Festivals
4th Street Festival of the Arts & Crafts
Date: Saturday, September 3 through Sunday, September 4
Time: 10:00 am-6:00 pm on Saturday and 10:00 am-5:00 pm on Sunday
Location: 4th Street
Admission: Free
Enjoy the annual 4th Street Festival of the Arts & Crafts, with work available by over 120 local, regional, and national artists.
Special Events
FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY
Date: Friday, September 2
Time: 11:00 am-9:00 pm
Location: Switchyard Park
Admission: Free
Food Truck Friday takes place at Switchyard Park every Friday from April through October. Swing by anytime between 11:00 am-9:00 pm to grab some delicious, locally-made food, enjoy the amenities at Switchyard Park, and experience live music & performances from local artists.
Emerging Artist Fashion Show + Gallery Walk
Date: Friday, September 2
Time: 5:00-8:00 pm
Location: Various downtown art galleries
Admission: Free
Enjoy local & regional art and Bloomington's vibrant downtown scene during Gallery Walk. Ten downtown art galleries participate in the event — stroll through the heart of Bloomington as you admire various works at each location. September's event will also include the Emerging Artist Fashion Show from 7:00-9:00 pm.
WEEKEND FARMERS' MARKETS
Photo by Woolery Farmer's Market
Date: Saturday, September 3
Time: Varying times — see all Saturday markets here
Location: Multiple venues — see all Saturday markets here
Admission: Free
Enjoy three different Bloomington farmers' markets during Labor Day weekend: the Bloomington Community Farmer's Market, Woolery Farmers' Market, and Smithville Farmers' Market.
Live Music
The Bluebird
Enjoy live musical performances at The Bluebird by the following artists:
Artist: Read Southall Band
Date: Friday, September 2
Time: Doors open at 7:00 pm; show starts at 8:00 pm
Admission: $12.00 per ticket
Sporting Events
JOSH BURTON MEMORIAL RACE
Date: Friday, September 2
Time: Gates open at 5:00 pm; hot laps begin at 6:30 pm; race begins at 7:30 pm
Location: Bloomington Speedway
Admission: $25.00 per person
Celebrate the life of Josh Burton and enjoy a night of motorsport with Midwest Sprint Car Series Sprints, Modifieds, Super Stocks, and Midwest Mini Sprint Association racing.
IU Football Season Opener vs. Illinois
Photo by IU Athletics
Date: Friday, September 2
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Memorial Stadium
Admission: $15.00-70.00 per ticket
Enjoy the first home game of the 2022 IU Football season against Illinois.
IU Men's Soccer IU Credit Union/adidas Classic
Photo by IU Athletics
Date: Saturday, September 3
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Bill Armstrong Stadium
Admission: $5.00 per ticket
Enjoy the IU Men's Soccer IU Credit Union/adidas Classic against Notre Dame.
IU Women's Soccer vs. Notre Dame
Photo by IU Athletics
Date: Sunday, September 4
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Bill Armstrong Stadium
Admission: Free
Enjoy the IU Women's Soccer match against Notre Dame.
