Hupstate Circus Festival 2026 – Know Before You Go Guide

In Downtown Ithaca, paid street and garage parking are available on the immediately surrounding streets (Sunday is free). The closest lots are the Green St. and Cayuga St Garages. Find more information on paid parking from the City of Ithaca. You can use the electronic parking meters or use the Parkmobile service.

Free downtown parking is available 7 days per week on the streets surrounding the downtown core, visible on this map.

All major TCAT bus routes go to Seneca Street, close to the museum.

Route from parking to performance space:

All routes from parking options are fully paved roads and sidewalks with curb cuts.

Bathrooms:

One accessible “family” bathroom with a changing table is located through the exhibit hall in the back of the space. During opening party hours the door to the hall will be propped open. During regular museum hours, the door will be closed and labeled “staff”.

Two bathrooms are present by the Visit Ithaca Tourism stall to the right as you enter the space. These bathrooms are currently being repaired, and Hupstate will provide signage as to what is available day of the opening party. There will be at least one accessible stall and one not accessible stall available.

Seating:

This is an open floor plan museum space and information hub. There will be folding chairs and select benches for seating.

ASL Interpretation: TBD

Sensory Advisories: None

Content Advisories and Age Restrictions: None

Audience Interaction or participation: This space is designed to be a hub for socializing or taking a break and there will be different areas for different needs.

Water access: There is a water fountain in the facility.

Show: To the Moon and Back (FREE)

Date and Time: Friday, September 4th 3:00-3:45pm

Venue: Tompkins County Public Library

Address: 101 E Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Parking and Transportation:

The nearest parking is available on the street and at the Cayuga Street parking garage behind the Library. The parking garage has an elevator. There is an accessible spot (for parking of up to 2 hours) and a handful of 15-minute spots on the Cayuga Street side of the library building.

In Downtown Ithaca, paid street and garage parking are available on the immediately surrounding streets (Sunday is free). Find more information on paid parking from the City of Ithaca. You can use the electronic parking meters or use the Parkmobile service.

Free downtown parking is available 7 days per week on the streets surrounding the downtown core, visible on this map.

All major TCAT bus routes go to Green Street a half a block from the Library.

Route from parking to performance Space:

The entrance to the library is at street-level with automatic doors. The entire public-part of the library is on one floor.

Each aisle of our shelves is at least three feet wide, and books are intentionally left off the highest and lowest shelves to aid in accessibility.

Bathrooms:

We have restrooms in both the children and adult sections of the Library. However, only the adult restrooms are ADA accessible at this time. They are located in southwest corner of the building near the BorgWarner Community Room.

Seating: TBD

Other Access:

Water access: There is a water fountain in the facility.

We keep two motorized carts and one non-motorized wheelchair in our lobby for patrons to use while they are visiting. If you would like to use a motorized cart, please request a key at the front circulation desk.

We have a Loop Receiver in our BorgWarner Community Room for our patrons with hearing aids who want to enjoy our programs. This is a special type of sound system for use by people with hearing aids. Please ask at the reference desk for assistance.

ASL Interpretation: YES

Sensory Advisories:

Loud Noises: There is one moment in the show that uses a thunderclap sound effect. We always do our best to adjust the volume to not scare anyone during that moment.

Content Advisories and Age Restrictions:

None – This show is appropriate for all ages

Audience Interaction or participation:

Performers interact with the audience as a whole frequently throughout the show, as well as walking through where the audience is seated. There is one audience participation moment where we select a child to join us on stage.

Show: The Pieces (FREE)

Dates and Times:

Friday, September 4th 5:30-6:30pm

Saturday, September 5th 12:00-1:00pm

Sunday, September 6th 12:00-1:00pm

Venue: Ithaca Commons (Outside The History Center of Tompkins County)

Address:

110 N Tioga St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Parking and Transportation:

In Downtown Ithaca, paid street and garage Parking and Transportation are available on the immediately surrounding streets (Sunday is free). Find more information on paid Parking and Transportation from the City of Ithaca. You can use the electronic parking meters or use the Parkmobile service.

