Today
in Bloomington
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Tuesday Market returns to Hopewell Commons on June 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. where vendors sell fresh produce with double SNAP benefits plus live music by Don't Call Me Betty from 5 to 6:30 p.m. marks part of the city's redevelopment of the space. City of Bloomington
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Indiana will have a full blue moon this weekend with clear skies expected Friday through Sunday. The micromoon peaks at 4:45 a.m. (Sunday, May 31) and stems from a modern mix-up in blue moon lore, offering locals a unique night sky display. WTHR
- ➤ Phoebe Bridgers surprised local fans at Buskirk-Chumley Theater on May 28 with a pop-up performance. Fans lined Kirkwood Avenue to purchase numbered wristband tickets, with about 550 admitted as nearly 1,000 waited. The Herald-Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Noblesville native Conor Daly will drive Kaulig Racing’s free agent truck in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at IRP on Friday, July 24. He will join fellow Hoosier Justin Haley and other drivers as part of Dodge and RAM’s return to NASCAR. WTHR
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Strawberry Shortcake Festival
All day — Switchyard Park Pavilion — $9 Strawberry Shortcakes and $5 Hot Dog Specials — Indulge in sweet treats and family-friendly fun at this local festival.
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Tales of Ambergrove at Nexus Convergence
10 AM - 6 PM — Bloomington Convention Center — Free entry — Explore video games, TTRPGs, and unique vendors at this exciting game-themed convention.
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Greg Mendez at The Bishop
9-11 p.m. — The Bishop — 18+ — Experience the poignant alt-pop sounds of Greg Mendez with tracks from his latest album, 'Beauty Land'.
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Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival 2026
June 17-20 — Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground — Tickets sold separately — Experience top bluegrass performances with legendary artists and local talent.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.
~ Benjamin Disraeli
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