Festivals & Special Events
Granfalloon
Date: Sunday, June 1 through Saturday, June 7
Time: Times vary
Location: Various venues
Admission: Prices vary
A multi-day Kurt Vonnegut-inspired celebration to kick off the summer arts season in Bloomington, Granfalloon brings together musicians, artists, thinkers, and good people from all walks of life for a celebration of art, ideas, and community. See their website for more information.
Food Truck Tuesday @ The Trades District
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Location: 617 N Madison Street
Admission: Free
Every Tuesday from 11a - 2p, enjoy Food Trucks at The Trade's District.
Indiana Midget Week
Date: Friday, June 6
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Bloomington Speedway
Admission: $15.00-$40.00 per ticket, 12 and under free
NOS USAC National Midgets, Ford Performance Driving School 410s
Bloomington Handmade Market Summer Fair
Date: Saturday, June 7
Time: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: Courthouse Square
Admission: Free
Find 100+ local indie artists at the Bloomington Handmade Market, Saturday, June 8! Open 10am - 4pm on the courthouse square!
Ellettsville Summer Concert Series
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 6:00-8:30 PM
Location: 200 S Park Street, Ellettsville
Admission: Free
Admission is free, and food trucks will be on site for food & beverage purchases. Mark your calendar now so you don't miss great live music every Saturday--bring your lawn chairs or blanket, get comfortable, and enjoy! The June shows will feature The Why Store, All Access Band, Indy Annie's, and King Bee and the Stingers.
Wine and Wildlife
Date: Sunday, June 8
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Location: Butler Winery
Admission: Ages 13-20 in advance $10.00, day of $15.00, Ages 21+ in advance $25.00, day of $30.00
Wildcare is hosting its semi-annual Wine and Wildlife Event at Butler Winery on June 7th, 2025, from 6-9 PM (rain or shine!). This is a great chance to come out and meet the many educational ambassadors that live at Wildcare while also sampling delicious local wine made at Butler Winery. We will also have live music, food, and a silent auction.
City of Bloomington Juneteenth Event
Date: Friday, June 13
Time: 2:00-9:00 PM
Location: Switchyard Park
Admission: Free
Juneteenth also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day, is a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it is now celebrated annually on the 19th of June throughout the United States, with varying official recognition. It is commemorated on the anniversary date of the June 19, 1865 announcement by Union Army general Gordon Granger, proclaiming freedom from slavery in Texas.
Summer Outdoor Movie Series
Date: Friday, June 27
Time: 8:00-10:00 PM
Location: Hamilton Lugar School Lawn
Admission: Free
Lights, camera, action! Catch your favorites on the big screen during our Summer Outdoor Movie Series. Located on the Hamilton Lugar School South Lawn. Admission is free and snacks are available for purchase. Movies begin at dusk. The June movie is A Minecraft Movie (PG).
BubbleFest
Date: Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29
Time: Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sunday 1:30 PM-5:00 PM
Location: WonderLab
Admission: Free with membership, non-member $14.50, and access pass $5.00
At BubbleFest, visitors of all ages can indulge in a plethora of bubble-related activities, captivating demonstrations, and hands-on experiments. From creating gigantic bubbles that float effortlessly through the air to uncovering the secrets of bubble formation, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Monroe County Fair
Date: Wednesday, June 30
Time: Times vary
Location: Monroe County Fairgrounds
Admission: Adults $10.00, ages 12 and under $5.00, and pit passes $20.00
Check their website frequently for updates and the schedule for this year's county fair!
Live Music & Performances
The Bluebird Shows
Location: The Bluebird
Enjoy live musical performances by the following artists:
- Town Mountain
- Date: Saturday, June 14
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Admission: $20.00 per ticket
- Hannah Dasher & Tennessee Jet
- Date: Thursday, June 26
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Admission: $15.00 per ticket
Buskirk-Chumley Theater Shows
Location: Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Enjoy live performances by the following artists:
- I'm With Her - Wild and Clear and Blue
- Date: Friday, June 6
- Time: 8:00-10:30 PM
- Admission: $57.00-67.00 per ticket
- Godzilla (1954)
- Date: Friday, June 27
- Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
- Admission: $8.00-10.00 per ticket
Butler Winery Performances
Location: Butler Winery
Enjoy live performances by the following artists:
- Sunday Live Music
- Date: Every Saturday
- Time: 2:00-5:00 PM
- Admission: Free
The Comedy Attic Shows
Location: The Comedy Attic
Enjoy live performances by the following artists:
- Mick Foley: 40 Years of Foley!
- Date: Sunday, June 29
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Admission: $40.00 per ticket, $99.00-150.00 per ticket for VIP
Constellation Stage + Screen Shows
Location: Waldron, Hill & Buskirk Park
Enjoy live performances by the following artists:
- The King's Wife
- Date: Multiple dates throughout June
- Time: Times vary
- Admission: $35.00 per ticket
RECURRING EVENTS
Tuesday Farmers' Market
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Location: Switchyard Park
Admission: Free
Visit, shop and support local farmers and growers, and small businesses, at Switchyard Park on Tuesdays, June through September.
Bloomington Food Truck Friday
Date: Every Friday
Time: 11:00 AM-9:00 PM
Location: Switchyard Park
Admission: Cost of your food
Every Friday from 11 am - 9 pm, enjoy Bloomington's best food trucks in one place: Switchyard Park! This family-friendly event is one of the most beloved B-Town traditions and a must-attend event for visitors. Enjoy live music and all of the amenities the park offers while indulging in some locally-made food. Upland Brewing Company will have a beer garden weekly from 5:00-8:30 PM.
Gallery Walk
Date: Friday, June 6
Time: 5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Location: Downtown Bloomington galleries
Admission: Free
Experience downtown Bloomington’s vibrant Arts Mile as select galleries showcase evolving live and virtual exhibits.
Smithville Farmers' Market
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Location: 7555 S Strain Ridge Road
Admission: Free
The market features between 12 and 20 vendors each week, featuring fresh produce, handmade crafts and baked goods. The market runs from the beginning of May throughout the growing season, until September.
Bloomington Community Farmers' Market
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 8:00 AM-12:30 PM
Location: Showers Common
Admission: Free
Locally-grown produce, annual and perennial plants, and a variety of prepared foods are available.
Ellettsville Farmers' Market
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: 203 E Temperance St
Admission: Free
Located at our Ellettsville location, this weekly market provides fresh produce, baked goods, handmade crafts and other vendors selling their products. Visit our website to see the weekly vendors.
People's Market
Date: Every Saturday
Time: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Location: First United Church
Admission: Free
We strive to work towards intersectional anti-racism, create space for food justice in our food system while cultivating liberation and equity, and ensure access to local food, art, and education.
Sunday Bluegrass Jam!
Date: Sunday, June 1 and Sunday, June 15
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
Location: Trailhead Pizzeria
Admission: Cost of your food
Trailhead Bluegrass Jam every 1st & 3rd Sunday from 4-6pm at Trailhead Pizzeria!
