Bloomington Holiday Market
Visitors can browse fresh, local farm products and unique handcrafted gifts from regional artisans across indoor and outdoor spaces. The event also features live entertainment, including performances by local choral singers and sneak peeks of holiday theater and ballet productions.
What to Expect
Local farm products, handcrafted gifts, and live holiday entertainment.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Bloomington
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Bloomington Parks & Recreation Department
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers and fans of local crafts
Vibe
Festive and community-focused
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Admission: Free.
- Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tips & Advice
- Dress for the weather, since the Holiday Market runs both indoors and outdoors and goes ahead whether it rains, shines or snows.
- Plan your visit around the stage schedule if you want to catch the IU Ballet's Nutcracker sneak peek or Constellation's preview of its holiday musical Annie.
- Ignore anyone selling advance tickets or booth spaces in social media comments, because Parks and Recreation sells no advance tickets and calls those offers scams.
- The Bloomington Chamber Singers are first on the performance schedule, so come near the start of the market if you want to hear them.
- Bring a shopping list for both food and gifts, since the market has fresh local farm products alongside handcrafted gifts from regional artisans.
Special Events & Promotions
- IU Ballet sneak peek of The Nutcracker.
- Constellation sneak peek of their holiday musical Annie.
- Performance by the Bloomington Chamber Singers.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I buy at the Holiday Market?
Fresh, local farm products and handcrafted gifts from regional artisans.
Is the market indoors or outdoors?
Both. It's held rain, shine or snow.
What entertainment is there?
The schedule has the Bloomington Chamber Singers, an IU Ballet sneak peek of The Nutcracker and a Constellation sneak peek of their holiday musical Annie. More acts are still to be announced.
Should I watch out for scams?
Yes. Artist or farm booth spaces offered in social media comments are scams. Parks and Recreation doesn't sell advance tickets and doesn't let artists transfer their booth spaces.
Can I still apply to sell at the market?
No. The deadline to apply for the 2026 Holiday Market has passed.
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