Free downtown parking is available 7 days per week on the streets surrounding the downtown core, visible on this map.

All major TCAT bus routes go to Seneca Street. Note that there is major construction and scaffolding on Seneca Street around the bus stop, so check TCAT for the most up to date information about exactly where it is located.

Route from parking to performance space:

The Ithaca Commons is a pedestrian-only open-air shopping area in the middle of town. All routes from parking options are fully paved roads and sidewalks with curb cuts. There is often construction downtown in the summer that may require a slightly longer route to get from A to B due to closures.

Bathrooms:

Bathrooms are available inside The History Center in Tompkins County. Accessible multi-stall restrooms are available on the first and second floors (second floor can be reached via stairs or elevator). Gender neutral private restrooms are available on the second floor. All restrooms have changing tables available for parents caring for young children.

Seating:

This is an outdoor event in a public space. Audience members are welcome to sit or stand around the performance as they are comfortable, and may bring something to sit on. A limited number of folding chairs will be available for those with mobility needs, and a limited amount of shaded viewing will be available under a popup canopy.

ASL Interpretation: NO

Sensory Advisories:

Loud Noises: the sound of ladders falling and banging into each other

Content Advisories and Age Restrictions:

None – This show is appropriate for all ages

Audience Interaction or participation:

There may be an opportunity to interact with one of the ladders from the show after the performance

Water access: There is no water access immediately at the performance area. Water can be purchased at surrounding businesses, or found at the History Center on Fri or Sat when it is open.

Show: Atelopus Wall Dancing (FREE)

Dates and Times:

Friday, September 4th 8:45-9:10pm

Saturday, September 5th 8:45-9:10pm

Venue: Press Bay Court

Address: 114 W Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Parking and Transportation:

Free downtown parking is available 7 days per week on the streets surrounding the downtown core, visible on this map.

There are a number of 15 minute loading zone spots directly adjacent to the performance area.

All major TCAT bus routes go to Green Street, two blocks away.

Route from parking to performance Space:

Press Bay Court is an open-air pedestrian only plaza with entrances into several businesses. All routes from parking options are fully paved roads and sidewalks with curb cuts.

Bathrooms:

An accessible, single occupancy restroom with changing table and grab bars is available in Press Bay Court. The bathrooms requires a key to enter, which a Hupstate Circus Festival staff member will have available at the performance.

Seating:

Other Access:

Please note that this show will be performed after sunset. There are some streetlamps, but visibility may be limited coming to and leaving the performance.

Due to the nature of this performance, audience members should expect to spend much of the show looking up at the performers.

ASL Interpretation: NO

Content Advisories and Age Restrictions:

None – This show is appropriate for all ages

Audience Interaction or participation:

None

Water access: There is a water fill station for waterbottles in the vestibule at Press Bay Alley and Press Bay Court. A key may be required to enter the vestibule- please ask Hupstate staff or volunteers.

Show: Egg, and How I Learned to Save Myself

Date and Time: Friday, September 4th 9:30-10:30pm

Venue: Circus Culture

Address: 116 W Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Parking and Transportation:

Free downtown parking is available 7 days per week on the streets surrounding the downtown core, visible on this map.

There are a number of paid and 15 minute loading zone spots directly adjacent to the performance area on Green St.

All major TCAT bus routes go to Green Street, two blocks away. Note that late night schedules do not service all bus routes.

Route from parking to performance Space:

All routes from parking options are fully paved roads and sidewalks with curb cuts. There is a ramp or a half flight of stairs to get into the building.

Bathrooms:

An accessible, single occupancy restroom with changing table and grab bars is available in the hall outside of the performance space. The bathroom requires a key to enter, which a Hupstate Circus Festival staff member will have available at the performance.

Seating:

Seating is a mixture of folding chairs, bleacher seats, and stadium seats on the floor. Wheelchair seating with companion seats are available, as is priority seating for those who wish to transfer to a seat or have other mobility needs. If you would like to request priority seating for any of our shows, please email polly@hupstatecircus.org. We will do our best to meet the needs of walkup requests at each performance.

