Venue Accessibility

The Lotus Festival takes place in downtown Bloomington. We partner with various venues and spaces throughout the city and each year is different.

Buskirk-Chumley Theater (BCT): 114 E Kirkwood Ave

The Buskirk-Chumley Theater and the BCT Box Office have sidewalk-level main entrance doors. Accessible seating is available on the main floor, including an area for wheelchairs. The theater has two accessible bathrooms in the interior lobby on the main floor. Wireless assisted-listening headsets are available for all performances and are distributed by the house manager on duty. Service animals are welcome.

Festival Store (North East Corner of Monroe County Courthouse): 100 W Kirkwood Ave

The Festival Store can be reached through either accessible sidewalk entrance on the east and west side of 6TH between N College and N Walnut. Two accessible port-a-pots and a handwashing station are located on 6TH street closest to N Walnut. Accessible street parking is available near the Monroe County Courthouse. Other accessible parking is available in the parking garage located at the corner of 7th Street and S Walnut.

First Christian Church: 205 E Kirkwood Ave

Wheelchair access is available from the west side of the building, using the doors facing Washington Street. Accessible bathrooms are located on both the lower floor and upper floor (elevator available). Service animals are welcome.

6th Street Stage: On 6th Street between S Walnut and S College

This tent is located on W 6th Street between S Walnut and S College Ave. Accessible ramps are available along the sidewalk on W 6th Street that give access to street level. An accessible port-o-let will be available on the street at the corner of W 6th Street and S Walnut. Accessible street parking is available near the Monroe County Courthouse. Other accessible parking is available in the parking garage located at the corner of 7th Street and S Walnut.

Blossoms on the Square (Monroe County Square): 100 W Kirkwood Ave

The Monroe County Courthouse Lawn is ONLY accessible on the North East and North West Corners of the square located at 6TH and N College, and 6TH and N Walnut, respectively. An accessible port-o-let will be available on the street at the corner of W 6th Street and N Walnut. Accessible street parking is available near the Monroe County Courthouse. Other accessible parking is available in the parking garage located at the corner of 7th Street and S Walnut.

Arts Village Stage: On Kirkwood between S Walnut and S College Ave

The stage for this outdoor venue is located on W Kirkwood between S Walnut and S College Ave. An accessible port-o-let will be available on the sidewalk near S College Ave. Accessible street parking is available near the Monroe County Courthouse. Service animals are welcome.

The Bishop Bar: 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47404

This venue is accessible through the Main Entrance. A ramp is available, though some guests may need assistance using it. The accessible entrance to the performance space is located past the bar, near the restrooms.

The Blockhouse Bar: 205 S College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404

This venue is inaccessible. Due to existing building regulations and limitations, the venue is unable to make additional renovations to further accommodate accessibility requirements.

Food Truck Village

Kirkwood Ave between Washington & Lincoln

Nourishing Heart Studio

528 E. Hillside Drive #1

Tickets, Wristbands, and Info Tents

6th Street Tent

Kirkwood Ave between Walnut & Washington

Audience Seating

The following offer limited or no audience seating and may be standing-room-only venues: 4th Street Stage; 6th Street Tent; Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park.

General Policies

Lotus is a non-smoking zone. All venues — including outdoor tents and stages, Arts Village, and Lotus in the Park — are non-smoking areas, per City of Bloomington regulations. E-cigarettes and vaping are also prohibited. *Animals are prohibited in all Lotus venues, except for service animals that are specifically trained to aid a person with a disability. * Weapons are prohibited in all Lotus venues.

Accessibility

All Festival venues are wheelchair-accessible. Please click below to find more information about Lotus Festival Accessibility. Please scroll to see accessibility information for each specific venue.

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Service Animals at the Lotus Festival

While animals are prohibited in Festival venues, we DO welcome service animals.

Wheel Chairs at the Lotus Festival

We have two wheelchairs to use, courtesy of Mobility Aids Lending Library (MALL) for patrons who may need them during the event. The wheelchairs will be located at the Info Tent, located on Kirkwood Ave. between N Walnut St. and N Washington St, and can be rented upon request.

Non Verbal Communication Boards at the Lotus Festival

Thanks to a donation from the Autism Society of Indiana, Lotus is able to offer a new accessibility tool for use at the festival. Non Verbal Communication Boards are a visual communication tool that allow for greater understanding when verbal communication is not possible.