BLOOMINGTON — As the outdoor season winds down, the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market (BCFM) is celebrating another successful run of fresh local flavors, friendly faces, and community connections. While the final outdoor market day is here, the market fun is far from over.
For the fourth consecutive year, the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market and Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market are teaming up to co-host an indoor November Market. Running for three Saturdays—November 7, 14, and 21—the market will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Switchyard Park Pavilion, located at 1601 S. Rogers St., Bloomington, IN 47403.
Fresh Produce and Local Goods
Shoppers at the final outdoor market and upcoming indoor sessions can find a robust selection of seasonal items, including:
- Produce: Apples, corn, cucumbers, eggplants, green beans, pumpkins, leafy greens, mushrooms, onions, pears, peppers, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and winter squash.
- Products: Breads, cakes and pastries, cheese and dairy, coffee, eggs, honey, kettle corn, kombucha tea, maple syrup, masala chai, meats (beef, chicken, lamb, pork, and salmon), prepared food and beverages, and wool products.
- Value-Added Goods: Dried herbs, herbal teas, hot sauces, jams, kimchi, pesto, pickles, salsas, and sauerkraut.
Live Entertainment and Special Guests
The final outdoor market features a stellar lineup of local performers and community figures:
Indianapolis-based singer and songwriter Emma Richards will close out the outdoor season with two sets at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on the Circular Stage. Recent markets have also featured performances by 150 MCCSC elementary school singers and local guitarist Ed Lockwood.
Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson will meet with the public from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to answer questions and discuss local topics in an informal setting.
Market Reminders & Surveys
- New Hours: The market operates under fall hours from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Pet Policy: Visitors are kindly reminded to leave pets at home. Per Indiana Administrative Code (IAC 7-24-436) and food-safety requirements, animals are not permitted in farm product or food vending areas.
- Customer Survey: Attendees are encouraged to share their feedback by completing the customer survey. Participants have a chance to win a free market tote bag and a $5 market gift certificate.
For more information, contact the Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department at 812-356-3700, email farmersmarket@bloomington.in.gov, or visit bloomington.in.gov/farmersmarket.