ASL Interpretation: NO

Sensory Advisories:

There are depictions/simulations of a person gagging, as if choking or vomiting during the performance.

Content Advisories and Age Restrictions:

There is a short scene which includes stage combat. Suggested age is 14+

Audience Interaction or participation:

None

Water access: There is a water fill station in the vestibule/lobby area for water bottles.

Show: Avast! (FREE)

Dates and Times:

Saturday, September 5th 10:00-11:00am

Sunday, September 6th 10:00-11:00am

Venue: Ithaca Waldorf School

Address: 20 Nelson Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Parking and Route from parking to performance Space:

Once you turn on to Nelson Road, the primary parking areas are located on the left (Ithaca Waldorf School lot) and right (mowed field). To get to the performance area from the main parking area is a 3 minute walk on a gravel driveway, followed by a set of stairs. Designated accessible parking spots and drop off area with no stairs are closer to the performance site, and drivers will be directed to the appropriate area by Hupstate Circus Festival staff members. Please note: this alternative access path will require driving over mowed grass and rolling over tightly packed earth in a farm setting.

UPDATE: Due to some changes in the setup of this space and the immense amount of rain we have experienced recently, the performance viewing area may be challenging to navigate for audience members with mobility access needs. For those with accessible parking tags, we are offering an alternate viewing area that would allow you to park your vehicle in a location where you can watch the show from your car, similar to a drive-in movie theater experience. An all terrain wheelchair is available to audience members, but must be requested in advance. If you think you may want to utilize either options or have any questions, email polly@hupstatecircus.org

Bathrooms:

There will be accessible and standard porta potties at the performance site.

Seating:

This is an outdoor event in a field on a hill that is part of a farm. Audience members are welcome to sit or stand around the performance as they are comfortable, and may bring something to sit, or even picnic on. A limited number of folding chairs will be available for those with mobility needs, and a limited amount of shaded viewing will be available under a popup canopy or umbrella.

ASL Interpretation: YES

Sensory Advisories:

Lound noises: thunder, waves crashing, whistles (using a whistle), noises associated with a shipwreck

Content Advisories and Age Restrictions:

Some stage violence including choreographed sword fight, and depiction of drowning in a shipwreck (not graphic). Performers playing pirates also cheers and drink from bottles in a manner that depicts alcohol consumption, but it is not explicitly stated. For for all ages.

Audience Interaction or participation:None

Water access: There is no running water available on site. There will be 5 gallon water jugs available for refilling bottles on site. Portojohns have hand sanitizer.

Show: A Place in the Ring, Circus Documentary (with talkback!)

Date and Time: Saturday, September 5th 10:00-11:45am

Venue: Cinemapolis

Address: 120 E Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Parking and Transportation:

Free downtown parking is available 7 days per week on the streets surrounding the downtown core, visible on this map.

All major TCAT bus routes go to Green Street across from the theatre.

Route from parking to performance space:

All routes from parking options are fully paved roads and sidewalks with curb cuts. There are push buttons to operate the doors leading into the theater.

Bathrooms: TBA

Seating: A Place in the Ring is being screened in an 185 seat movie theater. There are designated wheelchair seating spots with companion seats on the center aisle that separates the front and back sections of the auditorium.

Other Access: Audio Assist headphones are available at the theater, which can be volume adjusted for each ear individually. The movie will have closed captioning playing.

ASL Interpretation: YES

Please note: This film is primarily in Danish with English (UK) subtitles. The Danish will not be interpreted live. In the few parts of the film where English is spoken there are no captions and ASL interpretation will be provided. ASL interpretation will also be provided for all of the talkback after the film.

Sensory Advisories: TBA

Content Advisories and Age Restrictions: TBA

Audience Interaction or participation:

All are invited to participate in the talkback after the show.

Good to know: Language is primarily Danish with UK subtitles.

Water access: There is a water fountain in the facility.

