Trail of Luminaria Art Workshop - All Ages

Join us in creating a glowing pathway of handmade luminaria for the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival parade experience. Throughout the workshop series, participants will craft illuminated lanterns inspired by flowers, music, and community. During the festival these cre......More

Join us in creating a glowing pathway of handmade luminaria for the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival parade experience. Throughout the workshop series, participants will craft illuminated lanterns inspired by flowers, music, and community. During the festival these creations will come to life as the crowd and parade walk through a radiant trail of light around the square.

Lotus Firebay, 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States

Arts / Parade Committee Meeting - Open To All Adults

Date: June 3rd from 7PM to 9PMLocation: Lotus Firebay𤠠Calling All Arts Cowboys, Makers, Dreamers & Community Builders đ¨â¨Help spear the vibe of Lotus Festival 2026.The Lotus Arts Committee is officially opening its doors for a new season of collaboration, creativity......More

Date: June 3rd from 7PM to 9PMLocation: Lotus Firebay𤠠Calling All Arts Cowboys, Makers, Dreamers & Community Builders đ¨â¨Help spear the vibe of Lotus Festival 2026.The Lotus Arts Committee is officially opening its doors for a new season of collaboration, creativity, and community-powered artmaking, and ALL are welcome. Whether youâre an artist, builder, painter, musician, costume maker, volunteer, storyteller, lantern carrier, or just someone who wants to make something beautiful with other people⌠thereâs a place for you here. This year weâll gather for:⨠Open conversations about arts in the community⨠Planning and building the Lotus Fest Parade⨠Arts Village activations and interactive experiences⨠Weekly collaborative art projects we create together The major collaborative project led by KP this season will be the Lanterns of Luminaria, helping light the path of Lotus Fest weekend with community-made lanterns, movement, and glowing art. Weâll also host a community Flag Project with guest leaders and additional collaborative builds throughout the season. No pressure. No experience required. Come weekly, check in monthly, or volunteer once. Truly all hands on deck are welcome and needed. Lighting of the Lanterns of LuminariaFriday, October 2nd, 2026 â 6:00 PM Lotus Fest ParadeSaturday, October 3rd, 2026 â 8:30 PM Come make art. Make friends. Make something unforgettable together.

Lotus Firebay, 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States

Trail of Luminaria Art Workshop - All Ages

Join us in creating a glowing pathway of handmade luminaria for the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival parade experience. Throughout the workshop series, participants will craft illuminated lanterns inspired by flowers, music, and community. During the festival these cre......More

Join us in creating a glowing pathway of handmade luminaria for the Lotus World Music & Arts Festival parade experience. Throughout the workshop series, participants will craft illuminated lanterns inspired by flowers, music, and community. During the festival these creations will come to life as the crowd and parade walk through a radiant trail of light around the square.

Lotus Firebay, 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States

Lantern Making Workshop

June 5th from 4PM to 7PM4th and Rogers Block PartyJoin us during the 4th and Rogers block party, upstairs at Lotus Headquarters for an evening of creativity, community, and light. Together, weâll transform recycled materials into beautiful handmade lanterns that help il......More

June 5th from 4PM to 7PM4th and Rogers Block PartyJoin us during the 4th and Rogers block party, upstairs at Lotus Headquarters for an evening of creativity, community, and light. Together, weâll transform recycled materials into beautiful handmade lanterns that help illuminate the path ahead. Lanterns have long symbolized guidance, hope, and spirit, leading us forward together. Lotus will provide all supplies all you need to bring is your imagination and your spirit to help brighten the way. Lotus Lantern in 10 Easy StepsCut off the bottom of a plastic water bottle (about 1.5 inches from the base) to use as the base.Make two holes on opposite sides of the bottom piece, positioned directly at the top rim of the base.Thread a piece of string through both holes and tie a knot in the center.Take your yellow paper and place it vertically (tall-way). Measure 2.5 inches from the left edge and cut a strip from bottom to top. Then mark a 0.5-inch border along the longest side for your tape.Repeat the cutting process for your other colors. You need 4 more strips total (one must be GREEN), measuring 3 inches wide instead of 2.5 inches. Mark a 0.5-inch tape line on these too.Fold each paper strip in half, then in half again to create a small rectangle. Make sure the 0.5-inch tape outline is on the outside and visible.For the yellow strip, make thin vertical cuts down to the tape line to create fringe. For the other strips, draw two petal shapes on the folded paper (bases attached to the tape line) and cut them out through all layers.Gently curl the fringe and petals inward by pressing them between your thumb and the blade of your scissors, then pulling toward the tips.Using double-sided tape, layer your strips onto the base starting with the yellow fringe at the top. Stagger each subsequent layer a little lower than the last, keeping the string holes clear of tape and paper.To light up your lantern, place a battery-operated (fake) candle inside the plastic base.

