Illustration of two small figures in winter hats and scarves with snowmen near red market stalls and a decorated tree in snow (Bloomington Holiday Market)
Christmas Markets

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.

Sat, Nov 28, 2026 All ages Admission: Free.

Plan Your Visit

Hours

10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Neighborhood

Downtown Bloomington

Location

City Hall and Showers Common · 401 N Morton St, Bloomington, IN 47404 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Holiday shoppers and fans of local crafts

Vibe

Festive and community-focused

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

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.

Links & Contact

Run by City of Bloomington Parks & Recreation Department

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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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