Show: International Lover

Date and Time: Saturday, September 5th 1:00-2:45pm

Venue: Cherry Artspace

Address: 102 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Parking and Transportation:

Parking is in a hard packed gravel lot next to the venue. There will be several designated accessible parking spots adjacent to the theater for audience members with parking tags.

Route from parking to performance Space:

The parking lot is directly next to the theater, and is made up of hard packed gravel, with some larger pieces of gravel. The doors enter directly into the seating area.

Bathrooms:

Accessible single occupancy bathrooms with grab bars.

Seating:

Seating is on padded chairs on various levels of risers, with the front row being a ground level. The chairs are without arm rests and are not bolted to the ground. There will be sections with available wheelchair seating with companion seats available as requested, and priority seating for those who wish to transfer to a seat or have other mobility needs at the ground level. If you would like to request priority seating for any of our shows, please email polly@hupstatecircus.org. We will do our best to meet the needs of walkup requests at each performance.

ASL Interpretation: NO

Sensory Advisories:

Periods of flashing lights

Content Advisories and Age Restrictions:

This show contains themes and references to body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, and suicide; it includes depiction of smoking and drug use on stage.

This show is for people ages 18+

Water access: There is a water fountain and bottle fill station in the facility.

Show: Natural Causes

Date and Time: Saturday, September 5th 4:00-5:30pm

Venue: Hanger Theatre

Address: 801 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850

Parking and Transportation:

Paved parking lot with designated accessible parking spots adjacent to the theater for audience members with parking tags. Overflow parking is available in the Treman Marina and Cass Park, within a short distance of the theatre.

Ithaca’s TCAT Bus Route 22 to Taughannock State Park services Cass Park seasonally during summer hours only - check for availability. For more information about the service please visit Tcatbus.com

Route from parking to performance Space:

The parking lot is immediately next to the theater, fully paved, and has curb cuts to the entrance, which opens directly into the lobby.

Bathrooms:

There are wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the same floor as the lobby, as well as a private restroom available for patrons who require assistance.

Seating:

All front row (row A) seats are designated as wheelchair accessible and are reached via a ramp. You may transfer into a theatre seat with the help of a companion, or request to have a theatre seat removed to remain in your wheelchair. If you choose to transfer to a seat, an usher will store your wheelchair or walker and return it as needed during intermission or the end of the performance. If you would like to request priority seating for any of our shows, please email polly@hupstatecircus.org. We will do our best to meet the needs of walkup requests at each performance.

Other Access:

Assistive Listening: The Hangar is equipped with a special sound system for the hearing impaired. Receivers and headphones are available at the Box Office free of charge; please ask for the house manager - a photo ID is required as security.

ASL Interpretation: YES

Sensory Advisories:

Loud noises: A performer hits the floor with a “bang”

There is a period of flashing lights that pulse towards the end of the show

There is a fog machine in use during the show

Content Advisories and Age Restrictions:

There is a comical fight between two performers

This show is suggested for audiences ages 8+

Audience Interaction or participation:

There is a short audience participation moment with back and forth from a character on stage.

Water access: There is a water fountain in the facility.

Show: Rollercoaster

Date and Time: Saturday, September 5th 7:00-8:00pm

Venue: Schwartz Center Kiplinger Theater

Address: 430 College Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850

Parking: Parking at Cornell can be tricky, please leave time if you plan to arrive by car!

The simplest / closest parking to the Kiplinger Theatre at Cornell is the Dryden Road Garage (118 Dryden Road). It is run by the City of Ithaca. There are 4 designated accessible parking spots on each level (8 total), and an accessible entrance which requires support from our access coordinator to be opened (contact Hupstate phoneline at 6072883944 to be let in!).

Street Parking: On Oak Street and throughout the Collegetown neighborhood, metered street parking is often available and typically free after 5pm. Always check posted signs. The roads are hilly and we suggest leaving time to find a spot if planning to park on the street. Parking at Cornell University can require some patience on a saturday evening, but it will be worth it! We suggest you leave a bit of extra time to navigate finding a spot if your first choice is full:

Other options: Anabel Taylor Hall (548 College Ave) lot (5 min walk to Schwartz Center, mostly flat, wheelchair accessible)

Hoy Road Garage (10 min walk to Schwartz Center, mostly flat, wheelchair accessible and via a gorge trail if desired)

Route 90 TCAT Bus from Downtown Ithaca.

