There's always something going on in B-Town! Check out the top events happening in August 2024, and consider spending two or three days with us to end your summer on a high note.

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FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS

People talking at stand-up tables at Pridefest

King Blues, BBQ & Funkfest

Date: Saturday, August 3 
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Upland Brewing Company
Admission: Adults $35, Youth $15, under 6 free

Bring the family and enjoy a night listening to great music, while enjoying great BBQ and craft beer.

 
Bloomington Gem & Mineral Show

Date: Friday, August 9 - Sunday, August 11
Time: Friday & Saturday 10:00 AM-6:30 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: Monroe Convention Center
Admission: $5.00, Free for 12 & under. Each ticket gets you in for the whole weekend.

Enjoy approximately 25 gem and mineral vendors from across the country.  Food trucks will be available onsite.

 
WFHB Block Rocker

Date: Saturday, August 24
Time: 5:00-11:00 PM
Location: 108 W. 4th Street, outside WFHB Studio
Admission: Free

The Block Rocker is a community-centered event highlighting all local musicians, non-profits booths, small business sponsors and food and drink vendors.

 
Indiana Toy and Comic Expo 

Date: Sunday, August 25
Time: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location:  Monroe Convention Center
Admission: $8.00, 12 & under free

Browse vendors at this comic book, toy and art show.

 
Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts

Date: Saturday, August 31 & Sunday, September 1
Time: Saturday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Location: 4th Street, downtown Bloomington
Admission: Free

Bloomington’s juried fine art and craft festival, now in its 48th year, showcases 125 local and national artists, community booths, Lotus kids’ tent, and a music and spoken word stage. Meet artists, enjoy, and purchase work in 2D, ceramics, glass, jewelry, painting, photography, sculpture, and wood.


LIVE MUSIC & PERFORMANCES

Band performing on stage at The Bluebird
 

The Bishop 

Location: The Bishop

  • Steve Marino & Damion w/Jack Carl

    • Date: Thursday, August 1
    • Time: 8:00 PM
    • Admission: $10.00 per ticket in advance, $12.00 per ticket day of show 18+
  • Nox Novacula w/Twice Dark

    • Date: Sunday, August 11
    • Time: 9:00 PM
    • Admission: $10.00 per ticket in advance, $15.00 per ticket day of show 21+
  • Rich Ruth

    • Date: Wednesday, August 21
    • Time: 8:00 PM
    • Admission: $15.00 per ticket 18+
 
The Bluebird 

Location: The Bluebird
 

  • Back 2 Mack - Fleetwood Mac Tribute

    • Date: Saturday, August 3
    • Time: 9:00 PM
    • Admission: $10.00-$15.00 per ticket
  • Thunderstruck - AC/DC Tribute

    • Date: Friday, August 9
    • Time: 9:00 PM
    • Admission: $12.00-$15.00 per ticket
  • Southern Accents - Tom Petty Tribute 

    • Date: Saturday, August 10
    • Time: 9:00 PM
    • Admission: $10.00 per ticket

 

Buskirk-Chumley Theater 

Location: Buskirk-Chumley Theater

  • Iris Dement

    • Date: Wednesday, August 14
    • Time: 7:00 PM
    • Admission: $35.00-$46.00 per ticket
  • Stand-Up for Disabilities 

    • Date: Saturday, August 17
    • Time: 7:30 PM
    • Admission: $29.00 adults, $44.00 for VIP
  • Rosanne Cash

    • Date: Monday, August 26
    • Time: 7:30 PM
    • Admission: $39.00-$69.00 per ticket
 
The Blockhouse Bar

Location:  The Blockhouse Bar

  • La Salsoteca Orquesto

    • Date:  Friday, August 2
    • Time: 8:00 PM
    • Admission: $10.00 per ticket
 
The Comedy Attic

Location: The Comedy Attic

  • Greg Warren

    • Date: Friday August 9 & Saturday August 10
    • Time: 7:00-9:15 PM   (special matinee Saturday at 4:00 PM)
    • Admission: $16.00-$20 per ticket, matinee price $15.00
  • Beth Stelling

    • Date: Friday, August 16 & Saturday August 17
    • Time: 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM
    • Admission: $22:00-$25.00 per ticket
  • Laurie Kilmartin

    • Date: Friday, August 23 & Saturday, August 24
    • Time: 7:00 PM & 9:15 PM 
    • Admission: $16.00-$20.00 per ticket
 
Switchyard Park Music

Location: Switchyard Park

  • Happy Hours on the Lawn at Switchyard - Honey Iced Tea w/Hoosier Picnic Ensemble

    • Date: Friday, August 9
    • Time: 6:00 PM-8:30 PM
    • Admission: Free
  • Evening with the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra

    • Date: Sunday, August 25
    • Time: 7:00 PM
    • Admission:  Free
 
Peoples Park Music

Location: Peoples Park

  • Concert Series
    • Date: Every Thursday in August
    • Time: 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
    • Admission: Free
 
Live Music at Butler Winery
  • Live music


SPORTING EVENTS

And IU women's soccer player shooting to make a goal

IU Football
  •  vs FIU
    • Date: Saturday, August 31
    • Time: 3:30 PM
    • Location: Memorial Stadium
    • Admission:  Ticket prices vary

New Coach, new season. Cheer on the Hoosiers at their home opener.  #neverdaunted

 

IU Women's Soccer

 

IU Men's Soccer
  •  vs Notre Dame

 


EXHIBITS & OTHER AREA HAPPENINGS

Two curators hanging a gallery of artwork at the Eskenazi Museum of Art

 
Gallery Walk

Date: Friday, August 2
Time: 5:00-8:00 PM
Location: Downtown Bloomington galleries
Admission: Free

Discover delightful surprises, inspiration, festivities, and original works of art for purchase. Explore each distinctive gallery in-person or online all year long at your own pace.

 
Punk @ the Old Library

Date: recurring Tuesday-Saturday until September 28
Time: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: Monroe County History Center
Admission: Free

From the Gizmos to the Smears, punk has been alive and well in Bloomington for the last 50 years! Celebrate the scene that helps make Bloomington unique with this retrospective exhibit featuring bands, artwork, venues, and labels from the ‘70s to the early 2000s.


FOOD TRUCKS & FARMERS' MARKETS

Food trucks lined up at Switchyard Park for Food Truck Friday

 
Ellettsville Food Truck Wednesdays

Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 4:30 PM-8:30 PM
Location: Marci Jane Lewis Park
Admission: Cost of your food

 

Bloomington Food Truck Friday

Date: Every Friday
Time: 11:00 AM-9:00 PM
Location: Switchyard Park
Admission: Cost of your food

 

Tuesday Farmers' Market

Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Location: Switchyard Park
Admission: Free

 

Bloomington Community Farmers' Market

Date: Every Saturday
Time: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: Showers Common
Admission: Free

 

Ellettsville Farmers’ Market

Date: Every Saturday until September 28
Time: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: 203 E. Temperance St., Ellettsville

 

People’s Market

Date: Every Saturday
Time: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Location: First United Church Fellowship Hall

 

Woolery Farmers' Market

Date: Every Saturday
Time: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: Woolery Mill
Admission: Free

 

 
 

 

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