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BLOOMINGTON - April is not just about April showers leading to May flowers. This is a month where nature seems to sigh in relief, embracing warmer days to come and an air thick with the anticipation of summer.  Photo courtesy of Merrill Hatlen But a little secret might surprise you: April i ...

BLOOMINGTON - The Bloomington Farmers Market will celebrate its 50th Anniversary in 2024. A sub-committee of the Farmers’ Market Advisory Council has been formed to begin the planning for recognition events during next season. The committee chair is Kip Schlegel of Marble Hill Farms. If you have ...

BLOOMINGTON - Don't miss The Holiday Market scheduled for November 25th from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Showers Common and Fernandez Plaza. Shop for favorite locally grown farm products, and arts and fine crafts created by local artisans, all while listening to the music of the seaso ...

BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market hosts a free tasting of more than 18 varieties of locally grown and heirloom varieties of apples on Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Farmers' Market, 401 N. Morton St. in Bloomington. Apple varieties available for tas ...

BLOOMINGTON - Summer brings a variety of delicious, succulent melons to the Bloomington Community Farmers' Market. Bursting with juice and flavor, these stars of summer are easy to identify, but muskmelons come in many varieties including honeydews and cantaloupes. The market is o ...

BLOOMINGTON - Sweet corn has arrived at the Bloomington Community Farmers' Market. The market is open on Saturday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Showers Common at 401 North Morton Street in Bloomington. The lines have been forming and the produce sells out quickly. The top three varieties cont ...

The farmers’ markets will run until November 2023.

Block Party kicks off on June 3 for weekend full of activities in Bloomington.

The final Krampus Rampage & Bazaar drew a crowd to downtown Bloomington Saturday.

This year marks the end of Krampus Night in Bloomington, but organizers plan to keep the legacy alive through a series of experience packages.