17th Annual Glass Pumpkin Fest Show & Sale

17th Annual Glass Pumpkin Fest at Dearborn's Glass Academy

Showcasing Family Friendly Live Glass Blowing Demonstrations, Handmade Glass Pumpkins, and Seasonal Decor at this 17th Annual Event.

October 4 & 5th and October 11 & 12th in the Dearborn Studio from 11-4pm both weekends, the Glass Academy proudly presents the 17th Annual Glass Pumpkin Fest Show & Sale.  A blend of unique and original, handcrafted glass pumpkins available for purchase, alongside family-friendly LIVE glass blowing demonstrations taking place in the studio’s 14,000 square foot hot shop.

The Glass Pumpkin Fest Show & Sale draws people from around the state and Canada to purchase custom glass pumpkins, pumpkin table top lanterns, and many other handcrafted glass pumpkins in one-of-a-kind styles and shapes that cannot be found in stores. This is a highlight of the fall season, it's a family-friendly event with free street parking and admission. The event runs throughout October, with LIVE demos on Saturday and Sunday of the first two weekends.  Pumpkin prices start at $42, with various sizes and styles to choose from.

A Pumpkin for Every Taste

This year’s 2025 Signature pumpkin is called Sugar Plum and is a gourd-geous, sparkly, purple sugar pumpkin that we know is going to be a fan favorite!

Farmworker Justice

For each 2025 Signature Pumpkin sold, the studio will give a donation to Farmworker Justice. We will present the check on our weekly YouTube Glass Blowing show "The Gathering Point".

Farmworker Justice works with community, regional, and national partners to stabilize our nation’s farm workforce by improving economic opportunities, healthcare access, and working conditions for farmworkers.