The event is organized by the IU Office of Sustainability, according to the ?University.
The festival features local restaurants and growers who are committed to organic and sustainable food practices, according to the University.
The event is free, and all food costs $5 or less.
There will be performances by local bands during the event, according to the University.
Performers include solo artists Stone Irr and Peter Oren and bands Blind Uncle Harry and Fizzbang, according to the University.
The festival is also sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences’ Themester 2014: Eat, Drink, Think; WIUX student radio; Residential Programs and Services; and IU Physical Plant, according to the University.
In the interest of sustainable practices, the event will be waste-free with compost bins and recycling, according to the University.
The event drew more than 800 attendees last year, according to the University.
Coordinators said they hope the addition of music, a seating area and interactive workshops will boost this year’s attendance.
Big Red Eats Green began as an opportunity to show students how many sustainable restaurants and food sources Bloomington has to offer, as well as raise awareness about sustainable practices, according to the University.
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