Big. Bad. Bruegala

Name: Big. Bad. Bruegala
Start: 2025-10-04T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-04T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Downtown Bloomington, Bloomington, Illinois

Schedule

Sat Oct 04 2025 at 03:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Downtown Bloomington, Bloomington, Illinois | Bloomington, IL

Bruegala is BACK, but this year it’s BIGGER and BADDER than before! A little ghost told us you’re missing "old Bruegala" so join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025, for a fun & frightful evening of family-friendly activities 3-6pm and spookier, adult fun from 6-9pm as we sip on bubbly brews from over 50 breweries & wineries, jam out to live music in the moonlight, and sink our teeth into food truck eats in Museum square, Downtown Bloomington, IL.
Bruegala focuses on giving back to Bloomington-Normal by hosting a fun, annual event that brings the community together. This event is completely run by volunteers through the Bloomington-Normal Jaycees and has raised over $275,000 for local organizations over the past 25 years. Proceeds this year will benefit:
***Providing Access to Help (PATH)
Funds raised will support PATH Pals, a suicide prevention puppet show initiative provided at no cost to schools throughout McLean County. This program is designed to promote early intervention and reduce stigma around mental health by providing education is a way that is accessible, supportive, and developmentally appropriate.
***Prairie State Legal Services (PSLS)
Funds raised will go to the Bloomington office to support individuals and families facing significant legal issues threatening their basic human needs such as safety, housing, and access to medical care.
***Bloomington-Normal Jaycees
Funds raised will help this young persons’ leadership and personal development organization with annual community events such as the Winter Holiday Parade, Doggie Easter Egg Hunt, and future Bruegala beer festivals.
We want to chat with you. If you’re interested in volunteering or sponsorships, please email [email protected]
Thank you to our sponsors: Cumulus Media, Keg Grove, The City of Bloomington, and more to come!
**Note this event doesn’t have traditional vendors. Any posts soliciting vendors are scams.**