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
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
The Bishop
Location: The Bishop
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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+
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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+
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Rich Ruth
- Date: Wednesday, August 21
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Admission: $15.00 per ticket 18+
The Bluebird
Location: The Bluebird
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Back 2 Mack - Fleetwood Mac Tribute
- Date: Saturday, August 3
- Time: 9:00 PM
- Admission: $10.00-$15.00 per ticket
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Thunderstruck - AC/DC Tribute
- Date: Friday, August 9
- Time: 9:00 PM
- Admission: $12.00-$15.00 per ticket
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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
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Iris Dement
- Date: Wednesday, August 14
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Admission: $35.00-$46.00 per ticket
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Stand-Up for Disabilities
- Date: Saturday, August 17
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Admission: $29.00 adults, $44.00 for VIP
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Rosanne Cash
- Date: Monday, August 26
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Admission: $39.00-$69.00 per ticket
The Blockhouse Bar
Location: The Blockhouse Bar
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La Salsoteca Orquesto
- Date: Friday, August 2
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Admission: $10.00 per ticket
The Comedy Attic
Location: The Comedy Attic
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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
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Beth Stelling
- Date: Friday, August 16 & Saturday August 17
- Time: 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM
- Admission: $22:00-$25.00 per ticket
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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
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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
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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
- Date: Every Sunday until October 27
- Time: 2:00 PM-5:00 PM
- Location: Butler Winery & Vineyard
- Admission: Free
SPORTING EVENTS
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
- vs UIC
- Date: Saturday, August 3
- Time: 4:00 PM
- Location: Bill Armstrong Stadium
- vs Tennessee
- Date: Thursday, August 15
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Location: Bill Armstrong Stadium
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vs Wright State
- Date: Thursday, August 29
- Time: 4:30 PM
- Location: Bill Armstrong Stadium
IU Men's Soccer
- vs Notre Dame
- Date: Thursday, August 29
- Time: TBD
- Location: Bill Armstrong Stadium
- Admission: Ticket prices vary
EXHIBITS & OTHER AREA HAPPENINGS
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
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