Welcome Tables
Need help navigating Science Fest? Looking for eclipse viewers? Wondering where that music is coming from? You can find our Welcome Tables just inside each of the Science Fest buildings: Biology Building, Chemistry Building, Franklin Hall, the Kirkwood Observatory, Lindley Hall, Maxwell Hall, the Student Building, and Swain Hall West.
See the Science Fest map on the Wayfinding page.
Register Your Group
If you are bringing a group to Science Fest, please register with us ahead of time.
A group is defined as 10 or more, both adults and minors. For elementary and middle school-aged groups, we recommend that you have one adult for every 5 or 6 students.
Emergency Information
In the event of any kind of Emergency, or if you need Campus Security, Fire, or Ambulance, dial 911 immediately.
Emergency Room
IU Health Bloomington Hospital
2651 E Discovery Pkwy
812-353-5252
First Aid Station
The Intra-Collegiate Emergency Medical Services (IC-EMS) team will be located inside Lindley Hall. This first aid station will be able to take care of your minor first aid needs. IC-EMS is a student organization comprised of over 100 certified EMT-Basics and first aid personnel. For more information about IC-EMS visit their website.
IU Police (Non-Emergency)
Call 812-855-4111
University Police officers are on duty 24 hours every day. There are numerous emergency telephone call boxes located on campus that are a direct line to campus security at all times. These call boxes can be used to report criminal actions or other emergencies on campus.
Parking
Parking garages
Unless otherwise posted, parking is free in the garages beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. Garages closest to Science Fest are:
- Henderson Garage on the corner of Atwater and S. Fess Aves. with entrances on Fess and on Indiana Ave.
- Atwater Garage on Atwater and Faculty Aves., with entrance on Faculty Ave.
IUB Surface lots
These lots are free to anyone on weekday evenings after 5pm and all weekend. Enforcement begins at 7am Monday-Friday.
- Lot #404: Behind the Von Lee building (but limited, due to construction)
- Lot #412: corner of Fourth and Dunn streets
- Lot #402: corner of Sixth and Dunn streets
- Lot #426: on the north side of Atwater Ave between S. Woodlawn and S. Fess Avenues
Dining
Remember your rocket fuel!
It’s always a good idea to bring snacks and water bottles (water filling stations are available in most buildings) to Science Fest so you don’t have to interrupt your fun to look for food. But if you’re still hungry, we have options! Plus find lots of Bloomington dining options right through Sample Gates and across Indiana Ave.
Food Trucks
Watch for food trucks at Science Fest this year!
Kona Ice
Where: On the road just north of the Chemistry Building
When: 9am-3pm
La Poblana
Where: On the road just north of the Chemistry Building
When: 9am-3pm
Pili’s taco
Where: On the road just north of the Chemistry Building
When: 9am-3pm
Planted
Where: On the road just north of the Chemistry Building
When: 9am-3pm
At the IMU
Indiana Memorial Union
900 E 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405
Quarry Pie Co
Main Level, 11AM – 10:00PM
Our pizza is made fresh, on-site, and cooked to perfection in our fire oven. Grab a slice of pizza, breadsticks, or a side of salad.
Chocolate Moose
Main Level, with Sugar & Spice, 11:00AM – 8:00PM
Enjoy ice cream and milkshakes from the local favorite The Chocolate Moose.
Sugar & Spice
Main Level, with The Chocolate Moose, 10:00AM – 8:00PM
Pastries, cookies, and other sweet treats are made daily on site. Plus, coffee!
The Mix
Main Level, 7:00AM – 10:00AM
Grab a quick breakfast!
Starbucks
First Floor, 8:00AM – 6:00PM
Your favorite coffee drinks and snacks
Union Market
Main Level, 10:00AM – 9:00PM
This market offers gift and necessity items as well as pre-packaged, grab-and-go foods.