Lotus Firebay, 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States

A Pet Fashion Experience: Improv Special

Doors open at 6:30PMShow is from 7:00PM â 8:30PMStrut. Sit. Slay.The Pet Fashion Show is bringing looks, tricks, and big personalities to the stage. Watch pets compete in style, skill, and âBest in Showââwith prizes, comedians, and plenty of surprises along the way. Fre......More

Doors open at 6:30PMShow is from 7:00PM â 8:30PMStrut. Sit. Slay.The Pet Fashion Show is bringing looks, tricks, and big personalities to the stage. Watch pets compete in style, skill, and âBest in Showââwith prizes, comedians, and plenty of surprises along the way. Free to Enter â We are asking for a 5 dollar donation to support Lotus. Featuring JudgesJaven Crews, Ben Terhune, Luke Franklin TalentLaura Stockwell, Ian Sons, Sam Bob Patrick, Wes Boggs, K.C. Campell

Lotus Firebay, 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States

Arts / Parade Committee Meeting - Open To All Adults

Date: June 10th from 7PM to 9PMLocation: Lotus Firebay𤠠Calling All Arts Cowboys, Makers, Dreamers & Community Builders đ¨â¨Help spear the vibe of Lotus Festival 2026.The Lotus Arts Committee is officially opening its doors for a new season of collaboration, creativit......More

Date: June 10th from 7PM to 9PMLocation: Lotus Firebay𤠠Calling All Arts Cowboys, Makers, Dreamers & Community Builders đ¨â¨Help spear the vibe of Lotus Festival 2026.The Lotus Arts Committee is officially opening its doors for a new season of collaboration, creativity, and community-powered artmaking, and ALL are welcome. Whether youâre an artist, builder, painter, musician, costume maker, volunteer, storyteller, lantern carrier, or just someone who wants to make something beautiful with other people⌠thereâs a place for you here. This year weâll gather for:⨠Open conversations about arts in the community⨠Planning and building the Lotus Fest Parade⨠Arts Village activations and interactive experiences⨠Weekly collaborative art projects we create together The major collaborative project led by KP this season will be the Lanterns of Luminaria, helping light the path of Lotus Fest weekend with community-made lanterns, movement, and glowing art. Weâll also host a community Flag Project with guest leaders and additional collaborative builds throughout the season. No pressure. No experience required. Come weekly, check in monthly, or volunteer once. Truly all hands on deck are welcome and needed. Lighting of the Lanterns of LuminariaFriday, October 2nd, 2026 â 6:00 PM Lotus Fest ParadeSaturday, October 3rd, 2026 â 8:30 PM Come make art. Make friends. Make something unforgettable together.

Lotus Firebay, 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States

Time Well Spent Album Release Event

Friday, June 12 from 7-9pmLotus FirebayLocal indie folk band Time Well Spent is releasing their debut album Feel Change with a celebratory show at the Lotus Firebay on Friday, June 12 from 7-9pm. Engineered by Lewis Rogers of Busmanâs Holiday, the album of original tune......More

Friday, June 12 from 7-9pmLotus FirebayLocal indie folk band Time Well Spent is releasing their debut album Feel Change with a celebratory show at the Lotus Firebay on Friday, June 12 from 7-9pm. Engineered by Lewis Rogers of Busmanâs Holiday, the album of original tunes written by Evan Copelly and David Lasuertmer will be played in its entirety with a 6-piece band, and will feature opening act Pasha and the Poms. $10 suggested cover.

Lotus Firebay, 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States

Arts / Parade Committee Meeting - Open To All Adults

Date: June 17th from 7PM to 9PMLocation: Lotus Firebay𤠠Calling All Arts Cowboys, Makers, Dreamers & Community Builders đ¨â¨Help spear the vibe of Lotus Festival 2026.The Lotus Arts Committee is officially opening its doors for a new season of collaboration, creativit......More

Date: June 17th from 7PM to 9PMLocation: Lotus Firebay𤠠Calling All Arts Cowboys, Makers, Dreamers & Community Builders đ¨â¨Help spear the vibe of Lotus Festival 2026.The Lotus Arts Committee is officially opening its doors for a new season of collaboration, creativity, and community-powered artmaking, and ALL are welcome. Whether youâre an artist, builder, painter, musician, costume maker, volunteer, storyteller, lantern carrier, or just someone who wants to make something beautiful with other people⌠thereâs a place for you here. This year weâll gather for:⨠Open conversations about arts in the community⨠Planning and building the Lotus Fest Parade⨠Arts Village activations and interactive experiences⨠Weekly collaborative art projects we create together The major collaborative project led by KP this season will be the Lanterns of Luminaria, helping light the path of Lotus Fest weekend with community-made lanterns, movement, and glowing art. Weâll also host a community Flag Project with guest leaders and additional collaborative builds throughout the season. No pressure. No experience required. Come weekly, check in monthly, or volunteer once. Truly all hands on deck are welcome and needed. Lighting of the Lanterns of LuminariaFriday, October 2nd, 2026 â 6:00 PM Lotus Fest ParadeSaturday, October 3rd, 2026 â 8:30 PM Come make art. Make friends. Make something unforgettable together.

