SCHEDULE AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Don’t miss out!

There are so many great things going on around Bloomington that you won’t want to miss!

Here are some of the highlights we know about!

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You can also rent the Planted Food Truck to serve food at your events in Bloomington, Monroe County, Brown County and the very nearby surrounding areas.

  • Friday, October 2

    Lotus World Music Festival

    Lotus Food Court on Kirkwood

    6:00-11:00 pm

    Bringing the World to Bloomington and Beyond. Lotus Fest is four days of music, art, and culture in the heart of downtown Bloomington, Indiana. Multiple venues, over 20 artists, free and interactive arts activities all weekend long! Don't miss the 33rd annual Lotus Festival October 1-4, 2026.

  • Friday, October 9

    Food Truck Friday

    Switchyard Park

    11:00-8:00pm

    Fridays were made for food and fun.

    Food Truck Friday is a beloved Bloomington event — experience the family-friendly community tradition yourself next time you visit.  

    Logistics

    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. 

  • Saturday, October 17

    WildCare Wine and Wildlife

    Butler Winery Vineyard

    5:30-8:30pm

    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. There will also be a face painter and caricaturist on site!

    As usual, this is a family-friendly event with all ages are welcome! This event is one of WildCare Inc’s biggest fundraisers of the year.

  • Saturday, October 24

    Hay Raiser

    The Goat Conspiracy Sanctuary

    10:00-1:00 pm

    Fall is in the air! Join us for a fun run through the fields of The Goat Conspiracy Sanctuary. Our second annual HAYRAISER 5k gives you the chance to get out in nature, meet our amazing goat and chicken residents, and help us fundraise for winter. 

    Come out for a fun run/walk or run the course twice for a full 5K.

    The trail is 'off-road' through our 46-acre property in Brown County.

    • Registration and gates open at 9:00 am

    • Race starts at 10:00 am

    • Includes self-guided visits with the goats and chickens

    • Registration $20, Kids 12 and under $10  (kids 2 and under are free)

    The PLANTED Bloomington food truck will be on site selling delicious plant-based fare from 10am-1pm.

    Contact info@thegoatconspiracy.org if you have any questions!