# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Bug Fest 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Scurry, hop, fly, or drop on over to Karst Farm Park to celebrate insects and their relatives!

🐞 The mission of Bug Fest is to educate the public about insect and spider biology. There will be live insect displays, information tables on a variety of subjects, crafts, games, live entertainment, food trucks, and more!

🦋 When: Saturday, September 26 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

🐛 Where: KARST FARM PARK 
(2450 S Endwright Rd. Bloomington, IN 47403)

🐜 Who: For people of ALL ages.

🕷Cost: FREE admission. There is no pre-registration required this year. 

Food Drive: We will be hosting a food drive for the Hoosier Hills Food Bank. A canned fruit and/or vegetable donation is appreciated, remember, most are pollinated by insects! 

Thank you to our 2026 Event Sponsors!
Butterfly Level Sponsors:
Bloomington Hardware
Jeff & Sandy Belth
Monroe County Parks and Recreation Foundation
Monroe County Stormwater Program
 
Chrysalis Level Sponsors:
Bloomington Storytellers Guild
Eco Logic LLC
WildCare Inc.
 
Caterpillar Level Sponsors:
Hoosier Hills Food Bank

Bug Fest is a collaboration of the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation, Monroe County Parks and Recreation, & WonderLab Museum

Volunteer opportunities
If you would like to volunteer at Bug Fest, please check out our website of opportunities and choose the option that is most interesting to you. We appreciate your support! https://cerv.is/0286x1224


🐞🐛🐜🦋🕷🦗

There is no fee to be a vendor or to attend this event. Any effort to sell vendor spaces or admission tickets should be considered a scam.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/bug-fest-2026/200030061265647
- **Event Categories**: festivals, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 306

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomington
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Karst Farm Park
- **lat**: 39.1420436563
- **long**: -86.60101890564
- **full address**: Karst Farm Park, Bloomington, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Bug Fest 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Bug Fest 2026 takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Karst Farm Park, Bloomington, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Bug Fest 2026?
  - **A:** Bug Fest 2026 is organized by City of Bloomington, IN - Parks and Recreation.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at City of Bloomington, IN - Parks and Recreation's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given City of Bloomington, IN - Parks and Recreation a rating of 3.67/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. City of Bloomington, IN - Parks and Recreation has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Bug Fest 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 300+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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