Hiking, fall foliage, and beautiful scenery may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Hocking Hills, but the Hocking Hills Glass Pumpkin Festival celebrates beautiful glass-blown art in the Hills.
Renowned glassblower Jack Pine’s popular Third Annual Glass Pumpkin Festival returns to Hocking Hills from Friday, September 22 – Sunday, September 24, 2023.
Annual Glass Pumpkin Festival in Hocking Hills
A highlight is the unveiling of Jack Pine’s annual Pumpkin of the Year, with the festival marking. Fans of the legendary glass blower can buy the highly collectible, limited-edition glass pumpkin.
Thousands of spectacular hand-blown glass pumpkins — in a rainbow of colors and finishes — will fill the five-acre grounds of Jack Pine Studio in Laurelville.
Each pumpkin features Pine’s signature strong saturation of colors and unique finishing technique, which result in stunning lustrous works of art.
An outdoor artist’s market will feature fine artists from around the region, showing and selling their work. Pumpkin ice cream, donuts and rolls will complete the pumpkin experience, along with food trucks serving an array of offerings.
Find gorgeous fall décor and handcrafted holiday gifts for everyone.
Jack Pine’s team of glassblowing artists will be working throughout the festival. Guests can watch as they blow, turn and stretch pure molten glass into exquisite works of art.
World-famous pumpkin carver Gus Smithister will be live-carving a monstrous 600-pound pumpkin into an eyepopping real pumpkin sculpture, with plenty of more manageably sized pumpkins available for purchase.
Kids activities will keep budding junior artists entertained while inspiring their creative side.
Hocking Hills Glass Pumpkin Festival hours and parking
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Carpool if you can; parking is limited. Guests who reserve their parking spot for $5 at GlassPumpkinFestival.com will get a $5 coupon towards a Jack Pine pumpkin purchase.
VIP Pumpkins & Paws Preview Party
For the first time ever, Jack Pine glass collectors and art lovers can have first pick of the artisan works on Thursday, Sep 21 from 6-9 p.m.
Live music from renowned R&B band Honey & Blue will set the stage, along with heavy hors d’oeuvres, a glassblowing demonstration by the man himself, Jack Pine with the piece created that night being auctioned off.
In addition to VIP private viewing of local traveling artists’ work, partygoers will not only have the chance to benefit a worthy paws cause, but will also enjoy early access the 2023 Pumpkin Of The Year.
Tickets are now on sale for the Pumpkins & Paws Preview Party, which benefits Perry County Animal Welfare Society. Tickets are limited and are now available at GlassPumpkinFestival.com for $89 through Sept. 15. After that date, any remaining tickets will be $99
Jack Pine Studio
21397 OH-180
Laurelville, OH 43135
The Glass Pumpkin Festival was launched by Jack Pine in 2020 during COVID to offer families a safe and beautiful escape centered around a stunning outdoor arts experience set in the magnificence of Ohio’s most visited location for fall foliage.
About Jack Pine Studio
Jack Pine Studio is a hand-blown glass studio and gallery located in the heart of Hocking Hills. It’s open to the public daily. Pine has been blowing glass for over 20 years, and has had his work featured in galleries and museums around the world.
Jack Pine Studio’s onsite gallery features the work of a number of other fine artists, from heavy metal sculpture to delicate glass jewelry. Studio history and details are found at www.jackpinestudio.com.
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