BLOOMINGTON — The Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market (BCFM) continues to serve as the city’s quintessential Saturday morning tradition, offering residents far more than a place to stock up on fresh, regional produce.
Located at the Market Plaza next to City Hall, the market provides a vibrant community space to relax with friends, connect with neighbors, and enjoy a leisurely weekend morning over locally roasted coffee, fresh pastries, and diverse prepared food options.
This Saturday, June 13, 2026, features a packed lineup of live music, fine arts, environmental education, and local government outreach.
Handcrafted Art Takeover: A Fair of the Arts
This Saturday marks the return of A Fair of the Arts, a celebration of local creativity hosted by Bloomington Parks and Recreation. Taking place on the second Saturday of each summer month, the event showcases displays, sales, and live demonstrations of handmade art and fine crafts from regional artists.
The fair will run concurrently with the standard farmers’ market on Fernandez Plaza, directly in front of City Hall.
Live Music, Fresh Produce, and Local Outreach
The BCFM Circular Stage will host The Brilliant Colors Jazz Trio featuring Glen Helgeson. The savvy guitar, bass, and drum trio will perform two distinct sets at 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., delivering a fresh mixture of jazz infused with Latin, Caribbean, and Middle Eastern rhythms.
June harvests are hitting their peak. Marketgoers can expect a robust selection of seasonal produce this weekend, including fresh arugula, beets, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, spinach, mushrooms, peas, radishes, rhubarb, and early summer favorites like cherries, berries, and peaches.
As part of the “Mayor’s Team at the Table” community outreach initiative, city leadership will be on hand to answer resident questions. This Saturday, Department of Public Works Director Adam Wason will be available to greet the public and discuss city infrastructure matters from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Bee City USA: Pollinator Week Events Begin
Bloomington’s annual celebration of local ecosystems kicks off this weekend.
All featured Pollinator Week events are free and open to the general public:
- Saturday, June 13 (8:30 a.m.): Kickoff education session with a Parks & Rec Greenspace representative at the BCFM Info Alley.
- Thursday, June 18 (2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.): Pollinator Week Pop-up Exhibition at the Lilly Library on the Indiana University campus.
- Sunday, June 21 (12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.): Documentary screening of “My Garden of a Thousand Bees” at the Monroe County Public Library.
- Wednesday, June 24 (6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.): Green Drinks Bloomington event highlighting the cypress firefly with Sycamore Land Trust Land Stewardship Manager Chris Fox at Upland Brewing.
Looking Ahead: Tuesday Market & Youth Day
For those who can’t make it on Saturday, the BCFM Tuesday Market continues next week on June 16 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hopewell Commons (630 S. Morton St.). Visitors are encouraged to walk or bike down the B-Line Trail to browse mid-week produce. Entertainment for the June 16 Tuesday market will feature Italian indie rock singer-songwriter Maria Devigili starting at 5:00 p.m.
Additionally, families should mark their calendars for next Saturday, June 20, for the 4th Annual Youth Day at the Market, which will showcase and support more than 30 young local farmers, artists, and entrepreneurs running their own stands.
