If you’re staying in Bloomington for Labor Day weekend and looking for something to do, Weekend has you covered. We’ve compiled a list of what we consider some of the best events this weekend.
Food and Drinks
On Friday, various food trucks will gather at the Chocolate Moose for Food Truck Friday. This event is always weather-permitting, so for updates and to find out which food trucks will be attending, contact the Chocolate Moose or visit their social media sites. The event is from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Bloomington’s GarlicFEST and Community Art Fair will be right by the Fourth Street Arts and Crafts Festival. This event is Saturday and Sunday. Equipped with a beer garden, healthy eating information, food, a kids’ area and more, this event has a little something for everyone.
If you’re staying in town, like wine and are over 21, it’s time to try the local wineries. Head to Oliver Winery off State Road 37 or the Butler Winery Tasting Room on College Avenue. Both offer wine tastings for extremely reasonable prices. The best part? The wines are locally made.
Events
Cardinal Stage Company is presenting “Ann” through September 9. Check out a show this weekend at the Ivy Tech Waldron Auditorium. Showtimes vary each day.
On Saturday night, Hyryder, a Grateful Dead tribute band, will be performing at the Bluebird. Tickets are only $6 and the show begins at 9 p.m. This show is for those 21 and older.
The Player’s Pub will feature numerous shows throughout the weekend. Curtis Cantwell Jackson will perform love songs from the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s at 8 p.m. Saturday. Stop by, grab a drink and soak in the soul of decades past.
If you want to stay on campus, stop by the Eskenazi Museum of Art for “Must Art Be Beautiful?”, a thematic tour presented by Eskenazi Museum of Art docent Tom Rhea. The free event will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Outside
Take a dip in the IU Outdoor Pool while the weather is still nice. Lap swim and deck lounge hours are from noon to 2 p.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, open and lap swim is from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Feeling adventurous? Griffy Lake Boathouse offers kayak and canoe rentals daily. Rentals run eight dollars an hour with a two-hour limit on holidays and weekends. Check out the Griffy Lake Boathouse page on the City of Bloomington website for more details.
Bryan Park will be having another Movies in the Park event Friday night. This week’s film is “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” Showtime is 8:45 p.m. Bring your blankets, snack and drink to enjoy this free event made possible by the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation and the Ryder Film Series.
On Saturday and Sunday, take a stroll down Fourth and Grant streets for the annual Fourth Street Arts and Crafts Festival. This event is family approved, so take a gander at what local artisans in the community have to offer. The event will include live music and kids’ areas.
