Out and about
Bloomington, Indiana is a small city full of arts and culture events. Pillar Arts is a proud community booth participant and many different pop-ups, “activations”, and gatherings that happen across the city and region when invited. This is a great chance to collect more information about Pillar Arts, meet some of the arts community we represent, and ask some questions.
Sometimes our booth setup is strictly informational, sometimes we have arts and crafts activities for all. If you’re at one of these following community events, and you would like to learn more about all the arts happening across the city and region; or you’re interested in becoming more involved yourself please stop by and connect with us!
2026 Schedule
June 6, 2026: Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market
Market Time: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
401 N Morton – Bloomington, IN
Pillar Arts will be sharing table space with the Godzilla in Bloomington “Godzilla Weekend” film festival organizers this Saturday morning. Come learn more about the Kaiju takeover at Buskirk Chumley later this month and how to buy tickets for all the great showings.
June 12 & 13, 2026: Historic Buskirk-Chumley Theater – Godzilla Weekend
Event Times: 6:30 pm – 10:15 pm
401 N Morton – Bloomington, IN
Godzilla is back in Bloomington. This year’s monster theme is Mothra with classic Godzilla films, extra programming and artists vendors over two days. Check out the complete program offering on the Buskirk-Chumley website for each of the two days (Day 1, Day 2). Pillar Arts is one of the many sponsors of Godzilla in Bloomington, and two of our own Artist on Display artists will be promoting and selling art as well. Learn more about Jake Kujava. Learn more about Weezy Dragon. Buy tickets to the new annual phenomena and support a locally organized event.
June 20, 2026: City of Bloomington Switchyard Park – Granfalloon
Booth Time: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
1601 S Rogers – Bloomington, IN
Granfalloon moves to Switchyard Park for a summer series. From community participations booths in the afternoon to an epic evening live performance by Waxahatchee at 7pm, this Granfaloon event will be fun for all. Pillar Arts will be in the Switchyard Pavilion at a table with arts activities and organization information for anyone who’s interested in becoming more involved with the area arts community.
July 4, 2026: Downtown Bloomington, Monroe County Courthouse Square – 250th Anniversary Independence Day
Parade Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Courthouse Square, Downtown Bloomington – Bloomington, IN
Pillar Arts returns to the Bloomington Forth of July Parade celebrations! Years ago the organization won Best Float two years running, and we’re coming back with a brand new float to retake the crown. Come celebrate another independence day and the nation’s 250th birthday downtown this summer. Remember your sunscreen.
July 18, 2026: City of Bloomington Switchyard Park – Granfalloon
Booth Time: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
1601 S Rogers – Bloomington, IN
Granfalloon is at it again at Switchyard Park for its summer series, and Pillar Arts is operating another participation booth in the afternoon. The July evening concert is Gillian Welch & David Rawlings at 7pm, this Granfaloon event will be fun for all. Pillar Arts will be in the Switchyard Pavilion at a table with arts activities and organization information for anyone who’s interested in becoming more involved with the area arts community.
September 5 & 6, 2026: 4th Street, Bloomington IN – 50th Anniversary 4th Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts
Booth Time (Sat): 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Booth Time (Sun): 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
1601 S Rogers – Bloomington, IN
2026 is the 50th anniversary of Bloomington, Indiana’s annual 4th Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts. A beloved takeover of restaurant row showcasing some of the absolute best artist and artisan wares from Indiana and the surrounding Midwest. If you’re an artist that doesn’t make it to Bloomington often, visit our booth this Labor Day weekend to learn how we can connect with you in a more regional way.