Brüegala: A Festival of Beer

12/30/2025

Thanks to the collective efforts of our charities, sponsors, volunteers, musicians, vendors, and attendees, we presented $9,547.86 (each!) to PATH in Bloomington and Prairie State Legal Services. The Bloomington-Normal Jaycees are grateful for the impact we’ve had on our community for the past 25 years!

10/12/2025

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10/07/2025

Congrats to Analytical Brewing, voted Most Festive Brewery 3 years running!

10/06/2025

Dear friends,

Last night's 25th and final Bruegala was an incredible feat made possible by the collective efforts of our sponsors, charities, volunteers, breweries, distributors, bands, food trucks, vendors, and every single one of you who attended! Thank you for showing up and helping to support PATH in Bloomington and Prairie State Legal Services.

Love,
Bloomington-Normal Jaycees

10/04/2025

HUNGRY? We've got great food vendors just for you. Come out to Downtown Bloomington from 3-9PM TODAY to experience the last Big. Bad. Bruegala! 😎🍺🍔

Shout-Out to our food vendors!
Pizza Payaa
A to Z's Catering and Parties
Jays Cheesecakes & Bakes

LJ's Famous Diner

Sugar Mama Bakery

10/04/2025

LIVE screen printed merch? Heck yes! Shout-out to Moon Orchid Studio for designing these awesome shirts and to for providing the live screen printing! Get YOUR merch tomorrow from 3-9 PM in Downtown Bloomington at Big. Bad. Bruegala!

10/03/2025

These all sound like they would pair well with a cold beer! 🍺

Saturday we'll be at BIG. BAD. BRUEGALA. in downtown Bloomington. Stop by, see us, and maybe grab a Big Bad Sloppy Toppy (exciting new menu item). We start selling near 3:00PM and will be there until the food is gone.

10/03/2025

We can't wait to see everyone from 3-9pm TOMORROW in Downtown Bloomington! Shout-out to our bonus entertainment vendors: and !

Fat Cat Magic will be providing Lenormand card readings from 3-9pm and Urban Warfare will provide Zombies Alive actors after 6pm.

Thank you both for your support of Bruegala!

10/03/2025

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Bruegala returns to downtown Bloomington for one last hurrah. The Jaycees are retiring the event after 25 years.

10/02/2025

Sign up to volunteer for Bruegala this weekend and get FREE event entry! We have some slots open, click the link to sign up today! 😎
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Bruegala will take place in Downtown Bloomington THIS SATURDAY from 3pm to 9pm! See you there!

10/01/2025

We get this question a lot, so let's get the word out! YES beer will be available for the entire event, 3pm to 9pm! We will also have alternative beverages available including wine, seltzer, THC beverages, and more! See YOU this Saturday, October 4th from 3-9pm in Downtown Bloomington!

10/01/2025

Join us for a legendary 25th year of Bruegala! 🍻

After 25 years, Bloomington’s Bruegala charity beer festival will raise a final toast Oct. 4. 🍻