently for updates.
Fourth Street Festival of the Arts & Crafts
Date: Saturday, September 4 through Sunday, September 5
Time: 10:00 am-6:00 pm on Saturday and 10:00 am-5:00 pm on Sunday
Location: 4th Street, between Indiana and Grant Streets
Admission: Free
Enjoy the 45th annual Fourth Street Festival of the Arts & Crafts, with 80 booths of fine art and fine crafts created by local and regional artists.
Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Festival
Date: Friday, September 10 through Sunday, September 12
Time: 3:00-10:00 pm on Friday, 7:00 am-10:00 pm on Saturday, and 7:00 am-7:00 pm on Sunday
Location: Monroe County Fairgrounds
Admission: Tickets are $10.00 per person at the gate for a single day; $20.00 per person for a weekend pass, purchased in advance of the event; $20.00 per carload for a single day, purchased in advance of the event, or $30.00 per carload for a weekend pass, purchased in advance of the event. Children under the age of one do not require a pass. Visit this page for more ticketing information.
Enjoy hot air balloon launches, helicopter rides, pyrotechnic skydivers, fireworks, a wine & beer garden, food & commercial vendors, and other entertainment at the Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Festival!
Stinesville Stone Quarry Festival
Date: Thursday, September 23 through Saturday, September 25
Time: TBD
Location: McGlockin Park in Stinesville
Admission: Free
Enjoy craft vendors, food booths, live music, a pie competition, an antique tractor show, a parade, and more at the annual Stinesville Stone Quarry Festival. Festival times are to be determined — check back frequently for updates.
Lotus World Music & Arts Festival
Date: Thursday, September 23 through Sunday, September 26
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Admission: TBD
Celebrate the diversity, beauty, and joy of music and arts from around the world at the 28th annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival. Event time and location are to be determined — check back frequently for updates.
Science Fest
Photo by Marc Lebryk
Date: Saturday, October 9
Time: TBD
Location: Multiple locations across the Indiana University campus
Admission: TBD
Participate in over 150 hands-on science activities, demonstrations, and talks at Science Fest. Event times and admission are to be determined — check back frequently for updates.
Great Glass Pumpkin Patch
Date: Saturday, October 16
Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Location: Monroe County Courthouse Lawn
Admission: Free
Pick out your own homemade blown glass pumpkin or simply admire the display of over 500 glass pumpkins at the 12th annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch! All pumpkins are made by members of the Bloomington Creative Glass Center. Proceeds from the pumpkin sales support educational arts programming throughout the year.
Hoosier Hysteria
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Admission: TBD
Get excited for the Indiana University basketball season at Hoosier Hysteria! Features include skills competitions, a dunk contest, and a brief scrimmage with both the men's and women's teams.
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