
Get ready for a scary good time!
Join the Bloomington-Normal Jaycees and the City of Bloomington as we team up for a frighteningly fun beer festival! Brüegala is back and bigger than ever with a new theme for the Halloween season: BOOgala!
Friday, October 7th from 5:00-10:00pm on the historic McLean County courthouse square.
Over fifteen great local breweries with all of your favorite brews.
Three thrilling bands to enjoy and help you get your monster mash on!
Scarily delicious food vendors to choose from
Profits from the event go toward supporting two great charities right here in the Bloomington-Normal community!
If you are a new fan, Bruegala is a local charity beer festival hosted by the Bloomington-Normal Jaycees and the City of Bloomington. In the past, the event has gathered thousands of devoted fans and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for multiple local charities. In 2019 alone, Bruegala raised over $40,000 for charities in right here in the community. This year, we want to see YOU at the Halloween-themed event to see what the excitement is about.
Charities Chosen For 2022 Bruegala
Learn More About The Jaycees
If you’re interested in joining the Bloomington-Normal Jaycees for other fun events throughout the year, check out our pages for our Annual Christmas Parade, Holiday Helpings Meal Donation Project, and the Doggie Easter Egg Hunt.
Interested In Volunteering
This event would not be possible without the support and volunteers! If interested in volunteering for the event click the button below to visit the signup sheet. Our only requirement is that all volunteers be 21+ with valid ID.