Fall is festival season in Indiana! Bloomington is one of the most beautiful places to be in the fall, with unmatched fall foliage and vibrant festivals and events to entertain all visitors. Whether you're looking for music, great food, comedy, or unique experiences, Bloomington has you covered. You will not want to miss these 8 Bloomington festivals this September!
Bloomington Festivals in September
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Limestone Comedy Festival
Date:Thursday, September 2 through Saturday, September 4Time: Varying times - See the schedule here.Location: Multiple venues - See the schedule here.Admission: Tickets are available per show, as multi-day passes, and for the entire festival — See ticketing information here.
Enjoy the annualLimestone Comedy Festivalin which over 50 comedians from across the nation perform atThe Comedy Atticand other Bloomington venues.
B'Town Jazz Fest
Date:Saturday, September 4Time: 12:00 pm - 11:00 pmLocation:Woolery MillAdmission:Free
Celebrate Bloomington's rich jazz community atB'Town Jazz Fest! Features include performances by the area's leading professional artists, as well as collegiate and high school performers, food & drinks, and select merchandise. The Jazz Fest's 2021 headliners include Randy Brecker (trumpet)and Ada Rovatti (saxophone).
Fourth Street Festival of the Arts & Crafts
Date:Saturday, September 4 through Sunday, September 5Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm on Saturday and 10:00 am - 5:00 pm on SundayLocation:4thStreet, between Indiana and Grant StreetsAdmission:Free
Enjoy the 45thannualFourth Street Festival of the Arts & Crafts, with 80 booths of fine art and fine crafts created by local and regional artists.
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Fiesta del Otoño andBlack y Brown Arts Festival
Date:Saturday, September 8Time:10:00 amLocation:Bryan ParkAdmission:Free
Enjoy a visual arts exhibition, performance showcase, and food trucks at theFiesta del Otoño andBlack y Brown Arts Festival! The celebration seeks to raise and expand art appreciation, create space that affirms persons of color in the community, and enhance Bloomington’s spirit of inclusion.
Kiwanis Indiana Balloon Festival
Date:Friday, September 10through Sunday, September 12Time: 3:00 - 10:00 pm on Friday, 7:00 am - 10:00 pm on Saturday, and 7:00 am - 7:00 pm on SundayLocation:Monroe County FairgroundsAdmission:Tickets are available per day and for the entire weekend, with varyingprices for preorders and day-of purchases. Visitthis pagefor more information.
Enjoy hot air balloon launches, helicopter rides, pyrotechnic skydivers, fireworks, a wine & beer garden, food & commercial vendors, and other entertainment at theKiwanis Indiana Balloon Festival!
Bloomington Birdfest
Date:Saturday, September 18Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pmLocation:Switchyard ParkAdmission:Free
Bloomington Birdfest is an interactive educational celebration of bird biology, ecology, and conservation —experience hands-on activities, bird walks, speakers, live birds, nature crafts, falconry demonstrations, food trucks, raffle prizes, and more!
Stinesville Stone Quarry Festival
Date:Thursday, September 23 through Saturday, September 25Time:TBDLocation:McGlockin Park in StinesvilleAdmission:Free
Enjoy craft vendors, food booths, live music, a pie competition, an antique tractor show, a parade, and more at the annualStinesville Stone Quarry Festival. Festival times are to be determined — check back frequently for updates.
Lotus World Music & Arts Festival
Date:Thursday, September 23 through Sunday, September 26Time: Varying times – see the schedule here.Location: Multiple venues – see the venues here.Admission: Tickets are available for single-night, weekend-passes, and for the entire festival – see ticketing information here.
Celebrate the diversity, beauty, and joy of music and arts from around the world atthe 28thannualLotus World Music & Arts Festival.Event time and location are to be determined — check back frequently for updates.
Bloomington Festivals in October
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Science Fest
Date:Saturday, October 9Time:TBDLocation:Multiple locations across theIndiana UniversitycampusAdmission:TBD
Participate in over 150hands-on science activities, demonstrations, and talks atScience Fest. Event times and admission are to be determined — check back frequently for updates.
Indiana University Homecoming Weekend
Date:Friday, October 15 through Sunday, October 17Time: All-dayLocation:Various locations on the IU campusAdmission:Free
IU Homecoming Weekendallows alumni to reconnect withfriends, relive their favorite college traditions, and show their kids their old stomping grounds. The Indiana University Alumni Association will hostseveral events throughout the weekend, including a parade on Friday evening and the Hoosier Huddle, a members-only tailgate, on Saturday.
Great Glass Pumpkin Patch
Date:Saturday, October 16Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pmLocation:Monroe County CourthouseLawnAdmission:Free
Pick out your own homemade blown glass pumpkin or simply admire the display of over 900 glass pumpkins at the 12thannualGreat Glass Pumpkin Patch! All pumpkins are made by members of the Bloomington Creative Glass Center. Proceeds from the pumpkin sales support educational arts programming throughout the year.
Hoosier Hysteria
Date:TBDTime:TBDLocation:Simon Skjodt Assembly HallAdmission:TBD
Get excited for theIndiana Universitybasketball season at Hoosier Hysteria! Features include skills competitions, a dunk contest, and a brief scrimmage with both the men's and women's teams.