For information about parking on the Cornell Campus please visit: https://www.cornell.edu/visit/parking/

Route from parking to performance Space:

After parking, return to Dryden Road, and continue up the street to College Avenue. Turn left. The Schwartz Center will be one block down the street on your left.

The main entrance to the Schwartz Center is on College Avenue at the intersection of Oak Avenue. The entrance features two consecutive pairs of double doors and ADA push buttons. A 5° ramp takes you down into the main lobby. Our building maps also offer information about navigating through the building via the elevator or stairs from the main lobby.

Bathrooms:

All restrooms at the Schwartz Center are ADA accessible.

All-Gender Restrooms: The Schwartz Center has one single-use all-gender restroom on the main floor, and two single-use all-gender restrooms on the second floor.

Seating:

The Kiplinger Theatre is a raked auditorium with stairs and ramps down from the entrance towards the stage. Wheelchair accessible seating and accessibility device use seating are at the rear of the auditorium. A seating chart can be found here: https://cornell.app.box.com/s/i78gz1stud5zloxmqibl6ebv4xz0b7ti

Other Access:

For more info about accessibility at this venue visit: https://pma.cornell.edu/accessibility-1. Note that the accessibility form through Cornell will not be in use for Hupstate as it is not a formal Cornell event, please contact Polly@hupstatecircus.org for additional support at this venue.

ASL Interpretation: YES

Sensory Advisories:

Loud noises: sounds of juggling equipment falling and recorded rollercoaster noises

Haze is in use at this show

Content Advisories and Age Restrictions:

None – This show is appropriate for all ages

Audience Interaction or participation:

None

Water access: There is a water fountain in the facility accessible by elevator.

Show: Sticks & Stone

Date and Time: Saturday, September 5th 9:30-10:30pm

Venue: Circus Culture

Address: 116 W Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Parking:

Free downtown parking is available 7 days per week on the streets surrounding the downtown core, visible on this map.

There are a number of paid and 15 minute loading zone spots directly adjacent to the performance area on Green St.

All major TCAT bus routes go to Green Street, two blocks away. Note that late night schedules do not service all bus routes.

Route from parking to performance Space:

All routes from parking options are fully paved roads and sidewalks with curb cuts. There is a ramp or a half flight of stairs to get into the building.

Bathrooms:

Seating:

ASL Interpretation: NO

Other Access:

While this show does not contain live spoken language, there are a few moments with pre-recorded text and songs played that contain sung lyrics. Printed transcripts are available upon request.

Content Advisories and Age Restrictions:

This show contains themes of body dysphoria, patriarchal gender roles, and brief topless nonsexual nudity. Suggested age is 14+

Audience Interaction or participation:

The performers enter through the audience

Water access: There is a water fill station in the vestibule/lobby area for water bottles.

Show: Hologram

Dates and Times:

Sunday, September 6th 1:00-2:15pm

Sunday, September 6th 4:00-5:30pm (with talkback!) – ASL Interpreted

Venue: Cherry Artspace

Address: 102 Cherry St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Parking:

Parking is in a hard packed gravel lot next to the venue. There will be several reserved parking spaces adjacent to the theater for audience members with handicap parking tags.

Route from parking to performance Space:

The parking lot is directly next to the theater, and is made up of hard packed gravel, with some larger pieces of gravel. The doors enter directly into the seating area.

Bathrooms:

Two accessible single occupancy bathrooms with grab bars.

Seating:

Seating is on chairs on various levels of risers, with the front row being a ground level. The chairs are without arm rests and are not bolted to the ground. There will be sections with available wheelchair seating with companion seats available as requested, and priority seating for those who wish to transfer to a seat or have other mobility needs at the ground level. If you would like to request priority seating for any of our shows, please email polly@hupstatecircus.org. We will do our best to meet the needs of walkup requests at each performance.