Lotus Firebay, 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States

Arts / Parade Committee Meeting - Open To All Adults

Date: June 24th from 7PM to 9PMLocation: Lotus Firebay𤠠Calling All Arts Cowboys, Makers, Dreamers & Community Builders đ¨â¨Help spear the vibe of Lotus Festival 2026.The Lotus Arts Committee is officially opening its doors for a new season of collaboration, creativit......More

Date: June 24th from 7PM to 9PMLocation: Lotus Firebay𤠠Calling All Arts Cowboys, Makers, Dreamers & Community Builders đ¨â¨Help spear the vibe of Lotus Festival 2026.The Lotus Arts Committee is officially opening its doors for a new season of collaboration, creativity, and community-powered artmaking, and ALL are welcome. Whether youâre an artist, builder, painter, musician, costume maker, volunteer, storyteller, lantern carrier, or just someone who wants to make something beautiful with other people⌠thereâs a place for you here. This year weâll gather for:⨠Open conversations about arts in the community⨠Planning and building the Lotus Fest Parade⨠Arts Village activations and interactive experiences⨠Weekly collaborative art projects we create together The major collaborative project led by KP this season will be the Lanterns of Luminaria, helping light the path of Lotus Fest weekend with community-made lanterns, movement, and glowing art. Weâll also host a community Flag Project with guest leaders and additional collaborative builds throughout the season. No pressure. No experience required. Come weekly, check in monthly, or volunteer once. Truly all hands on deck are welcome and needed. Lighting of the Lanterns of LuminariaFriday, October 2nd, 2026 â 6:00 PM Lotus Fest ParadeSaturday, October 3rd, 2026 â 8:30 PM Come make art. Make friends. Make something unforgettable together.

Lotus Firebay, 105 S Rogers Street, Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States

Arts Village

Friday October 2nd from 6PM â 10PMSaturday October 3rd from 6PM â 10PMKirkwood on the Square (Between College Ave and Walnut)The Arts Village is where creativity comes to life during the festival weekend. Wander through a vibrant evening atmosphere filled with live art ......More

Friday October 2nd from 6PM â 10PMSaturday October 3rd from 6PM â 10PMKirkwood on the Square (Between College Ave and Walnut)The Arts Village is where creativity comes to life during the festival weekend. Wander through a vibrant evening atmosphere filled with live art demonstrations, interactive activities, local and regional artists, and a Night Bazaar celebrating handmade work, creativity, and community. Discover new artists, try your hand at creative experiences, and enjoy the energy of the festival after dark. During the festival-wide break at 8:30 PM Friday evening, enjoy a special Taste of the IU Drumline bringing rhythm and excitement to the heart of downtown. Then on Saturday evening, the 2026 Parade returns, lighting up the streets with music, movement, and celebration once again. The Arts Village is alive from 6 PM â 10 PM on Friday, October 2nd and Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. This is a free event to attend. Donations are appreciated and help support the mission of the Lotus Education and Arts Foundation. Interested in participating as an artist? Email KP at [email protected].

Arts Camp

Saturday, October 312:00 PM â 4:00 PMThe annual Lotus Arts Camp is back..this time on the Square! Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 12:00 PM â 4:00 PM for an afternoon of free, family-friendly crafts, activities, and community fun in the heart of downtown. Fami......More

Saturday, October 312:00 PM â 4:00 PMThe annual Lotus Arts Camp is back..this time on the Square! Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 12:00 PM â 4:00 PM for an afternoon of free, family-friendly crafts, activities, and community fun in the heart of downtown. Families are invited to explore hands-on activities, connect with local organizations, and celebrate creativity together. Admission is free and all are welcome. Interested in partnering with the Arts Camp?Community partners are invited to host a hands-on craft, activity, or interactive experience for kids and families. Or contact our production manager â Chaz Mottinger at [email protected].

Parade Through the Lights

Date: October 3rdTime: 8:30 PMLocation: Courthouse SquareAs the sun sets and the lanterns begin to glow, the Lotus Festival Parade invites the community to step into a living work of art. Led by the spirit of Lotus and brought to life through music, dance, movement, and......More

Date: October 3rdTime: 8:30 PMLocation: Courthouse SquareAs the sun sets and the lanterns begin to glow, the Lotus Festival Parade invites the community to step into a living work of art. Led by the spirit of Lotus and brought to life through music, dance, movement, and imagination, this illuminated procession transforms downtown into a celebration of connection and creativity.Guided by the warm light of the Trail of Luminaria, participants and spectators alike will journey together through a night filled with rhythm, color, and wonder. From handmade lanterns to spontaneous joy, every light and every person becomes part of the story. All are welcome. All are needed. Whether you dance, carry a lantern, create art, volunteer, or simply walk beside us, your presence helps brighten the path forward. Interested in joining the effort, volunteering, or partnering?Email KP at [email protected] and share your light.