Bloomsburg is a small, historic town located in the center of Columbia County.   Due largely in part to town’s proximity to the Susquehanna River, the textile industry flourished in early Bloomsburg and continues today with Autoneum North America (formerly known as the Magee Carpet Company). Numerous other manufacturers and services such as Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital, Kawneer Company Inc., Big Heart Pet Brands, and SEKISUI Polymer Innovations, LLC help to maintain a stable economic base. Bloomsburg’s largest employer is Bloomsburg University. From high atop Turkey Hill, the university overlooks the downtown business district.  

Each April, the town plays host to Renaissance Jamboree, a largely popular street festival. The town is well-known for its art scene, as there are several galleries, theatre ensembles, and performing arts centers.

The town is also home to the famous Bloomsburg Fair. The Fair is held annually for an entire week starting on the last Saturday of September.