ASL Interpretation: ONLY 4:30pm show with talkback will be interpreted

Sensory Advisories:

Show contains strobing lights

Content Advisories and Age Restrictions:

Suggested age is 8+

Audience Interaction or participation: Artists may offer juggling props to audience members to hold during the production.

Water access: There is a water fountain and bottle fill station in the facility.

Show: Summer Break

Date and Time:

Sunday, September 6th 2:30-3:00pm – ASL Interpreted

Sunday, September 6th 5:30-6:00pm

Venue: Press Bay Backlot (Performance will be in the parking lot behind Press Bay Alley, at the intersection of S Geneva Street and W Green Street).

Address: 107 S Geneva St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Parking:

Free downtown parking is available 7 days per week on the streets surrounding the downtown core, visible on this map.

There are a number of paid and 15 minute loading zone spots directly adjacent to the performance area on Green St.

All major TCAT bus routes go to Green Street, two blocks away. Note that late night schedules do not service all bus routes.

PLEASE NOTE: The Press Bay Backlot itself will NOT be open to cars, and you cannot park here.

Route from parking to performance Space:

All routes from parking options are fully paved roads and sidewalks with curb cuts.

Bathrooms:

An accessible, single occupancy restroom with changing table and grab bars is available around the building in Press Bay Alley at Circus Culture. There is a ramp or a half flight of stairs to get into the building. The bathroom requires a key to enter, which a Hupstate Circus Festival staff member will have available at the performance.

Seating:

ASL Interpretation: ONLY 2:30pm show will be interpreted

Content Advisories and Age Restrictions:

None – This show is appropriate for all ages

Audience Interaction or participation:

There are no audience volunteers or direct interaction with individual audience members. However, there is a playful water-gun sequence during which performers move through the audience and spray water as part of the scene. Audience members are welcome to enjoy the moment or simply observe. During the water-gun sequence, performers move through the audience aisles.

Show: Ecdysis

Date and Time: Sunday, September 6th 6:00-10:00pm

Venue: COE Hoffman Challenge Course

Address: 466 Mt Pleasant Rd, Freeville, NY 13068

Parking: Dirt and gravel parking area

Route from parking to performance Space:

The performance space is a significant walk from the parking area that traverses a dirt driveway, grass, and a path through the trees made of woodchips. There is limited access to an all-terrain wheelchair, and we are working with the venue on other transportation options. If you think you will need assistance getting between the parking area and the performance location, please email polly@hupstatecircus.org

For your reference, this video shows much of the path of travel to the tree line: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1av68v8ifP52ePkiWeVfR54b2gn0tRhtP/view?usp=sharing

Bathrooms:

There are accessible and standard porta potties and semi-permanent toilets next to the parking area. This area is a 5-10 min walk from the performance area, depending on your pace.

Seating:

This is an outdoor event in the woods and there will be folding chairs set up for the audience. Audience members are welcome to sit or stand around the performance as they are comfortable, and may bring something of their own to sit on.

Other Access:

Please note that this event will take place before, during, and after sunset. It will be dark and visibility will be limited when leaving the performance, and the temperature may drop as the event progresses. This event is also in a wooded area and audience members should be aware that there will likely be mosquitos and ticks present. There will be sunscreen, water, and bug repellent available for anyone who needs it.

ASL Interpretation: NO

Sensory Advisories:

There will be sudden loud sounds in this production.

There will be flashing and/or strobing lights in this production.

Content Advisories and Age Restrictions:

This show contains themes and references to drug use. Suggested age 18+

Audience Interaction or participation:

While the artists do not directly interact with the audience, this is an unconventional performance with no formal boundary between artists and audience.

Good to know:

This immersive experience is part installation, part performance art, part dance party in the woods, filled with opportunities to connect deeply with nature, community, and self. Gathering begins at 6:00pm with two pre-show performances, and ECDYSIS starts 7:30pm. After the performance there will be a dance party for all.

