Schedule and Special Events

Fourth and Rogers Block Party

On the 4th and Rogers Intersection

5:00-9:00 pm

All are invited! The 7th Annual Fourth and Rogers Block Party is back to celebrate the neighborhood! The Block Party includes new Gallery Walk art exhibits and activities at Pictura Gallery/FAR Center for Contemporary Arts, Bloomington Fine Arts Supply, Fell Art Market, IFell Gallery, Juniper Gallery and Lotus Studio. West 4th Street will be closed for a block on either side of Rogers Street with plentiful art, food, music, and fun for all ages.

✨ Live music from Lucky 7’s and WFHB DJ’s.

✨Delicious food and drink from Maiz Comida Colombiana🫓 ,Rasta Pops 🍧, Pili’s Party Taco 🌮 , Planted 🥬 , Cup of Joy ☕️ and a special cocktail menu by The Back Door 🍹.

✨Artists, crafters and makers from The Back Door’s Art Market @ FAR’s 505 Theater to be announced!

✨ Neighborhood Organizations + Activities

Bloomington Handmade Market

On 6th between College and Walnut

10:00-4:00 pm

The Bloomington Handmade Market is an indie handmade market in Bloomington, Indiana!
☀️Summer show: JUNE 6! ☀️10am-4pm Courthouse Lawn. 100+ makers, food trucks, live music!

Concert in the Park

5:30-8:30

Bryan Park

Top Hat Blues Band - Blues, Rock and Jazz

Vuko - Original Alternative/Rock Band

Food Truck Friday

Switchyard Park Pavilion

11:00-9:00 pm

Food Truck Friday takes place at Switchyard Park every Friday from April through October. Swing by anytime between 11:00 AM-9:00 PM (11:00 AM-8:00 PM April and October) to grab some delicious, locally-made food, enjoy the amenities at Switchyard Park, and experience live music & performances from local artists.

Upland Brewing Company will have a beer garden every week from 5:00-8:30 PM, starting in May.

Limited seating is available, but bringing your own lawn chair(s) is advised to ensure you have a place to sit. You do not have to pay admission to attend Food Truck Friday — the only cost is the food and beverages you choose to purchase.

Check the Food Truck Friday facebook page for updates on participating trucks, musical acts, and weather updates.

Switchyard Park Pavilion

1601 S Rogers St.

Bloomington, IN 47403

5K and Spring Concert at the Goat Conspiracy

The Goat Conspiracy Sanctuary

11:00-2:00pm

Spring has sprung! Join us for our second awesome 5K Fun Run and Porch Concert. Includes self-guided visits with the goats!

The morning starts with a run through the fields of The Goat Conspiracy Sanctuary. Run or cheer the runners and then kick back with music from the Cabin Porch, with delicious eats and drinks from the Planted food truck and Heartwork Brewing.

If you're just coming for the music, the Cabin Porch Concert starts at 11am.

Feel free to contact info@thegoatconspiracy.org with questions.

When you purchase your ticket, you’ll be asked if you’re participating in the 5K. If you say yes, we’ll reserve a number for you when you check in for the race. If you’re just coming for the concert, arrive any time and bring your lawn chairs and blankets and settle in on the lawn for an afternoon of music with bands brought to us by IU’s Bloomington Delta Music Club.

Get tickets here

Grandfalloon

Switchyard Park

2:30-10:00 pm

IU Arts and Humanities Presents:

Granfalloon Concert Series at Switchyard Park | 1601 S. Rogers St., Bloomington, IN

WAXAHATCHEE

Kathleen Edwards

Concert in Bryan Park

Bryan Park

5:30-8:30 pm

Hammer and the Hatchet - Bluegrass-Inspired Americana

Deep Country Dream - Cosmic Folk Rock

Food Truck Friday

Switchyard Park Pavilion

11:00-9:00 pm

Food Truck Friday takes place at Switchyard Park every Friday from April through October. Swing by anytime between 11:00 AM-9:00 PM (11:00 AM-8:00 PM April and October) to grab some delicious, locally-made food, enjoy the amenities at Switchyard Park, and experience live music & performances from local artists.

Upland Brewing Company will have a beer garden every week from 5:00-8:30 PM, starting in May.

Limited seating is available, but bringing your own lawn chair(s) is advised to ensure you have a place to sit. You do not have to pay admission to attend Food Truck Friday — the only cost is the food and beverages you choose to purchase.

Check the Food Truck Friday facebook page for updates on participating trucks, musical acts, and weather updates.

Switchyard Park Pavilion

1601 S Rogers St.

Bloomington, IN 47403

Skate the Rainbow

Frank Southern Ice Arena

9:00-2:00 pm

Skate the Rainbow is a full-day, Pride-themed roller derby mixer happening June 27, 2026, in Bloomington, Indiana.

Skaters, families, and community members join together for a vibrant day of inclusivity, athleticism, vendors, and celebration!

Wine and Wildlife

Butler Winery (on Robinson Road)

5:30-8:30

WildCare is holding its semi-annual Wine and Wildlife fundraiser at Butler Winery again this summer! Guests will enjoy wine sampling, live music, a silent auction, food for purchase, children's crafts, and, of course, interaction with our variety of animal ambassadors. As usual, this is a family-friendly event, and all ages are welcome.

This event is one of WildCare’s biggest of the year, raising funds to help care for the wildlife of Monroe County!