Makers in Bloom

We are working closely with participating stops to make sure this event is just as accessible as our markets! Event attendees will have the option to communicate what accommodations they require to participate in this event. Available accommodations include:

• ADA accessible motorcoach (must be requested at least one month in advance of the event due to ticketing numbers and logistics with the motorcoach company)

• ASL interpreter services (must be requested at least two weeks in advance of the event)

Service animals are welcome on the Makers in Bloom bus. 

We are working to confirm door sizes and entry routes for all Makers in Bloom stops to check for ADA compliance and will share that information with attendees as soon as possible. If entries to stops include stairs, a ramp can be provided for entry and must be requested at least two weeks in advance of the event.

The motorcoach for the tour is air conditioned and includes an ADA-compliant restroom for convenience.

If you have a specific accessibility concern or need, please reach out to us at info@handmadearcade.org.

Bus tour participants enjoy:

• a curated day of maker-owned shop visits and discounts at each location

• behind-the-scenes studio demos

• a catered lunch

• a Bloom Pass to track your stops*

*Please note: due to time constraints, the bus tour will visit five of the passport stops. Participants who wish to complete the full passport and receive the collectible will need to visit the remaining stops independently.

Think of it as a craft passport!

The Bloom Pass is a self-guided, flexible way to explore small businesses around the city. It includes all bus tour stops plus additional participating shops, each providing in-store offers. Receive a Handmade Arcade collectible when you visit all stops in the passport!

Self-guided participants will be mailed their Bloom Pass directly!

Bus participants should arrive 15 minutes early at the designated pickup location to receive their welcome bag and be on the bus for a prompt 10:30 AM departure. An email reminder will full event details will be sent to all ticketholders prior to the event.

To ensure a smooth experience and transportation logistics, bus tour tickets are for the full-day curated route.

If you’d like to explore at your own pace, the Bloom Pass is the flexible option!

Yes! Children are welcome, but please note that the bus has limited seating, and all attendees require a ticket.

Comfortable walking shoes, water, and a shopping budget!

Tickets are assigned to a specific attendee, so please do not transfer without notifying us. The experience is personalized to ensure everyone can enjoy the stops safely and fully.

If you need to make an adjustment to your reservation, please contact us directly.

Makers in Bloom tickets are nonrefundable unless attendees purchase a ticket before Handmade Arcade confirms the size of doorways, and the doorway dimensions are found to be incompatible with their mobility device or accommodation needs.

We know $150 is a premium ticket for our audience, so we want to be fully transparent about what goes into it. Your ticket covers a 56-seat deluxe motorcoach, a catered lunch along the route, a Bloom Pass, and a gift bag of handmade goodies. You’ll also enjoy behind-the-scenes studio demos, curated shop visits, and special discounts at each stop.

In addition, part of the ticket supports the makers themselves, including commissioned art and one-of-a-kind pieces featured along the route. This isn’t just a bus ride — it’s a full-day, all-inclusive experience that connects you directly with the creative community, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at Pittsburgh’s makers while supporting their work.