Please check the weather, it is likely it will be cool once the sun goes down around 8pm.

Water access: There is no running water on site - there will be five gallon jugs of water available for filling bottles or cups.

Show: Kids Day at Ithaca Children's Garden

Date and Time:

Monday, September 7th 10:00am-2:00pm

Venue:

Ithaca’s Children’s Garden

Address:

121 Turtle Ln, Ithaca, NY 14850

Parking:

There is a paved parking lot at the garden. Designated accessible parking spots are at the north end of the parking lot (the far end once you have almost finished driving past the Ithaca’s Children’s Garden if you are coming from Downtown Ithaca).

Route from parking to performance Space:

There is a paved path to the north entrance next to the designated accessible parking spots, and the main entrance closer to the middle of the lot. Most of the paths in the garden are hard packed and even.

Bathrooms:

There is an accessible porta potty in the Ithaca Children’s Garden, near the recycled greenhouse and the yurt. There is one additional large but not ADA porto john in the parking lot, as well as a set of porto johns with two ADA stalls and one regular stall a 3 minute walk through the parking lot to the adjacent park. Signs will be posted for these additional bathrooms.

Seating:

This is an outdoor event inside an interactive garden with zones of different themes and activities. Audience members are welcome to sit or stand around the performance as they are comfortable, and may bring something to sit, or even picnic on. A limited number of folding chairs will be available for those with mobility needs. We will have the Circus Culture Tent up over our main circus area, which provides shade.

ASL Interpretation: YES

Sensory Advisories:

There will be many different performances throughout Circus Kids Day. You are welcome to experience the whole thing, just pieces, or come and go as you please.

Hupstate sponsors, We Rock the Spectrum – Ithaca, Ithaca Waldorf School, and Circus Culture will have pop up tents also be present at the event.

Content Advisories and Age Restrictions:

None – This show is appropriate for all ages

Audience Interaction or participation:

Some performers will interact with guests. You are welcome to choose if this is for you or not.

Good to know:

4 hours of circus fun for all ages to close out the festival weekend! Now featuring Flip Fabrique, Village Circus, Flying Gravity High Mowing Circus Program, To The Moon and Back, plus learn to juggle and more. Bring a picnic!

10-11am: To the Moon and Back
11- 11:30am: FLIP Fabrique
11:30-12pm: High Mowing
12-12:30pm: FLIP Fabrique
12:30-1pm: High Mowing
1-1:30pm: Flip Fabrique
1:30-2pm: Village Circus, Rebel Arts Circus

Water Access: There is a water fountain and spigot for drinking or filling bottles. Porto Johns have hand sanitizer, or a makeshift sink with non potable water.

Venue: Hupstate Hub and Galleries

Dates and Times:

Friday September 4th 4:30 - 8:30pm

Saturday, September 5th 12:00-6:00pm

Sunday, September 6th 12:00-6:00pm

Address: 131 E. Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850

Parking and Transportation:

In Downtown Ithaca, paid street and garage parking are available on the immediately surrounding streets (Sunday is free).The closest lots are the Green St. and Cayuga St Garages. Find more information on paid parking from the City of Ithaca. You can use the electronic parking meters or use the Parkmobile service.

Free downtown parking is available 7 days per week on the streets surrounding the downtown core, visible on this map.

All major TCAT bus routes go to Green Street directly in front of the Hub.

Route from parking to performance space:

All routes from parking options are fully paved roads and sidewalks with curb cuts.

Bathrooms:

Two accessible single occupancy bathrooms with grab bars.

Seating:

This is an open floor plan gallery space and information hub. There will be folding chairs and couches for seating.

ASL Interpretation: None

Sensory Advisories: None

Content Advisories and Age Restrictions:

Art presenting the nude human form is present in the gallery. This presentation is not sexual in nature.

Audience Interaction or participation: This space is designed to be a hub for socializing or taking a break and there will be different areas for different needs.

Water access: The venue has one accessible and one not accessible water fountains.

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