City of Bloomington Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with La Fiesta del Otoño

The City of Bloomington invites residents and visitors to join the 2025 La Fiesta del Otoño, a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Latiné culture, from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20 at the Switchyard Park Pavilion, 1601 S. Rogers St. This year’s theme is “Finding Strength in Community / Nuestra Fuerza está en la Comunidad.”

Hosted by the City’s Community and Family Resources Department’s Latino Outreach staff and the Commission on Hispanic and Latiné Affairs, this annual event occurs during National Hispanic Heritage Month. It honors the unity, culture, and contributions of Bloomington’s Hispanic and Latiné communities, and welcomes all residents and visitors to celebrate together.

“Our city is at its best when every resident feels seen, valued, and included,” said Shatoyia Moss, Community and Family Resources Director. “La Fiesta del Otoño is a joyful way to celebrate Latiné culture while strengthening the bonds that unite us as one Bloomington community.” ​

What to Expect This Year

• Live Music & Dance: Enjoy performances from Mariachi Internacional de Bloomington, IU Ballet Folklórico, Sofía Crespo, Vick Luna Quartet and David Davila. 
• Community Connections: Explore more than 50 community partners with interactive booths, arts and crafts and bilingual resources.
• Health & Education: Explore hands-on activities like the Veggie Meter alongside health screenings in partnership with the Indiana University School of Nursing and the Monroe County Public Health Clinic, plus kids' activities provided by the Bloomington High School North Amigos Club.
• Food & Flavor: Enjoy Bloomington’s diverse food trucks while connecting with friends and neighbors.
• Free & Welcoming: The event is free and open to everyone. Perfect for families, students and community supporters.

For more information about the event, please contact Ximena Martinez Ruiz, City of Bloomington Latino Outreach Coordinator, at  812-349-3430 or [email protected].

Additional details are also available online on the City of Bloomington’s Latino Outreach webpage at bloomington.in.gov/latino/nhhm and Facebook page at facebook.com/LatinoBTown.