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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Top September Events 2018

Categories: Festivals, Indiana University, Live Music

 

Fourth Street Arts Festival of the Arts & Crafts

fourth street fest

This annual event began in 1976 as a way for area artists and craftspeople to showcase their talents and has been a Bloomington tradition ever since! The Fourth Street Festival of the Arts & Crafts has grown over the years into one of the premier festivals in the region and now includes artists from across the country. Over 120 artists will set up shop this year over Labor Day Weekend. 

Garlic Fest and Community Art Fair

garlic fest

The Bloomington Garlic Fest & Community Art Fair takes place Saturday, September 1st and Sunday, September 2nd, for an all-ages sensory celebration beginning daily at 11 a.m. at the Waldron Hill Buskirk (Third Street) Park. The festival features food, local artists, live music, a kidzone, cooking competition, yoga, healthy eating education, a beer garden, and more.

CANCELED - Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Fest

Indiana Balloon Festival

This event has been canceled due to weather. The sky will be all aglow again this year at the Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Festival. The festival features 20 balloons, a car show, cornhole tournament, fireworks, live music, and more! You can even take a tethered ride to get a bird's eye view of the festival. The Night Glow is not to be missed when the balloons light up the sky at dusk.

IU Football vs Ball State

IU Football

Nothing says fall quite like college football. Cheer on the Hoosiers as they take on Ball State at home. Check out our guide for visiting fans to make sure you make the most of your trip to Bloomington. 

Lotus World Music and Arts Festival

lotus festival bloomington

Celebrate global culture and music at one of Bloomington's most iconic events. Lotus World Music and Arts Festival features artists from 20+ countries performing in venues ranging from pavement-quaking outdoor dance tents to contemplative church venues and historic theaters.

 

June 27, 2019

Michael Ian Black Returns To Bloomington!

Michael Ian Black is an actor, comedian and author who began his career with the legendary sketch comedy group and MTV hit show, The State. He then... Learn more
June 28, 2019

Independence Day at the Monroe County Fairgrounds

Gates open at 6:00 p.m., with fair food vendors on site ready and willing to feed your hungry crew supper! We'll also be having a classic car... Learn more
June 29, 2019

Monroe County Fair

Enjoy a traditional county fair, complete with 4-H projects and competitions, concerts, loads of food vendors, carnival rides, demolition derby, go... Learn more
July 03, 2019

B-Town Boom Block Party and Fireworks

Join Cook at B-town Boom! We're hosting an even bigger block party this year to kick off Bloomington's Independence Day festivities. The block party... Learn more
July 04, 2019

Fourth of July Parade

Be a part of one of Bloomington's favorite traditions: The annual Fourth of July Parade! Individuals, organizations, groups, and local businesses are... Learn more
July 05, 2019

Laurie Kilamartin's Comedy Attic Return!

Laurie Kilmartin has been doing standup since 1987 and has appeared on CONAN, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and Comedy Central. Her Seeso special "45 Jokes About... Learn more
July 05, 2019

USA International Harp Competition, Laureate Recital: 2016 10th Competition Winner: Katherine Siochi

Praised by the New York Times as “excellent,” Katherine Siochi is an internationally-acclaimed harp soloist and principal harpist of the Sarasota... Learn more
July 07, 2019

Summer String Academy 35th Anniversary Celebration

Summer Music 2019 Faculty/Guest Chamber Music Recital Summer String Academy 35th Anniversary Celebration Performers Erin Aldridge , violin Aram... Learn more
July 07, 2019

USA International Harp Competition, Laureate Exchange Prize Recital: Lenka Petrovik

Harpist Lenka Petrović is the first prize winner of the prestigious 20th International Harp Contest in Israel in 2018 and is the first Serbian to win... Learn more
July 11, 2019

Ramy Youssef, Creator & Star Of 'Ramy' On Hulu

Ramy Youssef is the creator, co-producer and star of "Ramy," Hulu's hit new show. On the show, Ramy is a first generation Egyptian-American who is on... Learn more
July 13, 2019

USA International Harp Competition, Stage IV

The USA International Harp Competition (USAIHC) is a triennial performance competition held at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music in... Learn more
July 20, 2019

Uncork the Uplands

Indiana Uplands Wine Trail Signature Event Join us at Creekbend Vineyard for the 9th Annual Uncork the Uplands. Experience the story of the Indiana... Learn more

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