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The Bloomington Community Farmers' Market takes place rain or shine every Saturday, April through October, at the following location:Showers Common
401 N. Morton St.
Bloomington, IN 47404
April-September: 8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
October: 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
The Bloomington Community Farmers' Market takes place rain or shine in November at the following location:
Switchyard Park Pavilion
1601 S. Rogers St.
Bloomington, IN 47403
November: 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Market goers find a wide assortment of goods from the farm and field, including fruits and vegetables, eggs, meats and cheeses, honey, seasonal flowers, and annual and perennial plants. Food and beverage artisans provide a tasteful variety of drinks, pastries, and savory dishes. This weekly gathering provides opportunities for individuals to connect with their community in meaningful ways and support local farmers and small businesses.
Bloomington Winter Farmers' Market
When the Bloomington Community Farmers' Market ends with the Holiday Market the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Winter Market begins! Visit the Winter Market every Saturday, December through March, at the Pavilion at Switchyard Park.
Visit Tuesday Market
The Tuesday Farmers' Market is held June through September at Hopewell Commons.
Nutrition Programs at the Farmers' Market
The Bloomington Community Farmers' Market proudly supports nutrition assistance programs, including WIC (Women, Infants and Children), SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Senior FMNP (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program) that provide fresh, locally grown, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, and edible herbs to people whose incomes are below the federal poverty threshold.
Farmers' Market Rules of Behavior:
Signs and distribution of literature at Market by the public are permitted in the following free speech areas:
Areas beyond the Market boundaries
Path North of 8th Street on the B-Line Trail (beyond the picnic tables)
South of 7th Street on the B-Line Trail
The sidewalks on 7th St.
The sidewalks on Morton St.
North of the Market on the small brick plaza near the north entrance to City Hall
Areas within the Market
On Plaza oneA (defined by the arc of light colored pavers) on the B-Line Trail, unless previously reserved
On Info Alley, along 8th St. on the west side of the Market
Signs and distribution of literature at Market by the public are not permitted in the following “Market activity areas,” which are limited to Market activities:
The blacktop area of Showers Common (where farm vendors are set up)
The B-Line Trail within the boundaries of the Market (other than Plaza oneA)
The brick plaza and grass terrace in front of City Hall
Signs and distribution of literature at Market by vendors are permitted consistent with the Vendor Contract
Customer and Vendor Interactions:
Interruption of commerce is not permitted
The following conduct is prohibited in the Market activity areas: picketing, demonstrating, yelling, excessive or unreasonable noise-making, obstructing or hindering the flow of pedestrians or access to a vendor, and other conduct disrupting Market activities. Market staff will ask any persons violating these prohibitions to relocate to a free speech area. If this is not successful market staff will contact the Bloomington Police Department (BPD). BPD will reiterate the request to move, and if this is not successful, the individual may be subject to arrest.
Behavior in the market is also subject to City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department Administration Policy 2050, titled “Removal and Suspension from use of property owned, managed or operated by the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department.” Read Administration Policy 2050 titled Removal and Suspension from Use of Property at the following link: https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/property-rules
Information Alley
Find details about how to participate in Information Alley at the following link: http://bloomington.in.gov/farmers-market/info-tables
Anyone wishing to utilize space in Information Alley must fill out a registration form, and if utilizing the fee area, pay the appropriate fees. There are a limited number of free Information Alley spaces.
Anyone asked to move to Information Alley will not be charged for that day. If the same party must again be asked to move on a subsequent market day, such party will be charged a fee.
Video Recording/Photography/Amplification of Sound:
Video recording/photography is permitted anywhere in the Market or the public spaces
Amplification of sound is not permitted except for performances/events scheduled by Market staff
Bloomington Human Rights Commission
Reports of harassment should be directed to the City of Bloomington Human Rights Department
Additional Rules
No selling of anything in the Market except by contract with the City
No distribution of items intended for human consumption, unless by special advance permission from the City
Pets are not permitted in Showers Common, the B-Line Café and the fee area of Info Alley
Smoking and vaping are not permitted in Showers Common, the B-Line Café and the fee area of Info Alley
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