Page last updated on February 26, 2025 at 12:25 pm
Looking for information about Food Truck Fridays at Switchyard Park?
Switchyard Park is proud to host a gathering of Bloomington's best food trucks and carts, featuring live entertainment, every Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., April through October.
Food Truck Fridays are presented by The Chocolate Moose. To learn more about Food Truck Fridays and scheduled performers, visit Food Truck Fridays on Facebook.
Apply to participate in the 2025 Performing Arts Series presented by Visit Bloomington
Parks and Recreation is seeking performers to apply to participate in the 2025 Performing Arts Series, presented by Visit Bloomington.
Applications will be accepted online through Jan. 10 at 5 p.m.
Performers are selected by a jury consisting of members of the local arts community. Applications are evaluated by type and quality of performance, musician/band availability, past performance record, and cost.
Venues include Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers St.; Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park, 331 S. Washington St.; Peoples Park, 501 E. Kirkwood Ave.; Bryan Park, 1001 S. Henderson St.; and Hopewell Commons, at the intersection of the new Madison and West University Streets, just west of the B-Line Trail and Seminary Square Kroger. Applications are also used to select performers for Parks and Recreation special events, including the Holiday Market held annually on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
To receive full consideration, applications must be received no later than Jan. 10, although applications will be accepted until all performance dates are filled. Booking takes place in late January through February.
Bloomington Parks and Recreation has a long history of hosting live music in city parks, and of showcasing local musical talent. The Performing Arts Series presented by Visit Bloomington provides many accessible venues for outdoor performances, and promotes music as a way for local residents to experience different musical cultures and to bring neighbors together.
For more information about the Performing Arts Series presented by Visit Bloomington, or the application to participate in the 2025 series, contact Crystal Ritter at ritterc@bloomington.in.gov or 812-349-3725.