Bristol Indiana

06/22/2026

Exciting improvements are happening at Congdon Park! 🌳

New trees have been planted, and fresh rubber mulch has been added to the playground area (more mulch to come) to create a safer and more enjoyable space for families.

With beautiful views of the St. Joseph River and plenty of room to play, today is the perfect day to visit one of Bristol’s favorite parks. We hope you’ll stop by, enjoy the scenery, and check out these latest enhancements!

06/20/2026

What a great evening at our first Hometown Summer Night of the season!

Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy a beautiful summer evening in downtown Bristol. We are so grateful for the support shown to our local businesses, vendors, and community organizations. Events like these remind us that Bristol is more than just a town - it’s a community that comes together to support one another!

Looking back, one thing we wish we had taken more pictures of was all the smiling faces, friends reconnecting, and families making memories throughout the evening.

A special thank you to Off Topic for providing a fantastic night of music, all of our vendors for joining us, and T&B Whited Groom and Board for bringing Obie the pony, who was a hit with kids and adults alike!

Most importantly, thank you to everyone who attended. Your support helps make events like this possible and strengthens the vibrant community we are proud to call home.

Be sure to mark your calendars for our next Hometown Summer Night on Friday, July 17! The event will be held in the Town Hall parking lot between The Redbird and the Bristol Opera House. More details will be shared in the coming weeks.

We can’t wait to see you there!

06/19/2026

🎶 Just 30 minutes until the fun begins! 🎶

Come downtown, grab dinner from one of our local restaurants, stroll through town, and then join us at the Town Hall 303 E Vistula Street for a great evening of live music!

The weather is beautiful, the stage is set, and we can’t wait to see everyone out enjoying our community. See you soon! 🎵☀️

06/19/2026

HAPPENING TONIGHT!
Let's come together to support our local businesses, enjoy live music, and celebrate everything that makes Bristol special!

Town Hall Parking Lot (303 E. Vistula Street)
Fun begins at 5:30 PM
Off Topic performs 6:00–9:00 PM
FREE admission

Before the event:
Stop by our Silent Auction, 4:30–6:00 PM at 704 Maple Street, and bid on retired downtown street lights — a unique piece of Bristol history!

The weather is looking beautiful - perfect for a picnic downtown! Grab dinner from a local business and enjoy it at the event. We'll have tables and chairs available, or bring a lawn chair and relax with friends and neighbors.

Vanilla Bean Creamery and several Bristol Farmers Market vendors will be joining us too — so come hungry!

Local business specials tonight:
Electric Pineapple – $5 off haircuts (call 574-848-4955 to schedule)

Evans Cafe – $2 off breakfast & lunch (before 2 PM)

Chicago's Downtown Eatery – $2 off subs & personal pizzas, $5 off large pizzas

Red Bird – $2 off cheeseburger baskets

T&B White's Pet Motel & Grooming – $5 nail trims, giveaways, products, and a visit from Obie the Pony!

🅿️ Parking: Harding's north lot, Bristol Community Church, KeyBank, Town lots on Charles Street and between Red Bird and Opera House
♿ Handicap-accessible parking at Evans Insurance

Let's make this a great night for our community and our businesses. We can't wait to see everyone downtown!

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06/18/2026

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!

Don't miss tonight's Bristol Farmers Market from 4:00–7:00 PM at 301 S. Division Street!

We're excited to share that every market brings new vendors, and tonight we have our largest vendor lineup yet! Whether you're looking for beautiful flowers, delicious baked goods and desserts, fresh bread, handmade jewelry, eyeglass repair services, homemade lotions, flavorful popcorn, or unique locally made products, there's truly something for everyone!

Come support local businesses, discover something new, and enjoy a wonderful evening at the market. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors, we can't wait to see you there!

06/17/2026

Hometown Summer Nights is just a few days away!

The weather is looking beautiful, and we’re excited to kick off our first Hometown Summer Nights event! Before you head downtown, we wanted to share a few parking options to help make your evening as smooth as possible.

Parking Options Available:
• The north side of Harding’s parking lot will be available for event parking. Please help us be respectful of Harding’s customers by leaving the south side open for their business.
• The Town parking lot at the corner of Elkhart Street and Charles Street will be available.
• Street parking is available along Charles Street.
• Additional parking is available in the Town lot between the Red Bird and the Bristol Opera House.
• Bristol Community Church has graciously volunteered their parking lot for event attendees.
• KeyBank has also made parking available.
• Evans Insurance has generously offered their lot for handicap-accessible parking as well.

