Mark your calendars!
Are you ready for the most epic events of the year? We've got a lineup of thrilling live glass blowing demonstrations, enlightening cultural events, our famous annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch and so much more! Get your calendars out and prepare to have a blast. You won't want to miss out on the unforgettable experiences we have in store for you!
Habitat for Humanity Fusing Fundraiser
Sunday August 9th 12 - 3 pm
BCGC
Come make your very own fused glass suncatcher and support a good cause while doing it! At this drop in workshop, participants will receive a glass blank that they can then decorate with other glass pieces which will then be fused in the kiln. Pieces will be ready for pick up the following Wednesday, 8/12.A portion of proceeds will go towards Habitat for Humanity's upcoming Women's Build.
No experience necessary!
Ages 5+
No prior registration needed. Just walk in anytime between 12 - 3 pm!
$25 per suncatcher
4th Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts
Saturday 9/5 and Sunday 9/6
4th Street, Bloomington IN
Find the BCGC Booth at the 4th Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts! We'll be sharing information on upcoming classes, our apprenticeship program and more!
If you would like to volunteer to help us at 4th Street, sign up through our Volunteer Opportunities page!
Spencer Pride Festival
Saturday 10/3 12 - 7 pm
Downtown Spencer, IN
Find the BCGC Booth at Spencer Pride Festival! We'll have limited edition Pride Hearts available for purchase! Attendees can also help create pieces for our community art project that we are doing with Spencer Pride!
If you would like to volunteer to help us at Pride, sign up through our Volunteer Opportunities page!
Indiana Glass Guild Show & Sale
Saturday 11/6 4 - 9 pm
Sunday 11/7 9 - 5 pm
Bloomington Convention Center 302 S College Ave, Bloomington IN
Find the BCGC Booth at the Indiana Glass Guild Show! Come learn about our upcoming classes, our apprenticeship program and more!
Many of our instructors and artists will also be selling at the IGG Show!
If you would like to volunteer at our booth, sign up through our Volunteer Opportunities page!
Bloomington Pridefest
Saturday 8/22
Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington IN
Find the BCGC Booth at Bloomington Pridefest! We'll have limited edition Pride Hearts available for purchase! Attendees can also help create pieces for our community art project that we are doing with Spencer Pride!
If you would like to volunteer to help us at Pridefest, sign up through our Volunteer Opportunities page!
Great Glass Pumpkin Preview 2026
Saturday, September 26th
6 - 8 pm
BCGC
Skip the patch lines and be the first to see all of this year's glass pumpkins at our Pumpkin Preview! Find the perfect pumpkin and can't wait for the patch? No problem! For each $50 donation to BCGC, you can purchase 2 pumpkins ahead of time. Don't miss out on this special opportunity!
The 17th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
10 - 3 pm
Bloomington Courthouse Lawn
Step right up and get ready to be amazed by our famous Great Glass Pumpkin Patch! Discover the perfect glass pumpkin that will bring a burst of color and joy to your home. There is nothing quite like seeing glass pumpkins sparkle in the sun on a gorgeous fall day. Come and experience the magic for yourself!