Schedule and Special Events

Juneteenth at Food Truck Friday

Switchyard Park Pavilion

11:00-9:00 pm

The City of Bloomington, in partnership with Indiana University’s Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, IU’s African American Arts Institute and Food Truck Friday, invites the Bloomington community to attend the 2026 Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 19, at Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers St. This free, family-friendly event is open to all and will feature live entertainment, food trucks, local vendors, educational activities, and opportunities to connect with community organizations.

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, and Jubilee Day, marks June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, TX, learned of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. The holiday has long been recognized as a celebration of freedom, resilience, culture, and progress within Black communities across the United States. Today, Juneteenth offers communities across the country an opportunity for celebration, reflection, and shared learning. In 2021, Juneteenth became the nation’s 11th federal holiday, recognizing its enduring importance in American history and culture.

The celebration will feature food trucks and vendors from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., along with community organizations and informational booths sharing local resources, services and ways to get involved. A 21-and-over beer garden will be available from 5 to 8:30 p.m.

Live performances will begin with a matinee performance by Indiana University Camp S.O.U.L. students at 12:30 pm Camp SOUL is sponsored by the Indiana University African American Arts Institute (AAAI), which supports Black artistic expression and cultural education through music, dance, theatre, and performance programs.

As part of the Summer Performing Arts Series of free concerts, evening entertainment will continue with a live acoustic, multi-genre performance by The Lucky Sevenms at 6:15 pm followed by headliner Jenn Cristy’s pop-rock performance at 7:15 p.m.

Switchyard Park Pavilion

1601 S Rogers St.

Bloomington, IN 47403

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!