🎵 The fun begins at 5:30 PM in the Town Hall parking lot (303 E. Vistula Street), with Off Topic performing from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM!

The goal of Hometown Summer Nights is simple: bring our community together for an evening of fun, entertainment, and support for our downtown businesses—and the best part is it’s completely FREE!

The Town will have seating available, but we encourage you to bring a lawn chair, grab some great local food, and enjoy an evening of live music with friends and neighbors.

This is a family-friendly event, so bring the whole crew!

🍔 Be sure to visit our participating businesses and ask for their “Hometown Special” while enjoying local vendors, great food, and an evening filled with community spirit.

We can’t wait to see everyone downtown!

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06/17/2026

OWN A PIECE OF BRISTOL HISTORY!

This Friday, the Town of Bristol is giving residents a unique opportunity to take home a piece of our downtown's history!

Join us for a Silent Auction featuring retired downtown street lights that have illuminated Bristol's streets for years. These charming fixtures would make a one-of-a-kind addition to your home, garden, driveway, business, or outdoor space.

📅 Friday, June 19
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Future Site of the New Street Department Facility
704 Maple Street (across from the former Robert W**d office)

✔ View the street lights up close
✔ Place your bid
✔ Own a unique piece of local history

After placing your bid, head downtown and enjoy all the fun at Hometown Summer Nights beginning at 5:30 PM!

Don't miss this rare opportunity—once these historic street lights are gone, they're gone!

06/16/2026

Town Council meeting changes for this week:

Tonight's work session at Town Hall is cancelled.

Thursday Council meeting is moved to the Northern Indiana Event Center at the RV Hall of Fame. This is a private property venue, and a few rules will apply for attendees. 1) No fi****ms are permitted on the property and 2) no backpacks or large bags will be allowed in the meeting room. The public comment period for this Council meeting will be allocated 30 minutes of time.

06/15/2026

This Friday is our first Hometown Summer Night Event!

The fun begins at 5:30 PM in the Town Hall (303 E Vistula Street) parking lot. "Off Topic" takes the stage from 6 PM to 9 PM!

The purpose of these events is to bring fun, community, and entertainment while supporting our downtown businesses. And the best part? It's completely FREE!

The Town will have seating available for those who'd like to sit and eat, but we recommend bringing a lawn chair to kick back and enjoy the music! Stay tuned later this week for parking information!

This is a family-friendly event — bring the whole crew!

Here's what our amazing local businesses have in store:
- Electric Pineapple – $5.00 off haircuts! Call (574) 848-4955 to make an appointment you won't regret.
- Evans Cafe – $2.00 off breakfast and lunch. (Please note Evans Cafe closes at 2 PM, so be sure to stop in before Friday's event!)
- Chicago's Downtown Eatery – $2.00 off subs and personal pizza, plus $5.00 off a large pizza!
- Red Bird – $2.00 off their delicious cheeseburger basket.
- T&B White's Pet Motel & Grooming 🐾 – FREE Pup Cups, $5 nail trims, giveaways, products for sale, and a very special guest — say hello to Obie!

Don't forget to mention the "Hometown Special" when ordering!

This is a great time to visit somewhere new, pick up your favorite dish, and enjoy it at the Town Hall while listening to live music, checking out local vendors, and soaking up some great community vibes!

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06/12/2026

Storm Damage Brush Collection

We know several residents experienced storm damage and have fallen limbs and branches that need to be cleaned up. To allow everyone time to gather their brush, the Town will conduct its regularly scheduled brush collection on Thursday, June 18.

Please review the Town's brush collection guidelines:

✅ Brush piles must be free of trash and debris.

✅ Branches and limbs must be less than 8 feet in length.

✅ If you have multiple piles, please leave a clear separation between them.

✅ Keep brush piles accessible and not blocked by parked vehicles.

Material generated by contractors, tree services, landscapers, or other hired workers. Contractors are responsible for removing any debris they create.

Thank you for your patience as our community recovers from the recent storms. We appreciate everyone's cooperation in helping make the collection process run smoothly.

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