As the leaves start changing throughout Southern Indiana, Bloomington comes alive with vibrant festivals and events to entertain spectators of all ages and interests. The beautiful scenery is enough of a reason to visit B-Town in the fall, but these events are an added bonus you don’t want to miss out on.
Witch Fest – Harvest Market
Date: Saturday, September 21
Time: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Location: Courthouse Lawn
Admission: Free
Artists of all kinds – handmade makers and crafters – along with astrological readers providing a variety of services from tarot to reiki. Live music throughout the day with story time crafts and more!
Monroe County Fall Festival
Date: Thursday, September 12 through Saturday, September 14
Time: 5:00-9:00 pm on Thursday, 5:00-10:00 pm on Friday; 1:00-10:00 pm on Saturday
Location: S. Park Street, near Marci Jane Lewis Park in Ellettsville
Admission: Free
A parade on Saturday, two stages with free live music, craft booths, food vendors, a flea market, games for kids and more in Ellettesville.
Stinesville Stone Quarry Festival
Date: Thursday, September 26 through Saturday, September 28
Time: 6:00-10:00 pm on Thursday & Friday; 10:00am-11:00 pm on Saturday
Location: McGlockin Park in Stinesville
Admission: Free
Celebrating over 50 years at McGlocklin Park! This is the perfect way to get connected with Monroe County’s rich limestone history. Local bands, games for the family, dance companies, and food judging contests all ensure a variety of entertainment in this small-town favorite.
Lotus World Music & Arts Festival
Date: Thursday, October 3 through Sunday, October 6
Time: Varying times — see the schedule
Location: Several downtown locations and venues
Admission: Several ticket packages are available — find ticket information
Celebrate the diversity, beauty, and joy of music and arts from around the world at the annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival. Lotus invites attendees to safely enjoy multicultural music, art, food, dance, workshops, and more!
Quilts From The Heartland
Date: Friday October 4 through Saturday, October 5
Time: Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Saturday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Monroe Convention Center, 302 S. College Avenue
Admission: $10.00 (under 12 free)
Members of the Bloomington Quilters Guild showcase their work in all genres of the quilting world, traditional, modern, applique and art quilts. Vendors, the “Treasure Shop” with fabrics, quilting notions, patterns, and books at fantastic prices.
Hilly Hundred Bicycle Tour
Date: Friday, October 4 through Sunday, October 6
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 am
Location: Ellettsville
Admission: Registration Required
Bicycle tour through 100 miles of beautiful, hilly landscape.
Great Glass Pumpkin Patch
Date: Saturday, October 12
Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Location: Monroe County Courthouse lawn
Admission: Free
Pick out your own homemade blown glass pumpkin or simply admire the display of over 900 glass pumpkins at the 14th annual Great 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.
Makevention
Date: Saturday, October 12
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Location: Switchyard Park Pavillion
Admission: Free (with suggested donation)
Demonstrations, workshops, food trucks, and all kinds of cool things happening all day. Kids will have a fun scavenger hunt to complete and there will be plenty of adult activities as well!
Indiana University Homecoming Weekend
Date: Friday, October 18 through Saturday,October 19
Time: Friday, 5:30 pm & Saturday, 2 hours prior to kick-off
Location: Friday – Parade on Woodlawn Avenue, Saturday – Memorial Stadium
Admission: Varies
IU Homecoming Weekend allows alumni to reconnect with friends, relive their favorite college traditions, and show their kids their old stomping grounds. The Indiana University Alumni Association will host several events throughout the weekend, including a parade on Friday evening and the Hoosier Huddle, a members-only tailgate, on Saturday.
Hoosier Hysteria
Date: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall
Admission: Free
Get excited for the Indiana University basketball season at Hoosier Hysteria! Features include skills competitions, a dunk contest, and a brief scrimmage with both the men’s and women’s teams.
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